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Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets lack 'toughness' in loss to Magic

Interim coach Kevin Ollie criticizes team's effort in Orlando
Nets struggle on the road, fall to Magic
www.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

Paolo Banchero scores 21, leads Magic over Nets 114-106 | amNewYork

Paolo Banchero excelled with 21 points and 9 assists for the Magic.
Orlando Magic displayed strong physicality in their win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets are out for revenge in Orlando

Brooklyn suffered a humbling loss to Orlando previously despite Magic's missing key player.
Nets are focused on chasing a spot in the NBA's play-in tournament.
New York Post
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

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.
www.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

Franz Wagner scores 21 points to lead Magic in 108-81 win over Nets | amNewYork

Orlando Magic defeat Brooklyn Nets without key player Paolo Banchero
Franz Wagner scored 21 points as Magic avenged previous losses to the Nets
Newsday
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' rough road trip ends with a blowout loss to the Magic

The Nets suffered a significant loss to the Magic, scoring poorly and setting a season low in points.
The Nets struggled with their offense, shooting under 42% from the field and making errors leading to turnovers and easy points for the Magic.
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Boston Celtics
ESPN.com
2 weeks ago
Boston Celtics

NBA Power Rankings: Pelicans climb up West behind Trey Murphy III and SGA takes OKC to No. 1

Orlando Magic surprises by climbing to the No. 5 seed in the East, trailing the New York Knicks closely.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City Thunder to overtake the top spot in the Western Conference, with Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans also rising.
The Ringer
3 months ago
Boston Celtics

Pats Offense Takes a Step Back. Plus, Celtics Finish Off an Impressive Home Stand.

James White discusses the Patriots' loss to the Chiefs and the mistakes made by the offense.
Brian Barrett recaps the Celtics' win over the Magic and highlights Jaylen Brown's performance.
Boston.com
4 months ago
Boston Celtics

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.
Boston.com
4 months ago
Boston Celtics

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.
Boston.com
4 months ago
Boston Celtics

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.
Hardwood Houdini
11 months ago
Boston Celtics

3 lottery teams that are planning to steal Boston Celtics restricted free agent

According to Heavy's Sean Deveney, there is a handful of NBA lottery teams looking to poach Grant Williams from the Boston Celtics in restricted free agency this summer: the Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz, and Indiana Pacers."Orlando is the one that keeps coming up because that team is trying to turn a corner," the executive said to Deveney (h/t Heavy's Mark Nilon).
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National Basketball Association
ESPN.com
2 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

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.
ESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

'I still can get up there': The NBA coaches that rattle the rim -- and one that can windmill

NBA coach Jamahl Mosley participated in a playful dunk challenge with his team during practice in Mexico City.
Mosley, known for his athleticism and intensity, completed the dunk on his first attempt, much to the delight of his players.
ESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

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.
ESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

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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Posting and Toasting
2 weeks ago
New York Knicks

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.
Posting and Toasting
2 weeks ago
New York Knicks

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.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors free agency: 3 teams who could steal Fred VanVleet away

The Toronto Raptors face the very distinct possibility of losing Fred VanVleet in free agency.While they will likely bend over backward to appease him and keep him in town, the firing of Nick Nurse and his likely exorbitant price tag create some serious obstacles that could come in the way of him achieving his full potential.
Wiz of Awes
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards vs. Magic prediction and odds for Tuesday, March 21 (Can Wizards bounce back?)

The Washington Wizards are in danger of missing the play-in tournament in the Eastern Conference, falling to the No. 11 spot, two games behind the No. 10 seed Chicago Bulls.Washington is just 3-7 in its last 10 games, and it won't have Kyle Kuzma available for Tuesday night's game against the Orlando Magic.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Preview: Wizards play Magic on Tuesday night

The Washington Wizards play the Orlando Magic tomorrow night.Here is the preview.Game Info
When: Tuesday, Mar.21 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Amway Center
How to watch: NBC Sports Washington
Injuries: For the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma is out due to an ankle injury.For the Magic, Jalen Suggs (concussion) and Jonathan Issac (hamstring)
What to watch for
The Washington Wizards (32-39) are 12th in the Eastern Conference after suffering a loss to the Sacramento Kings (43-27) last Saturday.
All U Can Heat
1 year ago
Miami Heat

