Nets Fall to Magic After Quiet Trade Deadline
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The Brooklyn Nets endured a difficult night on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, suffering a lopsided defeat to the Orlando Magic just hours after the NBA trade deadline passed without the team making a major move.
The loss came on the same day the front office opted to keep the current roster intact, electing not to pursue a headline-grabbing deal before the league’s 3 p.m. cutoff. Following the setback, head coach Jacque Vaughn and his players faced questions about the team’s direction for the remainder of the season.
Orlando controlled the contest from the opening tip, capitalizing on Brooklyn’s cold shooting and turnover troubles. By halftime, the Magic had built a comfortable margin that the Nets never seriously threatened. Frustration mounted on the Brooklyn bench as the final minutes ticked away.
With the defeat, the Nets dropped another game in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Magic continued their push for a postseason berth. Brooklyn’s next opportunity to regroup comes in their upcoming matchup later this week.
Source: New York Post
