Blazers vs. Magic: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Portland Trail Blazers (18-25) play against the Orlando Magic (37-37) at Amway Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday January 17, 2022

Portland Trail Blazers 98, Orlando Magic 88 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
THT tries a top-of-key pass to an unsuspecting Trevor Ariza. Lakers down by 10 and this unit’s first-half magic without LeBron or Russ seems used up. – 12:25 AM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Looks like Magic needs to send out another critical tweet about the Lakers – 12:24 AM Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Mon
Chris Duarte, 24 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast, 3 stl
Ayo Dosunmu, 15 pts, 10 reb, 6 ast, 5 stl, 2 blk
Scottie Barnes, 16 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl
Franz Wagner, 14 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl
Josh Giddey, 10 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl – 12:00 AM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
CJ 🤝 Nurk
@Moda_Health | Assist of the Game pic.twitter.com/74VpCESQXo – 12:00 AM Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Do you believe in magic? You should.
@Luka Doncic x #NBAAllStar
1 RETWEET = 2 VOTES!
@ModeloUSA | #ModeloMilestone pic.twitter.com/uKef2qg1sY – 11:26 PM Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
The Mavericks have won 9 of their last 10 games, including 3 straight.
Dallas has not trailed since the 6:42 mark of the third quarter at MEM (1/14/22) after holding a lead for the entirety of their wins vs. ORL and vs. OKC. pic.twitter.com/EYHiBzjR19 – 11:00 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Some magical highlights for your viewing pleasure 🎥 pic.twitter.com/bpzYWrI5MC – 11:00 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Look at the lakers guarding the ball and rotating….Magic would be proud – 10:49 PM Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Magic Johnson should be live tweeting the Lakers tonight. – 10:41 PM CJ McCollum @CJMcCollum
God is good 🙏🏽 thankful pic.twitter.com/CZJoo7Qmcr – 10:28 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
“It was tough man. I’m not a crier, but I almost cried.” — @CJ McCollum on leaving his wife and newborn to rejoin the team in Orlando – 10:27 PM Jusuf Nurkic @bosnianbeast27
#MLKDay #ripcity 🇧🇦 pic.twitter.com/2sm8K5Qsrv – 10:24 PM Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
CJ McCollum just said that he is so into being a new father that he enjoys waking up to feed the baby even when it means not sleeping much, and changing diapers. The latter involves the thrill of investigating the color of little Jacobi’s poo. lol – 10:21 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
A feast for the Beast.
@Jusuf Nurkic | @stormxio pic.twitter.com/r54EZWt4M5 – 10:15 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jesse Mermuys reflects on his first game as acting Magic head coach pic.twitter.com/G0FjaEaV7K – 9:50 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Final 📊
Nurk: 21p/22r/4s/2b/2a
CJ: 16p/2a
Ben: 14p
Nas: 13p/10r/4a
Ant: 13p/7a/2r
Trendon: 8p/3r
RoCo: 7p/11r/3b/2s/2a
DSJ: 6p/2r/2a – 9:36 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
FINAL BOX: Portland 98, Orlando 88 pic.twitter.com/ReoeWTLYNd – 9:35 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Back-to-back road wins.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/gI056vpTjw – 9:30 PM David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Blazers beat Magic 98-88.
Nurkic dominated with 21p,22r,4s,2a,2b.
Moe and Franz Wagner with 14 points each to lead Orlando.
Magic fall to 8-37. – 9:23 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
final pic.twitter.com/IW0oQlSdub – 9:23 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Final: Blazers 98, Magic 88
Franz Wagner – 14 pts, 5 rebs
Moe Wagner – 14 pts, 4 rebs
Jalen Suggs – 10 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts
Gary Harris -10 pts, 3 rebs
Cole Anthony – 9 pts, 9 rebs, 6 asts
Orlando shoots 37.8% FG | 25% 3PT
Portland shoots 41.1% FG | 20.6% 3PT – 9:22 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
BLAZERS WIN!
BLAZERS WIN! pic.twitter.com/IVsp2NSxGa – 9:21 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 98, Magic 87: FINAL. 21 points, 22 rebounds, 4 steals for @Jusuf Nurkic. 16 points, 2 assists for @CJ McCollum. 13 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists for @Nassir Little. 13 points, 7 assists for @Anfernee Simons. 14 points for @BenMcLemore. – 9:21 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Final: Trail Blazers 98, Magic 88
Nurkic: 21 points, 22 rebounds
McCollum: 16 points
Wagner bros.: 14 points each – 9:21 PM David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Jusuf Nurkic 21p, 22r, 4s, 2a, 2 b on 10/21 FG in 35:39 against the Magic tonight. Looks like his night is over with the comfy lead. – 9:18 PM Jay Allen @PDXjay
Jusuf Nurkic up to 21 points and 22 rebounds tonight against Orlando. It’s the third 20-20 game of his career. His career-high in rebounds is 23. #RipCity – 9:16 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
pic.twitter.com/qreX03T2Yh – 9:16 PM David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Magic trail Blazers 81-61 heading into the 4th. Ugly game.
