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Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic, March 8, 2024

Orlando Magic lead the season series against New York Knicks.
New York Knicks are missing key players while Orlando has only Wendell Carter Jr. on their injury report.

Game Preview: Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks

The Magic are on a winning streak, leading the Knicks by half a game in the standings.
Jalen Brunson's injury poses a significant concern for the Knicks' lineup and performance.

Preview of the Knicks' upcoming week, Jan. 14-20

The New York Knicks have a four-game stretch ahead of them, with three home games followed by a game in Toronto.
The Knicks will face the Orlando Magic, who they lost to in their previous match, and the Houston Rockets, who have a strong defense but a struggling offense.

Game Preview: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic, January 15, 2024

The Orlando Magic will face the New York Knicks in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day game.
The Magic have lost six of their last eight games and will be without two rotational starters.

Scenes from the stingiest win of the season

Orlando Magic surpass New York Knicks in Eastern Conference standings
Precious Achiuwa's strong performance stands out in Knicks vs. Magic game.

Scenes from another lack-of-energy loss

The Orlando Magic came from behind to defeat the New York Knicks in a close game.
The Knicks struggled with their shooting and were outscored in the paint and off the bench.

Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic, March 8, 2024

Orlando Magic lead the season series against New York Knicks.
New York Knicks are missing key players while Orlando has only Wendell Carter Jr. on their injury report.

Game Preview: Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks

The Magic are on a winning streak, leading the Knicks by half a game in the standings.
Jalen Brunson's injury poses a significant concern for the Knicks' lineup and performance.

Preview of the Knicks' upcoming week, Jan. 14-20

The New York Knicks have a four-game stretch ahead of them, with three home games followed by a game in Toronto.
The Knicks will face the Orlando Magic, who they lost to in their previous match, and the Houston Rockets, who have a strong defense but a struggling offense.

Game Preview: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic, January 15, 2024

The Orlando Magic will face the New York Knicks in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day game.
The Magic have lost six of their last eight games and will be without two rotational starters.

Scenes from the stingiest win of the season

Orlando Magic surpass New York Knicks in Eastern Conference standings
Precious Achiuwa's strong performance stands out in Knicks vs. Magic game.

Scenes from another lack-of-energy loss

The Orlando Magic came from behind to defeat the New York Knicks in a close game.
The Knicks struggled with their shooting and were outscored in the paint and off the bench.
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#nba-injuries

Sources: Magic lose Moritz Wagner to torn ACL

Moritz Wagner's torn ACL ends his season, further depleting the Magic's roster already hindered by other injuries.

Magic lose guard Suggs to wrist sprain vs. Nets

Jalen Suggs suffered a wrist sprain, compounding injury issues for the Orlando Magic this season.

Sources: Magic lose Moritz Wagner to torn ACL

Moritz Wagner's torn ACL ends his season, further depleting the Magic's roster already hindered by other injuries.

Magic lose guard Suggs to wrist sprain vs. Nets

Jalen Suggs suffered a wrist sprain, compounding injury issues for the Orlando Magic this season.
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Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic, January 15, 2024

The Orlando Magic are facing the New York Knicks in a matinee game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Magic previously beat the Knicks in December despite a strong performance from Julius Randle.

Game Preview: New York Knicks at Orlando Magic, February 14, 2024

The New York Knicks are dealing with multiple injuries and are in need of a rest before the All-Star break.
The Orlando Magic have already defeated the Knicks twice this season and have a strong defense.

Preview of the Knicks' upcoming week, Feb 11-17.

The New York Knicks have two winnable road games leading up to the All-Star break
The Knicks have faced the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic earlier in the season

Knicks Bulletin: 'If I don't got a layup or a shot, I swing the ball'

The Knicks are excelling defensively this season, complemented by their offensive skills, solidifying their position as a strong contender.

How the NBA Cup is shaping out around the league

The Knicks' upcoming game against the Magic is crucial for their NBA Cup aspirations, particularly after recent unimpressive performances.

Knicks 100, Magic 91: "Outlasted them in a grind-out game"

The NBA Cup caused scheduling changes resulting in a one-game week for the Knicks, impacting their rhythm and health during December.

Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic, January 15, 2024

The Orlando Magic are facing the New York Knicks in a matinee game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Magic previously beat the Knicks in December despite a strong performance from Julius Randle.

Game Preview: New York Knicks at Orlando Magic, February 14, 2024

The New York Knicks are dealing with multiple injuries and are in need of a rest before the All-Star break.
The Orlando Magic have already defeated the Knicks twice this season and have a strong defense.

Preview of the Knicks' upcoming week, Feb 11-17.

