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Orlando Magic Knock Off Detroit Pistons Behind Dynamic Duo Of Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane

The regular season is gasping for its final breaths, and Monday night’s showdown in Florida was a perfect reminder of why we love April basketball. For the Detroit Pistons, this trip was supposed to be a stress-free victory lap.

Cade Cunningham News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 6

Magic avoid another collapse against Cade Cunningham-less Pistons

The Orlando Magic completed their final back-to-back of the season with a 123-107 win over the Cade Cunningham-less Pistons inside Kia Center. They avoided another disastrous collapse to the shorthanded Pistons, but ended the final 3:51 on a 14-3 run.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 6

Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 6

3 Magic Players Who Fueled the Victory vs. Pistons

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are keeping their flame ignited in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 123-107 win against the first-place Detroit Pistons inside the Kia Center.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 6

Magic receive encouraging status update ahead of Pistons matchup

The Orlando Magic will complete their final back-to-back on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, who clinched the No. 1 seed in the East last week. And

Cade Cunningham News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 6

Cade Cunningham status, Franz Out: Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons preview, lineups, injuries, betting lines

Because the Orlando Magic were able to survive Sunday’s trip to New Orleans, they were able to keep hopes of escaping the play-in tournament alive. Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors lost over the weekend, so the teams that reside between seeds 6-10 are separated by two games with all but Charlotte having four to play.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 6

UNC Hires Mike Malone, Which Could Change Magic HC Plans

The Orlando Magic are a team that could be looking for a new head coach this offseason amidst rumors that Jamahl Mosley could be on his way out. Someone

NBA News / The Predictors / April 6

Magic edge Pelicans 112-108

The Orlando Magic staged a second-half comeback to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 112–108 on Sunday night, continuing their dominance in the matchup. Desmond Bane led the rally with 27 points, delivering in the clutch as Orlando erased a 15-point deficit and extended its winning streak against New Orleans to nine games.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 6

The Magic's Road to the Playoffs is Crowded, but Clear

Anything is possible.Kevin Garnett The Eastern Conference playoffs are a jumbled mess; the road to the playoffs is so crowded, the injury-riddled Orlando Magic are somehow not out of the race.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / April 6

Time is running out for Magic HC Jamahl Mosley

The Magic have failed to take a step forward this season despite heightened expectations.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 6

How Wagner, Magic rallied to win over Pelicans

Once again, the Orlando Magic came back from a double-digit deficit, earning a 112-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. What were a few of our takeaways?!

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Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / April 6

The Heart of the Grind: Desmond Bane Responds to LeBron James’ Memphis Critique, Opens Up About Orlando Magic’s Season, Injury Woes, Postseason Upside

The NBA is a league of bright lights and big markets and relentless travel. For most players, the lifestyle is a blur of charter planes and five-star lobbies.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 5

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg joins exclusive club with another monster game

Cooper Flagg is making a pretty big statement in his quest for the NBA's Rookie of the Year Award. After scoring 51 points for the Dallas Mavericks in their loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, he followed it up with a 45-point effort in a 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

Flagg was bound to make NBA history

LeBron James gets upset at son Bronny during game

Details emerge on Lakers’ plan for Luka Doncic

JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries

Clippers throttle Kings to move into eighth in Western Conference

Thunder thump Jazz, move closer to clinching No. 1 seed

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 5

Contending Magic rally from 15-point deficit, upend Pelicans

Desmond Bane scored 27 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 15-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the host New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 on Sunday.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / April 5

Jamahl Mosley, Magic facing pressure after disappointing season

The Magic have struggled to meet expectations in 2025-26 and remain in a tight race near the bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, as Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel writes.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 4

Cooper Flagg's historic scoring night can't get Mavericks a win

Cooper Flagg became the first teenager to score 50 points in an NBA game Friday. That wasn't enough to get the Dallas Mavericks a win.

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Hornets' Kon Knueppel, Suns' Collin Gillespie make history in Charlotte's win

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Final Injury Report for Magic-Mavericks: Will Anthony Black, Klay Thompson Play?

The Orlando Magic are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks in an interconference matchup. Orlando enters Friday’s game with a 40-36 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Paolo Banchero News / Hardwood Heroics / April 3

NBA Champ Points to Paolo Banchero Problem For Magic’s Struggle As Team Falls to No. 9 in East

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has been targeted all season long for his working relationship with Paolo Banchero, something fans thought was not working.