Miami Heat blues gets Jimmy Butler a personal invite to rock with Nickelback

The Miami Heat continue to have an interesting test before them across the next few games.After missing another direct opportunity to influence their standings in the Eastern Conference on Saturday in a losing comeback bid to the Bulls, the Miami Heat will face off against the Detroit Pistons, the New York Knicks, and the Brooklyn Nets across the next three contests.
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New York Knicks
Posting and Toasting
2 weeks ago
New York Knicks

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.
Posting and Toasting
1 month ago
New York Knicks

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.
Posting and Toasting
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Scenes from a lousy Valentine's Day in Orlando

The New York Knicks lost to the Orlando Magic for the third time this season.
Jalen Brunson and Paolo Banchero had strong performances, scoring 33 and 36 points respectively.
www.amny.com
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Banchero scores 36 points, Magic beat injury-riddled Knicks 118-100 | amNewYork

Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and Franz Wagner added 21 as the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 118-100.
The Knicks, playing with only nine players and dealing with injuries, suffered their fourth straight loss before the All-Star break.
syracuse
1 month ago
New York Knicks

New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic: TV channel, time, free live stream

The New York Knicks have a three-game losing streak and will try to snap it against the Orlando Magic.
The Knicks lost their last game due to a controversial foul call that the referees later admitted was wrong.
Posting and Toasting
2 months ago
New York Knicks

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.
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Posting and Toasting
2 weeks ago
New York Knicks

Knicks Bulletin: "Seven o'clock is when I found out I was playing."

The Knicks held the Magic to a season-low 74 points.
Jalen Brunson emphasized the importance of consistency and effort in every game.
New York Daily News
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets embarrassed by shorthanded Magic without Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas

Orlando Magic decisively beat Brooklyn Nets without key players Simmons and Thomas.
Magic's dominant performance underscored Nets' struggling offense and sloppy execution.
newyorkupstate
1 month ago
New York Knicks

New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic: TV channel, time, free live stream

The New York Knicks are on a three-game losing streak and will face off against the Orlando Magic.
The Knicks lost their previous game against the Houston Rockets due to a controversial foul call.
Posting and Toasting
2 months ago
New York Knicks

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.
Posting and Toasting
2 months ago
New York Knicks

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.
www.amny.com
2 months ago
New York Knicks

Magic rally for 98-94 victory over the Knicks to snap a three-game losing streak | amNewYork

The Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 98-94 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Paolo Banchero scored 20 points and Cole Anthony had 10 of his 15 in the fourth quarter.
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houston-rockets
Posting and Toasting
1 month ago
New York Knicks

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
Raptors Rapture
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors news: Surprise team eyeing Gary Trent Jr, conflicting HC reports

The Toronto Raptors are eyeing some big changes in the offseason, and that might include Fred VanVleet or Gary Trent Jr. being discarded.The Raptors will likely try everything to bring at least one of them back, but this seems like a nearly impossible task.Trent has a skillset that is in demand around the NBA, and he could use that to parlay himself into a deal that makes him one of the most well-compensated young guards in the league.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Lowe: Did the Boston Celtics actually figure something out in Game 4? Does it matter?

Zach Lowe, ESPN Senior WriterMay 25, 2023, 07:00 AM ET


At some point, it will happen.An NBA team will lose the first three games of a playoff series and win the next four.Such teams are 0-150, but someone sometime will do it.On paper -- and paper buys you precisely zero wins -- the Boston Celtics are the best candidate in history to pull off the improbable.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics fall to lottery teams: Cause for concern?

The Boston Celtics are one of the best teams in the NBA, yet they continuously seem to run into a wall when they play below-.500teams.Are the Celtics struggles a cause for concern?Or is this just a very fixable bump on the road to the NBA finals?The Cs have fallen short on multiple occasions this year against rebuilding teams.
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

When is the NBA Draft Lottery? Date, Time, Odds, How to Watch

The Toronto Raptors are one of many teams that will be looking forward to the 2023 NBA Draft, as they will have a premium pick they can use to add a young player who will be a part of the furniture with their respective clubs for the next decade (if they hit on the pick).The winner of this lottery is going to be doing cartwheels down Atlantic Avenue on draft night, as Victor Wembanyama is widely regarded as one of the best prospects in NBA history.
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Posting and Toasting
2 months ago
New York Knicks

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.
Posting and Toasting
2 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks Bulletin: Thibodeau, McBride, Hart on loss to Magic, Brunson update...

