Cole Anthony led the Orlando Magic to a win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, scoring 27 points. He shot an impressive 11-of-11 from the field and added four assists in his 37 minutes on the court. The Magic won the game with a score of 104-99.
What It Means
Anthony’s performance against the 76ers marked his highest-scoring game this season, as he exceeded his average by nearly four times. This standout game comes after two separate streaks where he scored at least ten points in consecutive games earlier this season. So far, Anthony is averaging just 7.4 points per game for the season and has primarily come off the bench, starting only five games. Despite limited starts, he has shown potential when given more playing time, averaging 18.6 points as a starter compared to just 6.4 off the bench.
