Former UNC point guard Cole Anthony delivered the game-winning floater on Saturday night, leading his Orlando Magic to a 120-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets in NBA preseason competition.

Anthony’s shot capped a stellar performance in which he scored 19 points and dished out four assists in 26 minutes off the bench.

He was selected 15th overall by Orlando in the 2021 NBA Draft after an up-and-down season at UNC which was plagued by a partially torn meniscus.

In four games so far this preseason, Anthony has posted averages of 13.5 points, 3.75 assists and 2.75 rebounds per game.

The Magic begin their regular season at home on Wednesday when they host the defending Eastern Conference champions, the Miami Heat.

 

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