Mar 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) warms up prior to the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Mavs PG Jaden Hardy breaks out in win vs. Magic

Originally posted on Dallas Mavericks on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Mar 28, 2025 1:08 PM ET

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jaden Hardy broke out for 22 points in the team's 101-92 win against the Orlando Magic.

Hardy, 22, gave the team a much-needed boost in the second half on the team's 20-2 run that iced the game for the Mavs.

Hardy spoke postgame about what happened in the second half to lead the Mavs to victory.

Hardy leads Mavs comeback

“After we went into the locker room, just talking to each other, we knew we had to come out pushing the pace," Hardy said. "Defensively, we wanted to get stops, come out share the ball, attack our matchups that we wanted, that is what I feel we did differently and what led to success in the second half.”

On top of the team's defense, Hardy was brilliant from distance, making 5 of 6 of his attempts from downtown.

"Once I got a hot hand, I feel like it is going to keep going in. I am not thinking about missing. It felt good that my teammates found me today and I found a rhythm," Hardy said.

Hardy and the Mavs will look to keep their winning ways going against the Chicago Bulls tomorrow at 7 p.m. CT.

This article first appeared on Dallas Mavericks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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