There was some Magic in the air Wednesday night in Orlando’s Amway Center. In each team’s opening game of the regular season, the Orlando Magic edged out the Miami Heat 104-101. Despite a good start and a rally to close out the game, Miami’s downfall was their shooting. They made …
Read More »Magic and Heat Tip Off Tonight
For the third straight season, the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic will open their NBA seasons with an in-state battle. Tonight the two teams will square off in the Amway Center at 7 p.m. Nostalgic Atmosphere A new era begins tonight for the Orlando Magic with first-year head coach …
Read More »NBA Summer League Weekend Recap
The NBA Summer League is in full swing. After a wild weekend in Las Vegas, only four teams remain. Let’s recap all the action over the weekend, starting with the Florida teams. Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic lost in the first round of the Summer League playoffs at the hands …
Read More »NBA Draft Recap: Bamba is Magic Bound, Other Prospects Drafted
The 2018 NBA Draft would take place in Brooklyn, New York. The Barclays Center is where the top prospects of the future would find out where their new homes were going to be. Welcome to Orlando, Mo! pic.twitter.com/x73zzZO5Wo — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 22, 2018 Bamba Bringing Magic to Orlando …
Read More »Timberwolves Get Eighth Playoff Spot in NBA
The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading to the playoff for the first time in 14 seasons. Timberwolves lock up the last spot! They'll play postseason basketball for the first time since 2004. pic.twitter.com/TECKvEmnuK — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 12, 2018 Timberwolves The Timberwolves clinched the No.8th seed in the Western Conference after …
Read More »Magic Fall to the Toronto Raptors
The Orlando Magic continued their two game losing streak by falling to the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night at home. The final score was 93-86 and the two teams kept it close, until the end when Toronto’s defense picked it up. The Magic Turned to Dust Throughout the game, the two …
Read More »Memphis Ousts Tubby Smith After 21 Win Season
Coming off his second season as the Memphis Tigers men’s basketball head coach, Tubby Smith is on his way out. Going 21-13 this past season, he would also take the Tigers to a AAC semifinals bid last Saturday. I appreciate the opportunity to have led the University of Memphis basketball …
Read More »Pistons Coach Van Gundy Rips NCAA
Former Orlando Magic coach and current Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy is not a fan of the NCAA, and he’s not holding anything back. On Sunday, reporters asked Van Gundy his thoughts on the NCAA in the midst of the FBI investigation into corruption and cheating in college basketball. …
Read More »Magic lose a close one in last seconds against the Bulls
The Orlando Magic lost their third game this season against the Chicago Bulls 105-101. Bulls Blew an 18-point lead With a little over eight minutes left in the quarter, the Bulls were 18 points ahead of the Magic when Orlando made a comeback to tie the game 101-101. Then, in …
Read More »Orlando Magic Upset the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Orlando Magic had a quick turnaround Tuesday night, after they defeated the Miami Heat on Monday in Miami. They came back to Orlando the following night and defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Magic defeated Cleveland with a final score of 116-98. Cavs Started Strong The Cavs started out strong …
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