Wednesday night’s matchup against the Orlando Magic seemed destined to be forgettable for Egor Demin and the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center.

The Orlando Magic fired back at Nets fans after Paolo Banchero’s overtime game winner, posting photo proof his foot was behind the line.

The Nets watched in shock as Banchero beat the buzzer — and a replay — on a last-ditch heave. It consigned them to a heartbreaking 104-103 overtime loss before 16,916 stunned fans at Barclays Center on Wednesday night.

The Brooklyn Nets were outclassed by the Orlando Magic through the first three quarters, trailing by as many as 18 points late in the third. Michael Porter Jr.

Nets rookie Egor Demin showed his clutch genes with a 3-point bucket near the end of regulation against the Magic.

Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 104-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.

Egor Dëmin caught fire late on Wednesday and joined some elite company in the history books, narrowly sending the Nets to an win over the Magic.

Egor Demin matched Kevin Durant's historic rookie feat during the Nets' thriller loss to the Magic on Wednesday.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA game to be played on January 7, 2026 on ESPN.