SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — Desmond Bane’s driving shot with nine-tenths of a second left in overtime lifted the Orlando Magic to a 128-127 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night at Delta Center. Bane finished with 32 points to lead the Magic, who squandered a 15-point second-half lead. Paolo Banchero added 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for Orlando. The Jazz, led by Keyonte George’s 27 points and nine assists, forced overtime with a late fourth-quarter push. Utah’s Kevin Love recorded 16 points and 16 rebounds. Orlando improved to 16-12. Utah fell to 10-17. Attendance was 18,186.

SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — In a game defined by wild momentum swings and a frantic final sequence, Desmond Bane’s driving floater with 0.9 seconds left in overtime lifted the Orlando Magic to a 128-127 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night at Delta Center. The dramatic finish capped a back-and-forth affair that saw the Magic squander a 15-point second-half lead, rally from a 10-point deficit in the final five minutes of regulation, and ultimately survive a career-high 27-point performance from Utah’s Keyonte George. Orlando improved to 16-12 with the win, while Utah fell to 10-17. The most critical juncture of the game unfolded in the final 10 seconds of the extra period. With the Jazz leading 127-126, George appeared to seal the victory by drawing a foul on Anthony Black while sinking a deep 3-pointer. He completed the four-point play with a free throw, putting Utah up by one with 4.1 seconds remaining. Following an Orlando timeout, the Magic executed a perfect inbound play. Wendell Carter Jr. fired a pass from the sideline to Bane cutting across the lane. Bane caught the ball in stride, took one dribble, and lofted a soft runner over Kevin Love that dropped through the net. After a lengthy review, officials confirmed the basket was good, leaving Utah with only a desperation heave that missed. Bane, Orlando’s top star, led all scorers with 32 points, adding six rebounds and a crucial steal in overtime. His game-winner was a redemption of sorts after he committed a costly turnover with 15.6 seconds left in the fourth quarter that allowed Utah to force overtime. “We kept our composure after that tough four-point play,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. “Desmond made a tough, tough shot. That’s what veterans do.” Paolo Banchero flirted with a triple-double for Orlando, finishing with 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Anthony Black added 20 points and six rebounds, while Noah Penda posted a double-double off the bench with 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Jazz were carried by their backcourt. George’s 27 points were complemented by nine assists. Rookie Isaiah Collier added 18 points and nine assists, and Svi Mykhailiuk provided a spark with 23 points, including five 3-pointers. Veteran Kevin Love recorded a massive double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds. The game’s tempo was set early, with Utah taking a 38-36 lead after a first quarter that featured little defense. Orlando responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring the Jazz 29-22 to take a 65-60 lead into halftime. The Magic extended their lead to 15 points midway through the third quarter, but Utah closed the period on a 19-6 run, fueled by Mykhailiuk’s hot shooting, to trail by just four entering the fourth. Utah’s surge continued in the final frame. A 15-2 run, capped by an Ace Bailey 3-pointer with 3:06 remaining, gave the Jazz a 108-98 lead. Orlando, however, refused to fold. The Magic clamped down defensively and mounted a 10-0 run of their own, tying the game at 118 on a Wendell Carter tip-in with one minute left. Both teams had chances to win in regulation, but Bane’s turnover and a missed 3-pointer by Banchero sent the game to an extra period. The overtime was a tense, possession-by-possession battle featuring five lead changes. Love’s reverse layup put Utah up 123-121 with 1:22 left. Banchero hit one of two free throws to cut the deficit to one, setting the stage for the chaotic final sequence that culminated in Bane’s game-winner. The Magic shot efficiently from the field, while the Jazz struggled from three-point range. Orlando also won the battle on the glass, outrebounding Utah. The victory gives Orlando momentum as it embarks on a four-game West Coast road trip beginning Monday in Golden State. Utah, meanwhile, looks to regroup Monday in Denver. The announced attendance at Delta Center was 18,186. The total score of 255 points went over the pregame over/under line of 242.5. National Statistical’s ELO system had projected Orlando with a 65.3 percent probability to win, and the Magic entered the game as 7-point favorites.

Preview: Magic Look to Regroup Against Surging George, Jazz SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — The Orlando Magic aim to steady themselves on the road Saturday against a Utah Jazz team fueled by one of the league’s hottest scorers. The game at Delta Center pits two teams on different trajectories within the Western Conference. Orlando (15-12) has dropped three of its last four, including a 126-115 loss at Denver on Thursday. Utah (10-16) has won four of its last six, with its recent losses coming in high-scoring affairs. All eyes will be on a duel between Orlando’s All-Star forward Paolo Banchero and Utah’s explosive guard Keyonte George. Banchero is coming off a triple-double (26 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists) in the loss to the Nuggets, showcasing his all-around game. Over his last five, he has averaged 18.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists. However, George has been on a historic tear, scoring at a blistering pace. He poured in 34 points in Thursday’s 143-135 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, his third 30-point game in his last four outings. Over a remarkable seven-game stretch from Dec. 1-15, George averaged 31.1 points and 7.1 assists, transforming the Jazz offense into a potent force. His ability to create for himself and others will challenge Orlando’s perimeter defense. The Magic will rely on Banchero and center Wendell Carter Jr., who added 26 points and nine rebounds against Denver, to control the interior. The Jazz counter with a resurgent Jusuf Nurkic, who nearly notched a triple-double (15 points, eight rebounds, seven assists) against the Lakers, and rookie playmaker Isaiah Collier, who dished 13 assists in that contest. Orlando’s recent struggles have been marked by defensive lapses, allowing an average of 124.3 points in their three December losses. Containing George and Utah’s suddenly high-octane attack, which has topped 130 points in three of its last six games, will be the primary task. For Utah, improving a defense that ranks near the bottom of the league is essential to capitalize on George’s offensive explosion. Slowing Banchero’s versatile attack will be a key component. The matchup begins a critical three-game Western road trip for the Magic. The Jazz look to build momentum before embarking on a five-game trip of their own after Christmas.