Live stream: Nets 102, Magic 117

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Surprised Jacque Vaughn pulled the plug with four minutes left down 15. Feels like the Nets were a couple stops and shots away from making this a game. – 8:14 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 68, Trail Blazers 62
SGA – 17 points
Joe – 17 points
JDub – 14 points
Sharpe – 16 points
Little – 11 points – 8:13 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Moses Brown is checking in for his first appearance in a Nets uniform. – 8:11 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Ep. 135 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings magic number drops to one, playoff drought almost over. With @BrendenNunesNBA, @SeanCunningham and @James_HamNBA
kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/kings-magic-… – 8:11 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shaedon Sharpe with the Austin Reaves special of 16 points on 4-of-4 shooting and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line – 8:11 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
nah this pass is crazy lol
@Jalen Suggs + @Moritz Wagner pic.twitter.com/b0wMV1pJQk – 8:04 PM

Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have eight players in double figures tonight vs. Brooklyn. That ties a franchise record.
It is the 13th time in team history that the Magic have had eight players with 10+ points and the third time this season – the last on January 4 vs. OKC.
#MagicTogether – 7:55 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
One frame left pic.twitter.com/neUBefMStp – 7:50 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
25 assists thru three quarters pic.twitter.com/ptPr8deD6E – 7:49 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I see the Magic are up 92-74 on the Nets at the end of the third
Florida basketball continues lol
(But also keeps an eye on seeding stuff) – 7:49 PM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The Brooklyn Nets are trailing the Orlando Magic 92-74 after three quarters. A Nets loss would clinch a spot in the playoffs for the #Cavs. – 7:48 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are winning the second-chance points battle 23-3 and are down 18 heading into the fourth quarter.
How bad does your shooting/defense have to be to do that? – 7:48 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Magic 92, Nets 74.
Cole Anthony with a floater to close out the quarter.
Orlando’s won the second and third quarters 68-49. – 7:48 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Cole cookin’
@Cole Anthony pic.twitter.com/onD8mAPCTm – 7:48 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are 6/27 (22.2%) from three. There’s really not much more to it than that. – 7:44 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets trail 86-71. They have one in double-figures (Bridges), while the #Magic have six. – 7:43 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
let Paolo cook 🍳
Paolo debuted his “Huevos Bancheros” Jordan Tatum 1 PE vs. BKN pic.twitter.com/xdhlsvlUF2 – 7:39 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
CLAX ATTACK WITH AUTHORITY pic.twitter.com/dYwGl0Zf2Y – 7:38 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
This has been one of Spencer Dinwiddie’s worst games since the trade. Every look is heavily contested/aimed at drawing a foul.
Burst isn’t there. – 7:36 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
DENI AVDIJA OR MAGIC JOHNSON? – 7:35 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
It’s been all Mikal Bridges from the Nets starting five tonight.
Spencer Dinwiddie doesn’t have it. I’d give Cam Thomas an extended look down the stretch. pic.twitter.com/yN3jtr9JjL – 7:32 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Clax doing what he does best pic.twitter.com/lIGXsRhRjh – 7:30 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
CUT THOSE NETS @CANESHOOPS! #Final4 bound 🙌 – 7:30 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
All Nets starters not named Mikal Bridges are 3/21 from the field and 1/12 from three. – 7:28 PM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Highest-scoring halves in Mikal Bridges’ career:
28 points – second half – 2/15/23 vs. Miami (with Brooklyn)
23 points – first half – 1/30/23 vs. Toronto (with Phoenix)
22 points – first half – tonight at Orlando – 7:21 PM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Day’Ron Sharpe has collected four offensive rebounds in tonight’s first half, giving him a total of 20 across his last four games (since Tuesday vs. Cleveland). Nets PR says no player in the league has more offensive boards than Sharpe in that timeframe. – 7:14 PM

Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
HALFTIME BOX: Orlando 60, Brooklyn 51
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/u7tSg7vmTd – 7:11 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
up at the half
brb pic.twitter.com/15uVS3ghh1 – 7:09 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
At the half pic.twitter.com/Xfzohh9aYa – 7:08 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Two areas killed the Nets in that 1st half:
1. Three-point shooting (4/18)
2. Turnovers/Transition defense: Magic scored 12 fastbreak points off seven Brooklyn turnovers
They trail Orlando 60-51. – 7:08 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Magic 60, Nets 51.
Wendell Carter Jr.: 12 points (4-5), 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
Jalen Suggs: 12 points (4-5)
Franz Wagner: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists.
Gary Harris/Cole Anthony: 7 points each – 7:08 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Brooklyn trails the #Magic 60-51 at the half. They’re shooting just .408, and 4-of-18 from deep. – 7:07 PM

Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Halftime: Magic 60, Nets 51
Wendell Carter Jr. – 12 pts, 3 rebs
Jalen Suggs – 12 pts
Franz Wagner – 8 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts
Cole Anthony – 7 pts, 3 rebs
Gary Harris – 7 pts – 7:07 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Day Day loves dunking pic.twitter.com/5MjrxH52Hx – 7:05 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Day’Ron Sharpe has four offensive rebounds in tonight’s first half. That gives him 20 total across his last four games.
No player in the league has more offensive boards than Sharpe during that span. – 7:05 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Day’Ron Sharpe is finding a great groove. We’re watching him mature into his role in real time – 7:01 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mikal Bridges is becoming very crafty drawing fouls in the mid-range.
Encouraging sign for his progression as a lead ball handler. – 6:57 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
get 🆙 @Day’Ron Sharpe pic.twitter.com/Fhb5m7TPJl – 6:55 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
love when Franz cooks
@Franz Wagner pic.twitter.com/BztLfgWcaM – 6:48 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Leaving it all on the floor pic.twitter.com/C87sxnkTBv – 6:45 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas is finding his groove. He’s 4/6 for eight points. Gradually starting to press the issue as Brooklyn’s lead ball handler. – 6:43 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Nice to see Franz Wagner go to that pull-up middie after Nic Claxton switched onto him. – 6:43 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Patty Mills checking in. Jacque Vaughn said he was going deep tonight, – 6:42 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Biggest difference for me in Brooklyn (Mikal) Bridges is how confidence is unlocking his attributes.
In Phoenix, the midrange scoring was almost always in rhythm at a certain speed. But the thing is, Bridges is QUICK and an awesome off-balance shooter.
Now that comes together. pic.twitter.com/dygznvIsp5 – 6:38 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Points after 1 quarter:
19 — Mikal
6 — The rest of the Nets pic.twitter.com/4JHZ6SWOcy – 6:35 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Nets 25, Magic 24.
Mikal Bridges has 19 of Brooklyn’s 25 points.
14 of Magic’s 24 points have come from inside the paint. – 6:35 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
At this rate, Mikal Bridges is going for 50.
Bridges has 19 points in the first quarter, and the Nets lead in Orlando, 25-24. Nets have to have this game for their playoff livelihood. Bridges is on fire early, and he’s not forcing anything. – 6:35 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mikal Bridges just tied his career-high for points in a quarter:
19 points – first quarter – tonight at Orlando
19 points – first quarter – 3/5 vs. Charlotte
Both performances are the most points by a Net in a first quarter this season. – 6:35 PM

Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Brooklyn 25, Orlando 24
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/dBYroY1fR2 – 6:35 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets lead 25-24 after one. Mikal Bridges accounted for 19 of those points. – 6:35 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Jaylin Williams
Blazers starters
Ryan Arcidiacono
Shaedon Sharpe
Matisse Thybulle
Trendon Watford
Drew Eubanks – 6:34 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Mikal Bridges ends the first quarter with 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting. The #Nets lead 25-24. – 6:34 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
welcome byke @Jalen Suggs pic.twitter.com/POgpQOPSL2 – 6:32 PM

