By Harshit | December 23, 2025
ORLANDO —
The Orlando Magic and the Golden State Warriors delivered a fast-paced, back-and-forth opening half on Tuesday night, with Orlando clinging to a narrow 58–57 lead at halftime after two energetic quarters at the Magic’s home arena.
Below is a live-blog style recap, preserving the flow and momentum of the game as it unfolded.
⏸️ Halftime | Magic 58, Warriors 57
The horn sounds to end the second quarter, sending both teams to the locker room separated by just one point. Orlando leaned on ball movement and timely shooting, while Golden State stayed within striking distance behind physical drives and free throws. Expect adjustments and increased tempo after the break.
⏱️ Second Quarter Highlights
2Q | 2:08
Golden State looked to extend momentum but managed just one point at the line after missing a free throw.
Magic 55–53 Warriors
2Q | 4:41
Jimmy Butler attacked the lane and finished a strong layup, briefly pushing the Warriors ahead in a tightly contested stretch.
Magic 47–48 Warriors
2Q | 6:12
Paolo Banchero tried to connect from deep but couldn’t convert, leaving Orlando searching for separation.
Magic 43–45 Warriors
2Q | 8:36
Banchero responded with playmaking, finding Anthony Black for a clean three-pointer as the crowd came alive.
Magic 37–35 Warriors
2Q | 10:29
Jase Richardson finished a smooth look at the rim to keep Orlando in front as both teams traded runs.
Magic 32–30 Warriors
🟣 End of First Quarter | Magic 30, Warriors 26
Orlando closed the opening quarter with energy and efficiency, capitalizing on ball movement and perimeter shooting to maintain a slim edge.
⏱️ First Quarter Highlights
1Q | 2:12
Pat Spencer missed a point-blank layup for Golden State, a costly missed opportunity in a tight early game.
Magic 27–24 Warriors
1Q | 4:25
A beautiful sequence for Orlando ended with Jase Richardson drilling a three off a crisp pass from Jett Howard.
Magic 23–17 Warriors
1Q | 6:35
Brandin Podziemski threaded a pass to Gary Payton II for a quick two, igniting a Warriors mini-run.
Magic 14–11 Warriors
1Q | 8:55
Tyus Jones knocked down a three after a smart feed from Anthony Black, extending Orlando’s early lead.
Magic 8–4 Warriors
1Q | 10:16
Jimmy Butler delivered a highlight defensive moment, blocking Paolo Banchero’s layup attempt.
Magic 2–4 Warriors
🧾 Starting Lineups
Golden State Warriors:
Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Moses Moody, Quinten Post
Orlando Magic:
Tyus Jones, Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
🔎 Pre-Game Notes
- Orlando entered the matchup seeking consistency after a mixed recent stretch
- Golden State arrived aiming to build momentum following a close win in their previous outing
- Stephen Curry led all scorers entering the night, averaging 28.8 points per game
- Paolo Banchero remained Orlando’s primary offensive focal point
🔜 Coming Up
With just one point separating the teams, the second half is set up for a tight finish. Orlando will look to protect home court, while Golden State aims to regain control through pace and perimeter shooting.
Stay tuned for continued live updates as the second half gets underway.