The New York Knicks lost to the Orlando Magic in a close game, primarily due to a poor offensive performance in the fourth quarter.
The absence of Jalen Brunson, who is out with a calf injury, had a noticeable impact on the team.
Posting and Toasting
2 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks Bulletin: McBride's mindset, Evil DiVo, Melo-KG Cheerios beef...

The Knicks avoided a losing streak by beating the G League Grizzlies on Saturday.
The Knicks will host the Orlando Magic on MLK Day for their 38th franchise game on the holiday.
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

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.
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

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.
New York Post
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

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.
New York Daily News
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

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.
The Ringer
4 months ago
Austin

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
Pippen Ain't Easy
4 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Is DeMar DeRozan playing tonight? Latest injury update for Bulls vs Magic 11/15

The Chicago Bulls have a favorable pair of games against the Orlando Magic.
DeMar DeRozan is ruled out for tonight's game for personal reasons.
Alex Caruso is questionable to play tonight due to a toe sprain.
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets Make Balanced Attack and Earn Decisive Win Over Orlando Magic

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Orlando Magic 124-104 in a close game at Barclays Center.
Guard Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets with 29 points and 9 assists.
The Nets used aggressive defense to create turnovers and fast-break opportunities.
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Dinwiddie does in Magic in fourth

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 12 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to help the Nets win.
Brooklyn's win over the Orlando Magic keeps them in contention for a berth in the NBA Cup's knockout rounds.
The Nets capitalized on Orlando's turnovers, scoring 29 points off of them.
www.amny.com
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets pull away in 4th quarter for 124-104 victory over Magic in NBA In-Season Tournament | amNewYork

Spencer Dinwiddie had a strong game with 29 points, leading the Nets to victory.
Brooklyn had a balanced scoring effort with six players in double figures.
The Nets dominated in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Magic 36-18.
New York Daily News
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Johnson lead Nets to in-season tournament win over Magic with season-best performances

Spencer Dinwiddie led the Brooklyn Nets to victory with a season-high 29 points against the Orlando Magic.
Dinwiddie stepped up as both facilitator and finisher in the absence of Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons.
His performance ended a seven-game stretch in which he scored fewer than 20 points.
New York Post
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Spencer Dinwiddie leads Nets to In-season Tournament win over Magic

Spencer Dinwiddie leads injury-riddled Brooklyn Nets to a victory
Nets shoot .541 overall, 19-of-39 from behind the arc
New York Post
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Magic vs. Nets prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets for Tuesday

The Orlando Magic are looking to make the playoffs this season with a 5-4 record.
The Brooklyn Nets have been strong against the spread with an 8-1-1 record.
Paolo Banchero has been performing well for the Magic, averaging 24 points per game in the last five contests.
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets to host In-Season Tournament game

The Brooklyn Nets are participating in the NBA's newly created In-Season Tournament.
The Nets split their first two games in the tournament and have two more opportunities to advance to the single-elimination stage.
The Orlando Magic will be the Nets' opponent in their upcoming game at Barclays Center.
Posting and Toasting
9 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks worked out Isaiah Sanders

The New York Knicks don't have a 2023 NBA Draft pick-whether that's a first- or a second-rounder-but that has not prevented them from working out some talents.On Friday, June 16, Fairmont State wing Isiah Sanders posted a story on IG announcing his upcoming visit to the Knickerbockers later on the same day via ACD Agency, which legally represents him.
Wiz of Awes
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

Should the Washington Wizards target this former All-Star free agent?

