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Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander help Thunder top Magic and improve to 7-0

Nov. 05, 2024 00:08 AM EST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 23 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 points and nine assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 102-86 on Monday night to remain the only unbeaten team in the Western Conference. Chet Holmgren added 14 points,...

Luka Doncic scores 32 points, Mavericks overwhelm Banchero-less Magic 108-85

Nov. 03, 2024 22:27 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Daniel Gafford scored a season-high 18 points, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 108-85 on Sunday night. The defending Western Conference champions outscored the Magic 30-9 in the first 9:30 of...

Magic missing All-Star Paolo Banchero with injury, scratch starting C Wendell Carter Jr. before game

Nov. 01, 2024 19:24 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Already missing All-Star forward Paolo Banchero with an injury, the Orlando Magic scratched starting center Wendell Carter Jr. just minutes before their game Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team said Carter is out with tendinitis in his right...

Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Magic beat Nets 116-101 in home opener

Oct. 25, 2024 22:28 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 29 points, brother Mo Wagner added 18 and the Orlando Magic won their home opener, beating the Brooklyn Nets 116-101 on Friday night. Paolo Banchero had 15 points and nine assists after failing to make a field goal in the first half. Wendell...

Magic agree to contract extension with center Wendell Carter Jr.

Oct. 08, 2024 00:54 AM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic agreed to a contract extension with center Wendell Carter Jr. on Monday. Carter averaged 11 points on 52.5% shooting in 55 games last season to help the Magic reach the postseason. Carter, the No. 7 pick in the 2018 NBA draft,...