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Franz Wagner scored 27 points, Desmond Bane added 22 points and seven assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 123-110 in their NBA Cup opener.
After they squared off on Friday in NBA Cup group-stage play, the Orlando Magic host the Boston Celtics for the second time in as many games on Sunday.
It’s still very early in the season, but this has been far from an ideal start for the Orlando Magic’s coach, Jamahl Mosley. Despite entering the year with extr
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The Celtics will look to stay in the win column for their second NBA Cup contest of the 2025-26 season as they head to Florida to take on the Magic.
New Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was ejected on Tuesday night in a game against the Hawks. He was incredulous afterwards.
The Orlando Magic are off to a very slow star (3-5). After an offseason filled with hype and excitement, they have been the opposite, dull and underwhelming. Part of the Magic's struggles are due to the limited production from role players Jonathan Isaac and Tyus Jones.
Preview the Orlando Magic's NBA matchup with Boston, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
Oh, there are significant similarities. Most of the nucleus remains, with Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. forming the team’s backbone as starters. The shooting still cannot yet be counted on to reach a league-average standard.
The biggest what if in the 90's for basketball. What if Shaquille O'Neal stayed with the Orlando Magic? Before there was Kobe and Shaq, there was Penny and Shaq. The Magic have had their fair share of superstars besides Shaq and Penny.
Richie Adubato served as assistant coach with the Magic from 1994-97, interim head coach in 1997 and radio analyst from 2005-20.