The Dallas Mavericks fell at home Friday night, losing to the Orlando Magic 110-105. Paulo Banchero led a balanced Orlando effort with 19. Christian Wood was the high point man for Dallas, scoring 23.
Dallas opened their lone pre-season game with a starting unit of Luka Doncic, JaVale McGee, Reggie Bullock, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Jaden Hardy. After trading baskets early, the Magic stopped being able to score for most of the quarter and Dallas scored in every way imaginable, led by Doncic. The Mavericks built up a double digit lead quickly as Christian Wood, Maxi Kleber, and Tim Hardaway got in on the fun to finish the quarter.