Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
Photo is courtesy of Fernando Medina/Orlando Magic. View full size photo » Via the Orlando Magic : Bored out of your mind? Have absolutely, positively nothing else to do? We may have the answer. Or maybe not. Back by popular demand (ok, not really), the Orlando Magic and Sun Sports introduce the continuation of "Magic Overtime with Dante & Galante." "Magic Overtime with Dante...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Photo is courtesy of Fernando Medina/Orlando Magic. View full size photo » Via the Orlando Magic : The NBA has named Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard as the recipient of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for October in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work. Howard is being honored in part for his commitment to helping...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE via Getty Images Browse more photos » If you don't know the name Will Carroll, you should, because he is one of the most renowned experts when it comes to sports injuries . Although Mr. Carroll is known more for his work with sites like Baseball Prospectus (specifically, his 'Under the Knife' columns) and Football Outsiders , he has written articles...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Photo is courtesy of Fernando Medina/Orlando Magic. View full size photo » Via the Orlando Magic : In an effort to encourage youngsters to read more, Bright House Networks, FOX Sports Florida and the Orlando Magic’s Ryan Anderson teamed up to present a customized motivational book to students at Markham Woods Middle School. Copies of "Orlando Magic Hoop City" were distributed...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE/Getty Images Browse more photos » Although the Orlando Magic played a depleted New Jersey Nets squad that was without the services of several players, notably Keyon Dooling , Devin Harris , Yi Jianlian , and Courtney Lee , among others, the team was able to win because of defense. Stan Van Gundy said it best during his presser, "I don't care...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE via Getty Images Browse more photos » Magic still looking for way to deal with opponents approach to Howard Brian Schmitz talks about how the Orlando Magic are still trying to figure out how to combat what opposing defenses are doing to Dwight Howard game in and game out. Van Gundy has long believed that referees allow defenses to pound on the bigger,...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Via the Orlando Magic : Construction on the new Amway Center in downtown Orlando meets a milestone as the placement of the final steel beam is recognized by the traditional "Topping Off" ceremony. [...] The 875,000 square foot Amway Center will open in the fall of 2010 and compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows, while serving as the home of the Orlando Magic. I put...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE via Getty Images Browse more photos » After playing, arguably, one of the worst games in Stan Van Gundy 's tenure as head coach of the Orlando Magic against the Detroit Pistons , the team bounced back against the Phoenix Suns and came away with a much-needed victory in front of a sell-out crowd. Stan commented that he felt the Magic, for the first...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE/Getty Images Browse more photos » In front of a sell-out crowd at the Amway Arena, the defending Eastern Conference Champions faced off against a playoff foe from the 2009 NBA Playoffs and dominated the action for three quarters. Unfortunately for the Orlando Magic , there was still a quarter to play and the Philadelphia 76ers made the final score...
TrueHoop (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
Wayne Winston is a professor at Indiana University and for the last nine years he has been Mark Cuban's stat guru for the Dallas Mavericks. Winston's recently published book "Mathletics," explains much of his work -- complete with formulas and spreadsheets. In this installement (see the first , and a follow-up ) of a TrueHoop series based on discussions with Winston, he begins by discussing...
Fear The Sword (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE/Getty Images (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) Browse more photos » The Cavaliers have quite a conundrum on their hands. On one side is the Delonte West that became an important part of a team that won 66 games last season. On the other is a troubled young man trying to sort out his demons. The team has tried to walk the tightrope since...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE/Getty Images Browse more photos » With the news that restricted free-agent guard Nate Robinson has agreed to re-sign with the New York Knicks on a one-year deal came this Twitter tidbit (Tweetbit') from Knicks beat reporter Alan Hahn: LAL, ORL among teams that were interested in @ nate_robinson He added this note for clarification a few moments later,...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
by Fernando Medina - NBAE/Getty Images View full size photo uploaded September 6, 2009 Contradicting yesterday's report , Orlando Magic free-agent point guard Tyronn Lue will not sign with PAOK (hat tip: SLAM ). The 11-year veteran would prefer to stay in the NBA. For whatever reason, I don't think he'll have too much trouble finding a job. A move to Boston would make the most sense, because the Celtics...
TrueHoop (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
The book is about LeBron James and the success and friendship he enjoyed in high school. It's called "Shooting Stars," ( excerpted here ) and was written by LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger. A press release says it's "a story of friendship, perseverance, humility, the transcendent power of teamwork, and the realization of almost-impossible dreams." It may or may not be that, but...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 08/26/2009
The 2009/2010 Orlando Magic Dancers Photo by Fernando Medina, the Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic have announced their dance-team roster for the coming season. From the press release: After a long and strenuous audition process, the 2009-10 Magic Dancers team was unveiled after the final audition Friday, August 21 inside The Groove at Universal City Walk. Out of 145 total dancers to start the audition...
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