The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls, 98 - 91, at Amway Center on Wednesday evening. The Bulls (31 - 33) were in danger of playing Wednesday's contest without their two most talented players, as Jimmy Butler's (illness) availability suddenly came into question earlier in the day, while Dwyane Wade (thigh) was already ruled out. However, Butler persevered and took the court, posting a team - high 21 points that he supplemented with nine assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block. However, with no other player tallying more than 13 points, it was n't quite enough against a Magic (24 - 41) squad that had its starting backcourt of Elfrid Payton and Evan Fournier hitting on all cylinders. Orlando put together an excellent defensive effort as well, limiting the Bulls to 14 points in the fourth quarter and eliciting 16 turnovers from them. Jerian Grant was second on the Bulls with the aforementioned 13 - point total, and he added five rebounds, two assists and one steal. Cristiano Felicio posted a bench - leading 11 points that he supplemented with two rebounds and one assist. Robin Lopez contributed a near double - double of 10 points, nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Rajon Rondo (ankle), who had initially been deemed to be a game - time decision, took the floor and supplied eight points, six assists, five rebounds and one block in 28 minutes off the bench. Payton paced the Magic with a spectacular 22 - point, 14 - rebound, 14 - assist triple - double that also included two steals and two blocks. Fournier nearly accomplished a double - double himself with 20 points, nine boards, two assists and two steals. Terrence Ross registered 14 points, three rebounds and one assist. Aaron Gordon went for 13 points, four rebounds and two steals. Jeff Green led the second unit with nine points, five boards, two assists and one steal. The Bulls return home to tangle with the Houston Rockets on Friday night, while the Magic travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Friday evening as well.
["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 41 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 24 Points in 4th quarter ."
 "TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 33 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 14 Points in 4th quarter ,has 16 Turnovers ,has 31 Wins ."]