Magic beat Bulls 127-103 behind Franz Wagner’s 25

The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-103 on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the United Center, with Franz Wagner leading all scorers with 25 points in a balanced road win. Orlando controlled the middle quarters, shot 52.1% from the field, and improved to 45-36 with one game left in the regular season.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

First quarter

Chicago stayed close early, but Orlando edged ahead 28-26 after the opening 12 minutes. The Magic moved the ball well from the start and generated efficient offense, while the Bulls did enough to remain within one possession heading into the second.

Second quarter

The game shifted in the second period. Orlando outscored Chicago 36-27 to take a 64-53 halftime lead, using steady half-court execution and strong finishing inside. The Magic’s offensive rhythm became more consistent, and their advantage on the glass began to show.

Third quarter

Any chance of a Bulls response was limited in the third. Orlando posted another 35-point quarter and held Chicago to 26, extending the margin to 99-79 entering the fourth. The Magic continued to create clean looks, and their depth kept the pressure on throughout the period.

Fourth quarter

With a 20-point lead in place, Orlando stayed in control the rest of the way. The Magic outscored the Bulls 28-24 in the final quarter to complete the 24-point result, never allowing Chicago to put together the extended run it needed.

Key performers

Franz Wagner, Magic: Wagner led Orlando with 25 points and set the tone as the game’s top scorer.

Paolo Banchero, Magic: Banchero guided the offense with a team-high seven assists, helping Orlando finish with 33 assists as a group.

Goga Bitadze, Magic: Bitadze anchored the interior with 11 rebounds as Orlando finished with a 47-42 edge on the boards.

Jamal Cain, Magic: Cain delivered one of Orlando’s most efficient all-around lines, finishing with 20 points and eight rebounds while posting the team’s top rating.

Tre Jones, Bulls: Jones led Chicago with 23 points and provided one of the few consistent scoring outlets for the home side.

Lachlan Olbrich, Bulls: Olbrich added a versatile effort with nine rebounds and five assists, leading Chicago in both categories.

NerdSports Stat: Orlando scored at least 28 points in every quarter and won every quarter, a sign of how steady its offense was from start to finish rather than relying on one short burst.

Game analysis

This game came down to efficiency and ball movement. Orlando made 49 of 94 shots, good for 52.1%, while Chicago shot 43.7% and struggled from beyond the arc at 25.6%. The Magic also made the cleaner team-wide offensive reads, finishing with 33 assists compared with the Bulls’ 25.

The second and third quarters were especially important. Orlando scored 71 points across those two periods and widened a competitive first-quarter game into a comfortable road lead. Chicago never found enough stops to reverse that trend, and missed opportunities at the line also mattered, as the Bulls went 17-for-26 on free throws.

Orlando’s rebounding edge was not overwhelming, but it was meaningful. The Magic finished plus-five on the glass and consistently turned possessions into quality looks. Combined with 13 made 3-pointers, that gave them more margin than Chicago could overcome.

Closing context

The win moves Orlando to 45-36, an important result as the Eastern Conference picture tightens heading into the close of the regular season. Chicago dropped to 31-50, and this result continued a difficult finish for a team that struggled to match Orlando’s efficiency over four quarters. For the Magic, this was the kind of composed road performance that can matter in playoff positioning.

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