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Thunder beat short-handed Magic 112-100 to tie Timberwolves for Western Conference lead
Read full article: Thunder beat short-handed Magic 112-100 to tie Timberwolves for Western Conference leadShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 112-100 on Saturday night to tie Minnesota for the Western Conference lead.
Orlando Magic rally past Houston Rockets for 7th win in 8 games
Read full article: Orlando Magic rally past Houston Rockets for 7th win in 8 gamesFranz Wagner scored 25 points, rookie Paolo Banchero had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 116-110.
Orland Magic loses 105-112 in match against Charlotte Hornets
Read full article: Orland Magic loses 105-112 in match against Charlotte HornetsDespite strong plays by Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter, Jr., Orlando Magic lost its Monday night match against the Charlotte Hornets 105-112, bringing the team to ten losses for the season.
Suggs, Orlando Magic hand Warriors fourth straight loss, 130-129
Read full article: Suggs, Orlando Magic hand Warriors fourth straight loss, 130-129Jalen Suggs scored nine of his 26 points in the final two minutes, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-129, handing the defending NBA champions their fourth straight loss.
Maledon’s 25 points help Thunder top Magic, end 10-game skid
Read full article: Maledon’s 25 points help Thunder top Magic, end 10-game skidTheo Maledon scored 17 of his season-high 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 118-102 to snap a 10-game losing streak.
Magic end 9-game skid against Raptors with 103-97 victory
Read full article: Magic end 9-game skid against Raptors with 103-97 victoryCole Anthony had 15 points and 12 rebounds, Chuma Okeke had 10 points and 11 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat Toronto 103-97 on Friday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Raptors.
Magic, Okeke hand Rockets eighth straight loss 119-111
Read full article: Magic, Okeke hand Rockets eighth straight loss 119-111Chuma Okeke scored a career-high 26 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 119-111 win over the Houston Rockets in a game between the bottom teams in the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences.
Devin Booker leads NBA-leading Suns past Magic 132-105
Read full article: Devin Booker leads NBA-leading Suns past Magic 132-105Devin Booker scored 26 points and Deandre Ayton had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns won their fifth straight game, beating the Orlando Magic 132-105 Saturday night.
Magic down Blazers 113-95 after Portland deals away McCollum
Read full article: Magic down Blazers 113-95 after Portland deals away McCollumCole Anthony had 23 points and the Orlando Magic downed the Trail Blazers 113-95, hours after a trade ended ended guard CJ McCollum’s nearly nine-year tenure in Portland.
Wagner outplays Cunningham, lifts Magic past Pistons
Read full article: Wagner outplays Cunningham, lifts Magic past PistonsFranz Wagner scored 24 points and outplayed fellow rookie Cade Cunningham, Terrence Ross added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 119-103 in a matchup of the NBA’s worst teams.
Porzingis starts fast in return, Mavs roll past Magic 108-92
Read full article: Porzingis starts fast in return, Mavs roll past Magic 108-92Kristaps Porzingis scored 12 of his 19 points in the first quarter of his first game in two weeks and the Dallas Mavericks cruised to a 108-92 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Ingram, Hart lead Pelicans past Magic for 4th straight win
Read full article: Ingram, Hart lead Pelicans past Magic for 4th straight winBrandon Ingram scored 31 points, Josh Hart hit two clutch 3-pointers in the second half to thwart an Orlando rally, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Magic 110-104 on Thursday night.
Magic beat Hawks 104-98 in matchup of short-handed teams
Read full article: Magic beat Hawks 104-98 in matchup of short-handed teamsFranz Wagner scored 25 points, Robin Lopez had 10 points and a career-high 11 assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 104-98 in a matchup of short-handed teams.
Young overcomes neck injury, Hawks beat Magic 111-99
Read full article: Young overcomes neck injury, Hawks beat Magic 111-99Trae Young played through a neck injury to score 28 points, John Collins had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 111-99 on Wednesday night to end a two-game losing streak.
