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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 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.
Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Orlando Magic beat Pacers to improve to 6-0 at home
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Orlando Magic beat Pacers to improve to 6-0 at homeFranz Wagner scored 29 points, Jalen Suggs hit two free throws with 9.8 seconds left and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten at home.
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.
Magic beat Wizards 121-94 for second straight blowout win without Paolo Banchero
Read full article: Magic beat Wizards 121-94 for second straight blowout win without Paolo BancheroFranz Wagner had 23 points and seven assists, Goga Bitadze added 10 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the second half to a 121-94 win over the Washington Wizards.
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.
Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers improve to 6-0 with 120-109 win over Banchero-less Magic
Read full article: Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers improve to 6-0 with 120-109 win over Banchero-less MagicDarius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 6-0 with a 120-109 victory over the Orlando Magic, who played their first game without injured star Paolo Banchero.
Orlando Magic go down during matchup against Bulls after 4th-quarter struggle
Read full article: Orlando Magic go down during matchup against Bulls after 4th-quarter struggleThe Orlando Magic lost in their Wednesday night matchup against the Bulls after Coby White scored 21 points and Josh Giddey added 20.
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.
Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
Read full article: Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck regionThe Tampa Bay Rays say it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida.
Magic co-founder Pat Williams’ legacy honored in celebration of life ceremony in Orlando
Read full article: Magic co-founder Pat Williams’ legacy honored in celebration of life ceremony in OrlandoThe life and legacy of Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams will be honored Friday afternoon during a ceremony in Orlando.
Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84
Read full article: Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, has died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Franz Wagner, Magic agree to 5-year extension, largest contract in club history, AP source says
Read full article: Franz Wagner, Magic agree to 5-year extension, largest contract in club history, AP source saysA 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.
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.
Canadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in Paris
Read full article: Canadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in ParisCanadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that Golden State is blocking Andrew Wiggins from competing in Paris, while the Warriors countered it was a mutual decision between the team and Wiggins.
Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up next
Read full article: Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up nextIt took Donovan Mitchell’s magnificence, a historic comeback and plenty of grit for the Cavaliers to escape the first round.
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.
Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell’s 50 to beat Cavs and force Game 7
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell’s 50 to beat Cavs and force Game 7Paolo 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
Read full article: Banchero, Orlando Magic held off by Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5Donovan 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
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2Franz 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 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 hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history
Read full article: Orlando Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise historyPaolo 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
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.
NBA announces dates for Orlando Magic playoff games against Cleveland Cavaliers. Here’s the schedule
Read full article: NBA announces dates for Orlando Magic playoff games against Cleveland Cavaliers. Here’s the scheduleThe Orlando Magic’s 17th playoff appearance is set this weekend with a series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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.
Joel Embiid limps off the court just before halftime of 76ers' game versus Magic
Read full article: Joel Embiid limps off the court just before halftime of 76ers' game versus MagicPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid appeared to hurt his left knee in the final minutes of the first half of Friday night’s game against the Orlando Magic.
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.
Orlando Magic beaten by Golden State Warriors despite Green early ejection
Read full article: Orlando Magic beaten by Golden State Warriors despite Green early ejectionThe Orlando Magic weren’t able to overcome the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night — even with Draymond Green’s early ejection — thanks to Andrew Wiggins scoring 13 of his 23 points during the fourth quarter and Stephen Curry making the final two baskets of the game.
Warriors' Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against Magic
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against MagicGolden State forward Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
De’Aaron Fox and Keon Ellis hit key free throws to help the Kings beat the Magic 109-107
Read full article: De’Aaron Fox and Keon Ellis hit key free throws to help the Kings beat the Magic 109-107De’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
Read full article: Paolo Banchero has 2nd career triple-double, Magic beat Pelicans 121-106Paolo 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.
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.
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.
Coach Jamahl Mosley and Orlando Magic agree on contract extension through 2027-28
Read full article: Coach Jamahl Mosley and Orlando Magic agree on contract extension through 2027-28Coach Jamahl Mosley and the playoff-contending Orlando Magic have agreed on an extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season.
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.
Orlando Magic drop 5-game win streak after loss to NY Knicks
Read full article: Orlando Magic drop 5-game win streak after loss to NY KnicksThe Orlando Magic lost their five-game winning stream after Jalen Brunson scored 26 points, leading the New York Knicks to a victory over the Magic on Friday night.
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.
Paolo Banchero scores 29 as the Magic ease past the Pistons 113-91
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 29 as the Magic ease past the Pistons 113-91Paolo Banchero scored 29 points for a second straight game and the Orlando Magic completed a four-game season sweep of the Detroit Pistons with a 113-91 victory.
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.
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.
Your Florida Daily: Porsche crashes into backyard while fleeing police, documentary features mysterious death of hiker
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Porsche crashes into backyard while fleeing police, documentary features mysterious death of hiker"They Called Him Mostly Harmless" documents the case of a man found dead inside a tent in Cypress National Reserve in 2018.
Wagner leads Orlando Magic past Spurs, who get 30-point second half from Devin Vassell
Read full article: Wagner leads Orlando Magic past Spurs, who get 30-point second half from Devin VassellFranz Wagner scored 34 points and the Orlando Magic weathered a 30-point second half by San Antonio’s Devin Vassell to beat the Spurs.
Nonprofit helps law enforcement officers cope with mental health issues
Read full article: Nonprofit helps law enforcement officers cope with mental health issuesMembers from the Officer Support Initiative, a nonprofit organization, will join me in Results-1 to talk about the organization and an upcoming event.
Franz Wagner dominates second half as Magic pulls away to beat Pistons 111-99
Read full article: Franz Wagner dominates second half as Magic pulls away to beat Pistons 111-99Franz 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
Read full article: Banchero’s 23 points lead Magic in comeback from 17 down to defeat TimberwolvesPaolo 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
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.
Neck-and-neck matchup ends with Orlando Magic losing to Memphis Grizzlies
Read full article: Neck-and-neck matchup ends with Orlando Magic losing to Memphis GrizzliesThe 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
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.
Orlando Magic loses to Hawks after Dejounte Murray hits 17-footer at buzzer
Read full article: Orlando Magic loses to Hawks after Dejounte Murray hits 17-footer at buzzerDejounte Murray hit a 17-foot jumper as time expired to give the Atlanta Hawks a 106-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.