The New York Knicks have two winnable road games leading up to the All-Star break
The Knicks have faced the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic earlier in the season

Knicks Bulletin: 'If I don't got a layup or a shot, I swing the ball'

The Knicks are excelling defensively this season, complemented by their offensive skills, solidifying their position as a strong contender.

How the NBA Cup is shaping out around the league

The Knicks' upcoming game against the Magic is crucial for their NBA Cup aspirations, particularly after recent unimpressive performances.

Knicks 100, Magic 91: "Outlasted them in a grind-out game"

The NBA Cup caused scheduling changes resulting in a one-game week for the Knicks, impacting their rhythm and health during December.
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Bucks knock out Magic, advance to Cup semis

Milwaukee Bucks advanced to NBA Cup semifinals, beating Orlando Magic 114-109.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and continued his historic scoring streak.
Damian Lillard's clutch free throws helped secure the victory for the Bucks.
#paolo-banchero

Banchero to travel, stay 'engaged' during injury

Paolo Banchero will miss several weeks due to a torn right oblique, impacting his impressive start to the NBA season.

Banchero ties Magic record with 37-point first half

Paolo Banchero tied the Orlando Magic record for points in a half, scoring 37 against the Pacers, showcasing his extraordinary talent.

Paolo Banchero Talks Maturity and His Connection to the Air Jordan 39 in KICKS 27

Paolo Banchero credits Jay-Z's 'Kingdom Come' as a significant influence during his formative years as a player and a person.

Banchero to travel, stay 'engaged' during injury

Paolo Banchero will miss several weeks due to a torn right oblique, impacting his impressive start to the NBA season.

Banchero ties Magic record with 37-point first half

Paolo Banchero tied the Orlando Magic record for points in a half, scoring 37 against the Pacers, showcasing his extraordinary talent.

Paolo Banchero Talks Maturity and His Connection to the Air Jordan 39 in KICKS 27

Paolo Banchero credits Jay-Z's 'Kingdom Come' as a significant influence during his formative years as a player and a person.
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Sources: Magic extend Suggs for 5 years, $150M

Jalen Suggs signs a five-year, $150 million rookie extension with the Magic, following a standout season and recognition on the All-Defensive second team.

Hanifan's Offseason Outlook: Evaluating the Orlando Magic's 2024 offseason - Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

Orlando Magic's offseason improvements include quality additions for 3-point shooting and drafting potential talent, aiming to build on their playoff performance.

Klay Thompson and the Orlando Magic have a 'mutual interest'

The Golden State Warriors faced decisions on whether to keep their big three or split them up. Klay Thompson may leave for the Orlando Magic, offering a significant cap space.

Who would be a better matchup for the Celtics in the next round: the Magic or Cavaliers?

Orlando is a better matchup for the Celtics due to the Magic's poor 3-point shooting and reliance on points in the paint.

Sources: Magic reward Mosley with extension

Jamahl Mosley receives a four-year contract extension with Orlando Magic.
Under Mosley's leadership, the Magic have shown significant improvement in performance and rankings.

Short-handed Nets blown out by Magic in ugly loss

The Nets lost to Orlando 108-81 without Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons, facing struggles in shooting and turnovers.
Mikal Bridges had a season-low performance in the game, illustrating the Nets' offensive challenges without key players.
#shaquille-oneal

Magic retire Shaq's No. 32 jersey in first for team

Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey was retired by the Orlando Magic, making him the first player in team history to receive the honor.
O'Neal was surprised that his jersey was being retired and expressed gratitude towards the franchise and the fans.

By the numbers: Shaq's run with the Orlando Magic as the franchise retires his jersey

Shaq O'Neal is the first player to have his jersey retired by the Orlando Magic.
He had impressive stats during his time with the Magic, including leading them to their first NBA Finals.

Magic retire Shaq's No. 32 jersey in first for team

Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey was retired by the Orlando Magic, making him the first player in team history to receive the honor.
O'Neal was surprised that his jersey was being retired and expressed gratitude towards the franchise and the fans.

By the numbers: Shaq's run with the Orlando Magic as the franchise retires his jersey

Shaq O'Neal is the first player to have his jersey retired by the Orlando Magic.
He had impressive stats during his time with the Magic, including leading them to their first NBA Finals.
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#Mikal Bridges

Mikal Bridges scores 42 points to propel Nets past red-hot Magic

Mikal Bridges led the Nets to a 129-101 victory over the Magic, scoring 42 points.
The Nets played without Lonnie Walker IV and Dorian Finney-Smith, but Dennis Smith Jr. had a strong game off the bench.

