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The Orlando Magic had an encouraging finish to the 2022-23 NBA season, where they went 29-28 from December 7th onwards. Orlando has carried the momentum from last year, as the team has started 5-4 through the first three weeks of the new campaign so far. With the Magic looking to compete for a playoff spot […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets. Our NBA odds series continues with a Magic-Nets prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic shocked many on Saturday night when they dismantled the Milwaukee Bucks. In the 15-point beatdown of the Antetokounmpo-led Bucks, the Magic had three players […]

The Orlando Magic have had a mixed start to the 2023-24 NBA season, with a record of 5-4. While there have been some positive performances, there have also been some disappointments. In this article, we will identify the biggest disappointment for the Orlando Magic so far this season and discuss why this player has failed […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off a resounding victory on Saturday night, defeating the Damian Lillard-less Milwaukee Bucks by a final score of 112-97. This impressive win marked a significant turnaround for the Magic, breaking their 14-game losing streak to the Bucks, with their last victory over Milwaukee dating back to March 14, 2018. From the […]

The Orlando Magic have been one of the surprising teams of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. They currently sport a record of 5-4 and would be in the mix for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. At this time last season, the Magic didn’t register their fifth win until their 16th game of […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo did his perfect LeBron James impersonation on Saturday with his very own chasedown block against the Orlando Magic. Sure enough, it sent everyone buzzing. Late in the first quarter, Antetokounmpo turned the ball over after an errant pass was caught by Magic big man Jonathan Isaac. Facing a 1-vs-2 situation, […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to face off against the Atlanta Hawks in Mexico City, the excitement among the team’s players is palpable. Set to play Thursday at 9:30 PM ET, this game marks the NBA’s 32nd appearance in Mexico and is a significant cultural event for the league and its players. The Atlanta Hawks, […]

In a two-game slate on Thursday night, the Orlando Magic will be taking on the Atlanta Hawks in a battle of two Eastern Conference teams looking to burst onto the upper-echelon of playoff-contending teams. The Magic will already be entering the night shorthanded, with Wendell Carter Jr. continuing to recover from his fractured third metacarpal. […]

The NBA season is officially underway and the third-week slate carries on with a Southeast Division matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic. Our NBA odds series continues with a Hawks-Magic prediction and pick. After a massive four-game win streak, the Atlanta Hawks returned to Earth on Monday in Oklahoma City. The Thunder raced […]

The NBA is trying to spice the regular season up with its inaugural In-Season Tournament, which tipped off last Friday with a highly competitive slate of matchups. And while the Boston Celtics haven’t started group play yet, the new tournament has already provided some entertaining games. This tournament format is unknown territory for the NBA. […]

The Orlando Magic, fresh off a dominant win against the Los Angeles Lakers, aimed to build momentum against the Dallas Mavericks but instead stumbled to a disappointing 117-102 loss Monday night. The Mavs showcased why they are considered among the league’s elite offensive teams, averaging 120.7 points per game. Here are three key takeaways from […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was forced to exit Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic due to a head injury. Doncic was hurt after he hit his head on the knee of a Magic defender after falling backward midway through the third quarter of the contest. He was taken out of the game due to […]

As the NBA experiments with novel formats like the Play-In Tournament, this season introduces the inaugural In-Season Tournament. The Orlando Magic kicks things off Tuesday, November 14 against the Brooklyn Nets. Let’s delve into the tournament’s structure, the Magic’s schedule, and bold predictions for their final record. NBA In-Season Tournament Format The 2022-23 NBA In-Season […]

The Dallas Mavericks travel to the Sunshine State as they visit the Orlando Magic Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Mavericks-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mavericks are 5-1 to start this season, and they bounced […]

After wrapping up their West Coast road trip, the Orlando Magic kicked off their four-game home stand on a high note, trouncing the Los Angeles Lakers 120-101 on Saturday night, making it even for the season series. This marks the Magic’s fourth victory of the season. Here are the three key takeaways from Saturday’s performance. […]

Are the Los Angeles Lakers the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NBA? If  you ask LeBron James, he’ll say yes. The Lakers suffered a rather humbling defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic on Saturday, 120-101. The Purple and Gold were outscored in all quarters except the fourth, further highlighting the team’s offensive struggles this […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was not pleased with his team’s effort in the first game of their four-game road trip, which resulted in a 120-101 loss to the Orlando Magic. Despite productive outings from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers (3-3) were consistently beaten on the glass and less resistant on […]

The Orlando Magic are fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 3-2 record, hoping to take the next step in their evolution as possible contenders under Coach Jamahl Mosley. Reigning, defending Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero got real about the team’s winning mindset under Mosley this season. A worrisome late-breaking injury situation involving Markelle […]

We’re back and set to bring you our predictions and picks for Saturday’s slate of action from around The Association. This next game features a cross-country matchup as the Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) take on the Orlando Magic (3-2). Both teams have looked very solid to start the season – check out our NBA odds series for our Lakers-Magic […]

