Orlando Magic Articles - Page 20

The Orlando Magic have been a solid team, holding a  30-25 record, +0.8 point differential and  +1 net rating on the season. The Magic are only a half game behind the Indiana Pacers for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Orlando has been patient in their approach during this rebuild and have been awarded […]

The Orlando Magic are one of the most improved teams in the NBA this season and Paolo Banchero is a big reason why. The Magic power forward is stuffing the stat sheet with 22.8 points per game, 6.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game heading into this weekend’s All-Star Break. A Magic G-League star is […]

Michael Jordan. Jason Richardson. Nate Robinson. And Mac McClung? As Vegas sees it, the Osceola Magic guard is poised to become just the fourth player ever to win back-to-back dunk contests at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. McClung currently boasts -150 odds to win the 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday in Indianapolis, according to […]

The New York Knicks are in the Sunshine State to take on the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Knicks are 33-21 this season, and they have lose three games in […]

Because of his on-air antics or bold takes, Shaquille O’Neal is sometimes falsely perceived as a joke. Those who tuned in to see the Hall of Famer get his jersey retired by the Orlando Magic on Tuesday experienced the full range of his one-of-a-kind personality. That included a selfless gesture during the ceremony. During his […]

The Orlando Magic have made an impressive performance turnaround in 2024. The Magic are 29-24 and sit sixth in the Eastern Conference. However, Shaquille O’Neal used to spearhead a dominant time with the franchise. Shaq discussed the special significance of his jersey retirement in Orlando. Shaq’s time with the Magic was unlike any other  Orlando […]

The Orlando Magic will retire legendary big man Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey in the rafters on Tuesday night, so Charles Barkley prepared a sweet congratulatory video for his dear friend. But of course, Barkley also made sure to clown his fellow Inside the NBA co-host by going through the list of teams O’Neal played […]

For the first time in the history of the Orlando Magic franchise, a jersey number will be retired this Tuesday, as they honor legendary big man Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s No. 32 Orlandi jersey will be raised to the rafters by the organization on the same night the team plays the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road to take on the Orlando Magic Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Thunder-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are enjoying a great season. They are 36-17, and […]

Remember that time when an F1 reporter mistook then-Duke Blue Devils star Paolo Banchero for Kansas City Chief quarterback Patrick Mahomes? Well, the Orlando Magic just used that moment to hilariously congratulate Mahomes and the Chiefs for winning Super Bowl 58 against the San Francisco 49ers. back 2 back congrats patrick https://t.co/tIUHyamINK pic.twitter.com/zlpGMqcDCh — Orlando […]

The San Antonio Spurs get ready for the third game of their Rodeo Road Trip off the heels a franchise-record performance. One that didn’t come from super rookie Victor Wembanyama. Instead, Devin Vassell’s 23 points in the third quarter against the Orlando Magic are the most a Spur has scored in a quarter since 1996-1997 […]

The Orlando Magic, coming off a disappointing defeat to the Miami Heat, swiftly shifted gears upon their return to the KIA Center, overpowering the San Antonio Spurs with a decisive 127-111 win on Thursday night. After a 5-game road trip that saw the Magic notch a 3-2 record, their performance against the Spurs was a […]

The San Antonio Spurs are on the road to take on the Orlando Magic Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Spurs are coming off a game against the Miami Heat, so they do […]

Paolo Banchero has done nothing but improve ever since he came into the league as the number one overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic have reaped the rewards of selecting Banchero, with the 21-year old making the All-Star team in just his second season in the NBA, and the do-it-all forward […]

The Miami Heat got a much-needed win over the Orlando Magic, 121-95, inside the Kaseya Center in the second contest of their four-game home stand Tuesday night. Miami’s victory gives the them the 3-1 regular season series win over the Magic as star Jimmy Butler and head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the game to […]

The Miami Heat bounce back after the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last Sunday as they beat the Orlando Magic Tuesday night, 121-95. Miami’s win gives them the season series victory over Orlando 3-1. FINAL: Heat 121 – Magic 95 Despite losing a 21 point lead down to 10, Butler had enough and took […]

The Miami Heat are preparing for another matchup tonight against the Orlando Magic, which will be the fourth and final contest against each other. Miami has a 2-1 record against Orlando this season as they look to win the series inside the Kaseya Center. However, when it comes to the Heat and protecting their home […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking like a team to watch at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. They are mired in mediocrity at 23-27 at the moment and are looking at the play-in tournament square in the face. But with little hope of even advancing into the playoffs, let alone winning a playoff series or two, […]

The Orlando Magic stay in the state of Florida to take on the Miami Heat Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Heat prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Magic are 27-23 this season, and they have won four of their […]

