Magic vs. Warriors Recap: Curry Scores 41 as Warriors ML Cashes in OT
Golden State beat Orlando 126-119 in overtime. The Warriors led 57-41 at the half, but the Magic won the third quarter 37-20 to go up 78-77, and regulation ended tied at 110. Golden State then won overtime 16-9. The Warriors shot 54 percent to Orlando's 38, while the Magic kept it close with 24 offensive rebounds to Golden State's 3. Six DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.
What cashed
Warriors ML (-235 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Golden State had won 6 of its last 10, Orlando 3 of its last 10. At -235 the price implied about 70%. We posted it as past results, not a prediction. - What happened: It was not clean. Orlando led after three and the game went to overtime tied at 110, where the Warriors pulled away to win by 7. - Worth watching: A -235 favorite that needed an extra period is a reminder that short prices still carry real risk.
ALT: Warriors over 106.5 points (-310 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Golden State topped 106.5 in 9 of its last 10 and 8 of 9 this season, and this one was at home. - What happened: The Warriors had 110 at the end of regulation, so the line was cleared before overtime. They finished with 126, 19.5 over. - Worth watching: They got there on 54 percent shooting and 25-of-31 at the line despite 19 total turnovers. Efficiency carried it.
ALT: Stephen Curry 20+ points (-494 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Curry cleared 20 in all 6 games this season, averaging 30.0. - What happened: 41 points on 13-of-19 shooting, 5-of-10 from three and 10-of-10 at the line in 36 minutes, 21.5 clear. - Worth watching: At -494 the low rung is a steep price. When he is scoring like this, a higher rung is worth checking.
ALT: Franz Wagner 15+ points (-700 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Wagner cleared 15 in 7 of 8 games this season, averaging 19.6. - What happened: 30 points on 11-of-22 shooting plus 11 assists in 40 minutes, 15.5 over. - Worth watching: With Paolo Banchero listed out, Wagner took 22 shots and had 11 assists. While that holds, his points lines get our first look on Magic boards.
ALT: Stephen Curry 30+ points + rebounds + assists (-350 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Curry cleared 30 PRA in 5 of 6 games this season, averaging 38.7. - What happened: 41 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists made 53, 23.5 over. His points alone covered it. - Worth watching: The combo gives him extra paths to the number on nights the shot is off.
ALT: Brandin Podziemski 2+ made threes (-187 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Podziemski cleared 2+ threes in 9 of his last 10 and 18 of his last 20. At -187 (65% implied) we had it near 85%. - What happened: He went 4-of-5 from deep for 15 points with 7 rebounds in 39 minutes, 2.5 over the line. - Worth watching: 39 minutes is a big workload. If his minutes stay there, this line keeps its appeal.
How the game played out
Orlando made up for its shooting with volume. The Magic took 113 shots to Golden State's 80 and had four players score 18 or more: Wagner with 30, Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. with 19 each and Jamal Cain with 18. Carter and Cain also posted double-digit rebounds. Draymond Green scored 2 but handed out 13 assists, and Yaxel Lendeborg added 23 for the Warriors.
Trends to watch
- Curry's efficiency: 41 points on 19 shots, with 10 free throw attempts.
- Orlando's second chances: 24 offensive rebounds kept the Magic in it on 38 percent shooting.
- Podziemski's minutes: at 39, his threes prop has the volume behind it.
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