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Orlando Magic beat Wolves after fight, 5 players ejected
Read full article: Orlando Magic beat Wolves after fight, 5 players ejectedCole Anthony had 20 points and fellow reserve Moritz Wagner scored 19 as Orlando’s bench propelled the Magic to a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves that included a fight between the teams and five player ejections.
Orlando Magic lose fight-marred game to Detroit Pistons
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose fight-marred game to Detroit PistonsAlec 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.
Mavs bounce back, end Banchero’s 20-point run to beat Magic
Read full article: Mavs bounce back, end Banchero’s 20-point run to beat MagicLuka Doncic scored 30 of his season-high 44 points in the first half, and the Dallas Mavericks rebounded from a collapse a night earlier by beating the Orlando Magic 114-105.
Warriors fall to Magic 94-90; Suns clinch 1st in Pacific
Read full article: Warriors fall to Magic 94-90; Suns clinch 1st in PacificFranz Wagner made three free throws with 12.2 seconds remaining and dunked on an inbounds play for the final points, leading the Orlando Magic to a 94-90 win over the Golden State Warriors.
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.
Hornets beat Magic 106-99 for seventh win in eight games
Read full article: Hornets beat Magic 106-99 for seventh win in eight gamesTerry Rozier scored 27 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. came off the bench with 21 points and six rebounds Wednesday night to help the Charlotte Hornets overcome poor shooting in a 106-99 win over the Orlando Magic.
Vassell, Walker lead balanced Spurs past Magic, 123-97
Read full article: Vassell, Walker lead balanced Spurs past Magic, 123-97Devin Vassell scored 19 points, Lonnie Walker had 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs continued their success on opening night by dominating the Orlando Magic 123-97 on Wednesday night.
Walker scores 32 in return from injury, Celtics rout Magic
Read full article: Walker scores 32 in return from injury, Celtics rout MagicKemba Walker returned from a four-game injury absence and tied a season high with 32 points and Evan Fournier had 18 points in his first game back in Orlando since being traded as the Boston Celtics routed the Magic 132-96.
Magic rookie Cannady’ breaks ankle in loss to Pacers
Read full article: Magic rookie Cannady’ breaks ankle in loss to PacersMalcolm Brogdon scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers used a big third quarter to rout short-handed Orlando 131-112 on Sunday night in a game marred by Magic rookie Devin Cannady’s gruesome ankle injury.
Williamson scores 23, helps Pelicans rout Magic 135-100
Read full article: Williamson scores 23, helps Pelicans rout Magic 135-100Zion Williamson scored 23 points in 23 minutes in his first game against Orlando, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Magic 135-100 on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
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.
Wood scores 22 to lead Rockets to 132-90 rout of Orlando
Read full article: Wood scores 22 to lead Rockets to 132-90 rout of Orlando(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)HOUSTON – Christian Wood scored 22 points and tied a career high with 15 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 132-90 rout of the short-handed Orlando Magic on Friday night. Tucker with about five minutes left in the third. Houston’s starters didn’t play in the fourth quarter and coach Stephen Silas cleared the bench with about five minutes left and his team up 117-78. Harden had 15 points and 13 assists, and Tucker added 15 points. Rockets: McLemore made his season debut on Friday after missing the beginning of the season in quarantine for COVID-19 reasons.
A cautious start to NBA season, as camps open amid positives
Read full article: A cautious start to NBA season, as camps open amid positivesIm very concerned if we can pull this off, Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said. “I’m very concerned if we can pull this off,” Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said. Golden State general manager Bob Myers said two Warriors have tested positive, meaning that club won't start individual workouts until Wednesday and won't have a full-scale practice until Monday. Washington coach Scott Brooks said the Wizards have one player who tested positive. And Orlando coach Steve Clifford said Magic center Mo Bamba — who tested positive several months ago — is still “a ways away” from being ready to play again.
Amway Center hosts National Voter Registration Day event
Read full article: Amway Center hosts National Voter Registration Day eventORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Amway Center played host to a National Voter Registration Day event on Tuesday. Of the 25, Cowles said 22 were Orange County residents and three were from Seminole County. | Gunman shoots 2 teens at skating rink | Michael Jordan forms NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace]Having the voter registration event at the Amway Center encouraged some to come out. He said Orlando Magic player Mo Bamba then started the initiative here and the team reached out to his office. And it’s something Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford said has been important for them as a team.
City of Orlando, Magic team up to turn Amway Center into early voting site
Read full article: City of Orlando, Magic team up to turn Amway Center into early voting siteORLANDO, Fla. – The city of Orlando, the Orlando Magic and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections have teamed up to transform the Amway Center into an early voting site. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles and Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins made the announcement Wednesday afternoon from the Amway Center. The site will be open to Orange County residents from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 19 through Nov. 1. Anyone who comes to the site will find coronavirus safety measures in place, a drive-thru ballot drop off location on Church Street and maybe even Orlando Magic players like Mo Bamba greeting voters at the entrance. The Orlando Magic and head coach Steve Clifford met with Orange County Sheriff John Mina to discuss policing in the community, according to the team.
Magic to open arena to voters, as NBA election push grows
Read full article: Magic to open arena to voters, as NBA election push growsLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Orlando Magic announced Wednesday that their home arena will serve as an early voting site for the upcoming general election, continuing the rapidly growing movement from across the NBA to open buildings to voters in the coming weeks. “Voting to me is the most American thing you can do for a democracy to work,” said Magic center Mo Bamba, who will be working at the arena as a volunteer during early voting. “I think the idea originated with the NBA and the players,” Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said. Multiple other teams, including Miami, are pushing local and county officials to allow their facilities be early voting sites starting next week as well. Top NBA players such as LeBron James have been promoting the need to vote this fall for some time.
Mo Bamba to undergo post-coronavirus evaluation, out for the year
Read full article: Mo Bamba to undergo post-coronavirus evaluation, out for the yearORLANDO, Fla. Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba will not play in the NBA playoffs and will undergo a post-coronavirus evaluation. The team said Bamba has left the NBA bubble and he will miss the remainder of the season. MEDICAL UPDATE ON MO BAMBA: pic.twitter.com/dhWlCR1vJF Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) August 14, 2020The decision was made after advice from the Magics human performance staff and team physicians. Bamba played a total of 10 minutes and brought in three rebounds. The center averaged 5.7 points game and 5 rebounds a game in his second year with the Magic.