Magic dominant at times, beat Bucks in home finale, 107-98
Ersan Ilyasova scored 22 points and Mario Hezonja added 19 to help the Orlando Magic defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-98 in their home finale Monday night.
Ersan Ilyasova scored 22 points and Mario Hezonja added 19 to help the Orlando Magic defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-98 in their home finale Monday night.
Magic come up big down stretch to stun Heat
Nikola Vucevic scored 29 points and Evan Fournier added 28 to help the Orlando Magic beat the Miami Heat 112-109 on Friday night.
Nikola Vucevic scored 29 points and Evan Fournier added 28 to help the Orlando Magic beat the Miami Heat 112-109 on Friday night.
Pistons use strong second half to get past Magic 108-104
Reggie Jackson scored 24 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 18 to help lead the Detroit Pistons to a 108-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Reggie Jackson scored 24 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 18 to help lead the Detroit Pistons to a 108-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Florida State's Rathan-Mayes to enter NBA draft
Florida State sophomore Xavier Rathan-Mayes will enter the NBA draft but not hire an agent. The 6-foot-4 guard is taking advantage of a rule where he can attend team workouts and the pre-draft combine to assess his prospects without losing eligibility. The deadline to withdraw and return to school is May 25.
Florida State sophomore Xavier Rathan-Mayes will enter the NBA draft but not hire an agent. The 6-foot-4 guard is taking advantage of a rule where he can attend team workouts and the pre-draft combine to assess his prospects without losing eligibility. The deadline to withdraw and return to school is May 25.
Magic pull out all tricks to pull away from Pacers 114-94
The Orlando Magic have suddenly figured out the trick to winning. Shoot well, defend better, share the ball and stay energized. On Thursday, the plan worked again.
The Orlando Magic have suddenly figured out the trick to winning. Shoot well, defend better, share the ball and stay energized. On Thursday, the plan worked again.
Magic storm past Nets for second straight win, 139-105
Aaron Gordon had 20 points and Elfrid Payton had 11 points and 12 assists as the Orlando Magic scored a season high in defeating the Brooklyn Nets 139-105 on Tuesday night. Payton set the tone by keeping the ball moving and consistently getting his teammates involved in his second straight double-double. Gordon was hot early, making his first six shots and scoring 13 points in the first quarter.
Aaron Gordon had 20 points and Elfrid Payton had 11 points and 12 assists as the Orlando Magic scored a season high in defeating the Brooklyn Nets 139-105 on Tuesday night. Payton set the tone by keeping the ball moving and consistently getting his teammates involved in his second straight double-double. Gordon was hot early, making his first six shots and scoring 13 points in the first quarter.
Florida State's Bacon to submit name for NBA draft
Florida State freshman Dwayne Bacon announced Wednesday night that he will submit his name for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent. The 6-foot-7 guard made the announcement on his Twitter account and it was confirmed by a school spokesman.
Florida State freshman Dwayne Bacon announced Wednesday night that he will submit his name for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent. The 6-foot-7 guard made the announcement on his Twitter account and it was confirmed by a school spokesman.
Pistons cruise to 4th straight win, 118-102 over Magic
If the Detroit Pistons had played this well last season, they would have sailed into the playoffs without much trouble.
If the Detroit Pistons had played this well last season, they would have sailed into the playoffs without much trouble.
Celtics strong down stretch, hold on to beat Magic 107-96
Isaiah Thomas had 28 points and seven assists and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Orlando Magic 107-96 on Monday night.
Isaiah Thomas had 28 points and seven assists and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Orlando Magic 107-96 on Monday night.
Irving, James lead Cavs to season series sweep of Magic
Kyrie Irving scored 26 points and LeBron James had 18, including a layup and pair of free throws down the stretch to help the Cleveland Cavaliers hold off the Orlando Magic 109-103 on Friday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 26 points and LeBron James had 18, including a layup and pair of free throws down the stretch to help the Cleveland Cavaliers hold off the Orlando Magic 109-103 on Friday night.
Hornets close strong homestand with 107-99 win over Magic
The Charlotte Hornets have proven they're a good NBA team at home.
The Charlotte Hornets have proven they're a good NBA team at home.
Fournier, Smith help Magic hold off Nuggets, 116-110
Jason Smith knows his role in Orlando and played it well in the Magic's 116-110 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
Jason Smith knows his role in Orlando and played it well in the Magic's 116-110 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
Lillard, Trail Blazers roll to 121-84 victory over Magic
On the eve of a tough road trip, the Portland Trail Blazers showed some toughness in a romp at home. Damian Lillard scored 19 points and had 10 of Portland's season-high 34 assists as the Trail Blazers beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 121-84 on Saturday night.
On the eve of a tough road trip, the Portland Trail Blazers showed some toughness in a romp at home. Damian Lillard scored 19 points and had 10 of Portland's season-high 34 assists as the Trail Blazers beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 121-84 on Saturday night.
Magic hold off Kings 107-100 to end three-game skid
With only 18 games left in the regular season, Orlando forward Aaron Gordon sees no reason why the Magic can't be part of the playoff discussion.
With only 18 games left in the regular season, Orlando forward Aaron Gordon sees no reason why the Magic can't be part of the playoff discussion.
Lakers handle Magic 107-98 for rare back-to-back victories
Even with Kobe Bryant watching in a suit, there was no hangover for the young Los Angeles Lakers after their jaw-dropping victory over Golden State. Late in a miserable season, their impressive young core is getting better.
Even with Kobe Bryant watching in a suit, there was no hangover for the young Los Angeles Lakers after their jaw-dropping victory over Golden State. Late in a miserable season, their impressive young core is getting better.
Curry becomes first player to make 300 3s in a single season vs Magic
As all the records keep piling up for Stephen Curry, he is far from ready to pick a favorite. There's still too much yet to accomplish — like that best-ever Bulls' mark of 72 wins, another championship, maybe the MVP again.
As all the records keep piling up for Stephen Curry, he is far from ready to pick a favorite. There's still too much yet to accomplish — like that best-ever Bulls' mark of 72 wins, another championship, maybe the MVP again.
Suns beat Magic to end 17-game road losing streak
Since their last road win, the Phoenix Suns have new coach and three new players in the starting lineup. Alex Len scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Friday night, and the Suns held the Orlando Magic scoreless for a 7 1/2-minute stretch to snap a 17-game road losing streak, 102-84 Friday night.
Since their last road win, the Phoenix Suns have new coach and three new players in the starting lineup. Alex Len scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Friday night, and the Suns held the Orlando Magic scoreless for a 7 1/2-minute stretch to snap a 17-game road losing streak, 102-84 Friday night.
Vucevic scores 24 as Magic overwhelm Bulls, 102-89
Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points, rookie Mario Hezonja added a career-high 21, and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 102-89 on Wednesday night.
Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points, rookie Mario Hezonja added a career-high 21, and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 102-89 on Wednesday night.
Matthews scores 21, Mavericks beat Magic 121-108
Wesley Matthews had all of his team-leading 21 points by the end of the third quarter Tuesday night, and his Dallas Mavericks teammates took it from there.
Wesley Matthews had all of his team-leading 21 points by the end of the third quarter Tuesday night, and his Dallas Mavericks teammates took it from there.
Big Magic start dooms 76ers to eighth straight loss, 130-116
Neither the Orlando Magic nor the Philadelphia 76ers were represented in the NBA All-Star Game two weeks ago. But based on the way they defended each other Sunday night, they must have been watching.
Neither the Orlando Magic nor the Philadelphia 76ers were represented in the NBA All-Star Game two weeks ago. But based on the way they defended each other Sunday night, they must have been watching.