The Brooklyn Nets were in town waiting for Orlando while the Magic played the front end of a back-to-back in New York Thursday.
But surprisingly, Orlando was the team that looked like they had the fresh legs Friday night. Behind 21 three-point field goals (two away from a franchise record), the Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 121-113 at the Amway Center.
Aaron Gordon, who has been at the center of rumors around the league as the NBA’s Trade Deadline approaches next week, scored a season-high 38 points (14-20 FGA’s, 7-8 3PTA’s) to lead Orlando’s offensive attack.
Evan Fournier, who turned the ball over with the game on the line on Orlando’s final possession Thursday night in New York, scored 31 points (6-8 3PTA’s).