Bucks dominate Magic 123-92 for 4th consecutive victory
Read full article: Bucks dominate Magic 123-92 for 4th consecutive victoryJrue Holiday scored 18 points and the Milwaukee Bucks grabbed their biggest halftime lead in franchise history on their way to a 123-92 blowout of the Orlando Magic on Monday.
Harden rallies Nets to 115-113 win over Magic as Durant sits
Read full article: Harden rallies Nets to 115-113 win over Magic as Durant sitsJames Harden had 36 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and the Brooklyn Nets overcame a 19-point deficit and the absence of Kevin Durant to beat the Orlando Magic 115-113.
Maxey leads 76ers past Magic 128-117 in meaningless finale
Read full article: Maxey leads 76ers past Magic 128-117 in meaningless finaleTyrese Maxey had 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 128-117 in a meaningless regular-season finale.
Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in East
Read full article: Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in EastSeth Curry scored 20 points, Joel Embiid had 13 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the top seed for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference with a 122-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in East
Read full article: Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in EastSeth Curry scored 20 points, Joel Embiid had 13 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the top seed for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference with a 122-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Anthony’s 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over Grizzlies
Read full article: Anthony’s 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over GrizzliesCole Anthony made a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining, giving him a career-best 26 points, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 112-111 on Saturday night.
Grizzlies shoot poorly, Magic worse in 92-75 Memphis win
Read full article: Grizzlies shoot poorly, Magic worse in 92-75 Memphis winDillon Brooks scored 20 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 14 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Orlando Magic 92-75 on a poor shooting night for both teams.
Magic squander 23-point lead in fourth, beat Cavs 109-104
Read full article: Magic squander 23-point lead in fourth, beat Cavs 109-104Cole Anthony made the tiebreaking layup with 45 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic squandered a 23-point lead before edging the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-104 to snap a six-game losing streak.
Schroder, Davis lead Lakers’ late rally past Magic
Read full article: Schroder, Davis lead Lakers’ late rally past MagicDennis Schroder scored 13 of 21 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Davis added 18 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 114-103.
Middleton, Portis lead Bucks past slumping Magic 124-87
Read full article: Middleton, Portis lead Bucks past slumping Magic 124-87Khris Middleton scored 21 points, Bobby Portis added 16 points, 10 rebounds and four 3-pointers off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 124-87 to end a three-game losing streak.
Holiday, Sabonis lead Pacers past Magic, 111-106
Read full article: Holiday, Sabonis lead Pacers past Magic, 111-106Aaron Holiday scored 20 points, Domantas Sabonis had 16 points, 15 rebounds and six assists in his return from a three-game injury absence and the Indiana Pacers held off the Orlando Magic 111-106 on Friday night.
Jazz set record for 3s in half, beat Magic 137-91
Read full article: Jazz set record for 3s in half, beat Magic 137-91Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points and the Utah Jazz set an NBA record for 3-pointers in a half in a 137-91 win over the short-handed Orlando Magic, extending their franchise-best home winning streak to 22.
Powell scores 22 in Portland debut as Blazers topple Magic
Read full article: Powell scores 22 in Portland debut as Blazers topple MagicNewly acquired guard Norman Powell scored 22 points and hit five 3-pointers in his Portland debut, and C.J. Portland won for a second night in a row and improved to 14-6 this season in back-to-back sets of games. Orlando rookie Chuma Okeke scored a career-best 22 points by making 9 of 15 shots and 4 of 6 3-pointers. Coincidentally, his father, Gary Trent, was also dealt from Portland to Toronto halfway through his third NBA season in 1998. Magic: Guard Michael Carter-Williams (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup, but entered the midway through the first period, while Terrence Ross (sore knee) missed his sixth straight game.
Evan Fournier hits winner, Magic beat Suns 112-111
Read full article: Evan Fournier hits winner, Magic beat Suns 112-111Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier shoots as he gets past Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)ORLANDO, Fla. – Evan Fournier scored the last of his 21 points on a driving layup over Phoenix center Deandre Ayton with 6.4 seconds left and the Orlando Magic beat the Suns 112-111 on Wednesday night. AdChris Paul scored eight of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Suns. Booker finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Ad“As of right now, I’m an Orlando Magic,” Gordon said. … Down as much as 13 in the early going, the Magic took its first lead at 47-46 on a Vucevic 3-pointer.
