More photos » by Michael Dwyer - AP Browse more photos » Leading up to and including the matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers , the recurring problem for the Orlando Magic in games was a lack of defense. Part of it was a matter of inconsistency, but also a lack of energy and intensity. Nevertheless, it was an issue that bothered head coach Stan Van Gundy after the Magic lost to the Cavaliers...
Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the visiting Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night. Dwight Howard grabbed 15 boards and Mickael Pietrus added 14 points for Orlando, which won the rematch of...
In a defensive struggle, the Magic were able to overcome 41% FG shooting, 58% FT shooting, and 21 turnovers to outlast Boston, as the Magic were able to withstand a big Celtics' comeback after the Magic led by 16 after one quarter. The Celtics had their last lead of the game at 6-5 before the Magic went on a tear the rest of the first quarter, shooting 65% and holding the Celtics to 21% shooting as...
More photos » by Michael Dwyer - AP Browse more photos » The Orlando Magic prevailed over the Boston Celtics, 83-78, in an ugly game for both sides, marred by turnovers and poor shooting. In the end, Orlando's big first quarter--it held a 29-13 advantage after the first 12 minutes--and its strong crunch-time defense were enough to defeat Boston. Vince Carter led everyone in scoring with...
at Orlando Magic (9-3) at Boston Celtics (9-3) Friday, November 20 8:00 PM ET Game #13, Home Game #7 TV: ESPN, SunSpO, CSN HD, RTV Radio: WDBO, WEEI TD Garden Referees: Eddie F Rush, Tony Brothers, Eric Dallen This is the first meeting of these two teams since the Celtics were eliminated by the Magic in 7 games in last year's playoff semi-finals. I am sure the Celtics would like to get even for that...
More photos » by John Raoux - AP Browse more photos » The Oklahoma City Thunder handed the Orlando Magic its worst loss of the season on November 8th, granted with only nine players suiting up for Orlando, so one had to imagine that the Magic wanted to give the Thunder a dose of its own medicine last night . Mission accomplished, as Orlando was able to come away with a lopsided victory...
More photos » by John Raoux - AP Browse more photos » Energy and enthusiasm . T hey were some of the reasons why the Orlando Magic were able to come away with a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder . Head coach Stan Van Gundy was quick to point out in the pressure that he felt the team played with the aforementioned attributes from the opening tip. They were the keys that led to the victory...
The Orlando Magic finally received some good news on the injury and illness front on Thursday. Aside from Jameer Nelson (left knee) and Adonal Foyle (right knee), all of their players took part in the team's practice at RDV Sportsplex before their trip to Boston to face the Celtics.
The Magic, with Jason Williams starting at the point in place of the injured Jameer Nelson, played arguably their best basketball of the season in the first three quarters on their way to a 30 point lead over Oklahoma City, before the Thunder outscored the Magic by 16 points in the final quarter to make the final score more respectable. The Thunder had their only leads of the game at 2-0 and 4-2 before...
More photos » AP What's up with the awkward mug shots? (AP Photo/File) Browse more photos » Jump for some videos from CSN Bay Area.com and transcripts courtesy of GSoM friend Marcus Thompson. Larry Riley with Greg Papa (11:05) Stephen Jackson reacts to trade (0:48) Matt Steinmetz details Warriors trade (0:58) Jackson's Parting Shot [Inside the Warriors] How badly did you want to be out...
The Magic welcomed back Rashard Lewis from his 10 day suspension, and also Ryan Anderson after missing several games with a sprained ankle, while Charlotte welcomed newcomer Stephen Jackson and inserted him in the starting lineup after obtaining him in a trade with Golden State earlier in the day. Charlotte hung tough the whole game and came as close as three points in the final two minutes. In a first...
Injury-riddled New Jersey, led by former Magic PG Rafer Alston's triple-double, gave the Magic a pretty good game for a half, and trailed by just six points with under ten minutes remaining in the game before the Magic went on a 10-0 run to seal the victory. The Magic were missing Brandon Bass (flu), in addition to Rashard Lewis and Ryan Anderson. The Nets were missing six different players, including...
More photos » by John Raoux - AP Browse more photos » Multiple news outlets, including Dan Savage of OrlandoMagic.com and Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel , report that Orlando Magic power forward Brandon Bass has come down with the flu and will miss tonight's game against the New Jersey Nets at the very least. Bass was the Magic's last available power forward, as starter Rashard Lewis...
TORONTO – Jameer Nelson scored 30 points, J.J. Redick had a career-high 27 and the Orlando Magic used a season-high 17 3-pointers to beat the Toronto Raptors 125-116 on Sunday. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 20 and the Magic (3-0) remained unbeaten after going 8-0 in the preseason. Chris Bosh led Toronto with 35 points and 16 rebounds while Andrea Bargnani had 26,...
TORONTO – Jameer Nelson scored 30 points, J.J. Redick had a career-high 27 and the Orlando Magic used a season-high 17 3-pointers to beat the Toronto Raptors 125-116 on Sunday. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 20 and the Magic (3-0) remained unbeaten after going 8-0 in the preseason. Chris Bosh led Toronto with 35 points and 16 rebounds while Andrea Bargnani had 26,...
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