A venue was chosen. A bubble was created. Players tested positive for the virus and, players opted out for personal reasons. All that is behind us, because the NBA restart is here. There is a group of teams using the eight games before the playoffs as a tune-up. Think of …
Read More »Magic clinging to playoff spot
The Orlando Magic were down 17 points during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. However, a second-half rally put them one game closer to locking up a playoff spot. The Magic ended the night with 120-115 win. https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1237568552816619531 Magic get help from the bench After several …
Read More »Midseason Check-In: Reflecting on the NBA at the All-Star Break
The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us. With it comes the pomp and excitement for the game’s best to showcase their talent. But, it also offers a chance to reflect on what’s been another eventful season to this point. Let’s check in on the playoff picture and all of the …
Read More »The Toronto Raptors’ 15 Game Winning Streak is the Longest Ever by a Professional Canadian Sports Team
Win Streak After a one-point home loss nearly a month ago, the Toronto Raptors haven’t lost a game since. Toronto’s 137-126 win Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves extends the winning streak to 15. Unfortunately for the Raptors, its 40-14 record is not good enough to be leading the Eastern …
Read More »Raptors Snap the Magic’s Win Streak; Vucevic and Gordon Hobbled
The week of Nov. 13- Nov. 20 treated the Orlando Magic rather kindly. Three consecutive wins against Philadelphia, San Antonio and Washington during that period meant Orlando arrived at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Wednesday night with momentum. Following a 3-7 start to the season, Steve Clifford’s team needed to …
Read More »Orlando Magic Defeat Beal and Wizards
The Orlando Magic picked up their third-straight win Sunday night with a 125-121 victory over the Washington Wizards in the Amway Center. Nikola Vucevic led his team with a 30-point, 17-rebound double-double. Former Gator guard Bradley Beal put up 34 points and eight assists in 40 minutes, but it wasn’t …
Read More »Magic Fall to Raptors Despite Fourth Quarter Effort
The Magic put up 28 points in the fourth quarter against the Raptors, on Monday. However, it was not enough as they lost 104-95 and fell to 1-2 on the season. Rematch from Last Year In Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs last season, the Magic defeated …
Read More »Kawhi Leonard and Paul George: Double the Trouble
From the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard has made headliners with an offseason sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers were ecstatic when Leonard decided to join the Clipper family. The 28-year-old forward has already earned two NBA finals MVP in his career. Kawhi Leonard …
Read More »NBA Season Openers: Raptors Host Pelicans and Lakers Battle the Clippers
The Toronto Raptors will host the New Orleans Pelicans for the 2019 NBA season opener on Tuesday night. The two LA teams, Lakers and Clippers, will also face off tonight with their new-look teams. Raptors vs. Pelicans Been waiting a while to say this… It's @TangerineHoops Raptors Game Day! Opening …
Read More »Where Do The Golden State Warriors Go From Here? “Definitely Don’t Think It’s Over” Says Curry
The NBA finals ended with the Raptors celebrating in the Oracle, while the Warriors wonder what lies ahead. Injuries Plagued The Series Falling into a 3-1 hole in the series, the Warriors received a much-needed boost with Kevin Durant’s return. However, Durant went down during the 2nd quarter after he …
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