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Desmond Bane Issues Statement Over $35,000 Fine After Leading Magic to NBA Cup Semis

Tonight, in a thrilling NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup, the Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat, 117-108, behind a monster shooting night from Desmond Bane.

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Desmond Bane, Magic upend Heat, make NBA Cup semis

Desmond Bane made six 3-pointers and matched his season high with 37 points as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Miami Heat 117-108 on Tuesday to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Orlando Magic Knock Off Miami Heat In NBA Cup- Quarterfinals

The Orlando Magic are officially rolling the dice in Las Vegas. In a game that started looking more like a disaster movie than a basketball showdown, the Magic pulled off a gutsy 117-108 victory against the rival Miami Heat, securing their spot in the NBA Cup semifinals.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 9

Magic coach says Heat's new playstyle is more unpredictable to defend than most teams

What is the best way to create advantages for a basketball team? Should you run the offense through the post-up advantage, or get the ball to the elbow?

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 9

Magic punch ticket to Las Vegas, beat Heat without Franz Wagner

The Orlando Magic are rolling the dice and getting their bags packed for Las Vegas after a 117-108 win against the Miami Heat in the NBA Cup quarterfinal inside the Kia Center.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Magic make last-minute change with NBA Cup court damaged

The Orlando Magic are set to face the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup quarterfinals showdown this Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando, but the court’s floor in the arena will not be on-brand.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 9

Who steps up with Franz Wagner down for Magic to advance in NBA Cup?

Without question, the Orlando Magic received great news regarding the availability of leading scorer Franz Wagner on Monday. The versatile 24-year-old German forward was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and will miss multiple weeks, potentially not seeing the floor until 2026.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 9

How the Magic cash their ticket to Vegas tonight vs Heat

The Orlando Magic and Miami Heat are tied for the 5th seed in the East as of today, with both teams coming into tonight's NBA Cup Quarter Finals matchup sitting at a 14-10 record, It's rare for these two teams to be good at the same time, let alone look like contenders; for fans, it can feel like two ships passing in the night.

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The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / December 8

Magic F Franz Wagner could miss weeks with ankle injury

Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner was diagnosed with a left high ankle sprain on Monday, one day after taking a spill early in a game against the New York Knicks.

Orlando Magic News / Sports Club Florida / December 7

Magic Fall Short in Fourth Quarter, Drop 106–100 Battle to Knicks

The Orlando Magic had every opportunity to steal a road win on Sunday afternoon, but a late push by the New York Knicks proved to be the difference as Orlando fell 106 to 100 at Madison Square Garden.