Wiggins scores 25, Curry adds 24 when Warriors fight back to beat Magic 104-99

San Francisco – – Andrew Wiggins scored 25 points and Stephen Curry added 24 that led Golden State Warriors to a 104-99 win over Orlando Magic Monday night.

Wiggins shot 7 out of 14, made 10 free throw and passed the Hall of Famer Chris Mullin to take seventh place on Warriors’ career list for 3-Pointers.

Moses Moody added 17 points while Rookie Center Quinten Post Had seven points and seven rebounds in its third consecutive start to help Golden State get back over .500.

Cole Anthony Had 26 points and five rebounds for the magic. Franz Wagner added 21 points and five assists and Paolo Banchero scored 18.

Takeaways

Orlando controlled most of a slurry first half until the Golden State’s wave before the break, making it 11 losses in the last 13 games for Jamahl Mosley’s team.

Warriors defeated a lethargy first half and got a nice lift from Daymond Green (Four points, seven rebounds, five assists) after a seven-match injury absence.

Keying moment

After the magic withdrew within 96-94 with 1:21, Moody spiked an open corner 3-pointer that gave Warriors just enough breathing.

Key State

Magic, 28. In rebounding, the boards controlled 52-45, which led to 18 second chance. Goga Bitadze led Orlando’s efforts with 14 rebounds, six on the offensive end.

Up next

The magic visits the kings on Wednesday, while Warriors visit the jazz on Wednesday.

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