The future of the Washington Wizards is in a constant state of unknown, but it has never been so shrouded in mystery as it is right now.There's new leadership in town and the plan going forward hasn't been made clear just yet.Assuming the Wizards draft a point guard with the eighth pick in the draft, the biggest weakness on the roster would end up being the center position, even if Kyle Kuzma walks in free agency.
Eater Atlanta
10 months ago
Atlanta

Celebrity Hairstylist and Brunch Restaurateur Gocha Hawkins Opens a South Fulton Tapas Bar

Celebrity hairstylist Gocha Hawkins, the owner behind popular all-day brunch restaurant Gocha's Breakfast Bar, just opened her latest venture - a tapas restaurant in the city of South Fulton.Located in the new Publix Shopping Center at Sandtown Crossing on Campbellton Road, Gocha's Tapas Bar features dishes like a duo of grilled lamb chops, shrimp ceviche served in a coupe glass, mini salmon cakes, and shrimp scampi that comes in a personal-sized cast iron skillet.
Pippen Ain't Easy
10 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Odds of Bulls keeping first-round pick may be worse than expected

Next up on the offseason checklist for the Chicago Bulls is the NBA Draft Lottery, which is set to take place in just a few days on May 16.This is where the winner of the Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes will be named.Teams have coveted the 19-year-old, who is constantly growing and is now reportedly 7'5″.
Raptors HQ
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Report: Raptors to interview Denver assistant coach David Adelman

We momentarily interrupt your Raptor-less playoff programming with a Raptors coaching search update.The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the Toronto Raptors are interviewing Denver Nuggets lead assistant coach David Adelman this upcoming week.The Toronto Raptors are interviewing Denver Nuggets assistant David Adelman for their head coaching job this upcoming week, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Pippen Ain't Easy
1 year ago
Chicago Bulls

After disappointing season, Bulls should prioritize the young building blocks

Sports fans, much like politicians, like to put things into binary terms.We don't often work across the aisle; a coach is either a genius or has a seat hotter than a skillet.Your favorite player is a stone-cold killer or Mongolian league-bound bench rider.A fanbase's team is tough as nails or, as Patrick Beverley might agree, Charmin soft.
Raptors Rapture
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors targeting elite shooter, should they fall in NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors might be talking a big game about using their first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on a player that fits in with the versatility and switching they have traditionally sought out, but the need for shooting is so desperate that the club might forgo that mindset and draft the best offensive player available.
Raptors Rapture
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Jama Mahlalela returns to Raptors on Darko Rajakovic's staff

The Toronto Raptors may have found their new head coach in former Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic, but that doesn't mean their coaching staff is finalized just yet.Rakajovic, who gained a reputation as someone who can develop talent, likely needs to add a few coaches who understand how to mold young players into contributors.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Fred VanVleet-Magic links get stronger after latest quotes

The Toronto Raptors know that they need to come out swinging in free agency, as they have many key players currently in positions to bolt Canada for greener pastures elsewhere.Fred VanVleet, the team's starting point guard and vocal leader, is among those players.VanVleet has become one of the more radioactive names in basketball, as his defenders and enemies are as diametrically opposed as possible.
Raptors Republic
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

FIBA U16 Americas Championship Draw Finalized

The summer is a busy time in the FIBA calendar, especially in a World Cup year.The FIBA U16 Americas Championship, which runs from June 5 -11, 2023 is the first event this summer for Canada's men's national teams.Canada draws into Group B along with Uruguay, Dominican Republic and Brazil.All teams qualify for the quarter finals, with the 4 semi finalists clinching berths to the FIBA U17 World Cup in 2024.
Raptors HQ
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Dial 905: Lakeland Magic pushes Raptors 905 to the brink of playoff elimination

The Raptors 905 entered the Lakeland Magic series knowing the weight of this series.They were in the 6th and final playoff spot, with five games remaining.The Magic are one of the teams that the Raptors 905 are trying to fend off, and with how close the teams are in the middle of the pack, a bad showing can kick them out of the playoff picture.
SFGATE
9 months ago
SF real estate

NBA Cribs: The Magnificent Mile-High Homes of the Denver Nuggets

Realtor.com / Ethan Mito/Clarkson Creative / Dustin Bradford / Getty Images Ever since LeBron James famously took his talents to South Beach in 2010, the NBA has been obsessed with the concept of superteams.The thinking goes that if one superstar is great, two superstars are even better.And three superstars?
Washington Post
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards hoping for a little magic in the NBA draft lottery

Wizards Coach Wes Unseld Jr. has some practice at the NBA draft lottery.(Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)Comment Gift Article For the second year in a row, Wizards Coach Wes Unseld Jr. will don a suit, climb the stage at Chicago's McCormick Place and hope for the best as he serves as Washington's representative in Tuesday's NBA draft lottery.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Beal under investigation after verbal dispute in Orlando

