Posts Tagged ‘Evan Fournier’

Magic rout Pistons 115-87

Orlando, Fla. — It’s always sweet when a team gets a win over its former coach, and even more so when that win knocks them farther out of playoff contention. For the struggling Pistons, who have been flip-flopping point guards on a whim in search of offensive consistency, the Magic appeared to catch them off-guard […]

A T.J. Tip In Tonight

Orlando, Fla. –The Orlando Magic’s 112-111 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday was a perfect window into two franchises in transition. The Magic started the season with playoff aspirations and a veteran core. The Sixers began with a promising young nucleus of high draft picks and hopes for progress. Now both teams sit […]

Magic Fall to Rockets’ 49 Threes

  Orlando, Fla. — The Orlando Magic dropped their third straight home game on Friday night, falling to the Houston Rockets 100-93. The Magic were able to hold Rockets’ MVP candidate James Harden to just 14 points, but his supporting cast, led by an Orlando opponent record 49 three-point attempts, were still able to outpace […]

Magic Run Out of Gas in Home Loss to Hawks

Orlando, Fla. — The Orlando Magic struggled again at home on Wednesday night, falling to the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 111-92. The loss saw two of their current hurdles come to life: stringing together wins, and winning at the Amway Center. After Monday’s game in in Madison Square Garden in which the Magic […]

Magic Fall Flat in Home Loss to Celtics

  The Orlando Magic ran out of gas at home on Wednesday, falling to the Celtics 87-117 on the second game of a back-to-back. At halftime, the Magic held a one-point lead while shooting 50 percent from the floor, but the second half saw the road-weary team collapse as they mustered only 37 points. This […]

Magic Drop Season Opener 108-96 to Heat

  Orlando, Fla. — The Orlando Magic dropped their season opener to the visiting Miami Heat 96-108 on Wednesday night. Through two quarters the Magic looked clunky but effective, leading at the half by three, but they would be outscored 16-30 in the third period. Both the offense and defense struggled, as bad misses led […]

Orlando Magic 2016-2017 Season Preview

With the start of the NBA season Magic fans are wondering if this will be their magic moment. During the offseason the Magic franchise made crucial changes to compete in a much-improved eastern division, home of the reigning NBA champion’s the Cleveland Cavaliers. New Year, New Magic After a disappointing season, the Orlando Magic welcomed […]

Magic Finish Preseason With Win Over Pelicans

Orlando, Fla. –The Orlando Magic finished off their preseason schedule on a high note, securing an overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 114 to 111. The Magic’s defensive play improved as the game went on, culminating in a 16-3 run at the end of regulation. In overtime, the Magic defense […]

Magic Beat Pacers

ORLANDO, FLA. –The Orlando Magic came together for their first win on Friday, beating the Indiana Pacers 114-106. Taking the floor without leading scorer Evan Fournier, the Magic second unit stepped up big time. While the entire starting five registered a negative plus/minus, every member of the bench outscored the Pacers by at least double […]

Magic Beat Bucks Without Gordon, Oladipo, or Vucevic

  ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic won a gritty one in their final home game of the season, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 107-98. Playing without three starters, and arguably their best players, Aaron Gordon, Victor Oladipo, and Nicola Vucevic, the Magic rallied behind a strong performance from their fill-ins. Orlando scored the first points […]