Jalen Suggs records first career triple-double in Magic's win over Nets

Rookie guard leads Orlando to 118-98 victory with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:47pm

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Jalen Suggs, the 21-year-old rookie guard for the Orlando Magic, recorded his first career triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead his team to a 118-98 win over the struggling Brooklyn Nets. Desmond Bane scored 23 points and Paolo Banchero added 22 for the Magic, who took a 21-point lead in the first half and led by as many as 26 in the third quarter. Egor Demin led the Nets with a career-high 26 points, while fellow rookie Nolan Traore matched his career high with 21 points and seven assists.

Why it matters

Suggs' triple-double performance is a significant milestone in the young player's career, showcasing his well-rounded skill set and ability to impact the game in multiple ways. The win also provides a boost for the Magic, who are looking to build momentum as they face a stretch of games against opponents with losing records.

The details

In his seventh game back from a right knee injury, Suggs played 29 minutes and also contributed four blocks and three steals to his impressive stat line. The Nets, who came into the game as the NBA's lowest-scoring and poorest shooting team, shot just 41.5% from the field and committed 19 turnovers. Anthony Black added 18 points and five assists for the Magic, while Mo Wagner came off the bench with 14 points and five rebounds.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Jalen Suggs

The 21-year-old rookie guard for the Orlando Magic, who recorded his first career triple-double in the win over the Nets.

Desmond Bane

The Magic's starting shooting guard, who scored 23 points in the victory.

Paolo Banchero

The Magic's starting power forward, who added 22 points to the team's offensive output.

Egor Demin

The Nets' rookie guard, who led his team with a career-high 26 points.

Nolan Traore

The Nets' rookie forward, who matched his career high with 21 points and seven assists.

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What’s next

The Magic will look to build on this win as they face a stretch of games against opponents with losing records, while the Nets will try to end their recent struggles when they host the Washington Wizards on Saturday.

The takeaway

Suggs' triple-double highlights the Magic's promising young core and their potential to compete in the Eastern Conference, while the Nets' continued struggles underscore the challenges they face in turning their season around.