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Former Orlando Magic Players in the Playoffs: Solid Play from J.J. Redick, Others not Enough for Milwaukee Bucks
April 26th, 2013 at 12:46 PM
The Milwaukee Bucks led 30-21 at the end of the first quarter and 50-48 at halftime, but the Miami Heat overpowered them in the second half en route to a 104-91 win on Thursday in Milwaukee to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. ***PHOTO1*** The Heat were paced by...

Former Orlando Magic Players in the Playoffs: Dwight Howard Plays Well in Los Angeles Lakers Loss
April 25th, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Former Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard performed well for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 16 points to go with nine rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the San Antonio Spurs, who defeated the Lakers 102-91 on Wednesday at home to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. ***PHOTO1*** The...

Former Orlando Magic Players in the Playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks Hang Tough, but Fall to Miami Heat in Game 2
April 24th, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Trailing by just three points entering the fourth quarter, the Milwaukee Bucks thought they might have a chance to steal one from the Miami Heat, but after outscoring the Bucks 30-21 in the final frame, the Heat now head to Milwaukee with a 2-0 series lead thanks to a 98-86...

Former Orlando Magic Players in the Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks Lose Openers
April 21st, 2013 at 10:33 PM
It was a rough day for the six former Orlando Magic players who made the playoffs, as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the San Antonio Spurs in their opening round series, while the Milwaukee Bucks were blown out by the Miami Heat in Game 1 of their best-of-seven. ***PHOTO1*** San Antonio defeated...

Plenty of Former Orlando Magic Players in the Playoffs
April 21st, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Although the Orlando Magic were far from a playoff team this year, posting an NBA-worst 20-62 record, several of their former players are currently competing in the postseason, albeit with the same two teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks. ***PHOTO1*** The Lakers, who earned the Western Conference's seventh seed...

Miami Heat Rest LeBron James and Chris Bosh, but Still Defeat Orlando Magic 105-93
April 18th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
With no LeBron James and Chris Bosh, who sat out the final game of the season for the Miami Heat, the Orlando Magic figured to have a better chance of defeating the Heat. Unfortunately, Dwyane Wade and Co. still had enough firepower to beat the Magic 105-93 on Wednesday night...

Orlando Magic Finish Season with Game Against Miami Heat
April 17th, 2013 at 12:11 AM
It has been a long, hard season for the Orlando Magic, who are currently tied with the Charlotte Bobcats for the worst record in the NBA. And although their opponents will be resting players for the playoffs in both team's season finale, things won't get any easier when they travel to face...

Orlando Magic Suffer Second Straight Blowout Loss, This Time at Hands of Chicago Bulls
April 15th, 2013 at 11:26 PM
 Following a 32-point loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, the Orlando Magic were hoping to regroup and give the Chicago Bulls a run for their money. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so, falling 102-84 in their home finale on Monday night at the Amway Center. ***PHOTO1*** Chicago (44-37) was paced...

Orlando Magic Host Chicago Bulls in Final Home Game
April 14th, 2013 at 11:20 PM
It has been a rough season for the Orlando Magic, including at home, where they have compiled a 12-28 record. On Monday, their home slate comes to an end when they welcome the Chicago Bulls to the Amway Center. ***PHOTO1*** Chicago (43-37), which is gearing up for the playoffs, lost to the...

Boston Celtics Dominate Orlando Magic 120-88
April 13th, 2013 at 11:11 PM
The Boston Celtics were all over the Orlando Magic from the word "go," outscoring them in every quarter en route to a 120-88 win on Saturday night at the Amway Center. ***PHOTO1*** The Celtics (41-39) had seven players reach double figures in scoring, led by 20 points from Courtney Lee and 17...

With 20th Win Under Their Belt, Orlando Magic Look to Knock Off Boston Celtics
April 12th, 2013 at 1:27 PM
Coming off a 113-103 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, the Orlando Magic look to make it two in a row when they host the playoff-bound Boston Celtics on Saturday at the Amway Center. ***PHOTO1*** The Celtics (40-38) are at the Miami Heat on Friday before traveling to face the...

Nikola Vucevic, Tobias Harris Help Orlando Magic Shock Milwaukee Bucks 113-103 in Overtime
April 11th, 2013 at 2:47 PM
Trailing by five points in the final minute of regulation, it appeared  the Orlando Magic were done for. However, a 3-pointer by Tobias Harris with 1.9 seconds left propelled the Magic to a 113-103 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night at the Amway Center. ***PHOTO1*** "I feel great. I've...

Orlando Magic Blast from the Past: Nick Anderson
April 10th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
In 1989, the Orlando Magic entered the NBA as an expansion team, and their first draft pick was Nick Anderson, who they selected with the 11th overall pick in that year's draft. After spending two seasons at the University of Illinois, Anderson went on to enjoy 13 seasons in the...

J.J. Redick Returns as Orlando Magic Host Milwaukee Bucks
April 9th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
It has been about a month and a half since the Orlando Magic parted with longtime shooting guard J.J. Redick, shipping him to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a six-player trade. While Orlando has since traveled to Milwaukee to face the 6-foot-4, 190-pounder in what turned out to be...

Orlando Magic Can’t Hold Fourth-Quarter Lead in Loss to Cleveland Cavaliers
April 7th, 2013 at 11:53 PM
Through three quarters, it appeared the Orlando Magic were going to knock off the Cleveland Cavaliers and earn their 20th win of the season. However, Cleveland got hot in the final period, ultimately defeating the Magic 91-85 on Sunday night at Quicken Loans Arena. ***PHOTO1*** "You've just got to be more selfish...

Orlando Magic Visit Youthful and Dangerous Cleveland Cavaliers
April 6th, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Of all the teams in the NBA, one of the few that can match the Orlando Magic's youth is the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are led by the likes of Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson and Alonzo Gee, all averaging double figures in scoring. On Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena, these two...

Chicago Bulls Nip Orlando Magic 87-86
April 6th, 2013 at 1:18 PM
Beno Udrih was dazzling for the Orlando Magic, but the duo of Luol Deng and Nate Robinson carried the Chicago Bulls to an 87-86 win over the Magic on Friday night at the United Center. ***PHOTO1*** "It’s a tough one because we had played well the whole game," Magic forward Nikola Vucevic...

Orlando Magic Look to Right Ship Against Chicago Bulls
April 4th, 2013 at 8:00 PM
With only six games remaining in the season, the Orlando Magic are shorthanded and have seemingly nothing to play for. They have the second-worst record in the NBA ahead of only their Southeast Division foes, the Charlotte Bobcats, and it is quite clear that they are building for the future....

San Antonio Spurs Defeat Orlando Magic 98-84
April 4th, 2013 at 2:33 PM
Both the San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic were playing without all their bullets, but it was the Spurs who had just enough ammo to overcome the Magic, beating them 98-84 on Wednesday night at the AT&T Center. ***PHOTO1*** The Spurs (56-19) received a game-high 20 points from Danny Green, while...

Orlando Magic Face Uphill Battle Against Western Conference-Leading San Antonio Spurs
April 3rd, 2013 at 12:00 PM
When the Orlando Magic take the court on Wednesday at the AT&T Center, they will be dealing with the San Antonio Spurs, who are the NBA's second-best team and the top squad in the Western Conference. ***PHOTO1*** San Antonio (55-19) is coming off a 92-90 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday...