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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...

Orlando Magic Center Nikola Vucevic Comes in Fourth in Most Improved Player Voting
April 24th, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, in just his second season in the NBA and his first year with the Magic, came in fourth in the league's Most Improved Player balloting, tallying 10 first-place votes, 14 second-place votes and 17 third-place votes, with 109 total points. Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (311...

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...

Orlando Magic Forward Hedo Turkoglu Could Find Himself on Open Market
April 20th, 2013 at 7:30 AM
It is quite obvious that Nikola Vucevic, Andrew Nicholson, Tobias Harris and several others will be sticking around as the Orlando Magic continue their rebuilding process over the upcoming seasons. One question mark that does remain is whether veteran forward Hedo Turkoglu will be around to see any more of...

No. 1 Draft Pick Could Belong to Orlando Magic
April 19th, 2013 at 8:05 PM
While a 20-62 record isn't anything to brag about, owning the worst mark in the NBA could prove fruitful for the Orlando Magic's future. Thanks to a two-game winning streak by their Southeast Division foes, the Charlotte Bobcats, the Magic now have the best odds of earning the No. 1...

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 Forward Kyle O’Quinn Presented with Aleve-Publix ‘Hustle Player of the Year’ Award
April 17th, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Orlando Magic rookie forward Kyle O'Quinn hasn't exactly lit it up this season, but his high-energy style of play has apparently gained the attention of Magic fans, who voted him the Aleve-Publix 'Hustle Player of the Year' in polls conducted on OrlandoMagic.com. In 56 games this season, O'Quinn has averaged 4.1...

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...

Nikola Vucevic Continues Stellar Play in Loss to Cleveland Cavaliers
April 8th, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, who is in his second season in the NBA and his first year with the Magic, has been a double-double machine, tallying 42 of them while averaging 12.7 points per game and 11.8 rebounds per game this season. In Sunday's 91-85 defeat at the hands...

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...