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France back in men's basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics
Guerschon Yabusele scored 17 points and France beat Germany 73-69 to advance to the men’s Olympic basketball gold medal game.
Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals
Franz Wagner scored 18 points and Germany overcame a sluggish start to beat Greece 76-63 and advance to the Olympics semifinals for the first time.
Franz Wagner, Magic agree to 5-year extension, largest contract in club history, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that forward Franz Wagner has agreed to the largest contract in Orlando Magic history, a five-year extension that will be worth at least $224 million.
Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points, Caris LeVert added 15 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a potentially franchise-shifting loss by rallying for a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7.
Cavs center Jarrett Allen is out for Game 7 vs. Magic with rib injury, missing 3rd game in series
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will miss Game 7 against Orlando with a painful rib injury that sidelined him for the final three games of the series.
Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell’s 50 to beat Cavs and force Game 7
Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff series.
Banchero, Orlando Magic held off by Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagner’s layup in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a scare from Orlando, holding off Paolo Banchero and the Magic in Game 5.
Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2
Franz Wagner had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held the Cleveland Cavaliers scoreless for a second-half stretch of almost seven minutes Saturday in a 112-89 victory that tied the Eastern Conference first-round series at 2-2.
Orlando Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history
Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thursday night to cut the Cavaliers’ lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Orlando Magic lose to Cleveland Cavaliers after Donovan Mitchell scores 23
The Orlando Magic lost on Monday night after Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points and Jarrett Allen got 20 rebounds, giving the Cleveland Cavaliers the win in their first-round Eastern Conference series.
Magic beat Bulls 113-98, still hoping to finish as high as No. 2 in the East
Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, Jalen Suggs added 19 and the Orlando Magic kept up a playoff push that could land them as high as second in the Eastern Conference with a 113-98 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.
Orlando Magic see the end to their 3-game win streak with loss to Hornets
The Orlando Magic’s three-game win streak was snapped on Friday night in their match against the Charlotte Hornets, losing after Brandon Miller made his first 10 shots from the field and finished with 32 points.
Franz Wagner scores 20, Magic escape with a 104-103 win over struggling Trail Blazers
Franz Wagner scored 20 points and the Orlando Magic escaped with a 104-103 win over the struggling Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Orlando Magic beaten by Los Angeles Clippers after Kawhi Leonard scores 29
The Orlando Magic lost their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night after Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit jump shots in the final seconds.
De’Aaron Fox and Keon Ellis hit key free throws to help the Kings beat the Magic 109-107
De’Aaron Fox hit tying and go-ahead free throws with 21.2 seconds left and finished with 31 points, and Keon Ellis added another free throw in the final seconds as the Sacramento Kings beat the Orlando Magic 109-107.
Paolo Banchero has 2nd career triple-double, Magic beat Pelicans 121-106
Paolo Banchero had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, overcoming early shooting woes to help the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-106 on Thursday night.
Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Orlando Magic beat short-handed Raptors
Franz Wagner scored 19 points, Paolo Banchero had 17 and the Orlando Magic beat short-handed Toronto, handing the Raptors their season-worst sixth straight loss.
Coach Jamahl Mosley and Orlando Magic agree on contract extension through 2027-28
Coach Jamahl Mosley and the playoff-contending Orlando Magic have agreed on an extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season.
Orlando Magic rally from 21 down to win as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
Franz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washington 119-109 and hand the Wizards their 16th consecutive loss.
Dejounte Murray steps up in place of injured Trae Young as Hawks trounce Magic 109-92
Dejounte Murray had 25 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, finishing just short of his first triple-double of the season, and the Atlanta Hawks trounced the Orlando Magic 109-92 to snap a three-game skid.
Paolo Banchero has 3-point play in final seconds to lift Magic past Pistons, 112-109
Paolo Banchero broke a tie with a three-point play with 0.8 seconds left and finished with 15 points in the Orlando Magic’s 112-109 victory over the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
Banchero scores 36 points, Orlando Magic beat injury-riddled Knicks
Paolo Banchero scored 36 points, Franz Wagner added 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the injury-riddled New York Knicks in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
Wagner leads Orlando Magic past Spurs, who get 30-point second half from Devin Vassell
Franz Wagner scored 34 points and the Orlando Magic weathered a 30-point second half by San Antonio’s Devin Vassell to beat the Spurs.
Franz Wagner dominates second half as Magic pulls away to beat Pistons 111-99
Franz Wagner scored 27 of his 38 points in the second half as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-99 for their third straight win on Sunday.
Banchero’s 23 points lead Magic in comeback from 17 down to defeat Timberwolves
Paolo Banchero had 23 points and six assists to help the Orlando Magic overcome a 17-point second-quarter deficit and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Magic beat Suns 113-98, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point night
Paolo Banchero scored 26 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 113-98 on Sunday night, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point effort two days after he had 62 in a loss at Indiana.
Neck-and-neck matchup ends with Orlando Magic losing to Memphis Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic went neck-and-neck with the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, though the Magic ultimately lost after Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 30 points and eight rebounds, and reserve Ziaire Williams added 17 points.
Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87
Paolo Banchero led five Orlando starters in double figures with 20 points and the Magic handed the Miami Heat their third straight loss 105-87.
Knicks trade RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to Raptors for OG Anunoby
The New York Knicks traded RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday and got back OG Anunoby, dealing two of their top offensive players but likely getting a boost to their defense.
Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero help Orlando Magic beat Knicks
Franz Wagner had 32 points and nine rebounds, Paolo Banchero added 29 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic held off the New York Knicks 117-108 on Friday night.
