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Orlando Magic win in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall
Read full article: Orlando Magic win in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overallFranz Wagner had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game.
The world’s tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season
Read full article: The world’s tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this seasonThe world’s tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world’s tallest college basketball player.
Franz Wagner scores 32 as Orlando Magic cruise past Hornets
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 32 as Orlando Magic cruise past HornetsFranz Wagner scored 32 points and Jalen Suggs hit his first seven shots, including three 3-pointers, to lead the Orlando Magic to a win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Orlando Magic snap 5-game losing streak, beating injury-depleted Pelicans
Read full article: Orlando Magic snap 5-game losing streak, beating injury-depleted PelicansFranz Wagner scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic broke a five-game losing streak, never trailing in a victory over the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
Orlando Magic lose to Indiana Pacers after Mathurin scores 20 points
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose to Indiana Pacers after Mathurin scores 20 pointsThe Orlando Magic lost their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points and four of his teammates each had 17.
Aldama scores 22, Huff has career-high 18 as Grizzlies beat Magic 124-111 in home opener
Read full article: Aldama scores 22, Huff has career-high 18 as Grizzlies beat Magic 124-111 in home openerSanti Aldama scored 22 points, reserve center Jay Huff added a career-high 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies built a 26-point halftime team in a 124-111 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night in their home opener.
Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Orlando Magic beat Nets in home opener
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Orlando Magic beat Nets in home openerFranz Wagner scored 29 points, brother Mo Wagner added 18 and the Orlando Magic won their home opener, beating the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Banchero scores 33, Orlando Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat on opening night
Read full article: Banchero scores 33, Orlando Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat on opening nightPaolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat in the opener for both teams.
Magic, Suggs agree to 5-year extension worth average of $30 million annually, AP source says
Read full article: Magic, Suggs agree to 5-year extension worth average of $30 million annually, AP source saysJalen Suggs has signed a five-year contract extension with the Orlando Magic worth an average of about $30 million per season, a person with knowledge of the terms told The Associated Press on Monday.
Orlando Magic celebrates Orange County students’ reading achievements
Read full article: Orlando Magic celebrates Orange County students’ reading achievementsOver 3,000 Orange County Public School students were at the Kia Center on Monday to celebrate their reading achievements with the Orlando Magic.
George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say
Read full article: George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources sayPaul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid.
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
Read full article: Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Fame center for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars of basketball broadcasting, has died.
Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston nextDonovan 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.
Orlando Magic give away free tickets as community supports playoff win
Read full article: Orlando Magic give away free tickets as community supports playoff winOn the heels of the Orlando Magic’s game three play-off win, former players Bo Outlaw and Nick Anderson hosted a Magic Youth Basketball Academy at the Boys and Girls Club in Parramore.
Orlando Magic lose to Cleveland Cavaliers after Donovan Mitchell scores 23
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose to Cleveland Cavaliers after Donovan Mitchell scores 23The 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 can’t overcome miserable shooting performance in Game 1 playoff loss to Cavaliers
Read full article: Magic can’t overcome miserable shooting performance in Game 1 playoff loss to CavaliersStatistically speaking, the Orlando Magic entered the playoffs with the worst offense of any team in the field.
Magic open playoffs with 97-83 loss in series against Cavaliers
Read full article: Magic open playoffs with 97-83 loss in series against CavaliersDonovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 reounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Paolo Banchero scores 26 as Magic clinch playoff spot with 113-88 win over Bucks
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 26 as Magic clinch playoff spot with 113-88 win over BucksPaolo Banchero had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Jonathan Isaac had 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in his second start of the season and the Orlando Magic avoided a play-in spot with a 113-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Orlando Magic suffer defeat at hands of Milwaukee Bucks
Read full article: Orlando Magic suffer defeat at hands of Milwaukee BucksThe Orlando Magic suffered defeat in their Wednesday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks after Bobby Portis scored 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five steals.
Magic beat Bulls 113-98, still hoping to finish as high as No. 2 in the East
Read full article: Magic beat Bulls 113-98, still hoping to finish as high as No. 2 in the EastPaolo 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
Read full article: Orlando Magic see the end to their 3-game win streak with loss to HornetsThe 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
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 20, Magic escape with a 104-103 win over struggling Trail BlazersFranz 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 snap 3-game skid with 118-88 rout of Memphis Grizzlies
Read full article: Orlando Magic snap 3-game skid with 118-88 rout of Memphis GrizzliesWendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony added 15 points each and the Orlando Magic broke a three-game losing streak with a 118-88 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Orlando Magic beaten by Los Angeles Clippers after Kawhi Leonard scores 29
Read full article: Orlando Magic beaten by Los Angeles Clippers after Kawhi Leonard scores 29The 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.
Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Orlando Magic beat short-handed Raptors
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Orlando Magic beat short-handed RaptorsFranz 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.
Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern Conference
Read full article: Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern ConferenceTyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 on Sunday night to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern Conference standings.
Blackmon’s career-high 43 points lead Stetson to NCAA Tournament for first time
Read full article: Blackmon’s career-high 43 points lead Stetson to NCAA Tournament for first timeJalen Blackmon scored a career-high 43 points, making 14 of 17 free throws, and Stetson defeated Austin Peay 94-91 to win the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament and an auto-bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Orlando Magic rally from 21 down to win as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
Read full article: Orlando Magic rally from 21 down to win as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight lossFranz 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.
