New season, new expectations. Or, maybe not, according to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook. Despite an offseason that had the team undergo significant changes, Westbrook’s clear goal is still to win an NBA title. His drive and determination prevent him from looking at the colossal obstacles that stand in …
Read More »Orlando Magic Sign Three Free Agents, Re-Sign One
There are some new faces on the Orlando Magic. The Magic signed center Bismack Biyombo, forward Jeff Green and point guard D.J. Augustin during the NBA free agency period thus far. They have also resigned guard Evan Fournier, who has been with the Magic since the 2014-15 season. Bismack Biyombo started …
Read More »Orlando Magic Looking Forward To The 2016-17 Season
The Orlando Magic finished out their season last night losing to the Charlotte Hornets on the road 117-103. Despite the tough loss and finishing the season with a 35-47 record (No. 11 in the Eastern Conference), the Magic are already looking towards next season. All NBA teams can begin negotiating with …
Read More »Magic Hold Off Bucks in Home Regular Season Finale
No Victor Oladipo, Nikola Vucevic, and Aaron Gordon? No problem. Playing without their two best players and an additional rising star, the Orlando Magic cruised to a 107-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their home finale. While the Magic (35-46) will be missing the playoffs for the fourth straight …
Read More »Reggie Jackson Leads Detroit in Win Over Magic
Nearing the end of the regular season, Orlando was in a must win mode Wednesday night as they took on the Detroit Pistons, ultimately falling 108-104. The Pistons win put Detroit just one win away from clenching one of the last two spots in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Orlando …
Read More »Magic Hand Grizzlies Sixth Straight Loss
The Orlando Magic (33-44) defended their home court on Sunday night by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 119-107 at the Amway Center. While the Magic are no longer in playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, they are able to play the role of spoilers in this last part of the season, …
Read More »Nikola Vucevic Still Recovering from Injury
Center Nikola Vucevic returned to practice on Monday for the Orlando Magic. Vucevic has not been practicing with the team for the last three weeks after sharp pains in a strained groin muscle. Not only has his absence hurt the offense, but before Vucevic’s injury the Magic held a 27-34 record but dropped …
Read More »Magic Drop Fourth Consecutive Game
The Orlando Magic (29-41) fell short on Monday night against the Boston Celtics, 107-96. The Magic have lost four consecutive games with three of them being away and one at home. Orlando began slow and then lead briefly in the second quarter. Shooting Guard Victor Oladipo led the Magic with 25 points and eight …
Read More »Magic Fall to Lakers, 107-98
After falling to the record-chasing Golden State Warriors (56-6) Monday night, the Orlando Magic (27-36) looked to take a win against the Los Angeles Lakers (14-51) Tuesday night. Even without Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (shoulder), the Orlando Magic were not able to pull of a win, losing to the Lakers …
Read More »Magic knock Off 76ers Behind Strong Performance from Vucevic
The Orlando Magic (25-30) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (8-48) 124-115 at the Wells Fargo Center Tuesday night, led by a dominant performance from Orlando starting center Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic exploded for a season high 35 points in the victory, shooting 13-21 from the field while also pulling down nine rebounds and dishing out four assists. The …
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