Magic defeat Suns 115-111 behind Bane and Suggs

Orlando survives 25 turnovers to hold off late Phoenix comeback

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:17am

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Phoenix Suns 115-111 on Tuesday night, led by 21 points from Desmond Bane and a strong all-around game from Jalen Suggs with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The Magic overcame 25 turnovers to hold off a late Suns rally sparked by 34 points from Devin Booker.

Why it matters

The win snaps a 7-game losing streak for the Magic, who have struggled to find consistency this season. For the Suns, the loss is another setback as they try to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

The Magic led by as many as 14 points in the first half, but the Suns fought back in the second half, tying the game at 94 heading into the fourth quarter. A late 3-pointer from Royce O'Neal gave the Suns a brief lead, but the Magic responded with baskets from Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane to regain control. Suns forward Dillon Brooks, playing for the first time since breaking his hand, was limited to 9 points due to foul trouble.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • Dillon Brooks returned to action for the Suns after missing time with a broken hand suffered in a game against the Magic on February 21.

The players

Desmond Bane

The Orlando Magic guard scored a team-high 21 points to lead his team to victory.

Jalen Suggs

The Magic guard contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the win.

Devin Booker

The Suns star scored a game-high 34 points in the losing effort.

Dillon Brooks

The Suns forward returned to action after missing time with a broken hand, but was limited to 9 points due to foul trouble.

Paolo Banchero

The Magic forward had 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game, but the guys stepped up and made the plays we needed to get the win.”

— Jamahl Mosley, Magic Head Coach

“We just couldn't get enough stops down the stretch. Booker kept us in it, but we came up short.”

— Monty Williams, Suns Head Coach

What’s next

The Magic will look to build on this win when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The Suns will try to bounce back on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.

The takeaway

This was an important win for the struggling Magic, who showed resilience in holding off a late Suns comeback. The game also highlighted the continued excellence of Devin Booker, who nearly willed the Suns to victory with his scoring outburst. Both teams will look to use this game as a springboard heading into the final stretch of the regular season.