Orlando Magic player makes a once-in-a-lifetime play, and it doesn’t end the way he expected

A shocking play unfolded during the Magic's preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers this week.

By MATIAS WODNER · MARCA

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:38 AM

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Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda had a dunk disallowed after the ball struck his face before clearing the hoop.
Referees ruled the play as offensive basket interference following a replay review during the second quarter.
The Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-116 in the preseason matchup at the KIA Center.

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Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda experienced a rare disallowed basket during a preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the KIA Center. After stealing a pass, the 21-year-old attempted a two-handed dunk on a fast break, but officials waved off the field goal after a replay review revealed offensive basket interference. The ball struck Penda's face before clearing the net and ricocheted back out.

Despite the unusual blunder, the Orlando Magic defeated the Cavaliers 132-116. Penda contributed five points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block across 19 minutes of action off the bench, where he is expected to serve in a supporting role this season.

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