Franz Wagner scores 28 to lead the Orlando Magic to win over the Wizards
Franz Wagner had 28 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, rookie Anthony Black scored a career-high 23 points and the Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Paolo Banchero scores 34 points, Magic beat Pacers 117-110 to snap 4-game losing streak
Paolo Banchero scored 23 of his 34 points in the first half and the Orlando Magic snapped a four-game skid with a 117-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Orlando Magic lose to Milwaukee Bucks for latter’s 6th straight victory
The Orlando Magic came up short on their Thursday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, leading to the Bucks’ sixth consecutive victory.
Jaylen Brown's big 4th quarter carries Celtics to 114-97 win over Magic for 14-0 start at home
Jaylen Brown scored 17 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead Boston to a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday that improved the Celtics’ NBA-best home record to 14-0.
Wagner, Banchero lead Magic to win over Wizards for ninth straight victory
Franz Wagner scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero had 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards Friday night to tie a franchise record with their ninth straight victory.
Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony score 30 each in Magic’s 7th straight win
Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony scored 30 points each to help the Orlando Magic pull away for a 130-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets and extend their win streak to seven games.
Moritz Wagner scores 27 to lead Magic over Celtics for 6th straight win
Moritz Wagner scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics for their sixth straight win Friday, throwing the Eastern Conference’s Group C up for grabs in the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Franz Wagner has big 2nd half as Magic hold off Nikola Jokic, Nuggets for 5th straight win
Franz Wagner scored 24 of his 27 points in the second half, Paolo Banchero added 23 points and the Orlando Magic overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double to record their fifth straight victory over the Denver Nuggets.
Franz Wagner scores as Orlando Magic beat Bulls after blowing another 19-point lead
Franz Wagner scored 21 points, Jonathan Isaac added 18 and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 103-97 in an NBA In-Season Tournament game.
Paolo Banchero and Wagner brothers power Magic to a 112-97 win over Bucks
Paolo Banchero had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Orlando’s Wagner brothers combined for 43 points and the Magic dealt the Milwaukee Bucks their second straight loss, 112-97.
D’Angelo Russell comes up big with 12 points in 4th quarter of Lakers’ 106-103 win over Orlando
D’Angelo Russell scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James added nine of his 19 in the final period, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late for a 106-103 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Franz Wagner scores 23, Magic win their 2nd straight to open season over the Trail Blazers
Franz Wagner scored 23 points and the Orlando Magic won their second straight game to open the season, beating the Portland Trail Blazers.
Cole Anthony scores 20 points to help Orlando Magic beat Houston Rockets in opener
Cole Anthony had 20 points and eight rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Houston Rockets 116-86 in the season opener for both teams.
Spending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches
Playing and coaching in the Basketball World Cup this summer seems as though it helped plenty of people get ready for the NBA season.
Germany holds off Latvia and will next play the USA in the Basketball World Cup semifinals
Germany will play the United States in the semifinals of the Basketball World Cup in a rematch of an exhibition matchup from earlier this summer where the Americans needed a big rally to win.
Magic finish season with 123-110 loss to the Heat
Udonis Haslem scored 24 points in his final regular-season game, Duncan Robinson added 20 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in tournament by topping the Orlando Magic 123-110 on Sunday.
Magic hand Pistons 20th loss in 21 games with 128-102 win
Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. had 14 points and nine rebounds each before sitting out the fourth quarter Sunday night in the Orlando Magic’s 128-102 rout of the Detroit Pistons.
Reaves gets career-high 35, pushes Lakers past Magic 111-105
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points, D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 111-105 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Fultz, Magic rally in 4th quarter, outlast Clippers 113-108
Markelle Fultz scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Wendell Carter Jr. had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic snapped their two-game skid with a 113-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Orlando Magic lose 2nd game of week to Phoenix Suns
Josh Okogie made a go-ahead 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter and blocked Paolo Banchero’s attempt at a tying 3 in the final seconds, leading the Orlando Magic to lose their second game of the week to the Phoenix Suns Thursday night.
Orlando Magic see loss to Milwaukee Bucks despite Bucks missing strong players
Brook Lopez scored 26 points, Khris Middleton and Jevon Carter each added 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 134-123 for their 18th win in 19 games.
Lillard scores 41, Blazers hold off Magic 122-119
Damian Lillard scored eight of his 41 points from the foul line in the final three minutes Sunday night to the lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-119 win over the Orlando Magic.
Wendell Carter beats buzzer with tip-in, Orlando Magic beat Detroit Pistons
Wendell Carter Jr. tipped in Paolo Banchero’s missed layup at the buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner take strides in Rising Stars tournament
Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner took strides during the Friday night Rising Stars tournament in the NBA All Star Weekend.
Orlando Magic lose after late basket boosts NY Knicks to victory
The Orlando Magic lost their Tuesday night matchup against the New York Knicks after Jalen Brunson scored 25 points and made the go-ahead basket with 1:13 left, and Julius Randle had 22 points with 14 rebounds
Jokic’s late 3 lifts Nuggets past Magic 119-116
Nikola Jokic hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, capping his 12th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets won their 13th in a row at home by beating the Orlando Magic 119-116.
Orlando Magic see Friday night loss to Washington Wizards
Kristaps Porzingis had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the Washington Wizards routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 119-100 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
Orlando Magic lose fight-marred game to Detroit Pistons
Alec Burks scored a season-high 32 points, Saddiq Bey added 28 and the Detroit Pistons overcame the ejection of two players after a scuffle to beat the Orlando Magic 121-101 and snap a six-game losing streak.
Three players, Casey ejected after Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons scuffle
Three players and Detroit coach Dwane Casey were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of their game.
Orlando Magic beat San Antonio Spurs for 8th victory in 9 games
Cole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-113 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games.
Orlando Magic rally past Houston Rockets for 7th win in 8 games
Franz 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.
Banchero scores 31 as Magic win second straight in Boston
Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic complete a sweep of consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92 victory on Sunday.