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Nikola Vucevic scores 43, lifting Magic to win over Bulls

Vucevic scored a career-high with 43 points and hit two crucial free throws with 2.6 seconds to play as the Orlando Magic held off the Chicago Bulls for a 123-119 win Friday night at Amway Center.

Evan Fournier finished with 21 points while Cole Anthony had 17 points and James Ennis had 14 for Orlando (9-14). Anthony also recorded a career-high nine assists as the Magic snapped a four-game losing streak.

“It feels great,” Vucevic said during the Fox Sports Florida broadcast after the win. “It’s very hard to play and compete every night and then end up on the losing side.