Paolo Banchero scores 20 points as Orlando Magic beat Hornets for 9th win in 11 games
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 20 points as Orlando Magic beat Hornets for 9th win in 11 gamesPaolo Banchero had 22 points, Cole Anthony scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half and the surging Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-89 for their ninth win in 11 games.
Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero lead the Magic to a win over the slumping Jazz
Read full article: Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero lead the Magic to a win over the slumping JazzJalen Suggs hit three 3-pointers in the final three minutes and finished with 15 points as the Orlando Magic beat the Utah Jazz.
Dejounte Murray steps up in place of injured Trae Young as Hawks trounce Magic 109-92
Read full article: Dejounte Murray steps up in place of injured Trae Young as Hawks trounce Magic 109-92Dejounte 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
Read full article: Paolo Banchero has 3-point play in final seconds to lift Magic past Pistons, 112-109Paolo 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.
Magic’s Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen Brown
Read full article: Magic’s Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen BrownMac McClung has won his second straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest by grabbing the ball out of Shaquille O’Neal’s hands and leaping over him to draw five perfect scores on his final attempt.
Banchero scores 36 points, Orlando Magic beat injury-riddled Knicks
Read full article: Banchero scores 36 points, Orlando Magic beat injury-riddled KnicksPaolo 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.
‘Life happens that way:’ NBA champion Josh Powell on how he took control of his finances
Read full article: ‘Life happens that way:’ NBA champion Josh Powell on how he took control of his financesThis week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray shares part one of his interview with Josh “JP” Powell, a two-time NBA champion who founded his own charitable organization.
Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87Paolo Banchero led five Orlando starters in double figures with 20 points and the Magic handed the Miami Heat their third straight loss 105-87.
Magic rally for victory over the Knicks to snap a three-game losing streak
Read full article: Magic rally for victory over the Knicks to snap a three-game losing streakPaolo Banchero scored 20 points, Cole Anthony had 10 of his 15 in the fourth quarter and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks on Monday to snap a three-game losing streak.
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.
Former Memphis recruit Mikey Williams commits to UCF 6 weeks after plea deal in gun case
Read full article: Former Memphis recruit Mikey Williams commits to UCF 6 weeks after plea deal in gun caseFormer high school star Mikey Williams has committed to the University of Central Florida just days after entering the transfer portal.
Orlando Magic retire Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey. Is he team’s best player ever?
Read full article: Orlando Magic retire Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey. Is he team’s best player ever?Shaquille O’Neal’s number will be retired Feb. 13 by the Orlando Magic, who will become the third NBA franchise to give that tribute to the four-time champion and Basketball Hall of Famer.
Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero help Orlando Magic beat Knicks
Read full article: Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero help Orlando Magic beat KnicksFranz 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.
Paolo Banchero scores 34 points, Magic beat Pacers 117-110 to snap 4-game losing streak
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 34 points, Magic beat Pacers 117-110 to snap 4-game losing streakPaolo 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.
Jaylen Brown's big 4th quarter carries Celtics to 114-97 win over Magic for 14-0 start at home
Read full article: Jaylen Brown's big 4th quarter carries Celtics to 114-97 win over Magic for 14-0 start at homeJaylen 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.
Paolo Banchero, Magic hold Cavaliers to 15 points in 3rd quarter, win 104-94
Read full article: Paolo Banchero, Magic hold Cavaliers to 15 points in 3rd quarter, win 104-94Orlando’s Paolo Banchero scored 20 points, Franz Wagner added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t recover from a dismal third quarter in a 104-94 loss to the Magic.
Orlando Magic see 2nd loss in 11 games after match against Cleveland Cavaliers
Read full article: Orlando Magic see 2nd loss in 11 games after match against Cleveland CavaliersDespite a career-high 42 points from Paolo Banchero, the Orlando Magic were trumped in their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers after Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and Darius Garland added 26.
Bridges scores 42 points, 26 in first quarter, as Nets snap Magic’s nine-game winning streak
Read full article: Bridges scores 42 points, 26 in first quarter, as Nets snap Magic’s nine-game winning streakMikal Bridges scored 42 points, including 26 in the first quarter, and the Brooklyn Nets snapped the Orlando Magic’s nine-game winning streak with a 129-101 victory Saturday night.
Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony score 30 each in Magic’s 7th straight win
Read full article: Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony score 30 each in Magic’s 7th straight winFranz 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
Read full article: Moritz Wagner scores 27 to lead Magic over Celtics for 6th straight winMoritz 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
Read full article: Franz Wagner has big 2nd half as Magic hold off Nikola Jokic, Nuggets for 5th straight winFranz 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
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores as Orlando Magic beat Bulls after blowing another 19-point leadFranz 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.
World’s tallest team plays high school basketball in Florida. Here’s what he plans to do next
Read full article: World’s tallest team plays high school basketball in Florida. Here’s what he plans to do nextOlivier Rioux, who competed in basketball at IMG Academy in Florida, announced his decision to join the Gators on Instagram.
Local broadcasts for 15 NBA teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement
Read full article: Local broadcasts for 15 NBA teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreementThe NBA and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 15 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season.
DeLand nonprofit founder coaches young athletes to success on, off the court
Read full article: DeLand nonprofit founder coaches young athletes to success on, off the courtIn DeLand, young athletes say they could now be better set for success thanks to their basketball coach who coached them in all aspects of their life.