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bane

[beyn] / beɪn /


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The Magic took charge from there as Bane hit a jumper to tie the score and then made a layup with 1:28 left for a 109-107 advantage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Bane tried to pad the Magic’s lead with eight seconds remaining but had his shot blocked inside by rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Orlando's Desmond Bane led all scorers with 34 points but fouled out early in the first overtime.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Sengun blocked a Desmond Bane layup but a bad pass by Durant set up Anthony Black's dunk with 1.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give Orlando the lead.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

It has been treasured by his heirs when all other heirlooms were lost; for it was spoken of old among us that it should be made again when the Ring, Isildur’s Bane, was found.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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