Magic shooting 35.4% FGs 23.8% 3s. – 8:57 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 3RD QUARTER BOX: Portland 81, Orlando 61 pic.twitter.com/WjFaLVcqO9 – 8:57 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
12 minutes to the finish.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/EaNays5pmf – 8:55 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 81, Magic 61: end of third quarter. 17 points, 13 rebounds for @Jusuf Nurkic. 14 points for @Ben McLemore. 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists for @Nassir Little. 9 points apiece for @CJ McCollum and @Anfernee Simons. – 8:55 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q: Trail Blazers 81, Magic 61
Nurkic: 17 points, 13 rebounds
McLemore: 14 points
M. Wagner: 12 points
F. Wagner: 10 points – 8:54 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
An offensive foul called on Dennis Smith Jr. and a flagrant foul called on Jalen Suggs.
Smith pushed Suggs to the ground after a rebound attempt and Suggs subsequently tripped up Smith. – 8:52 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
That’s three threes, all from the corners, for @Ben McLemore in the last two minutes of play – 8:42 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
made us happy. made us smile. pic.twitter.com/NOFXiN26JU – 8:40 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Portland is in the bonus with 6:34 to play in the third quarter while leading 66-51 – 8:35 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
it didn’t count but … GARY HARRIS 😳
📺: https://t.co/3b5LcPuNP3 pic.twitter.com/A1koBYP9VS – 8:19 PM Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
Talk about walkovers — the Orlando Magic have the NBA’s worst record for a reason. No wonder the fans were introduced to the players prior to the game rather than the other way around. @Portland Trail Blazers should be able to name their score in this one. Portland 54-40 at half.
#RipCity – 8:18 PM David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Nurkic 15p,10r
Magic starting lineup: 16p, 10r
Blazers lead Magic 54-40 at the half, finishing the quarter on a 16-2 run. – 8:12 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
in the second quarter the Blazers grabbed eight of a possible 15 offensive rebounds and scored 11 second-chance points. The Magic just can’t keep Little or Nurkić off the glass. – 8:11 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1H: Blazers 54, Magic 40.
Most of Orlando’s scoring is coming from its bench (24 points).
Moe Wagner: 10 points
Suggs: 8 points, 2 assists
Nurkic: 15 points, 10 rebounds (3 OREBs). – 8:10 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
HALFTIME BOX: Portland 54, Orlando 40 pic.twitter.com/nqMK2wriTZ – 8:10 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Halftime: Trail Blazers 54, Magic 40
Nurkic: 15 points, 10 rebounds
McCollum: 9 points
M. Wagner: 10 points
Suggs: 8 points – 8:10 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 54, Magic 40: halftime. 15 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals for @Jusuf Nurkic. 9 points, 2 assists for @CJ McCollum. 8 points, 6 rebounds (4 offensive), 3 assists, 1 block for @Nassir Little. 5 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists/steals for @Robert Covington. – 8:09 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Halftime: Blazers 54, Magic 40
Moe Wagner – 10 pts
Jalen Suggs – 8 pts
Mo Bamba – 5 pts, 7 rebs
Gary Harris – 5 pts, 3 rebs
Orlando shoots 33.3% FG | 18.8% 3PT
Portland shoots 46.8% FG | 20% 3PT
Points in the paint – Blazers 34, Magic 20
Bench points – Magic 24, Blazers 13 – 8:08 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
See you in a few.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/EUnwWa8wDM – 8:08 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
24 more minutes to go pic.twitter.com/5H3AXWKqWJ – 8:08 PM David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Anfernee Simons drew the charge pic.twitter.com/94G0n8Xjd5 – 8:07 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Nas hustle
RoCo triple
The bench is ON THEIR FEET!
@GEICO | #RipCity pic.twitter.com/nEAnAfocyV – 8:07 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
CJ McCollum, still got it – 8:07 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Gary Harris put Simons on a poster…but refs call charge.
Magic acting head coach Jesse Mermuys challenging the call. – 8:04 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Gary Harris with the sickest offensive foul of all time pic.twitter.com/O4KlNxSouJ – 8:04 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Ant takes the charge but the Magic are going to challenge – 8:02 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
That Anthony makes ends a 12-0 Portland run. – 8:01 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
your TL needed this photo pic.twitter.com/mLQnqPvIoM – 8:00 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Nas with back-to-back possessions with offensive rebounds leading to points. Blazers up 48-38 with 2:20 to play in the first half. – 7:58 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
We’re getting a rare look at the Mo Bamba-Robin Lopez big man pairing down the stretch of this 2Q.
