Minneapolis Star-Tribune 15 hours ago
Magic send Pistons to 19th straight loss with 123-91 home victory
Franz Wagner scored 27 points, Paolo Banchero added 24 and the Orlando Magic handed the Detroit Pistons their 19th straight loss, 123-91 on Friday night.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Dec 7, 2023
After consecutive road losses, Magic can get back on track with strong start vs. woeful Pistons
Against the Wizards and Hornets, who have won a combined nine times in 30 games, the Magic were able to get away with poor starts and recover for victories. That wasn't the case against stronger competition such as the Nets and Cavaliers. Both jumped ahead by 20-plus points and never looked back.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Dec 6, 2023
Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic dropped second straight despite Banchero’s 42
Paolo Banchero scored a career-high 42 points but the Magic fell behind by as many as 23 to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night in Cleveland. Orlando returns to Amway Center on Friday to host Detroit.
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2023
How Cavs broke down one of basketball’s best defenses in impressive win over Magic
Heading into their matchup with the Orlando Magic, there was legitimate concern about how the Cleveland Cavaliers would find an offensive rhythm. Before tipoff, the Magic had the league’s third-best defense, allowing only 109.3 points per 100 possession. While Orlando’s defense seemed impenetrable, it wasn’t invincible — the Magic struggle to contain opponents in transition, […] The post How Cavs broke down one of basketball’s best defenses in impressive win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 6, 2023
Donovan Mitchell scores 35 to lead Cavs to 121-111 over Magic, who get 42 points from Paolo Banchero
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, Darius Garland added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers began a challenging stretch with a 121-111 win on Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic, who got a career-high 42 points from Paolo Banchero.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Dec 5, 2023
Magic sharpen defensive edge ahead of tough stretch vs. East
Nine of the Magic's next 11 games are against East teams above .500. The upcoming tough stretch starts Wednesday in Cleveland. "It's time to get back to our standard and who we are as a team," Jalen Suggs said after practice.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Dec 3, 2023
Magic know they must stay true to team’s defensive identity
In its last four games, Jamahl Mosley's squad posted a 118.9 defensive rating (which ranks 23rd) and gave up 122.8 points per contest. "The last couple of games, we've been slipping," Franz Wagner said after Saturday's road loss in Brooklyn.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Dec 2, 2023
Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic’s 9-game winning streak ended in Brooklyn
The Magic allowed 43 points in the opening quarter of Saturday's road loss to the Nets. Orlando's nine-game winning streak was snapped.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 2, 2023
Bridges scores 42 points, 26 in first quarter, as Nets snap Magic's nine-game winning streak
Mikal 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.
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Dec 2, 2023
Magic’s loss at Brooklyn ends 9-game winning streak
It's worth examining what allowed the Magic to go 6-0 on their latest homestand before losing 129-101 at Brooklyn on Saturday night.
ClutchPoints Dec 2, 2023
Magic vs. Nets prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 12/2/2023
We’re set to bring you a full slate of predictions and picks for today’s action around the National Basketball Association. We head to the Eastern Conference for this next matchup between two hot teams as the Orlando Magic (14-5) take on the Brooklyn Nets (9-9). Check out our NBA odds series for our Magic-Nets prediction and pick. The […] The post Magic vs. Nets prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 12/2/2023 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NetsDaily Dec 2, 2023
Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic preview: Nets try to stop Magic from making franchise history
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Bounceback for the Nets or revenge for the Magic? Oh boy. The Brooklyn Nets had a chance to push their winning streak to four and get one step closer to a perfect homestand. however, they got lost in the matrix and let a shorthanded Charlotte Hornets team pick them off on Thursday night. Eek. The opponent tonight has been outstanding as of late. The Orlando Magic have been arguably the most surprising team in the NBA this season as they’ve wowed fans and writers alike. They tied their franchise record for most consecutive victories...
Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel Dec 1, 2023
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.
WTOP Dec 1, 2023
Wagner, Banchero lead Magic to win over Wizards for ninth straight victory
Franz Wagner scored 31 points and Paolo Banchero had 28 points as the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 130-125 Friday night for their ninth straight victory.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 1, 2023
Wagner, Banchero lead Magic to win over Wizards for ninth straight victory
Franz Wagner scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero had 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 130-125 Friday night to tie a franchise record with their ninth straight victory.