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is under investigation in Orlando, Fla. for battery charges after Washington's 122-112 loss to the Orlando Magic on Mar. 21.According to TMZ, Beal got into an argument with two fans at the Amway Center after the loss.One of the fans yelled, "You fucked me [out of] $1,300, you f***!" Beal then walked toward the fans and allegedly knocked of the hat out of one of the fans' head and responded that bets aren't why he plays the game.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards roll over defenseless San Antonio Spurs

After losing four in a row, the Wizards took advantage of a classic NBA "get well" game and beat the San Antonio Spurs by a comfortable enough margin that big man Kristaps Porzingis didn't need to play in the fourth quarter.The lineup that blew the game open: Delon Wright, Jordan Goodwin, Corey Kispert, Anthony Gill and Daniel Gafford.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Raptors interview NBA veteran JJ Redick for vacant head coaching position: report | CBC Sports

The Toronto Raptors interviewed 15-year NBA veteran and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick for their coaching vacancy, ESPN reported Wednesday.Redick, 38, met with franchise leaders in Toronto recently during the club's initial round of interviews to replace Nick Nurse, who was dismissed after a 41-41 season.
Pippen Ain't Easy
10 months ago
Chicago Bulls

How does the NBA Draft Lottery work? Bulls need luck on their side

Now that they've been eliminated from the play-in tournament and their 2022-23 season is officially in the books, the Chicago Bulls must now turn toward planning for the offseason if they want to experience a better fate next time around.With the draft set to take place first, now is the time to cross our fingers and pray the Bulls luck on lottery night.
Bullets Forever
11 months ago
Washington Wizards

Preview: Wizards take on the Magic to end month of March

When: Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
How to watch: NBC Sports Washington, League Pass
WIZARDS - Kyle Kuzma, OUT (ankle); Bradley Beal, OUT (knee); Daniel Gafford, QUESTIONABLE (foot)
MAGIC - Kevon Harris, OUT (elbow); Jonathan Isaac, OUT (hamstring)
The Washington Wizards are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference meaning if the season ended today so would theirs.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Recap: Wizards beat Celtics 130-111

After many bad losses in the post All-Star Break, the Washington Wizards somehow, someway pulled off a big win against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, 130-111.No Bradley Beal?No Kyle Kuzma?No problem.Kristaps Porzingis and Deni Avdija made up for the deficit.They scored a combined 57 points with Porzingis scoring 32 and Avdija adding 25.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Recap: Wizards lose to Magic 122-112

Wow, this is a bad loss.The Washington Wizards lost to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, 122-112.It ends a seven-game win streak that they had against their Southeast Division foes.And it puts another nail in the coffin toward a lottery-bound season.Neither team had dominant control of this game.The Wizards led by as many as 8 points in the first half while the Magic also led by as many as 8 in the third quarter after going on a run.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards demolished by Sacramento Kings

Feels like I could almost cut and paste the article from the last game because for a third time in the last four games, the Washington Wizards took the court against a team bound for a top four seed in the playoffs.And for a third time, they got demolished.Once again, it was clear from early on that the Wizards were out of their class.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Recap: Wizards lose to Kings, 132-118

The Washington Wizards lost to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, 132-118.Washington took an early lead that was by as many as 10 points int eg first quarter.But from there, the Kings were able to take control by the second quarter and led by double digits for most of the rest of the game.Domantas Sabonis scored 30 points to lead the Kings.
New York Daily News
11 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets late rally vs. Rockets both concerning and promising for team with playoff hopes

The Nets secured a must-win victory in come-from-behind fashion Wednesday to snap a skid of six losses in seven games.The circumstances behind their comeback, however, leaves an important question that could determine their Eastern Conference playoff odds.Did the Nets - who have statistically struggled in the clutch ever since the trade deadline - somehow get better in crunch time overnight?
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

Turnovers and double-digit deficits have plagued Knicks in recent losing streak

One area the New York Knicks have done a great job in this season is limiting turnovers.Looking at the season, the Knicks average the fourth fewest turnovers per game.In Tom Thibodeau's three years coaching the Knicks, not turning it over is an area they've succeeded in:


2020-21: Sixth-fewest turnovers per game
2021-22: Tied for tenth in fewest turnovers per game
2022-23 (current): Fourth-fewest turnovers per game


