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UNC basketball's Cole Anthony is flying high, as his streak of double-digit point totals has been huge in the Magic's six straight wins.

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Former UNC basketball guard Cole Anthony (Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Orlando Magic (11-5), who finished 34-48 last season, have emerged victorious in six straight outings. They are currently tied with the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder for the NBA's longest active win streak. And UNC basketball product Cole Anthony has played a major role in the team's success.

On Friday, two days after defeating the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets (now 10-6) in Orlando, the Magic tallied a 113-96 home win over the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics (12-4).

Anthony finished the contest with 16 points, three rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block. The 23-year-old guard, a first-round draft pick to Orlando in 2020 following his one-and-done UNC basketball campaign, shot 6-for-17 from the field, 2-for-4 from deep, and 2-for-4 at the line.

He saw 29 minutes of action, more playing time than any other bench weapon in the game and more than all but two Magic starters.

His top highlight came in the form the following and-done alley-oop dunk over Celtics guard Derrick White, putting Anthony's competitive fire and top-notch hops on full display:

Cole Anthony has reached double figures in the scoring column in each of Orlando's past seven bouts. He's been on the floor in all 16 of the Magic's games this season, averaging 14.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 25.6 minutes per game.

Next up for Anthony and the utterly sizzling Orlando Magic is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (5-9) on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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