Orlando Magic big-man Paolo Banchero has had a bit of a slow start to the season, but he made up for it in a big way Thursday night. Banchero went off for a season-high 30 points, which included the go-ahead driving layup with 14.1 seconds left, as the Magic defeated the Utah Jazz 115-113 on […]

The Orlando Magic escaped Salt Lake City with a victory, as Paolo Banchero drove strong to the basket for the game-winning layup with 14 seconds remaining on the clock. The 115-13 win over the Utah Jazz did not come without a cost, though. “Wendell Carter Jr. has suffered a fractured third metacarpal of his left […]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz was scratched from his team’s matchup against the Utah jazz at the last minute on Thursday night. After being listed as a starter as recently as an hour before tip-off, Fultz has been pulled from the lineup due to knee swelling. While it’s not known if the injury is acute […]

The Orlando Magic wrap up their four-game road trip with a visit to the Utah Jazz Thursday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Magic-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Magic are 2-2 to begin this season, but […]

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic lost 118-102 to the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night, and a big reason for that was Banchero struggling to score efficiently. After the game, the second-year Magic star acknowledged he’s struggling so far early in the season, but says he’s ultimately not concerned. “‘My main focus is trying to […]

Halloween has arrived in the NBA which means stars get to show up to work with a costume. Paul George is one of these players who had an unsuspecting attire. The Los Angeles Clippers star entered their game against the Orlando Magic with an outfit that the fans thought was hilarious. He came as the […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac won’t be taking the court for the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Earlier on the day, Orlando officially listed him as out, citing rest for the back-to-back contest. In addition to Isaac, Kevon Harris and Trevelin Queen are also marked as out for the Lakers […]

Following the Orlando Magic’s narrow 106-103 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, teammates Gary Harris and Markelle Fultz addressed Paolo Banchero’s early-season challenges. Banchero, who has been a focal point for the Magic’s offense, has struggled in the early part of the season. Through the first three games, Banchero averaged 11.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night after acquiring James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Clippers prediction and pick. Orlando is coming off a heartbreaking 106-103 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night and will look to avoid losing […]

The NBA delivered on its promise to bring a fresh look to their inaugural In-Season Tournament, set to commence on Friday. In an effort to heighten the tournament’s allure, participants will don special City Edition jerseys and play on uniquely designed courts. The Orlando Magic unveiled their contribution to this revamp, revealing the team’s latest […]

Markelle Fultz of the Orlando Magic spotlighted his belief in his defensive prowess at Sunday’s practice, arguing his position as one of the NBA’s underrated defenders. With the stats to back up his claim and a mindset geared towards the team’s upcoming challenge against the Los Angeles Lakers, Fultz looks set to make a statement. […]

The surging Orlando Magic will look to put their perfect start to the test as they head to the City of Angels to take on the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Magic-Lakers prediction and pick will be made. Shockingly enough, the Magic enter this contest at 2-0 with wins […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is showcasing significant strides in his defensive play this season. Banchero’s defensive prowess was highlighted by teammate Jonathan Isaac in a recent Sunday practice. Isaac, who often faces off against Banchero, observed:  “I’d say he’s definitely growing in that regard and it’s something that he definitely has worked on during […]

The Orlando Magic secured another victory on Friday night, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers and marking their first 2-0 start since the 2020-21 season. The Magic showcased their defensive prowess once again by limiting the Blazers to 97 points on a mere 39.8 percent shooting and causing 16 turnovers. While the team’s defense was commendable, […]

The NBA season is finally here and we’re set to bring you a whole season of picks and predictions for every team and every game. We head to the Pacific Northwest for this next matchup between the Orlando Magic (1-0) and the Portland Trail Blazers (0-1). Check out our NBA odds series for our Magic-Blazers prediction and pick. […]

Marking a dominant start to their 35th season, the Orlando Magic cruised to a convincing victory over the Houston Rockets with a final score of 116-86 on Wednesday night. The win underscored the Magic’s renewed approach, emphasizing both notable player performances and their much-improved defensive efforts. Here are the three key takeaways: The Magic defense […]

The NBA season is officially back! The Houston Rockets open up the season visiting the Orlando Magic. This game wlil continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

On Monday, the Orlando Magic solidified their commitment to Cole Anthony, signing the explosive guard to a three-year, $39 million contract extension. The news was confirmed by his agents, Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports Management, to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. At 23, Anthony put up impressive numbers for the Magic last season, averaging […]

Cole Anthony has always been a solid contributor for the Orlando Magic in or out of their starting lineup despite the logjam they have in the backcourt. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the two sides recently came to an agreement on a new deal. On Monday, Anthony and the Magic agreed to […]

The Orlando Magic, who landed in the middle of the pack at 15th in defense last season, are setting their sights higher for the 2023-24 campaign. The team allowed an average of 114 points per game, with a defensive rating of 113.7, placing them near the league’s bottom half. Nevertheless, with elite defenders like Jonathan […]