Vucevic’s triple-double leads Magic past Warriors

 Nikola Vucevic

FILE — Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic is held back by Michael Carter-Williams #7 of the Orlando Magic as referee Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling #7 calls a technical foul during the second half on February 17, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Alex Menendez/Getty Images/AFP

Nikola Vucevic recorded his third career triple-double with 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists to lift the Orlando Magic to a 124-120 win over the Golden State Warriors in Florida.

Rookie forward Chuma Okeke nailed two clutch threes in a late rally to power the Magic, who blew a 17-point lead before rallying from 13 down in the final quarter.

Orlando’s Evan Fournier had 28 points and Terrence Ross 24 for the Magic.

Stephen Curry had 29 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds for the Warriors, who rallied from 17 points but weren’t able to punctuate the comeback with a win.

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