Magic’s Three-Game Road Trip Ends with Loss in Dallas

The Lead

Playing hard-nosed defense without fouling has been a point of emphasis throughout this season for the Orlando Magic. It’s difficult to hang with an opponent when they live at the free throw line. That was the lesson Saturday in Dallas, as the Mavs took a season-high 38 free throws in their 108-92 victory at American Airlines Center.

Top Performers

Robin Lopez, in the starting lineup for the third straight game, was one of four Magic players to score in double figures, finishing with 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting. In his second game back after missing the prior 20 with a fractured right thumb, Jalen Suggs also had 16 points, as did Moe Wagner, a night after erupting for 26 in…