The Orlando Magic are heating up at the perfect time. On Friday night in Chicago, they shook off a sluggish start to dismantle the Bulls 127-103, securing their fifth consecutive victory and building serious momentum heading into the playoffs.

While it took a half to find their rhythm, the Magic exploded in the third quarter behind a sharpshooting display from Jalen Suggs, who drained four three-pointers. The real engine of the offense, however, was Franz Wagner. The dynamic forward was unstoppable, pouring in 25 efficient points in just 23 minutes, showcasing the offensive firepower Orlando has missed during his injury absence.

Paolo Banchero orchestrated the win with a near-triple-double of 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, a quiet but dominant performance that underscores his all-around impact. The Magic capitalized on Chicago's mistakes, turning 21 Bulls turnovers into 31 points, a testament to their aggressive, opportunistic defense.

For the Bulls, playing the second night of a back-to-back, the shooting touch was absent. They finished a dismal 10-for-39 from deep in their final home game, a struggle the surging Magic were all too happy to exploit.

With this win, Orlando (45-36) tightens its grip on a favorable Eastern Conference playoff seed. They now look ahead to a massive regular-season finale on Sunday in Boston, a final tune-up before the postseason gauntlet begins. The Magic's winning streak signals they are a team no one will want to face in the first round.