The Orlando Magic have been much improved this season, currently sitting at a 10-12 record. Being only two games below .500 would be seen as a success for the Magic given their recent years of struggling. Like every rebuilding franchise, however, they hit stumbling blocks along the way. And also …
Read More »Orlando Magic defeated by Kevin Durant’s Dominant Play
Forty-nine points, nine assists, six rebounds, two blocks and two steals. This is the stat line of Golden State Warriors’ leading scorer Kevin Durant in Golden State’s win Monday night against the Orlando Magic. Oh, and this is his tenth straight game leading the Warriors in points on offense. On …
Read More »Heat Look To Get Hot At Home
The Miami Heat return for a week-long home-stand as they look to turn things around after losing 7 out of their last 10 games. The Heat have struggled at home with a 4-7 record, and are hoping to change that starting with a match-up against the Hawks tomorrow. Defense The …
Read More »Vucevic Leads Magic to Win over Lakers
With a big performance from big man Nikola Vucevic, the Orlando Magic beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104. After losing two straight, the Magic were able to hold off a late fourth-quarter run to take down L.A. With the win, Orlando swept the season series against the Lakers. This is …
Read More »Wizards falling apart, Beal might be on his way out
The Washington Wizards are off to a rough start this season, sitting at 5-11 nearing the end of November. Recently, the losing has gotten the best of some of Washington’s star players. Both Bradley Beal and John Wall have created some headlines pertaining to their erratic behavior. Beal voices displeasure …
Read More »LeBron’s 51 Points Lead Lakers Past Fizzling Heat 113-97
Since LeBron James left the Miami Heat in the summer of 2014, his teams haven’t won in his return trips to the American Airlines Arena. LeBron’s Cavaliers were 0-7 in the arena where he won his first two championships. In his first homecoming as a Los Angeles Laker, he captured …
Read More »Magic Take Down Knicks for Third Straight Win
The Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 131-117, moving the Magic’s win streak to three games. The point total for the Magic marks a season-high, surpassing their season high of 130 against the Lakers in the previous game. The scoring outbreak also marks the first time in franchise history …
Read More »Miami Gets Hot Against Brooklyn, Snaps Three-Game Losing Streak
The Miami Heat is now 6-8 on the season after topping the Brooklyn Nets 120-107 in the Barclays Center. While this start is maybe not what Miami hoped for, the team did snap its three-game losing streak. Goran Dragic and Tyler Johnson combined for 45 points and Hassan Whiteside posted …
Read More »Magic spoil Jimmy Butler’s debut in last-second win over 76ers
Jimmy Butler’s debut for the Philadelphia 76ers was supposed to go well. It was supposed to end in a win. For much of the time, it looked like it would be. Then the 4th quarter rolled around. Then the Orlando Magic played spoiler, and they spoiled the night in spectacular …
Read More »Jimmy Butler Trade To Sixers Made Official
Trade talks have turned into reality as All-Star Jimmy Butler has been officially traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard joined the team today after a long saga that began before the season. Butler, who is averaging 21.3 points per game in 10 starts, …
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