The Chicago Bulls managed to beat the Orlando Magic after both teams struggled in the 4th quarter.

CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddy added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99 on Wednesday night.

Nikola Vucevic added 18 points and 14 rebounds in Chicago’s second straight win.

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points for Orlando two days after scoring 50 points against the Pacers, but it wasn’t enough. Jalen Suggswho missed a faded jump shot in the final seconds scored 17 points.

The Bulls shot 3 of 15 in the fourth quarter but held on after Orlando shot 4 of 22 in the final quarter. Both teams scored a combined 28 points in the fourth match.

The Magic led by 20 points in the first half, but Chicago came back with a 12-3 run late in the second quarter. Banchero had 20 points in the first half to help the Magic take a 62-52 lead at intermission.

Takeaway

Magic: forward Franz Wagner left the game early in the fourth quarter due to illness and never returned. This seemed to hinder Orlando near the basket on both ends of the floor.

Bulls: Chicago is missing a point guard Lonzo Ball as he recovers from a wrist injury. Most of the Bulls’ 15 turnovers came on entry passes or at the top of the circle.

Key Point

The Bulls led 98-97 in the final minute before Giddy found the ball. Patrick Williams at the top of the key. The forward hit a 3-pointer to turn the game into a two-possession game, securing the win for Chicago.

Key Statistics

The Bulls and Magic went more than seven minutes without a field goal in the fourth quarter. Ayo DosunmuThe two-point shot ended Chicago’s scoring drought.

Next

The Magic continue their five-game road trip in Cleveland on Friday, the same night the Bulls visit the Nets.

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