The visiting Orlando Magic took down the Phoenix Suns on Friday, 109 - 103. Orlando (25 - 45) avoided a five - game losing streak by beating the Suns on Friday. Center Nikola Vucevic led the team with a whopping 17 rebounds on top of an efficient 18 points. Vucevic's monster contribution was necessary, as Orlando actually lost the team battle on the boards, 49 - 43. The Magic were able to squeak by with the win, though, on the basis of a superior three - point shooting night. Despite sinking only seven threes of their own, Orlando's perimeter defense was stifling, holding Phoenix to just 2 - of - 14 from three - point range. Orlando's Evan Fournier led the effort for the Magic from beyond the arc, as he sank three three - pointers on the night. Phoenix (22 - 47) has had a rough time this season, and recently shut down veteran point guard Eric Bledsoe for the season to increase the role of its young players. On Friday, that strategy seemed to work, as rookie point guard Tyler Ulis went for 19 points and eight assists in a starting role. Third-year forward T.J. Warren also continued his strong production. Warren shot 8 - of - 13 and went 10 - of - 10 from the free - throw line en route to a team - high 26 points. However, the two youngsters were not enough to propel Orlando to victory. The Suns will visit Detroit on Sunday, while the Magic host the 76ers on Monday.
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