Spurs dominate second half to beat short-handed Magic
Read full article: Spurs dominate second half to beat short-handed MagicSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio played its first home game with fans and welcomed back four players who sat almost a month due to COVID-19 protocols. San Antonio held an opponent under 80 points for the first time since beating Golden State 89-75 on March 19, 2018. While that quartet returned fully, San Antonio was without veterans DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge. San Antonio is attempting to trade Aldridge after agreeing to part ways with the veteran forward after his role was lessened. … San Antonio is 16-2 when leading by 10 points at any time in the game.
Mavs star Doncic sits out against Thunder with back issue
Read full article: Mavs star Doncic sits out against Thunder with back issueDallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic walks off the court following the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Dallas, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. It was the sixth game of the season of at least 30 points for Doncic, who turned 22 on Sunday. The second missed game of the season for Doncic was Dallas' last before the All-Star Game on Sunday in Atlanta. Carlisle said Doncic has been battling a back issue recently and has worn a heat massage belt in two recent practices. Ad“It's something he needs to take a game,” Carlisle said.
Vucevic has triple-double, Magic rally to beat Warriors
Read full article: Vucevic has triple-double, Magic rally to beat WarriorsORLANDO, Fla. – Nikola Vucevic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Orlando Magic overcame a 13-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 124-120 on Friday night. However, Orlando outscored the Warriors 31-14 the rest of the way by getting three 3-pointers from rookie forward Chuma Okeke and a strong closing kick from Vucevic. Vucevic made two free throws with 16 seconds left to put Orlando ahead 123-120 after Warriors star Stephen Curry hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the final minute. He notched his 12th straight game with at least 25 points despite making just 11 of 29 shots and only 6 of 16 3-pointers. … Vucevic had the highlight of the night when he drove hard to the rim and dunked with authority over Green.
VanVleet sets Raptors mark with 54 in 123-108 win at Orlando
Read full article: VanVleet sets Raptors mark with 54 in 123-108 win at OrlandoToronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, left, drives around Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)ORLANDO, Fla. – Fred VanVleet set a franchise record with 54 points and hit a career-best 11 3-pointers as the Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 123-108 on Tuesday night. AdNorman Powell had 23 points for Toronto, and Kyle Lowry posted a triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Orlando, which has lost 12 of 14, tried almost every guard on its roster against the 6-foot-1 VanVleet with little to no success. AdMagic: Orlando was without Gordon, who severely sprained his left ankle later in Sunday’s game against Toronto. Magic: Orlando hosts Chicago on Friday and Saturday in a two-game set.
Rested Kings get 29 points from Hield, defeat Magic 121-107
Read full article: Rested Kings get 29 points from Hield, defeat Magic 121-107Hield scored a season-best 29 points by making 10 of 17 shots and 7 of 12 3-pointers as the well-rested Kings beat the Magic 121-107. “I thought it was his most consistent game this year, for sure, and maybe since I’ve been (with the Kings),” Walton said. The Kings proved themselves to be rested and ready in taking apart the Magic for their second road victory of the season. His 29 points points topped the 26 he had on Jan. 13 in Portland — a game where he made eight 3s. Rookie guard Cole Anthony, who scored a career-best 21 points in Monday’s defeat of Charlotte, made just 2 of 9 shots and scored seven points on Wednesday.
Magic forward Chuma Okeke to miss several weeks due to bone bruise, report says
Read full article: Magic forward Chuma Okeke to miss several weeks due to bone bruise, report saysAll rights reserved)Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke (3) goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke will miss several weeks of games due to a bone bruise on his left knee, according to ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski. Okeke had an ACL tear on the same knee when he was a forward with the Auburn Tigers. The Magic forward did not play during the 2019-20 season due to this injury. [TRENDING: UK COVID-19 variant found in Florida | Florida reports 16,000 new COVID-19 cases on NYE | How to register for vaccine in Florida]Despite the injury, the Magic still selected him with the No. In five games this year Okeke was averaging 18 minutes a game, 3 points a game, and 2.6 rebounds a game.