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Who's not clutch? Paolo Banchero proves doubters wrong against Brooklyn

After blowing an 18-point second half lead, Paolo Banchero's game winner gave the Orlando Magic a 104-103 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets on the second night of a back-to-back.

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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.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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.

Thunder beat Jazz in OT behind Shai-Gilgeous Alexander's big night

Short-handed Pistons win third straight behind Isaiah Stewart's career night

Immanuel Quickley's game-winner helps Raptors overcome poor shooting performance

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Active NBA 50-point games' quiz

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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.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 7

Deterring MPJ is key as Paolo's Magic look to bounce back in Brooklyn

When Michael Porter Jr. looks at the basket this season, he sees an ocean. Porter is scoring 26 points per game on a lights out 63% TS% rate with a shooting line of 50-41-83.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 7

Controversial benching has Orlando Magic coach catching criticism for hard stance

Down the road over the next few months, a lot of Orlando Magic fans will remember Tuesday's loss in Washington D.C. as one that got away. Since the Miami

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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 7

The Orlando Magic's rookies are proving NBA rotation ready

Orlando was down 26 points late in the third quarter. This is the point most teams would roll over. The Magic standard has a different expectation of effort.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 7

Orlando Magic forward making a leap on both ends of the floor

Anthony Black is Orlando's man of the hour. Not only is the former sixth overall pick making a leap offensively while spot-starting at any position Orlando asks, he's taking his defensive impact to another level.

Magic Johnson News / Hardwood Heroics / January 7

'They All Started Off Bad': Magic Johnson Names Lakers Who Struggled Most with His Signature No-Look Passes

Magic Johnson’s teammates, as well as some pros weren’t ready for his no-look Showtime because those shots were that perfect. The Hall of Fame point guard once opened up about which Lakers struggled most with his legendary no-look passes.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 7

Not enough from Paolo, Orlando starters against Washington

The Orlando Magic continued their streak of shorthanded games against the Washington Wizards, where they found themselves in a hole early. After a competitive first quarter, the Magic found themselves in a double digit defecit going into halftime, which only continued to swell to 26 points midway through the third quarter.

Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / January 7

Magic Johnson & Larry Bird Rivalry Reignited by $46.65B Company

46 years ago, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had 35.1 million viewers witnessing history. That record still stands for the most-watched college championship game, and so does their bond.