Point guard Jalen Brunson has been a spotlight for the Knicks' consistency with the ball.
All U Can Heat
1 year ago
Miami Heat

Miami Heat big man rotation being stretched too thin without Cody Zeller

The Miami Heat had their doors blown off by the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.And while the same could be said of the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night when it comes to their affair against the Orlando Magic, losing that game by a score of 119 to 106, that doesn't wipe away the terrible taste of what was the Nets' defeat over the Miami Heat on Saturday.
Hot Hot Hoops
1 year ago
Miami Heat

Nets, Knicks skids give Heat new life

A couple weeks ago, I wrote an article here with the headline, "Do the Heat have a chance at the sixth seed?"The Brooklyn Nets hadn't collapsed since trading Kevin Durant at the deadline, so the Heat needed to make up ground.I said the Heat couldn't afford a loss to the Orlando Magic.That happened, prompting Jimmy Butler to blast Nickelback music in the locker room afterward.
All U Can Heat
1 year ago
Miami Heat

What to make of Miami Heat going away from Omer Yurtseven later?

The Miami Heat added depth around buyout time, bringing in Kevin Love from the Cleveland Cavaliers and adding Cody Zeller off the free agent market.With both coming in to have a good impact for the Miami Heat, they immediately began to acclimate themselves to what the Miami Heat want to do on a night-to-night basis.
All U Can Heat
1 year ago
Miami Heat

A missed Cody Zeller set to return to Miami Heat lineup

Being a pretty good rebounding team for most of the year and definitely taking it to teams on the glass since the All-Star break with the help of their new acquisitions, Kevin Love and Cody Zeller, the Miami Heat have looked a bit pedestrian on the glass as of late.In the last three contests, a defeat to the Orlando Magic and wins over the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami Heat have been outdone on the glass by the opposing teams.
Hot Hot Hoops
1 year ago
Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler blasted Nickelback. The Heat won two straight.

In the closing seconds of the Miami Heat's March 11 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic, Jimmy Butler walked off the court.Butler had scored 38 points, including a buzzer-beating 3 to score the extra period.But he got no help to defeat a team headed for the lottery.A referee whistled the Heat for a technical foul because Butler's exit left Miami with only four players on the court.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

'He's too small': Patrick Beverley on his antics with LeBron James

(Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Patrick Beverley scored with a baby hook over LeBron James late in the fourth quarter Sunday and then crouched and lowered his hand, the universal sign that "he's too small" for NBA players.Keep in mind that Beverley, a former Laker, is 6-foot-2 and James is 6-9.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

UCLA vs. Gonzaga in NCAA tournament: Betting odds and how to watch

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

In 2021, Jalen Suggs, who now plays for the Orlando Magic, banked in a shot from just about half court to give Gonzaga a Final Four win over UCLA at the buzzer.The Bruins will be looking for revenge, and that's not something you can take lightly.There are quite a few players on this UCLA team who contributed to the Bruins' Final Four run, with Tyger Campbell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. among them.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets snap losing skid in style by blowing out the Heat in Miami in must-win for playoff seeding

It was a game the Nets had to have.And they flew down to South Beach and took it.The stakes were greater Saturday night at FTX Arena than they've been at any point this season: Win and leapfrog the Miami Heat in the standings for sole ownership of the Eastern Conference's final guaranteed playoff seed.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Austin Reaves' free-throw rate isn't some new phenomenon

Lakers guard Austin Reaves is having the best stretch of his career, setting a career-high in points vs the Orlando Magic and a career-high in assists vs. the Phoenix Suns in successive games.In those two games, he's also averaged over 15 free-throw attempts per game, roughly 13 free-throw attempts per game over his last four games, and a free-throw rate (.545) that is among the highest for any player since the All-Star break.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Lakers roll past the Suns behind a balanced attack

With just ten games left in the regular season heading into Wednesday night, the Lakers started off their final stretch on the right foot, taking care of the Phoenix Suns 122-111.The Lakers are now 36-37, and back in play-in positioning in a Western Conference race that's as tight as ever.Prior to the game, Darvin Ham hinted he had "something up his sleeve" regarding the starting lineup.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Behind Austin Reaves' career high, Lakers bounce back and beat the Magic

