NBA

Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic

· NBA MEXICO CITY GAMES
14-16, 9-10 Away
Final
89 - 96

14-15, 8-8 Home

Magic beat Jazz 96-89 to sweep 2 games in Mexico

Ross shot 8 of 9 from the field and Nikola Vucevic added 15 points and a season-high 19 rebounds for the Magic (13-15), who beat the Chicago Bulls 97-91 on Thursday.

Orlando won despite 22 turnovers, 15 in the first half, and is in second place in the Southeast Division behind the Charlotte Hornets.

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and Derrick Favors added 21 for the struggling Jazz (14-15), who lost for the third time in their last four games.

The game was the NBA's 28th played in Mexico. Only the United States and Canada have hosted more.

Nine of the last 26 games in Mexico have been regular-season contests.

The first-half was lackadaisical as both teams struggled. Orlando committed 11 turnovers in the first quarter but trailed only 35-33 at halftime because the Jazz shot 29 percent from the field.

Fournier led all scorers after two quarters with 14 points, 10 of those through a first quarter that finished tied 14-14.

In the third, the Jazz pull ahead 46-36 with a three-point play from Favors, but the Magic rallied and took a 51-50 lead with a 3-pointer from Aaron Gordon with 2:20 left to play in a period that finished 56-53 for the Jazz after a 3-pointer from Jae Crowder.

Ross scored seven straight points in the fourth as the Magic surged ahead.

TIP-INS

Jazz: The matchup was the third game Utah has played in the NBA's Global Games during the regular season, previously playing the Phoenix Suns twice in Tokyo to open the 1990-91 season.

Magic: The game was the third for Orlando playing in Mexico, following games against Charlotte in 2012 and the two this week. ... Orlando has made at least one 3-pointer in 931 consecutive games, dating to March 17, 2007. It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the NBA. . Ross scored in double figures for the 22nd time this season.

UP NEXT

Jazz: Will play at Houston on Monday.

Magic: Will host San Antonio on Wednesday.

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Regular Season Series

ORL leads series 1-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 89 - 96
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 89 - 96
4th 6.2 Jonathan Isaac defensive rebound 89 - 96
4th 8.6 Joe Ingles misses 19-foot jumper 89 - 96
4th 11.4 Kyle Korver enters the game for Rudy Gobert 89 - 96

Statistics

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28-89 FG 34-72
31 Field Goal % 47
7-29 3PT 11-24
24 Three Point % 46
26-28 FT 17-20
93 Free Throw % 85
47 Rebounds 57
11 Offensive Rebounds 4
31 Defensive Rebounds 44
17 Assists 18
13 Steals 7
4 Blocks 10
10 Turnovers 22
0 Team Turnovers 0
10 Total Turnovers 22
0 Technical Fouls 1
0 Total Technical Fouls 1
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
12 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 12
7 Fast Break Points 5
34 Points in Paint 32
19 Fouls 27
11 Largest Lead 9
Orlando Magic Orlando Magic Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Jett Howard, G Out Apr 9
Jonathan Isaac, F Out Apr 9
Utah Jazz Utah Jazz Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Ace Bailey, G Day-To-Day Apr 7
Elijah Harkless, G Out Apr 6
Keyonte George, G Out Apr 6
Isaiah Collier, G Out Apr 6
Lauri Markkanen, F Out Mar 19

Game Information

Arena CDMX

Location: Mexico City,
Attendance: 20,011 · Capacity:

2025-26 Northwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Oklahoma City 64 16 .800 - W7
Denver 52 28 .650 12 W10
Minnesota 47 33 .588 17 L1
Portland 40 40 .500 24 L2
Utah 21 59 .263 43 L10

2025-26 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Atlanta 45 35 .563 - L2
Orlando 44 36 .550 1 W4
Charlotte 43 37 .538 2 L1
Miami 41 38 .519 3.5 L1
Washington 17 62 .215 27.5 L7
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