Magic's Carter Slams Game-Winner in Epic Comeback

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Though Orlando Magic pulled off a dramatic comeback win against the Dallas Mavericks, down by four points with just 30 seconds left, Jalen Suggs drained a deep three pointer from way beyond 27 feet to cut the deficit to. 1. On the next possession, the Mavericks missed a shot, and Wendell Carter Jr. grabbed the key rebound before passing to Suggs. Fans then delivered a perfect pass to Carter, who slammed home a game-winning dunk with only two seconds remaining, putting Orlando up by one. Magic fans are buzzing about the team's grit and clutch moments. Despite dealing with major injuries to key stars, Orlando has racked up six game-winning shots in the final 10 seconds of the fourth quarter, or over time this season, more than any other team in the league. Wendell Carter Jr. has been a quiet force, boasting the fifth best clutch feel-goal percentage among players with 20 or more attempts.

1:00His play near the rim in tight games has made a huge difference for the Magic. Suggs credited Carter's tough work on box-outs, screens, and energy around the rim. As one of the league's most versatile big men, Carter sacrifices stats to fit the team's needs and helps secure these hard-fought victories. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Salipillo is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to.