For the Orlando Magic, last night’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings should’ve been one in their favor. After back-to-back losses for Orlando, the team looked to refocus versus a Sacramento team that was missing four key players. The Kings sat Ty Lawson, Arron Afflalo and Kosta Koufos for a planned rest night. …
Read More »Orlando Magic: Changing an Identity of Inconsistency
The Orlando Magic have had a theme of inconsistency on the court and in the front office this season. That theme only continued after suffering another loss last night, this time to the New York Knicks by a score of 101-90 inside the Amway Center. This leaves Orlando at 3-7 in …
Read More »Magic’s Harsh Season Continues After All-Star Break
After eight days of rest due to the All-Star festivities, the Orlando Magic could not get a home win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers’ dynamic duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum leaded their team with 33 and 22 points respectively in a 112-103 victory at Amway Center. …
Read More »Magic Looking for a Fresh Start
With the NBA trade deadline having come and gone, it’s clear the Orlando Magic were looking to give themselves a leg up in next year’s draft class. Trading away Serge Ibaka however, a game-changing power forward, does seem like a big loss for the team. Some fans feel like the …
Read More »Terrence Ross Takes the Court with Magic
Terrence Ross has finally taken the court with the Orlando Magic. After being traded from Toronto, Ross has had to wait until after the NBA All-Star break to participate in any activities with his new team. Ross for Ibaka The Orlando Magic acquired Terrence Ross through a trade with the Toronto …
Read More »How Does the Serge Ibaka Trade Shake Things Up In the NBA Eastern Conference?
Within one day, the dynamics of the Eastern Conference in the NBA might have shifted. First, the Cleveland Cavaliers – heavy favorites to win and make it out of the Eastern Conference playoffs en route to LeBron James’ seventh straight NBA finals appearance – are now facing problematic injuries. Already without guards J.R. Smith and …
Read More »Magic Rout Heat in Miami
On Saturday, the Heat’s 13-game win streak came to an end after a tough loss in Philadelphia to the 76ers. But last night they had a chance to keep their eight-game home win streak alive against their in-state counterparts in the Orlando Magic. Miami failed to defend their court and suffered …
Read More »Orlando Magic Look to Bounce Back Against The Heat Tonight After a Tough Loss
The Orlando Magic are at the lowest point in their season after their loss against the equally-as-low Philadelphia 76ers and a 32-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks. They have not won back-to-back games in a month-and-a-half and will be going into the game against the Miami Heat tonight with a …
Read More »Harden, Rockets blow by Magic 128-104
In the early hours of the 2016-2017 NBA season, newly-adorned Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel preached the idea of a new identity for the team. Based on his previous successful campaigns with Indiana, Vogel talked about defense. And then Vogel showcased his love for the principle of hard-nosed defense …
Read More »Orlando Tries to Continue Magic in Houston
The Orlando Magic (20-33) face the Houston Rockets (37-17) at the Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. The Magic lost their previous meeting this season against the Rockets in Orlando. Game Preview The Houston Rockets have cooled off over the last few weeks under first-year head coach …
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