The Orlando Magic are one interesting team to watch leading up to Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline. The young Magic team sits at 27-23 and is on top of the Southeast Division and could look to add some pieces. A few names that have been mentioned are Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul and Charlotte […]

The Orlando Magic have assembled a nice young core that’s on the precipice of breaking into the upper-echelon of the Eastern Conference. At the heart of the Magic’s growth into one of the most exciting up-and-coming teams in the NBA has been Franz Wagner, who showed out his deep offensive arsenal en route to scoring […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and former NBA player J.J. Redick recently commended Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young on his defense. While Young has never been confused with a defensive stopper, Banchero and Redick took time on Redick’s podcast, ‘The Old Man & the Three,’ to praise Young for what they saw as improved effort […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero recently joined JJ Redick on his podcast to talk about Benchero’s season, his improvement in the NBA, and thoughts on the Magic’s roster. Redick was joking with Banchero in asking who the most sarcastic player on the team is and Benchero said “Joe Ingles” without hesitation. “[Joe Ingles] had just […]

Freshly-minted 2024 NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has played at an elite level all season long for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His efficiency has been at the heart of Minnesota’s success so far this season. The number one defense gets by on the offensive end through a series of screen actions, strong drives to the basket and […]

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Orlando Magic continue to be linked to veteran guards. The Magic are rumored to be kicking the tires on Kyle Lowry and Chris Paul, according to Matt Moore of Action Network: “The Magic have been on this track for over a year, looking for long-term help […]

Poor fourth quarter showings have become a problematic trend as of late for the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Prior to Friday night, Minnesota had four different fourth quarters scoring 22 points or less in their last seven games. Three of those poor showings resulted in frustrating losses to the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City […]

Paolo Banchero is now a certified NBA All-Star. He has exhibited a lot of growth since his rookie year and joining Team USA. However, there was one coach that he really credited for his mentality and style of play. Mike Krzyzewski knows how to mold players and winners in the Duke basketball system. He did […]

Former number one overall pick Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic have enjoyed a bit of a resurgent year in the 2023-24 campaign after missing out on the postseason for the past several seasons. Banchero has been playing at an elite level for the majority of the campaign, and although the wins haven’t been as […]

The Orlando Magic are on the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Magic-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Magic are 25-23 this season, and they have lost three of […]

The Orlando Magic have been of the biggest and most pleasant surprises of 2023-24. After finishing 34-48 last season, Orlando is 24-23 as the All-Star break approaches in mid-February. Their record could be even better than that, too. Three of Orlando’s last five losses have been determined by shots as time expired in the fourth […]

The Orlando Magic are now sitting in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference just ahead of the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks in 8th place as they look to rise up the standings when they head to San Antonio to take on the Spurs in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 131-129 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Luka Doncic enjoyed another incredible game, while Tim Hardaway Jr. also stepped up for Dallas. The Mavs’ defense has dealt with ups and downs during the 2023-24 season. And surrendering 129 points isn’t exactly anything to write home about. But the […]

Luka Doncic has been doing a lot for the Dallas Mavericks offense and it’s working. They just notched a win over a hot Orlando Magic and it was fairly close. While Jason Kidd has been able to provide the proper calls throughout games, it was their point guard that sealed the deal against the Paolo Banchero-led […]

A rousing third quarter effort from the Dallas Mavericks turned a potential blowout at the hands of the Orlando Magic into a dogfight. The Mavericks and Magic exchanged blows in the fourth quarter in a teeter-totter affair that ended in a 131-129 win for Dallas, but that exchange became literal deep in the final frame […]

We’re back again to bring another NBA betting prediction and pick as we turn our attention towards this next cross-conference matchup. The Orlando Magic (23-22)* will take on the Dallas Mavericks (25-21) as the two teams conclude their season series with Dallas leading 1-0. Check out our NBA odds series for our Magic-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic […]

The Orlando Magic, rebounding from a disappointing 107-106 road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, bounced back with a commanding 113-98 victory over the red-hot Phoenix Suns Sunday night. The Suns, coming into the game as one of the league’s formidable teams with victories in 7 of their last 8 contests, had previously […]

It has not been a kind stretch of games for Devin Booker’s scoring outbursts. First, he notched 62 big points to boost the Phoenix Suns, but they fell short against the Indiana Pacers. Then, they would come across the Orlando Magic with Paolo Banchero leading the helm. The shooting guard still popped off but with […]

The Phoenix Suns will head to Central Florida to face the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Suns-Magic prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Suns lost 133-131 to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Initially, they led 80-70 at halftime. But the […]

The Orlando Magic have gone just 7-15 over the course of their past 22 games, per Jason Beede of Sentinel Sports and the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando is looking to get back on track following a strong start to the 2023-24 season. Magic star Paolo Banchero issued a message to the team amid the slump, via […]