Bane notched 27 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 133-121 win over the Knicks.
Following a lackluster five-game stretch in which he averaged just 10.8 points per contest, Bane recorded his seventh consecutive game scoring in double figures. He finished as Orlando's second-leading scorer and was one of two Magic players to dish out at least five assists. While he hasn't been extremely efficient of late, the 27-year-old swingman has scored at least 23 points in three of his last four outings.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Season-high five steals Tuesday
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Bane registered 23 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, five assists and five steals over 39 minutes during the Magic's 121-113 win over the Warriors on Tuesday.
Bane entered Tuesday's contest having just one multi-steal game to his name to open the 2025-26 regular season, but he showed off his defensive chops with five steals, tying a career high he set in April 2022 as a member of the Grizzlies. He also led the Magic with 23 points, and he has scored at least 22 points in five of his last seven outings. Over that span, Bane has averaged 20.4 points, 5.6 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 37.4 minutes per game.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Logs 19 points in win
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Bane accumulated 19 points (7-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes during Friday's 105-98 victory over the Nets.
Bane found success from beyond the arc Friday, drilling three triples for a second straight game. Despite a strong performance against Brooklyn, he entered the day hitting at an unimpressive 30.2 percent from downtown through 12 appearances this season, which is down substantially from the 39.2 percent he hit at through 69 games a year ago with Memphis. The good news is that Bane will continue to be asked to put up shots for the Magic as the season rolls on, giving him plenty of opportunities to get back on track.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Hits game winner and goes for 22
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Bane totaled 22 points (9-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes during Monday's 115-112 win over Portland.
Bane had a relatively modest night from beyond the arc, missing all five of his three-point attempts until the very last possession, where his last-second heave went in at the buzzer, ultimately winning the game for Orlando. Bane also tied his early season high in assists with seven and will look to build on his momentum Wednesday against the Knicks.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Tossed Tuesday
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Bane was ejected in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Hawks after being assessed both a Flagrant 1 foul and a technical foul, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Bane was tossed with 5:24 remaining in the third and will finish the game with nine points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes. With the 27-year-old swingman unavailable, Anthony Black and Jase Richardson are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
Magic's Desmond Bane: Limited scoring impact in big win
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Bane recorded five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Saturday's 125-94 victory over the Wizards.
Bane finished in single digits for the second straight game Saturday, though it didn't impact the Magic's dominant win. Acquired from the Grizzlies this offseason to bolster perimeter scoring, the sharpshooting guard has struggled to find his rhythm, connecting on just 25.8 percent of his attempts from deep. Through seven games, the 27-year-old is averaging 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists -- all notable declines from his 2024-25 production.
Bane fouled out of Monday's 136-124 loss to the 76ers, finishing with 24 points (10-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes.
Bane fouled out for the first time in two seasons Monday, and he definitely picked up some frustration fouls along the way while seemingly perturbed by Tyrese Maxey getting the better of him all game long. He also struggled from distance, which has been a team-wide trend for Orlando over the past two games when the Magic has converted just 22.4 percent of their three-point looks.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Dishes five assists in loss
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Bane posted 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes in Friday's 111-107 loss to Atlanta.
Bane did not shoot well from beyond the arc Friday, but was able to provide value in the rebounds and assists categories. With Jalen Suggs (knee) doubtful to play in the second leg of a back-to-back, Bane may be tasked with more playmaking responsibilities as the Magic take on the Bulls on Saturday.
Magic's Desmond Bane: Nets 23 points with two swats
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Bane registered 23 points (7-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four turnovers in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 125-121 season-opening win over Miami.
The Magic struggled mightily from beyond the arc last season, which is why they brought in Bane, who is a career 41-percent three-point sniper. He looked comfortable working in Orlando's offense Wednesday night, did a nice job spreading the floor, and really took over late when it mattered most to help deliver the win for the Magic. He's all set up for a big year with Orlando.
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