Magic Cruise Past Nets After Trade Deadline

Orlando dominates Brooklyn in wire-to-wire victory at home

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-98 in a wire-to-wire victory at Kia Center on Thursday night. The Magic were led by a combined 78 points from Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, Anthony Black, and Jalen Suggs, who recorded his first career triple-double. The Nets struggled to slow down Orlando's penetration in the paint, getting outscored 64-40 in that area. The win snaps a two-game losing streak for the Magic, who remain at home to host the Utah Jazz on Saturday.

Why it matters

This game comes just hours after the NBA trade deadline, with the Magic making a move to send veteran guard Tyus Jones to the Charlotte Hornets. The win helps Orlando maintain its position in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while the Nets continue to struggle, losing their third straight and 15th in their last 17 games.

The details

The Magic led by as many as 26 points in the game, dominating the Nets in the paint. Suggs had a standout performance, recording his first career triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals, and a new career-high 4 blocks. Bane scored a team-high 23 points, while Banchero added 22 points. The Magic's backup center Moe Wagner also provided a spark off the bench, scoring 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting.

  • The Magic defeated the Nets 118-98 on Thursday, February 6, 2026 at Kia Center.

The players

Jalen Suggs

The Magic's All-Defensive guard recorded his first career triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals, and 4 blocks.

Desmond Bane

The Magic guard scored a team-high 23 points, including 16 in the first half.

Paolo Banchero

The Magic forward scored 22 points, adding 6 in the third quarter by driving to the basket and getting to the free throw line.

Moe Wagner

The Magic's backup center provided a spark off the bench, scoring 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting with 5 rebounds.

Jamahl Mosley

The Magic's head coach led his team to a wire-to-wire victory over the struggling Nets.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with that same energy and focus as we host the Jazz on Saturday.”

— Jamahl Mosley, Magic Head Coach (Orlando Sentinel)

What’s next

The Magic will look to build on this win when they host the Utah Jazz on Saturday, February 8, 2026 at Kia Center.

The takeaway

The Magic's dominant performance against the Nets, just hours after the trade deadline, showcases their depth and ability to bounce back from a two-game skid. With contributions from across the roster, Orlando remains in the Eastern Conference playoff picture as they prepare to host the Jazz.