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Franz Wagner scores 20, Magic escape with a 104-103 win over struggling Trail Blazers

Apr. 01, 2024 23:07 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers' 10th straight loss came down to one shot, and it was a good one. But Deandre Ayton missed an open baseline jumper at the buzzer and the Orlando Magic won 104-103 on Monday night. Franz Wagner scored 20 points, Wendell...

Orlando Magic snap 3-game skid with 118-88 rout of Memphis Grizzlies

Mar. 30, 2024 22:37 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Wendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony added 15 points each and the Orlando Magic broke a three-game losing streak with a 118-88 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. A day after committing two late turnovers...

Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Magic beat short-handed Raptors 113-103

Mar. 15, 2024 23:13 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Franz Wagner had 19 points, Paolo Banchero scored 11 of his 17 points in the third quarter and the Orlando Magic beat short-handed Toronto 113-103 on Friday night, handing the Raptors their season-worst sixth straight loss. Jalen Suggs scored 16 points, Wendell...

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

Mar. 13, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero handled the finesse part and let his Orlando teammates handle the physicality. He made all six of his shots and eight of nine free throws, finishing with 21 points, and had nine assists Wednesday night in the Magic's 114-106 win over the Brooklyn...

Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern Conference

Mar. 10, 2024 22:11 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Once the Indiana Pacers started running, they were hard to stop. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 20 points and the Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 on Sunday night to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern Conference standings. ...

Paolo Banchero scores 22 points as Magic beat Hornets for ninth win in 11 games

Mar. 05, 2024 22:20 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 22 points, Cole Anthony scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, and the surging Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-89 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games. Wendell Carter Jr. had 12 points and nine rebounds for...

Paolo Banchero scores 29 as the Magic ease past the Pistons 113-91

Mar. 03, 2024 21:57 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points for a second straight game and the Orlando Magic completed a four-game season sweep of the Detroit Pistons with a 113-91 victory on Sunday night. Wendell Carter Jr. had 19 points and eight rebounds for Orlando and Markelle Fultz...

Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Magic 127-113

Feb. 13, 2024 23:13 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 33 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 32 points and five assists and Oklahoma City shook off a sluggish start beat the Orlando Magic 127-113 on Tuesday night in the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break. Gilgeous-Alexander...

Banchero's 23 points lead Magic in comeback from 17 down to defeat Timberwolves 108-106

Feb. 02, 2024 23:42 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 23 points and six assists to help the Orlando Magic overcome a 17-point second-quarter deficit and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106 on Friday. Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and 12 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 19 points and Jalen...

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 30, Grizzlies hold on to beat Magic 107-106

Jan. 27, 2024 00:11 AM EST

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 30 points and eight rebounds, reserve Ziaire Williams added 17 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 107-106 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Luke Kennard finished with 15 points — all on 3-pointers — and six...