After a pair of disappointing losses, the Lakers found themselves back in the win column beating the Orlando Magic 111-105on Sunday night.With the Lakers needing a win to wash out the bad taste left in their mouths from their letdown against Dallas, it was the bench players who stepped up and helped secure the victory.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Austin Reaves get the 'MVP! MVP!' treatment with 35-point game in Lakers' win

LeBron James sat back in the far chair on the Lakers' bench, dressed in all black with sunglasses to match when a tight grin crossed his face.The crowd was suddenly at its most alive, chanting "M-V-P, M-V-P."It wasn't for James - the NBA's all-time leading scorer - who was sidelined and forced to watch with his hands folded and legs crossed.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

The Lakers suffer crushing loss against Dallas in the final seconds

With the Pelicans, Warriors and Timberwolves all losing tonight, the Lakers once again had a golden opportunity to gain ground in an air-tight Western Conference.Unfortunately, the team instead suffered arguably their most gut-wrenching defeat of the season as a Maxi Kleber game-winner handed the Lakers a 111-110 loss to Dallas Mavericks.
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

Tom Thibodeau after Knicks' third consecutive loss: "We have to do everything a lot better"

The Knicks left Florida on Thursday night with a supreme 0-2 record in their bags on their Disneyland trip.New York (42-33) fell 106-111 to the Orlando Magic (31-43) on the road at the Amway Center and completed their trip down the East coast with their second loss in as many games on the end of a back-to-back that started Wednesday at Miami.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets lose 5th in a row, blow 10-point lead late vs Cavs

Every fan in attendance at Barclays Center rose to their feet for the most pivotal possession in Thursday's encore matchup between the Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers: Game on the line, single-possession game, who takes the last shot?This time it was Spencer Dinwiddie, who sized up his man with a flurry of crossovers before driving the lane for a high-arching layup that should have been the nail in the coffin.
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

Game Thread: Knicks at Magic - 3/23/23

After losing to the Heat last night, the New York Knicks (42-32) remain in Florida to battle the Orlando Magic (30-43) tonight.The Knicks may be without the services of lead guard Jalen Brunson (doubtful, sprained right hand) and center Mitchell Robinson (doubtful, right knee contusion), and the Magic are a feisty bunch.
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

Game Preview: Knicks at Magic- 03/23/23

On the second night of a back-to-back, the New York Knicks are still in Florida, this time to face the Orlando Magic.The Knicks find themselves in what has become a much too familiar situation, one in which the team has a pseudo-must-win game following a loss that many would describe as disappointing and frustrating.
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

Tom Thibodeau after loss at Miami: "I want to make sure that I'm seeing what I'm seeing."

The New York Knicks (42-32) dropped an important game for the future of their season losing 127-120 to the Miami Heat (40-34) on the road on Wednesday.It was the first game played by the Knicks after the passing of New York Legend Willis Reed, who died Tuesday.NYK players donned black ribbons on the side of their jerseys, and the Heat paid homage with a pre-game tribute to the Knicks Captain.
Brooklyneagle
1 year ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets desperate to end slide at Barclays

The Nets have 10 games to hold on to an automatic bid to an Eastern Conference playoff series.Perhaps none more important than Thursday night's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers at Downtown's Barclays Center.After suffering its fourth consecutive loss and third in a row on this thus-far fruitless homestand here vs. Cleveland Tuesday night, Brooklyn (39-33) finds itself in a virtual tie with Miami (40-34) for the sixth spot in the postseason race.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: The Warriors stink, but it might not matter

The streak is over.Eleven road losses in a row did not become 12.Ending the streak which lasted nearly two months is a reason for celebration for the Dubs.That was gross, Klay Thompson said of the losing streak.But so was the Warriors' win over the Rockets.The Warriors didn't win the game so much as the young Rockets lost it.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets get pummeled on glass again, lose 3rd in a row to Denver, 108-102

If the Nets hope to avoid the Play-In Tournament and retain their standing as an uncontested playoff team, they're going to have to solve their rebounding issue.It's the Achilles heel for a team still clinging to postseason aspirations in the aftermath of the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trades.The Nets can get stops and, at times, generate quality offense - but their lack of true depth at the five and true size in the front court leaves them susceptible to being outworked on the glass.
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