Topics of conversation were limitless as the resilient, up-and-coming Orlando Magic survived a hotly-contested battle that included a 50-point performance from its franchise’s face, and a 25-point complement from its co-star. And yet, after the dust had settled, there remained one player that both players wanted the spotlight centered on: second-year swingman Anthony Black. Consistently clutch throughout October 28, 2024’s battle, Black — before the opportunity even arrives — establishes camp along the left 3-point corner, observing the chaos as his teammates’ double screen disorients the Indiana Pacers’ defense. Flawlessly positioned to reward unselfish passes and well-timed screens at once, Black releases ahead of Myles Turner’s contest, swishing a go-ahead, game-clinching triple in the final half-minute. Appearing to have turned a collegiate weakness into a strength on the NBA’s scene, the well-celebrated Black finished with eight points (all in the final quarter), alongside three boards, three assists, two steals, one block, and two 3-pointers. · Oct 28, 2024