Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic
· NBA MEXICO CITY GAMESMagic 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
UTAH |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Jett Howard, G | Out | Apr 9 |
| Jonathan Isaac, F | Out | Apr 9 |
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
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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