Sarah Kustok @sarahkustok
We got you from FL for @BrooklynNets v @OrlandoMagic on @YESNetwork ! pic.twitter.com/LL2Udhf1wW – 6:27 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Mikal Bridges has scored 17 of the Nets’ first 19 points. Incredible – 6:26 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Mikal Bridges with the hot start. He has 17 of the @BrooklynNets 19pts in the 1st qtr!
There’s still 2:55 left to play in the qtr – 6:26 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Mikal Bridges is rolling now: 17 points and just made three consecutive buckets.
Nets leading 19-16 late in the 1Q. – 6:25 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Lamar Stevens, who played just 10 total minutes in back-to-back games against Brooklyn, gets some early first quarter action tonight. – 6:25 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mikal Bridges is 6/9 for 17 points with 3 minutes left in the 1st quarter. – 6:25 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
So smooth with it 😮‍💨
12 early points for @Mikal Bridges pic.twitter.com/kJ9LfyGiJm – 6:24 PM

Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,286 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 6:24 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
elite company for tha rook 🪄
(via @BallyMagic) pic.twitter.com/NXA0tME8ne – 6:22 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets are sagging off Paolo Banchero and Markelle Fultz on the perimeter early. They seem comfortable letting those two shoot. – 6:17 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Paolo Banchero is a massive human being. – 6:14 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Pat Bev sent a message to Shannon Sharpe about the Lakers 👀 pic.twitter.com/cJYwf6SLBZ – 6:08 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Greetings from Orlando where the Nets are looking for their second straight win on a quick turnaround.
Edmond Sumner and Royce O’Neale are out. Expect Jacque Vaughn to reach deep into the bench. pic.twitter.com/GY5eNBfHzG – 6:05 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Yuta Watanabe and Cam Thomas will be in line for extended work with Edmond Sumner and Royce O’Neale out. – 6:02 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Royce O’Neale (left knee soreness) is out for the #Nets tonight in Orlando. #NBA #Magic – 5:41 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Starting 🖐 pic.twitter.com/iuE0oF9omr – 5:35 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Blazers rookie Shaedon Sharpe will get the starting defensive assignment on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chauncey Billups said. – 5:23 PM

Sean Highkin @highkin
Chauncey Billups says he’s challenging Shaedon Sharpe by giving him the other team’s toughest defensive assignment every night the rest of the way. He’ll be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight. – 5:22 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets rule Royce O’Neale out tonight with knee soreness. – 5:22 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Gettin’ loose pic.twitter.com/LJTAfuoQ6A – 5:21 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
that boy cleannnn 🗣 pic.twitter.com/DC9qX4uXqN – 5:07 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“A bunch of guys made big plays and showed good poise at both ends. It’s good for everybody’s confidence. The biggest part of the game again was the first quarter – playing from ahead is a big deal.” – 4:52 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn: “Day’Ron (Sharpe) has responded extremely well by having another big on the roster.” #Nets – 4:47 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Asked Jacque Vaughn if the 10-days to Noel & Brown have motivated Day’Ron Sharpe. He laughed & his voice was laced w/ sarcasm when he said “Of course we wouldn’t do that! We wouldn’t sign those two bigs to motivate Day’Ron to be professional & bring all he has every single day.” – 4:46 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said the Nets will reconvene after the road trip to make a decision on Moses Brown’s 10-day.
That contract expires tomorrow. Brown has yet to appear in a game. – 4:42 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said he will lengthen the rotation tonight on a quick turnaround.
Emphasized that the Nets will need another ball handler. That will presumably be Cam Thomas. – 4:38 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ed Sumner (right hip contusion) is out tonight for the #Nets vs the #Magic. – 4:27 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets say Edmond Sumner (right hip contusion) is OUT tonight at Orlando. – 4:27 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets say Edmond Sumner is out tonight due to a right hip contusion. – 4:27 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
first five on this lovely sunday evening pic.twitter.com/fd6bHZMx0U – 4:22 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Shoutout to @PJ Washington & @Mark Williams for the half-off pizza from @yourlocaldomino tomorrow! 🍕
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/LejGoPOBcX – 4:06 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Mark being Mark.
@Mark Williams | 📹 @HornetsOnBally – 3:47 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
INJURY UPDATE:
Franz Wagner (left ankle sprain) and Jalen Suggs (concussion) will both be available to play tonight vs. Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/fMtlf8hkdr – 3:47 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
mad cozy pic.twitter.com/5cgqP4yE7l – 3:40 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner are both available for tonight vs. the Nets. – 3:37 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Nothin’ like a home win to start the week 😎
#LetsFly | @NewAmsterdam pic.twitter.com/dKeQxHYAeY – 3:26 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Nothin’ but NET 👌
@Gordon Hayward | #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/LbLTqmELJl – 3:19 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
A peek inside the Hive. 👀
#LetsFly | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/jLUQ5MHTHj – 3:02 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Let’s close this out.
#LetsFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/RbDncl1kLM – 2:56 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Paolo Banchero in March:
20.5 PTS
6.8 REB
4.2 AST
45% FG
35% 3P pic.twitter.com/kn77tbByDy – 2:53 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Back to back 👌’s for the rookie.
@BryceMcgowens5 | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/6L3BDuihQn – 2:45 PM

Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
“Teams playing for playoff position and whatnot, trying to get into the playoffs. Teams are desperate and it just makes it more fun when the level gets raised. I’m just happy that we get to be a part of it and compete.” – @OrlandoMagic’s Paolo Banchero
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 2:20 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Markelle Fultz bobblehead night come thru pic.twitter.com/OgOrvnKDyb – 2:17 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Lookin’ good at half.
#LetsFly | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/Lbtvsm639O – 2:12 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Love to see it 🤗
@Mark Williams | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/NIehlNodVT – 2:08 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
JT corner 3 🔥🔥🔥
@thorrjt | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/9FTWgGl9O3 – 1:45 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets limited the Mavericks to 16.7 percent (3-of-18) from the field in the first quarter, the lowest clip by a Charlotte opponent in any quarter this season. Dallas’ three made field goals are also a season low for a Hornets opponent.
#LetsFly – 1:40 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Hot start in the Hive 😏
#LetsFly | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/Ykk9uUpJOB – 1:38 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Who would you take in these potential #NBA playoff series:
Lakers vs. Grizzlies
Clippers vs. Suns
Warriors vs. Kings
Knicks vs. Cavaliers
Nets vs. 76ers pic.twitter.com/3GJ8PzG6kM – 1:34 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
That goes hard.
@Dennis Smith | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/0yh3w58jLA – 1:22 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We’ve got some early Sunday hoops for ya!
📍 Buzz City
🆚 @Dallas Mavericks
1pm
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/oZytQtrJdw – 1:00 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
happy air max day pic.twitter.com/e8VyDaKzOU – 1:00 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Royce O’Neale (left knee soreness) and Ed Sumner (right hip contusion) are both questionable for the #Nets tonight at the #Magic. #nba – 12:55 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills on Australia vote: “So that’s coming up very soon. That’ll be the question that will be answered. Yeah. Massive, massive. It’s probably a long time coming, but it’s something very, very needed on these things. But yeah, hopefully the right call gets made.” #Nets #NBA – 12:39 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Asked Patty Mills about Australians set to vote if Indigenous peoples should be recognized in their Constitution, getting an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice: “For decisions for specifically Indigenous people. You’d think that’d be the case already, 2023 right?” #Nets – 12:38 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Starters for today vs. Dallas:
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/BjEOJNvYEL – 12:37 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Looking for a W today.
#LetsFly | @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/zMHIseGCbA – 12:36 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Royce O’Neale and Ed Sumner are questionable for the Nets against Orlando tonight. Seth Curry and Ben Simmons are out. – 12:29 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Injury Report vs DAL
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Surgery) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
Terry Rozier (R Foot Discomfort) is out.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (R Shoulder Strain) is out.
#LetsFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/iU6SIkn7P4 – 12:28 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Marko Guduric assembled his PERFECT NBA player 👀
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry – SHOOTING
🇺🇸 Magic Johnson – PASSING
🇺🇸 Kyrie Irving – HANDLES
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic – BASKETBALL IQ
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo – ATHLETICISM
🇺🇸 Michael Jordan – LEADERSHIP pic.twitter.com/SIMjc6bNyt – 12:25 PM