The duo only played 13 minutes together across 6 games entering tonight. – 7:58 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲 @Jalen Suggs 😤
📺: https://t.co/3b5LcPuNP3 pic.twitter.com/YulOF16NXm – 7:50 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
The Bosnian Beast pic.twitter.com/k2JN7NPLzQ – 7:50 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Moe Wagner (10 points, 3-3 shooting) and Jalen Suggs (6 points, 2 assists) are doing very good things in Amway Center. – 7:42 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
island boy in the bag early tonight @Moritz Wagner pic.twitter.com/7ufaEuaO7m – 7:42 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Portland 22, Orlando 17 pic.twitter.com/Er80BV1jFg – 7:38 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
your daily “NAS!!!!!!” tweet pic.twitter.com/o83no3CBvM – 7:36 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,174 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 7:36 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Bamba swatted so Suggs could scoot 💨
📺: https://t.co/3b5LcPuNP3 pic.twitter.com/jJCtT2uPsD – 7:35 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Blazers 22, Magic 17.
Orlando stuck around despite a rough start (7-of-26 shooting) after a late-quarter push.
Harris: 5 points
Suggs: 4 points. – 7:35 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 22, Magic 17: end of first quarter. 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist/steal for @Jusuf Nurkic. 5 points, 2 assists for @CJ McCollum. POR shooting 45 percent, ORL 27 percent. – 7:35 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Nurk is leading all scorers with 6 points.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/gRpqWbZTUO – 7:35 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
wtf in what way was Jalen Suggs not fouled on that heave attempt – 7:34 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 1Q: Trail Blazers 22, Magic 17
Nurkic: 6 points, 4 rebounds
McCollum: 5 points, 2 assists
Harris: 5 points, 3 rebounds
Suggs: 4 points – 7:34 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Jalen Suggs with a burst 💨
📺: https://t.co/3b5LcPuNP3 pic.twitter.com/sQQWoFalYt – 7:28 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic have started off ice-cold — 5-22 (22.7%) from the field, including 0-10 from 3-point range. They trail 18-11 late in the first quarter. – 7:26 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
CJ and Nurk have all 11 of Portland’s points thus far on 5-6 shooting – 7:19 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Robin Lopez after Jusuf Nurkić hit a hook shot over him pic.twitter.com/6YRiuv2sa1 – 7:17 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Good to have you back, 3J! pic.twitter.com/MDVm6MvotT – 7:16 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Trail Blazers and Magic have tipped off pic.twitter.com/1gEMiD5OHX – 7:10 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Simons, back home in Orlando, is announced as coming out of Edgewater High School – 7:06 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
3J’s back!
1⃣ @Anfernee Simons
3⃣ @CJ McCollum
9⃣ @Nassir Little
3⃣3⃣ @Robert Covington
2⃣7⃣ @Jusuf Nurkic
#RipCity | @stormxio pic.twitter.com/apR3NlNors – 7:00 PM Casey Holdahl @CHold
Steve Blake and his boys in the house for tonight’s game in Orlando – 6:51 PM Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Who is ready for Blazers at Magic? – 6:46 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
We partnered with @Nike & @BIKETOWNpdx to wrap the e-bike stations & bike baskets around @ModaCenter in our Rip City Unity logo.
This artwork features a dynamic QR code that will be updated throughout the year to draw attention to our community initiatives. pic.twitter.com/mkDWqcqgxb – 6:37 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
STARTING LINEUPS:
January 17 vs Portland
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/4beM3O2NFx – 6:34 PM Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
There’s still plenty of #MLKDay #NBA action available. $9 Monday clients at @WagerTalk are getting this winner as #RipCity invades #MagicTogether with Orlando’s Anfernee Simons leading the charge. Even with Noman Powell ruled out, we like the high side. From the Tip-Off Show: pic.twitter.com/35awiNXCxo – 6:31 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
🏀 #RipCity   vs @Orlando Magic
4:00PM
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📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/4WMOVVye2W – 6:15 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
ACTIVE LISTS:
January 17 vs Portland
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/0DyX1HYCk7 – 6:06 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Coach @EdnieshaCurry in the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” 🔥
@SoleSavy | https://t.co/dUUHp9Omzg pic.twitter.com/KHgXWgCXE1 – 5:54 PM Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley — who entered Covid protocols — disappointed over timing of missing his first MLK Day as Magic coach: “Our locker rooms are represented by his dream,” he tells ESPN. Mosley is one of five Black first-time head coaches this season. es.pn/3Ke1pyp – 5:45 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
RJ Hampton warming up prior to hosting the Trail Blazers pic.twitter.com/VdOIKjTPm7 – 5:38 PM Jay Allen @PDXjay
#Blazers starting lineup tonight: Anfernee Simons, CJ McCollum, Nassir Little, Robert Covington, and Jusuf Nurkic. #RipCity – 5:36 PM Jay Allen @PDXjay
