NBA: Orlando Magic Match Franchise Record With Stunning 25-Point Comeback Against Miami Heat

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Cole Anthony delivered an impressive performance, scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half, leading the Orlando Magic to a historic comeback against the Miami Heat. The Magic overcame a 25-point deficit to win 121-114, equalling their largest comeback in franchise history set in 1989. Anthony also contributed eight rebounds and nine assists during the game.

Despite missing key players due to injuries and ejections, the Magic managed to rally. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 24 points, while Goga Bitadze added 18 points and secured 13 rebounds. The team lost Mo Wagner early to a knee injury and Wendell Carter Jr. was ejected before halftime.

The Miami Heat were led by Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier, each scoring 23 points, with Tyler Herro adding another 22. However, they struggled without Jimmy Butler, who was sidelined due to illness. After starting strong with eight successful three-pointers out of 17 attempts, they faltered by missing 14 of their next 15 shots from beyond the arc.

In Boston, Jayson Tatum had a standout night with a season-high of 43 points along with 16 rebounds and 10 assists, marking his third career triple-double. This effort helped the Celtics secure a decisive victory over the Chicago Bulls with a score of 123-98. Kristaps Porziņģis added 22 points and Jaylen Brown contributed another 19 for Boston.

Tatum's performance was particularly notable in the third quarter where he scored 18 points during a crucial run that extended Boston's lead to 93-77 heading into the final period. The Celtics had previously been tied at 42 but gained momentum through an effective offensive strategy.

Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to victory over the New Orleans Pelicans by scoring a season-high of 39 points. Brunson's second-half surge included scoring nine of New York’s first thirteen points in the fourth quarter, helping extend their lead significantly.

Knicks' Strong Finish Against Pelicans

The Knicks overcame a challenging first half where they shot only 35.6%, trailing behind New Orleans at halftime. However, Brunson ignited a turnaround with a remarkable third-quarter performance that included scoring thirteen consecutive points during a pivotal run.

The Pelicans were led by Trey Murphy III who scored 26 points but could not prevent their fifteenth loss in sixteen games. The Knicks' victory marked their third consecutive win and eighth out of ten games played recently.