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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Magic's offense slams into second half wall in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers' dominant second half fueled a 103-91 win over the Orlando Magic inside Kia Center. The Magic scored a season-low 91 points, marking their fewest since March 31, 2025, when they tallied 87 against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Paolo Banchero flirts with triple-double, but Magic lose vs. 76ers

The Orlando Magic are continuing their pattern after a 103-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers inside the Kia Center. For the 13th consecutive game, the Magic have traded wins and losses, which dates back to just after the team lost in the NBA Cup to the New York Knicks in Las Vegas.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Magic starter gets hurt, heads to locker room vs. Sixers

Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. is going to the locker room in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers. Carter was tending to his abdomen during the second half as part of a physical matchup with 76ers big man Joel Embiid.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Popular referee suffers injury in 76ers vs. Magic

The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers are playing their matchup at the Kia Center, but both teams will be affected by an injury to head referee Bill Kennedy.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Magic lose forward to injury, change starting lineup vs. 76ers

The Orlando Magic are continuing to pivot and adjust around injuries ravaging the roster. Magic forward Tristan da Silva, who started the last three games for the team, has been ruled out due to back spasms for the team's upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / January 9

NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Nuggets

The Magic have been characteristically cautious when it comes to injury timelines, but head coach Jamahl Mosley offered a more detailed glimpse into where brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner stand on Friday.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Magic guard is focused on team success over individual awards

Anthony Black is in the midst of a breakout season. Averaging 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists on the year, Black's numbers have only improved as the season goes on.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Magic star crossed this threshold after most recent win

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero exercised (some) demons in their most recent win over the Brooklyn Wins, burying the game-winning 3-pointer as time expired in overtime after blowing an 18-point second-half lead.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Magic reliant on Bane, Banchero, Black in Philadelphia

With Joel Embiid questionable along with Orlando still missing Jalen Suggs and the Wagner brothers, both team will be without key players in this matchup.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Anthony Black gives back to Boys & Girls Club with donation and fun day of hoops

Orlando Magic Guard Anthony Black hosted a community event at the Boys and Girls Club of Orlando in partnership with Planet Fitness, each donating $5,000 for a total of $10,000 to the organization.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 8

Banchero's clutch play saves the Magic twice in one week

Luckily for the Orlando Magic, Paolo Banchero remembered to pack his clutch genes for the road trip. A week after drilling a game-winning shot on Indiana's floor in a New Year's Eve matinee, Paolo Banchero steps up again in the clutch for this Magic team, banking in a buzzer-beating three-pointer in an overtime game in Brooklyn.

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Paolo Banchero News / Field Level Media / January 7

Paolo Banchero's buzzer-beating 3 lifts Magic over Nets in OT

Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime off an inbounds pass from Anthony Black as the Orlando Magic eked out a 104-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets after blowing an 18-point lead Wednesday night in New York.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8

Paolo Banchero spoils Egor Demin's heroics with buzzer-beater

Magic's Paolo Banchero spoils Egor Demin's heroics with buzzer-beating three in OT

The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets put on a show Wednesday night, so it was only fitting that the game went to overtime and came down to the final play.

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Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 7

How close Magic Johnson came to joining Shaquille O’Neal – Kobe Bryant LA Lakers in 1996

Magic Johnson had the opportunity to play with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal on the LA Lakers. Few “what if” scenarios in NBA history are as fascinating as the one involving Magic Johnson’s 1996 comeback and the start of the Kobe Bryant–Shaquille O’Neal era in Los Angeles.