The Orlando Magic orchestrated a stunning 121-114 victory over the Miami Heat, rallying from a 25-point deficit to tie a franchise record for largest comeback, last achieved in 1989.
The last time Orlando won a game after trailing by 25 points was against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 8, 1989.
Trailing by 22 entering the fourth quarter, the Magic outscored the Heat 37-8 in a dominant final frame to snap their three-game losing streak and improve to 18-12.
Cole Anthony led the charge for Orlando, delivering a stellar all-around performance with 35 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists.
Cole Anthony vs. MIA:
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35 PTS
8 REB
9 AST
13-25 FG
7-7 FT
28 MIN off the bench pic.twitter.com/HiWdzlBNkS
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 24 points, providing key support as the Magic turned the game around in dramatic fashion.
The Heat, who had three players score at least 20 points, saw their lead evaporate in a collapse that extended their losing streak to three games.
Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier scored 23 points each, while Tyler Herro contributed 22 in a losing effort that dropped Miami to 13-13.
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