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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.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 17
Orlando advances to NBA Playoffs after blowing out Charlotte in Play-In
For a moment there, the basketball world wrote the Orlando Magic off for dead. And after a few embarrassing outings, the critics had fair reasons to. But this team at its core lives off its toughness, its tenacity, its resilience.
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.
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 17
Predicting outcome of the Charlotte Hornets v. Orlando Magic sudden-death play-in game
Win, and they're in. If they lose, their season's over. There's a lot at stake for the Orlando Magic ahead of their do-or-die play-in affair against the Charlotte Hornets.
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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.
Jonathan Isaac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
Will Magic forward Jonathan Isaac return from injury vs. Hornets in NBA Play-In Tournament?
The Orlando Magic could receive a key defensive boost as they prepare for a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at the Kia Center.
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.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 17
Hornets vs. Magic Breakdown: 3 Ways Orlando Can Beat LaMelo Ball, Charlotte
The Orlando Magic enter this matchup against the Charlotte Hornets with little momentum and that could send them home before the playoffs even begin. The Magic have to return to their roots as a defensive-minded team and play with absolute grit if they want to advance to the first round of the playoffs against the Detroit Pistons.
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?
Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / April 17
Magic Johnson Stuns With Bold Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Claim on Lakers Legend’s Special Day
Few people understand the weight of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy better than the man who spent 842 games feeding him the ball. Magic Johnson remains the definitive voice on his teammate’s legacy.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Kendrick Perkins ‘sick and tired’ of Magic’s Paolo Banchero as coaching rumors swirl
The Orlando Magic are on the brink of elimination as they host the Charlotte Hornets in the Play-In Tournament at Kia Center on Friday for the last ticket to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.
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 16
The big change Paolo & Franz must make for Magic to reach playoffs
It all comes down to this. One game for all the marbles. Win and you're in; lose and you're out. How do the Orlando Magic give themselves their best chance to win this do-or-die Play-In game against the flaming-hot Charlotte Hornets in a win-or-go-home game in front of the home crowd?
Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Jamahl Mosley tweaking off smelling salts on bench goes viral before Magic-76ers game
On Wednesday evening, the Orlando Magic dropped their seven vs eight play-in game matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on the road, setting up a win or go home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
76ers' Andre Drummond turns back the clock in play-in win vs. Magic
Playing without All-Star center Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers leaned on an All-Star center from the previous decade.
Orlando Magic News / EasySportz / April 15
76ers vs. Magic Play-In Showdown Takes Center Stage
PHILADELPHIA — The postseason arrives early Wednesday night in South Philadelphia. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic in a win-and-advance Eastern Conference play-in game with immediate stakes and no margin for error.
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.
Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / April 14
Opposite trajectories landed Magic, Sixers in faceoff for No. 7 seed
The Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic took different paths to the same record this season. On Wednesday night, they'll be occupied with the same high-stakes task when the 76ers host the Magic in an Eastern Conference play-in tournament game.
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