A 16-point reversal, 2 wins and 0 losses in the group stage! Banqueiro was absent, Xiaowa scored 25+6+5 and scored three key points in a row.

In the NBA group stage, the Magic defeated the Nets 105-98 at home. The group stage record reached 2 wins and 0 losses, ranking first, and the difference in points reached 20 points. In addition, the Magic also achieved 3 consecutive victories, and the regular season record also became 7 wins and 6 losses, with a winning rate of over 50%. The Nets suffered four consecutive losses, with a record of only 1 win and 11 losses, tied with the Wizards and Pacers, and ranked last in the league.

Although the Nets are a weak team, in the absence of Banqueiro, the Magic were also at a disadvantage in the first half, falling behind to 16 points at one point, but they basically evened the difference at halftime. The score was very close in the second half. At the last moment of the game, the Magic were still behind the Nets, but they hit three consecutive three-pointers and successfully completed the reversal.

Little Wagner was very impressive today. He played 37 minutes and made 7 of 17 shots, including 3 of 9 three-pointers and 8 of 10 free throws. He scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. He also made 3 turnovers, with a plus-minus value of +15. Although Wagner Jr. felt average today, he hit two key three-pointers at the last moment to help the Magic come back and win.

Silva started the game in place of Banqueiro and performed very well. In 32 minutes of playing time, he made 8 of 14 shots, 5 of 9 three-pointers, 1 of 2 free throws, scored 22 points and 9 rebounds, with a plus-minus value of +15. Bain also performed well, playing 30 minutes, making 7 of 18 shots, 3 of 7 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and 3 turnovers, with a team-high plus-minus of +16. Suggs played steadily, playing 28 minutes, making 5 of 11 shots and 2 of 7 three-pointers. He scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, but he also made 5 turnovers.

For the Nets, Michael Porter Jr. performed well. He played 36 minutes and made 10 of 23 shots, 3 of 11 three-pointers, 1 of 1 free throws, 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, including 11 points and 6 assists in the first quarter, with a plus-minus value of -7. Clarkston was quite average, playing 34 minutes, making 6 of 11 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks.

Zaire Williams came off the bench for 36 minutes, making 6 of 11 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 15 points and 3 steals. Mann played 28 minutes, made 5 of 11 shots, 2 of 3 three-pointers, and scored 12 points, with a team-low plus-minus of -20. Jimin performed poorly. He started for 18 minutes and made only 2 of 9 shots, 1 of 5 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, and only scored 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.