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Magic beginning to figure out Jamahl Mosley's faster offense

The Orlando Magic are making an emphasis on pushing the pace with the offense this season and the team is beginning to reap the benefits of that. After a 1-4 start, the Magic have won seven of their last 10, partially because of the team's increased pace.

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Tyus Jones breaks scoreless streak, eyes more for Magic

Orlando Magic point guard Tyus Jones is struggling to start the season, especially when it comes to scoring. Jones, 29, went seven consecutive games without scoring but that drought ended in the team's latest win over the Golden State Warriors, where he scored eight points on 3 of 3 shooting, including a pair of 3-pointers.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 20

Magic containing Stephen Curry shows defense is improving

The Orlando Magic are celebrating after their win against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Curry scored 34 points, but they did a decent job of defending him and his teammates during the second half.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

This Magic continue to excel in one key area

After acquiring Desmond Bane, the 2025-26 season was expected to be the season that the Orlando Magic offense was expected to break through. After 15 games, that hasn't been quite the case, even though there's been slight improvement in the team's efficiency over their last 10.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

Orlando’s franchise player still out and what it means for the Magic

The Magic's star forward is set to miss his fourth straight game with a left groin strain. This time missing a matchup with the 4-10 Los Angeles Clippers.

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Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Steph Curry News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

Magic unlock secret part of offense vs. Stephen Curry, Warriors

Part of the Orlando Magic's success on offense comes with their strong defense. That was apparent in the team's 121-113 win over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

Orlando Magic standout clears huge hurdle in injury-riddled year

Jalen Suggs matched a season-low by missing all seven of his 3-point attempts in the 121-113 win over Golden State. While his long-range shooting was off,

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 19

Surging Magic put improved offense up against wayward Clippers

The struggling Los Angeles Clippers continue a season-long seven-game road trip on Thursday when they visit the rejuvenated Orlando Magic. Orlando, which endured a rocky start to the season while losing four of its first five games, comes into Thursday's contest a winner in four of the last five.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

Wendell bullies Warriors, to help overcome Curry, Butler - Orlando Magic Report Card

The Orlando Magic beat the Golden State Warriors doing two things that Coach Mosley has stressed over the past few weeks. They made their free throws ( 27/29 ) as well as won the turnover battle 14-18.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

Anthony Black credits dynamic downhill footwork to something surprising

Anthony Black remains a major wildcard factor for this Magic team. The Magic are 4-1 when Black takes at least 11 shots from the field; 8-4 when he dishes out multiple assists; 4-0 when he forces multiple steals; 2-0 when he scores 20+ PTS; 3-2 when he scores 17+ PTS; 5-3 when he scores 55% TS% or better; 4-2 when he scores 58% TS% or better.

NBA News / The Predictors / November 19

Magic top Warriors 121-113

Desmond Bane set the tone with 23 points and five steals, Anthony Black delivered 21 points off the bench, and the Orlando Magic put together a balanced, wire-to-wire effort to knock off the Golden State Warriors 121–113 on Tuesday night.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

Anthony Black, Magic bench shine and more takeaways versus Warriors

The Orlando Magic bested Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors inside Kia Center Monday night, 121-113, their fifth win over their last seven! What were a few of our takeaways?

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 18

Video: Jimmy Butler Shoves Jalen Suggs, Gets Into Heated Argument With Magic Player As Officials Step In

The Warriors lost 113-121 to the Magic after a surprisingly one-sided battle against a team that did not have their star player available in Paolo Banchero.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 18

Orlando Magic Outlast the Golden State Warriors

You ever have one of those nights where your two best guys show up to a gunfight with flamethrowers, and you still somehow end up going home with a loss?

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 18

Magic ride balanced scoring to win over road-weary Warriors

Desmond Bane had a team-high 23 points, Anthony Black led a strong bench performance with a season-best 21 and the Orlando Magic took advantage of a road-weary Golden State Warriors team to claim a 121-113 home win on Tuesday night.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 18

Desmond Bane is playing his best basketball of the season after Nov. 4 ejection

A loss on November 4 to the Atlanta Hawks dropped the Orlando Magic to 2-6 for the season, but one moment in the third quarter of that game seems to have turned around their season.

Tyus Jones News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 18

Magic addition making wrong kind of records

When the Orlando Magic acquired Tyus Jones, they thought they were getting a 40% three-point shooter, a reliable point guard, and a playmaker. Jones was a low-risk high reward signing, as he signed a $7-million dollar contract this offseason to fill the Magic's desperate need for three-point shooting and facilitation.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley floated as Pelicans candidate to replace Willie Green

The Orlando Magic’s uneven start to the 2025–26 season has led to early speculation around head coach Jamahl Mosley’s long-term future with the franchise.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Magic’s Jamahl Mosley highlights Tyus Jones’ value beyond scoring in Nets win

The Orlando Magic secured their third straight victory Friday night, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 105–98 in their second NBA Cup matchup. While Orlando

Paolo Banchero News / Hoops Rumors / November 13

Paolo Banchero undergoing MRI on injured groin

The Magic‘s 17-point win in New York on Wednesday was the team’s most impressive victory of the season, but it came at a cost. Star forward Paolo Banchero exited the game in the second quarter due to a left groin strain and didn’t return.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 12

Paolo Banchero injury dampens Magic's upset over Knicks

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero turned 23 on Wednesday. A left groin injury, however, ruined his birthday.

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Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Report: Magic's Paolo Banchero has issues with HC Jamahl Mosley

An underwhelming start for the Orlando Magic appears to be bringing some issues to the surface.

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Desmond Bane News / Yardbarker / November 10

Desmond Bane breaks out of shooting slump at the perfect moment

Desmond Bane was 0-5 from three-point range for the first 47:59 of Monday's game and shooting 26% from deep on the season. He picked the perfect time to finally make one.

Turnovers are killing Magic early on

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