Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
3 Teams Looking to Impress the Selection Committee
The NCAA basketball tournament is just over a week away and several teams have work to do to try and impress the selection committee. The following three teams have the most work to do to move themselves from the bubble to a lock. Syracuse (19-12) RPI: 60; The Orange have had a disappointing […]
Magic Topple Injury-Riddled Bulls 102-89
ORLANDO, Fla – The Orlando Magic finally found their stride on Wednesday night, beating the Chicago Bulls at home by a score of 102-89. With both teams on the second game of a back-to-back, Orlando took control early – leading by as much as 22. Injury-riddled Chicago would never lead after of the first minute […]
Steph’s Historic Performance Buries Magic
The Orlando Magic fell victim to a historic performance by Steph Curry on Thursday night as the Golden State Warriors prevailed by a score of 130-114. Curry’s 51 points would tie for 5th most by any player against the Magic, and he would hit a blazing 20-of-27 from the field to get there. The Warriors […]
Oladipo’s Final Shot Falls Short as Magic Lose to Pacers
Orlando, Fla. –The Orlando Magic dropped another close on at home on Sunday, falling to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 102-105. The game came down to a corner three-point attempt by shooting guard Victor Oladipo, who threw up a prayer as he thought Monta Ellis fouled him. There was no call, and that […]
New Additions Jennings, Ilyasova Lead Magic to OT Win
ORLANDO, Fla. –The Orlando Magic outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 110-104 in yet another overtime thriller on Friday night at the Amway Center. This drama was par for the course for both teams, as Dallas and Orlando lead the league with nine and eight overtime games respectively. The Magic came out of the gate hot, […]
Zach LaVine: Slam Dunk Champion and guy who holds the key to the Wolves Future Chris Kosiak
The NBA All Star Festivities have become a must watch event during the last few years. Some might argue they always have been and to that I’d say you’re wrong and move on. But over the last 2 seasons I’ve had a resurgence of love and interest in the Association! That is all because of […]
Lakers in a bidding war… For Luke Walton!?
After the New York Knicks fired head coach Derek Fisher, the NBA rumor mill began to buzz. According to various sources around the league, the Knicks will target former Laker Luke Walton to be Fisher’s successor. If these sources are correct, Phil Jackson’s New York Knicks will have their sights on the same target […]
kWh’s Dagger Ends Magic Upset Hopes
The Orlando Magic lost another heartbreaker on Wednesday night – this time against the San Antonio Spurs, who prevailed 98-96 on a last second shot by Kawhi Leonard. The Magic hung with the Spurs all night, leading for the majority of the game. When it became crunch time, however, San Antonio erased a 14-point […]
Lance Stephenson Propels Clips Past Magic
The Orlando Magic took another home loss on Friday, this time at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers. Clipper guards Chris Paul, J.J. Redick, and Jamal Crawford each scored 20 points, more than any player on the Magic. This one was out of hand from the start, as Redick hit a three on the […]
As Rumors Began to Circulate, the Lakers Future Looks Bright
Steven A. Smith is once again at the root of a trade rumor regarding the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this year Smith reported rumors that LA may be high on Kevin Durant’s interest list. The OKC star is in the last year of his contract and has been surrounded by rumors that he may be […]
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