Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel 1 hour ago
Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic overcame Wizards to capture 9th straight
As Orlando won its ninth game in a row on Friday night, Franz Wagner became the first Magic player to score 30 or more points in three straight games since Dwight Howard (4) did so in Feb. 2011.
NESN.com 7 hours ago
Magic Guard Reveals Motivating Force Behind Outplaying Celtics
The Boston Celtics always have their competition cut out for them when taking on the Orlando Magic — recently at least. Going head-to-head in late November, the Magic once again bested the Celtics, taking a 113-96 win during NBA In-Season Tournament play to threaten Boston’s quarterfinal chances. From afar, it looks as though Orlando plays […]
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 30, 2023
Waiting for right time to strike, Franz Wagner powers Magic’s offense
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is pleased with how Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero are playing off each other during this eight-game win streak. "They're balancing and playing off each other very well," Mosley said of the duo.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 29, 2023
Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic cruised by fast-paced Wizards to win 8th straight
Franz Wagner scored a season-high 31 points Wednesday as the Magic defeated the Wizards by 19 points at Amway Center.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 29, 2023
Caleb Houstan makes impact for Magic in limited minutes as Orlando wins 8th straight
Magic forward Paolo Banchero recently noted Caleb Houstan's work ethic after Tuesday's practice at the AdventHealth Center. "I'm not surprised because he comes in every morning and does the same routine with the same coach and shoots the same shot like it's clockwork," Banchero said.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 29, 2023
Magic add two regular season games to schedule after In-Season Tournament elimination
Both of the newly added Magic games will be televised on Bally Sports Florida. Tickets are Orlando's home game vs. Detroit are now on sale.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 28, 2023
Magic eliminated from NBA In-Season Tournament on final night of group play
Despite going 3-1 in East Group C action of the In-Season Tournament, the Magic weren't able to advance beyond the group stage. Orlando still finds itself on a seven-game winning streak with the Wizards coming to Amway Center on Wednesday.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 28, 2023
Continuing to rehab, Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. provides update on hand injury
On Tuesday, Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. was able to take the cast off his left non-shooting hand. It was a step in the right direction. "I'm just super excited just to finally get back out there at some point and help this team continue to win," he said after practice.
ClutchPoints Nov 27, 2023
Magic’s Paolo Banchero earns NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors
The NBA announced Monday that Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Nov. 26, 2023. This recognition marks the first time Banchero has received the league’s top weekly honor in his burgeoning career. Banchero, in a remarkable achievement, becomes the 13th player […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero earns NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 27, 2023
Magic’s Paolo Banchero adds another top NBA honor to resume
Paolo Banchero becomes the 13th player in Magic history to be named NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week and the first since 2019. Banchero has scored 20-plus points in five straight games.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Nov 26, 2023
Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony score 30 each, Magic beat Hornets 130-117 for 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 on Sunday night and extend their win streak to seven games.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 26, 2023
Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic handled business vs. Charlotte to win 7th straight
Powered by a season-high 30 points from Franz Wagner, the Magic extended their winning streak to 7 games Sunday against Charlotte.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Nov 25, 2023
Waiting for In-Season Tournament results, Magic take it one game at a time
The Magic have an inside track to reach the knockout rounds of the In-Season Tournament and it's easy to tell it matters to Orlando. "You want to go to Vegas, right? You want to compete," center Moe Wagner said after his 27-point performance against Boston on Friday.
CelticsBlog Nov 25, 2023
Not good enough: 10 takeaways from Celtics/Magic
Photo by Rich Storry/ A tough loss against a solid Orlando Magic team raised some questions about the Boston Celtics performance level. Today’s takeaways are going to be slightly different. They won’t be clip-heavy, and there won’t be much in terms of Xs and Os breakdowns. I have some thoughts to share and thought this would be the ideal space to do so. As usual, I look forward to getting everyone’s perspective in the comments section. The Boston Celtics lost their fourth straight game when facing the Orlando Magic. However, the loss isn’t the issue....
ClutchPoints Nov 24, 2023
Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis plays down concerning calf injury after exit vs. Magic
Take a deep breath, Boston Celtics fans. Kristaps Porzingis doesn’t believe the calf injury that caused him to leave the Celtics’ loss to the surging Orlando Magic on Friday is of the serious variety. Porzingis exited Friday’s game with 6:44 left in the third quarter and never returned. The Celtics announced shortly thereafter that he […] The post Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis plays down concerning calf injury after exit vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.