By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 06:10 GMT, 24 December 2025 | Updated: 06:10 GMT, 24 December 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Desmond Bane scored 23 points, Anthony Black added 22 and the Orlando Magic turned back Portland's comeback attempt Tuesday night for a 110-106 victory over the Trail Blazers.
After trailing by 17 in the third quarter, the Blazers took a one-point lead early in the fourth before Tyus Jones answered with a 3-pointer and Wendell Carter Jr. hit a jumper for the Magic.
Shaedon Sharpe had a chance to tie it with 38.9 seconds left but made only one of two free throws, leaving Portland down 107-106.
Bane missed a pull-up jumper at the other end, then blocked a layup attempt by 7-foot-2 center Donovan Clingan with 12 seconds remaining to preserve the lead. Bane sank two free throws to make it 109-106 and Deni Avdija missed a long 3 for the Trail Blazers before Black added a foul shot for the final margin.
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Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane reacts to the made shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) shoots the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Caleb Love, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)
Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan wipes away his sweat during the second half of an NBA basketball against the Orlando Magic game Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, dribbles against the Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)