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Franz Wagner helps Orlando Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets
Read full article: Franz Wagner helps Orlando Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat HornetsFranz Wagner scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic withstood a 44-point performance by the Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to beat short-handed Charlotte.
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.
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.
Surging Orlando Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with win over Hornets
Read full article: Surging Orlando Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with win over HornetsCole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points in the second quarter and the Orlando Magic routed the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night to clinch at least a play-in berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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.
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.
Magic beat Suns 113-98, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point night
Read full article: Magic beat Suns 113-98, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point nightPaolo 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.
Orlando Magic see 21-point loss to Minnesota Timberwolves
Read full article: Orlando Magic see 21-point loss to Minnesota TimberwolvesThe Orlando Magic were defeated during their Tuesday night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Karl-Anthony Towns scoring 23 of his 28 points within the first half.
Banchero records 1st triple-double, hits go-ahead free throws as Magic hold off Nuggets 122-120
Read full article: Banchero records 1st triple-double, hits go-ahead free throws as Magic hold off Nuggets 122-120Paolo Banchero hit a pair of go-ahead of free throws with 9.7 seconds remaining on a night he recorded his first career triple-double and the Orlando Magic rallied for a 122-120 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Wagner, Banchero lead Magic to win over Wizards for ninth straight victory
Read full article: Wagner, Banchero lead Magic to win over Wizards for ninth straight victoryFranz 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.
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.
Orlando Magic lose after late basket boosts NY Knicks to victory
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose after late basket boosts NY Knicks to victoryThe 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
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.
Banchero, Franz Wagner lead Magic past undermanned Warriors
Read full article: Banchero, Franz Wagner lead Magic past undermanned WarriorsPaolo Banchero scored 25 points, Franz Wagner added 24 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Saturday night as the defending NBA champions dropped consecutive home games for the first time this season.
NBA suspends 11 players from Magic-Pistons scuffle
Read full article: NBA suspends 11 players from Magic-Pistons scuffleDetroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando’s Moritz Wagner were each given multi-game suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece for leaving the bench area during an altercation.
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.
Three players, Casey ejected after Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons scuffle
Read full article: Three players, Casey ejected after Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons scuffleThree 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 ends winning streak in tight loss to Atlanta Hawks
Read full article: Orlando Magic ends winning streak in tight loss to Atlanta HawksDejounte Murray hit a pair of decisive free throws with 1.3 seconds left, Trae Young had 37 points and 13 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Orlando Magic 126-125 to snap their six-game winning streak.
Bridges’ blocked shot saves Suns in 102-99 win over Magic
Read full article: Bridges’ blocked shot saves Suns in 102-99 win over MagicDeAndre Ayton and Landry Shamet scored 21 points each and Mikal Bridges blocked a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds to help the Phoenix Suns hold off the Orlando Magic 102-99.
Morant, Bane lead Grizzlies to easy win over Magic 124-96
Read full article: Morant, Bane lead Grizzlies to easy win over Magic 124-96Ja Morant had 25 points and seven assists, Desmond Bane scored 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Orlando Magic 124-96 on Saturday night.
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.
Wagner brothers, Magic top Hornets to end 10-game skid
Read full article: Wagner brothers, Magic top Hornets to end 10-game skidMoritz Wagner scored a season-high 26 points, younger brother Franz added 19 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-109 to snap a 10-game losing streak.
Wizards hand NBA-worst Magic 10th straight loss, 112-106
Read full article: Wizards hand NBA-worst Magic 10th straight loss, 112-106Kyle Kuzma had 19 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards scored the game’s first nine points and never looked back in a 112-106 win over the Orlando Magic.
Bucks complete sweep of Magic 136-118, push win streak to 5
Read full article: Bucks complete sweep of Magic 136-118, push win streak to 5Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and Khris Middleton 22 as the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to five games with a 136-118 victory over the Orlando Magic.
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.
Anthony scores 23 as Magic rally by Nuggets, end 7-game skid
Read full article: Anthony scores 23 as Magic rally by Nuggets, end 7-game skidCole Anthony scored 24 points, Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and the Orlando Magic rallied from an early 16-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 108-103 and end their seven-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.
Grant scores 22, Pistons beat Magic in Cunningham’s debut
Read full article: Grant scores 22, Pistons beat Magic in Cunningham’s debutJeremi Grant scored 22 points, No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham added seven rebounds in his NBA debut and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 110-103 for their first win of the season.
Knicks make 24 3s, cruise past rebuilding Magic 121-96
Read full article: Knicks make 24 3s, cruise past rebuilding Magic 121-96Julius Randle had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks improved to 2-0 for the first time since the 2012-13 season, cruising to a 121-96 win over the Orlando Magic.
