"The Magic (5-6) traded four unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony for Bane last summer, believing the guard is the missing piece to lift the Magic to contention in the East -- not only for years to come but this season. But Orlando began the season 1-4 and have had uneven performances from their stars, including Bane."
"While Bane finished with 22 points and was just 1-for-6 from 3, continuing an early season trend of shooting struggles for the former Grizzlies star, he hopes the game-winner will help him get back on track with his new team. "I just want to be a part of winning," Bane said. "But I think moments like tonight really help you settle in to a new situation.""
Desmond Bane nailed his first career game-winning buzzer beater, a twisting-and-falling-away 3 over Toumani Camara, to give Orlando a 115-112 win over Portland. The shot produced an exuberant celebration as teammates mobbed and lifted Bane. Bane finished with 22 points but struggled from deep, going 1-for-6 and continuing early-season 3-point woes. Orlando acquired Bane in a blockbuster trade last summer that included four unprotected first-round picks and key players, aiming to make the team a contender. The Magic opened 1-4 and have shown uneven performances, but Bane said the moment helps him settle into the new situation.
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