Coach Billups says CJ McCollum will be on a minutes restriction tonight: “We’ll see if I stick to it. He had enough rest.” #RipCity – 5:34 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Acting Magic head coach Jesse Mermuys on the advice Jamahl Mosley gave him: pic.twitter.com/DUqrqbOQmr – 5:31 PM Jay Allen @PDXjay
Chauncey Billups tells #BlazersRadio that Norman Powell (Covid recovery) and CJ Elleby (right ankle sprain) will miss tonight’s game in Orlando. @Portland Trail Blazers – 5:28 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/kaAV722neE – 5:25 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
tonight’s starting five 🪄 pic.twitter.com/KvW6G4SQwi – 5:22 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic’s starting 5 vs. Trail Blazers: Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Chuma Okeke and Robin Lopez. – 5:22 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic will keep the same starting lineup tonight and go with Franz Wagner, Chuma Okeke, Robin Lopez, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony tonight vs. Portland. – 5:21 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
The @Orlando Magic will start Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Chuma Okeke and Robin Lopez against the @Portland Trail Blazers tonight. – 5:20 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 45 vs PORTLAND
2⃣2⃣F: @Franz Wagner
3⃣F: @chuma_okeke
3⃣3⃣C: @Robin Lopez
1⃣4⃣G: @Gary Harris
5⃣0⃣G: @The_ColeAnthony
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#MagicTogether – 5:20 PM Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
That’s one heck of an effort from the Howard Bison. Had a shot at buzzer to force overtime against Notre Dame.
Again, credit Mike Brey for playing this one at Howard on MLK Day. – 4:44 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
man in the mirror 🕺
#ULTRADrip x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/Y5NJ7h0HhP – 4:42 PM JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley and assistant Nate Tibbetts have entered health and safety protocols, the team announced today. Assistant Jesse Mermuys will serve as acting head coach starting tonight. – 4:23 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
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full episode: https://t.co/r2TErlTkb5 pic.twitter.com/24Rv2ZuLOA – 4:22 PM Jusuf Nurkic @bosnianbeast27
My brother back @CJ McCollum 🙌🏻 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FFfQZlYox3 – 4:21 PM Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley is the NBA’s 17th of 30 head coaches to enter health and safety protocols. With Magic assistant Nate Tibbetts also entering league protocols, Jesse Mermuys (MURR-miss) will serve as the Magic’s acting head coach.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 4:00 PM Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Our road trip continues.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/GVpF8fQRqU – 4:00 PM Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Magic say head coach Jamahl Mosley and assistant coach Nate Tibbetts have both entered NBA Health and Safety Protocols.
Assistant Coach Jesse Mermuys (MURR-miss) will serve as acting head coach starting with tonight’s game against Portland. – 3:51 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley and assistant coach Nate Tibbetts have both entered the health and safety protocol.
Assistant coach Jesse Mermuys will serve as acting head coach starting with tonight’s game against Portland. – 3:50 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley and assistant coach Nate Tibbetts have entered the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols.
Assistant Coach Jesse Mermuys will serve as acting head coach starting tonight against the Blazers. – 3:49 PM Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
The Mavericks, Blazers, Timberwolves, Knicks, Lakers and Hornets are among the teams that have targeted Myles Turner, according to @Michael Scotto.
The Pacers’ asking price is reportedly two first-round picks or a promising young player and a first-rounder. basketballnews.com/stories/report… – 3:37 PM Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Kudos for Mike Brey for traveling to play Howard on MLK Day. This game was supposed to happen a year ago, but was canceled due to COVID.
The Bison only down one point to Notre Dame at the break. – 3:25 PM David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Recall this Neil quote?
“For anyone (prospective coaches) to advance in the process they’re going to have to prove they can do that (improve defensively) without a ton of roster changes.”
POR was the 29th defense last year. That’s such a low bar. But they’re 30th now. It hurts. – 2:55 PM Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Sixers loss was a dud, but the Celtics have now won five of six with winnable games against Charlotte, Portland, Washington and Sacramento on deck. Dead heat right now for the No. 7-11 spots in the East. – 2:43 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Gary Harris over his last 15 games:
17.1 PTS
45.4% FG
40% 3P on 6.9 attempts per game
88.1% FT
10 games with 17+ points 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iUZpPrH1de – 2:28 PM Greg Brown @gb3elite
It’s GameDay #RipCity pic.twitter.com/kJQ0FEnlaS – 1:43 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Give our newest fan, Hunter, a warm Bucks welcome!!
He’s ready to cheer on the team in his @Froedtert & MCW Bucks blanket. #FearTheDeer #FearTheFawn pic.twitter.com/oEtUH1mheu – 1:02 PM