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.
Kawhi and Popovich reunited? Leonard wants to go to Olympics
Read full article: Kawhi and Popovich reunited? Leonard wants to go to OlympicsLos Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Kawhi Leonard is planning to play for Gregg Popovich again and chase a gold medal. Leonard said Sunday at the All-Star Game in Atlanta that he is planning to compete with USA Basketball this summer at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics — which would reunite him with Popovich. Popovich will serve as head coach at the Olympics for the first time. “If I feel up to it and feel ready to go around that time, then I'm going to play," Leonard said.
The Latest: Celtics list 7 players unavailable vs Heat
Read full article: The Latest: Celtics list 7 players unavailable vs HeatBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Washington Wizards' Davis Bertans and center Moritz Wagner (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Boston Celtics listed seven players as unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat in accordance with the NBA’s health and safety protocols that were installed to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The Celtics ruled out Jaylen Brown, Javonte Green, Semi Ojeleye, Jayson Tatum, Tristan Thompson, Grant Williams and Robert Williams. A pair of other Celtics are injured, which leaves Boston with the minimum eight players available on Sunday. Players having to miss multiple days is a very real possibility even if they were exposed to someone with the virus.
Celtics would be without Tatum, Brown for coronavirus rules
Read full article: Celtics would be without Tatum, Brown for coronavirus rulesBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Washington Wizards' Davis Bertans and center Moritz Wagner (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)BOSTON – The Boston Celtics could be without stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and a number of other players because of coronavirus safety protocols when they face Miami on Sunday. The Celtics are listing Tatum as doubtful and Brown as questionable for the rematch of the Eastern Conference finals. With Kemba Walker and Romeo Langford unavailable because of injuries, the Celtics could have the minimum eight players required to start a game. Beset by its own coronavirus problems, Philadelphia dressed an injured player Saturday so it could field a team to play against Denver.
Grizzlies roll past Bucks 119-106, reach West play-in round
Read full article: Grizzlies roll past Bucks 119-106, reach West play-in round8 team two straight times to advance to face the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for a second straight season. The Grizzlies were eighth in the West with a 3 -game lead over the rest of the pack when they arrived at Florida. TIP-INSBucks: Starting guard Wesley Matthews missed a second straight game with a sore right adductor. UP NEXTThe Bucks will face the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs.
Antetokounmpo ejected for headbutting Wizards player
Read full article: Antetokounmpo ejected for headbutting Wizards playerMilwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) heads to the locker room after being ejected during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected from Milwaukee's game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night after the NBA MVP headbutted Moritz Wagner. Wagner took a charge from Antetokounmpo, who didnt like the call in what had become a physical game. During a break in the action with Milwaukee challenging the call, Antetokounmpo approached Wagner and started jabbering at him before headbutting him and drawing the ejection in the second quarter. The Bucks have already clinched the top seed in the East, while the Wizards, who are winless in the bubble, have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Antetokounmpo's headbutt could draw a punishment from the league and keep him out of the team's final seeding game against the Grizzlies on Thursday.
Antetokounmpo suspended for Bucks' finale over headbutt
Read full article: Antetokounmpo suspended for Bucks' finale over headbutt(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for Milwaukees final game of the regular season, handed a one-game penalty Wednesday for headbutting Washingtons Moe Wagner. Its unknown if Antetokounmpo would have played in Thursdays game against Memphis anyway, given that the Bucks have already secured the No. Antetokounmpo will be eligible for Game 1 of the Bucks first-round series against Brooklyn, which will almost certainly be played Monday or Tuesday at Walt Disney World. The incident happened Tuesday night, when Wagner took a charge against Antetokounmpo in the second quarter. Antetokounmpo appeared to be speaking angrily, followed Wagner to the other end and the headbutt took place a few seconds later.
Vucevic, Fournier help Magic hold off Wizards, 125-121
Read full article: Vucevic, Fournier help Magic hold off Wizards, 125-121ORLANDO – Nikola Vucevic had 30 points and 17 rebounds and Evan Fournier added 25 points and nine assists to help the Orlando Magic hold off the Washington Wizards 125-121 on Sunday night. Washington made 10 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t overcome a slow start and trailed the entire game. Orlando had to hold off a frantic finish by Washington that saw the Wizards rally from an 18-point fourth quarter deficits. The Magic led 95-77 early in the fourth quarter, but stopped guarding the perimeter and Washington got back in the game. Vucevic added 15 points and eight rebounds.