Mikal Bridges' 26-point first quarter leads Nets to blowout win over Orlando Magic

Mikal Bridges has a dominant performance, scoring 42 points against the Orlando Magic.
Dennis Smith Jr. makes a strong impact in his return, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter.

Bridges has 'Magic' touch vs. Orlando

Mikal Bridges led the Nets to a 129-101 win against the Orlando Magic, scoring 42 points with 26 in the first quarter.
Brooklyn rebounded from a loss against Charlotte with a dominant performance.

Mikal Bridges' 26 First-Quarter Points Propel Brooklyn Past The Surging Orlando Magic

Brooklyn Nets dominated the Orlando Magic in a double-digit win, led by Mikal Bridges' 26 points in the first quarter.
Bridges finished with 42 points on 12-20 shooting from the field and 15-18 from the free throw line.

Mikal Bridges scores 42 points to propel Nets past red-hot Magic

Mikal Bridges led the Nets to a 129-101 victory over the Magic, scoring 42 points.
The Nets played without Lonnie Walker IV and Dorian Finney-Smith, but Dennis Smith Jr. had a strong game off the bench.

Mikal Bridges' 26-point first quarter leads Nets to blowout win over Orlando Magic

Mikal Bridges has a dominant performance, scoring 42 points against the Orlando Magic.
Dennis Smith Jr. makes a strong impact in his return, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter.

Bridges has 'Magic' touch vs. Orlando

Mikal Bridges led the Nets to a 129-101 win against the Orlando Magic, scoring 42 points with 26 in the first quarter.
Brooklyn rebounded from a loss against Charlotte with a dominant performance.

Mikal Bridges' 26 First-Quarter Points Propel Brooklyn Past The Surging Orlando Magic

Brooklyn Nets dominated the Orlando Magic in a double-digit win, led by Mikal Bridges' 26 points in the first quarter.
Bridges finished with 42 points on 12-20 shooting from the field and 15-18 from the free throw line.
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#Orlando Magic

Magic Happening in Orlando? Plus, Devin Booker No Longer Complaining About the Double.

Orlando Magic's hot streak and its sustainability in the season
Devin Booker as one of the best NBA closers
Discussion on Norris Cole's comments about basketball IQ
Admiration for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Context on the Chris Paul-Scott Foster beef

Moritz Wagner scores 27 to lead Orlando Magic over Celtics 113-96 for 6th straight win

Orlando Magic beat Boston Celtics 113-96 for their sixth straight win.
Moritz Wagner scored 27 points for the Magic.
Jayson Tatum led Boston with 26 points.

Kristaps Porzingis leaves Friday's game with left calf tightness

Kristaps Porzingis was declared "Out" after suffering a left calf injury during a game against the Orlando Magic.
The Celtics may have suffered a major setback with Porzingis' injury.

Can the Celtics still advance to the knockout stage of the in-season tournament?

The Boston Celtics suffered a significant loss to the Orlando Magic, hurting their chances of clinching the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference Group C standings.
To still have a chance of winning Group C, the Celtics need to beat the Chicago Bulls by at least 23 points, while also relying on the Brooklyn Nets to beat the Toronto Raptors and having a better point differential than the Nets.
The Celtics' loss to the Magic has made it highly unlikely for them to win Group C, but they may still have a chance depending on other game results and point differentials.

Magic Happening in Orlando? Plus, Devin Booker No Longer Complaining About the Double.

Orlando Magic's hot streak and its sustainability in the season
Devin Booker as one of the best NBA closers
Discussion on Norris Cole's comments about basketball IQ
Admiration for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Context on the Chris Paul-Scott Foster beef

Moritz Wagner scores 27 to lead Orlando Magic over Celtics 113-96 for 6th straight win

Orlando Magic beat Boston Celtics 113-96 for their sixth straight win.
Moritz Wagner scored 27 points for the Magic.
Jayson Tatum led Boston with 26 points.

Kristaps Porzingis leaves Friday's game with left calf tightness

Kristaps Porzingis was declared "Out" after suffering a left calf injury during a game against the Orlando Magic.
The Celtics may have suffered a major setback with Porzingis' injury.

Can the Celtics still advance to the knockout stage of the in-season tournament?

The Boston Celtics suffered a significant loss to the Orlando Magic, hurting their chances of clinching the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference Group C standings.
To still have a chance of winning Group C, the Celtics need to beat the Chicago Bulls by at least 23 points, while also relying on the Brooklyn Nets to beat the Toronto Raptors and having a better point differential than the Nets.
The Celtics' loss to the Magic has made it highly unlikely for them to win Group C, but they may still have a chance depending on other game results and point differentials.
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