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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 28
Magic take 3-1 lead over Pistons with impressive defensive outing
The Orlando Magic secured a gritty 94-88 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday, taking a 3-1 series lead. Monday’s first two quarters were roller coasters.
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
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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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 27
Magic push Pistons to brink, eye rare No. 8 over No. 1 upset
This is starting to feel like more than a nice story. The Magic are one win away from something that almost never happens — and they didn’t even need to shoot well to get there.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 27
How Paolo Banchero, Magic throttled Cade Cunningham's Pistons to take 3-1 lead
The Orlando Magic took care of their home floor, winning a 94-86 rock fight to extend their series lead to 3-1 against the Detroit Pistons. What were a few of our takeaways?!
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 27
Magic silence Pistons late to take 3-1 series edge
Desmond Bane scored 22 points and made one of his five 3-pointers with 1:16 left as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 94-88 on Monday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Orlando Magic players appear to do a drug-themed handshake before game
The Orlando Magic are definitely acting different right now. Orlando went viral before Monday’s Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win
Desmond Bane is no longer a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. But playing in front of former teammates Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, Jr., Bane was the star in a "grit-n-grind" style game, complete with bleeding arms.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Desmond Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic
As the Orlando Magic are on the verge of knocking off the Eastern Conference's top seed in the first round, they're benefiting from exactly what they were missing in the playoffs one year ago. Desmond Bane, 27, who the Magic acquired in a summer trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, has proven to be the difference-maker against the Detroit Pistons.
Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 27
Magic Star Franz Wagner Suffers Injury in Game 4 vs. Pistons
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is questionable to return to Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons with right calf soreness, according to the team. "@OrlandoMagic forward Franz Wagner is questionable to return tonight vs Detroit due to right calf soreness," the team tweeted.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4 vs. Magic
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren's first-round series against the Orlando Magic has gone from bad to worse.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 27
Like T-Mac? Wagner Bros Debut Custom Magic Damian Lillard Adidas for NBA Playoffs
For the Magic's opening play-in game against Philadelphia, Orlando star forward Franz Wagner broke out some special edition shoes for the special occasion.
Magic Johnson News / AirJordanChronicles / April 27
Magic Johnson calls for Detroit Pistons’ defensive improvement vs. Orlando Magic
The Detroit Pistons are trailing in the playoff series and struggling to defeat Orlando. However, the clash becomes more interesting as the NBA legend, Magic Johnson, strongly believes that the answer to the Pistons’ problems lies within the side’s defense.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 27
Could The Banchero Bounce be more than Memorable Playoff Moment?
Sometimes you just need to see the ball go through the net to find your rhythm as a shooter. Minutes before Paolo Banchero converted the clutch pull-up three bounce heard 'round the world from the top of the key, he splashed a clutch buzzer-beating bailout pull-up three in the same spot.
Magic Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Why Michael Jordan would average 50 PPG, Magic Johnson 30 APG in today’s NBA, per Vlade Divac
The topic of how players from different era’s would fare in across the NBA timeline is one that has circulated over and over again on social media and among league circles.
Orlando Magic News / Stadium Rant / April 27
This Is The Orlando Magic That We Had Expected
It’s still early, but this looks like the Orlando Magic that most people expected to see this whole season. They lost in the first round last year against the defending champion Boston Celtics in five games.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 26
NBA Announces One Mistake in Pistons' Loss to Magic
The Orlando Magic took down the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead. Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points to lead the Magic to a 113-108 victory.
Paolo Banchero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25
Magic’s Paolo Banchero joins Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant with historic playoff stat line
The Orlando Magic took a 2-1 series lead over the Detroit Pistons with a 113-105 Game 3 win Saturday, powered by a historic performance from Paolo Banchero that placed him alongside Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant in NBA playoff history.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 25
Orlando Magic take 2-1 lead with thrilling Game 3 win over Detroit Pistons
The Orlando Magic took a 2-1 series lead over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday with a thrilling 113-105 victory at home. Neither team was hot from beyond the arc in the first quarter, but the Magic built a small lead that would foreshadow a larger scoring run.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Isaiah Stewart gets a flagrant foul for whacking Jalen Suggs in the face
Jalen Suggs got Beef Stew’d during Saturday’s Game 3. Suggs and the Orlando Magic faced off against Isaiah Stewart and the Detroit Pistons for the third game of their first-round playoff series.
Jonathan Isaac News / Athlon Sports / April 25
Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic Game 3: Will Jonathan Isaac Play?
The Orlando Magic are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Orlando enters Saturday’s game coming off a loss on the road to Detroit in Game 2 on Wednesday night that tied the series at 1-1.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Angel Reese had a great reaction to her boyfriend’s win in the NBA Playoffs
Angel Reese just made it clear once again where her allegiance lies in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Following the Orlando Magic’s surprising 112-101 win over
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