Week 1 of the NBA season proved to be nothing short of the unexpected, especially in the Eastern Conference. While the East does not have the same level of competition as the West, there were still some shocking outcomes. Rankings First, who would expect that the Wizards would be the …
Read More »NBA Preview: Orlando Magic Host Miami Heat in Season Opener
The NBA regular season is finally underway and continues tonight. In a matchup between in-state rivals, the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat will meet at Orlando’s Amway Center for their season openers. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Lights. Camera. #PureMagic. Tune into @FOXSportsFL for Opening Night action versus the …
Read More »NBA Draft Lottery Preview: Who’ll Land The Top Pick?
It’s like a normal state lottery. The ping-pong balls bounce around carrying the hopes of many, and the ending resulting in someone hitting the jackpot. Except tonight, the jackpot is the top overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. The 15 teams in the lottery will make their way to …
Read More »Magic’s Loss Gives Chicago Playoff Boost
Last night’s loss in the United Center marked two major feats: the worse loss for Orlando in franchise history and a chance for Chicago to claim a playoff spot. Orlando lost by 47 points in last night’s crushing defeat to the Bulls, 122-75. The Magic, whose 2016-2017 season will be their 5th straight …
Read More »Magic Edges Out 76ers for Overtime Win, 112-109
With only eleven games left this regular season and a 26-45 record, the Magic have no chance for a winning season. Even though a losing season is a definite, that doesn’t deter Orlando from trying to get a win. And that’s exactly what the Magic did Monday night when they …
Read More »Magic Fall Apart Against Hornets
The Orlando Magic fall apart in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets to lose 109-102 Wednesday night at home. The Magic end their season series against the Hornets with a 0-4 record. The Hornets outscored the Magic by 80 points in the first three games. Terrence Ross led the …
Read More »RECAP: Despite Payton Triple-Double, Magic Fall Short 120-115
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 …
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