Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. scores season-high 27 in third straight loss
The gist
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. scored a season-high 27 points with 13 rebounds in a 117-104 loss at Phoenix.
His strong start comes as trade buzz builds and the 2-6 Magic wait on injured starters.
How it unfolded
- Jul 1, 2026Nikola Vucevic signed a one-year deal with the Magic, raising questions about Carter's role.
- Oct 9, 2026Carter spoke to media after practice; Magic coverage framed him as having All-Defensive Team potential but needing consistency.
- Oct 21, 2026Carter scored 22 points with 7 rebounds in 30 minutes against Atlanta.
Key terms
- All-Defensive Team
- An annual NBA honor recognizing the best defensive players of the regular season, chosen in two five-man teams.
- illegal screens
- A screen is an offensive blocking move to free a teammate; an illegal one violates the rules for setting it.
- turnovers
- In basketball, a loss of possession to the opposing team before a shot is attempted.
Source: Wikipedia