The Magic are without star forward Paolo Banchero. It showed on Sunday evening. The Lone Star State housed an early-season contest between the Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic to conclude the second week of the NBA season, with the Mavericks besting the Paolo-less Magic 108-85. The Magic’s Fallen Star …
Read More »Magic and Heat Both Fall
The Magic run out of spells The Magic had an impressive game Monday night against the Indiana Pacers when 21-year-old Paolo Banchero dropped 50 points to aid in their win. However, Wednesday night didn’t look as promising. Orlando blew a 20-point lead, then missed 18 of 22 shots in the …
Read More »Running It Back: High Expectations For Magic
The Orlando Magic do not follow the modern-day NBA doctrine of success through superstar signings and trades. Orlando drafted and developed the majority of its talent on the way to an unexpected playoff appearance last season. But even more surprising: in the current market, Orlando was able to keep its …
Read More »Magic Blowout Cavaliers In Game 3 To Bring Series To 1-2
The Orlando Magic won Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-83 on Thursday. After struggling in the first two away games, maybe home-court advantage really played a big role. The fans brought the energy. “Our Fanbase is incredible. The energy in this building was absolutely spectacular, the way in which …
Read More »Magic Drop Game 2 Of First-Round Playoffs To Cavaliers
The Orlando Magic trail the Cleveland Cavaliers 0-2 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs after a 96-86 loss Monday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. final. pic.twitter.com/bsb56puB1I — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 23, 2024 Cleveland took Game 1, 97-83 on Saturday. Monday’s Game 2 Early in the game, Orlando was …
Read More »Magic Look to Even Series with Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome the Orlando Magic to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Monday night for game two of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round matchup. The Cavaliers are looking to stretch their series lead to 2-0 before heading to the Sunshine State for game three. A Slow-Paced Affair NBA teams averaged …
Read More »Orlando Magic Fall To Rockets As East Playoff Race Tightens
The Orlando Magic fell short against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, 118-106. Now, the Magic are now tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Orlando had a chance to clinch the Southeast Division title with a win and Miami loss. However, the Magic came …
Read More »Orlando Magic Start Fast, Don’t Look Back in Win Against Bulls
The Orlando Magic kept the Chicago Bulls at arms length all game, never surrendering the lead in a 113-98 win at home. Paolo Banchero led the Magic in scoring and Markelle Fultz was a big contributor off the bench, as the Magic never saw their lead drop below six points …
Read More »Orlando Magic 4th Seed In Eastern Conference
The Orlando Magic (45-31) haven’t competed in the playoffs since 2020 when they lost in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks. They are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference behind the Cavaliers (46-31), Bucks (47-29) and Celtics (60-16). The future of the Magic looks bright in the hands …
Read More »Orlando Continues Playoff Push With Nail-biting Win Against Portland
Although the Portland Trail Blazers were just a shot away from stealing a win from Orlando, the Magic once again found a way to come out on top Monday night at Kia Center. After Deandre Ayton’s jumper bounced off the front rim and the buzzer sounded, the Magic were one …
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