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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 19
Watch: Orlando Magic take down Detroit Pistons with Game 1 stunner
The Orlando Magic picked up a huge 112-101 Game 1 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday thanks to impressive defense. Orlando scored first and kept at least a small advantage for the entire matchup.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19
Top-seeded Pistons shocked in Game 1 as Magic never trail
Paolo Banchero had 23 points and nine rebounds as the visiting Orlando Magic upset the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, 112-101, in Game 1 of their first-round Eastern Conference series on Sunday.
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
History shows Magic's Game 1 win might not be significant
It was an impressive victory but also fits Orlando's recent history of taking a single game in a first-round series.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
This Magic Advantage Could Be Difference in Pistons Playoff Series
Cade Cunningham will receive Top-Five MVP votes for a reason. Not just because he and Luka Doncic were ruled eligible by the NBA & NBPA while Anthony Edwards was ruled ineligible, but because Cunningham is a true offensive engine that a franchise can rely on for good shot creation possession to posssesion on a night-to-night basis.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
Predictions for Magic vs. Pistons first-round series: Who wins?
The Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons tip off Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. EST! The 8-seeded Magic will have a significant mountain to climb to upset top-seeded Detroit, who crossed the 60-win threshold for the first time in two decades.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
This player may be the key to the Orlando Magic's postseason
The more playmakers you have on the floor, the more you are able to break down the defense, get those spray out threes.Desmond Bane This year's Magic team moves with the ebbs and flows of Jalen Suggs play.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
Playoff Paolo needs to show up against Pistons
All eyes were on Paolo Banchero ahead of the Orlando Magic's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. And for good reason. Banchero wilted down the stretch against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring just 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting in 36 minutes, including just five in the second half.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
The Most Important Magic Player to Win this Pistons Playoff series
The Orlando Magic visit the Detroit Pistons Sunday night for Game 1 of the East's 1-seed vs. 8-seed matchup in the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs.
Cade Cunningham News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
Magic vs. Pistons breakdown: 3 keys for an Orlando upset over Cade Cunningham, Detroit
The No. 8 Orlando Magic and No. 1 Detroit Pistons tip off Game 1 of their first-round series this weekend. Orlando is hoping to become the seventh No. 8 seed in NBA history to advance past the first round.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 18
The Magic Playoff Rotation: What Should Change vs. Pistons
When push comes to shove, you go out swinging with your best players. With a playoff berth on the line, the Orlando Magic stepped up to the plate to do just that.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 18
5 key numbers from the Magic's playoff-clinching win over Hornets
The Orlando Magic clinched their third-straight postseason berth against the Charlotte Hornets inside Kia Center in dominant fashion. But what were a few key numbers that stood out?!
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 18
When Orlando Owns The Paint, It Can Beat Playoff Teams, Even Detroit
On one starry night in summertime Southern France, 1889, an artist picked up his paint brush, sat down at his canvas, and created a classic work of art.
Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets
Head coach Jamahl Mosley pointed to urgency and “desperation” as the driving force behind the Orlando Magic’s dominant 121–90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, a win that secured the No.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 18
Magic, Suns Advance; NBA’s Playoff Field Set
After losing their first play-in games earlier in the week, the Magic and Suns bounced back in impressive fashion on Friday, winning home games against the Hornets and Warriors, respectively, to clinch their spots in the playoffs.
Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Magic’s Jamahl Mosley reveals Orlando’s ‘gamechanger’ vs. Hornets
The Orlando Magic cannot have any complaints with how their play-in matchup against the Charlotte Hornets went. They exceeded expectations right from the first quarter, opening the game 27-10 and never looking back in a 121-90 rout of Charlotte.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 17
5 Things We Learned After Magic Destroy Hornets In Shocking Play-In Victory
In a stunningly one-sided performance, the Orlando Magic dismantled the Charlotte Hornets 121-90, showcasing a level of playoff intensity that immediately raises eyebrows heading into the postseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17
Paolo Banchero earns redemption in Magic's win over Hornets
In earning some redemption and continuing to make a name for himself, Paolo Banchero put on a show on Friday night. Banchero's performance led the Orlando Magic to a 121-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets, securing an actual spot in the NBA playoffs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17
Defense wins play-in games: Magic shut down Hornets offense to earn final playoff spot in East
Since the start of 2026, the Charlotte Hornets have had the best offense in the NBA. Against the Orlando Magic, that offense looked like the league's worst.
Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Magic Johnson Names the 'Greatest Player That Ever Lived' Without Hesitation
When it comes to the debate on who's the greatest basketball player of all time, the names that often come up are Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.
The '90 percent free-throw seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least 90 percent of their free throws in a season with at least 300 attempts can you name in five minutes?
Franz Wagner News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Magic's Franz Wagner Speaks On Availability for Hornets Game
The Orlando Magic entered their play-in matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers with the possibility of locking a first-round appearance in the playoffs, but the night ended with a loss and a late-game injury scare.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
Magic player close to reaching boiling point amid locker room turmoil
The Orlando Magic’s locker room doesn’t seem to be the happiest place on earth. The Magic have gone through a lot in the 2025-26 NBA season, and while they survived the regular season and made it to the NBA Play-In Tournament, the relationship between head coach Jamahl Mosley and a key player appears to be beyond repair.
Jamahl Mosley News / Hoops Wire / April 15
Magic may be leaning toward firing Jamahl Mosley no matter what
The Magic are still playing. But their coach may be on the way out. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, there is a strong belief around the league that Jamahl Mosley won’t return as Orlando’s head coach next season — regardless of how the team performs in the play-in tournament.
Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Air Jordan 10 'Orlando' — Simple, Magic-Friendly, Classic: Where to Buy
The Air Jordan 10 Orlando will forever hold a special place in my heart. It was one of the first pair of Jordans that I owned, and they were my go-to shoes for almost everything.
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