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On YouTubeOrlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 20
The Surprise Matchup the Magic Won to Catapult Into Game 2
I definitely feel like I am one of the most versatile bigs in this league... I feel like I can do pretty much anything that is needed – Guard 1-5, can rebound, can screen well, can pass the ball really well, can knock down open shots.Wendell Carter Jr.
The 'Active NBA points-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Magic’s Jamahl Mosley uses Game 1 shocker vs. Pistons to turn page in desperate bid to save job
The Orlando Magic didn’t just shock the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1. They may have even saved head coach Jamahl Mosley’s job in the process. Orlando’s stunning 112-101 wire-to-wire victory to open their first-round series instantly flipped the narrative surrounding a coach widely believed to be on the hot seat entering the postseason.
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 20
Magic Show in Game 1 in Detroit Why They Won't Go Down Easily
The Orlando Magic are the only road team in the first round of the NBA playoffs to secure a Game 1 victory after a 112-101 win against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Magic make NBA history with wire-to-wire Game 1 stunner over Pistons
The Orlando Magic didn’t just steal Game 1. They also rewrote playoff history in the process. In a stunning 112-101 road victory over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena, Orlando became the first No.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
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
Paolo Banchero News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Paolo Banchero sends a strong message after unexpected Game 1 win vs. Pistons
Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic made sure to let the Detroit Pistons know that their first-round matchup won’t be a walk in the park. Facing the Eastern Conference’s No.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 20
Winners and Losers from the Magic's Game 1 win over Pistons
The No. 1 Orlando Magic stormed into the Motor City and stole Game 1 over Cade Cunningham and the No. 1 Detroit Pistons, 112-101. Who were the few winners -- and, conversely, losers -- from the Magic's double-digit win?!
Paolo Banchero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Paolo Banchero delivers powerful take on Magic’s frustrating regular season
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has heard every form of criticism this season after they stumbled to a mediocre record and had to squeeze through the Play-In Tournament to qualify for the playoffs.
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.
Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Magic’s Jalen Suggs addresses injury concern after Game 1 shocker vs. Pistons
The Orlando Magic had all sorts of trickery against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday to take Game 1, 112-101, of their first-round series in the playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Magic stun No. 1 seed Pistons on the road in Game 1 of playoff matchup
The Orlando Magic have made significant noise in the playoffs by being the first road team to secure a win, stunning the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Sunday night.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 19
Watch: Orlando Magic take down Detroit Pistons with Game 1 stunner
The Orlando Magic picked up a huge 112-101 Game 1 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday thanks to impressive defense. Orlando scored first and kept at least a small advantage for the entire matchup.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19
Top-seeded Pistons shocked in Game 1 as Magic never trail
Paolo Banchero had 23 points and nine rebounds as the visiting Orlando Magic upset the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, 112-101, in Game 1 of their first-round Eastern Conference series on Sunday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
History shows Magic's Game 1 win might not be significant
It was an impressive victory but also fits Orlando's recent history of taking a single game in a first-round series.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
This Magic Advantage Could Be Difference in Pistons Playoff Series
Cade Cunningham will receive Top-Five MVP votes for a reason. Not just because he and Luka Doncic were ruled eligible by the NBA & NBPA while Anthony Edwards was ruled ineligible, but because Cunningham is a true offensive engine that a franchise can rely on for good shot creation possession to posssesion on a night-to-night basis.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
Predictions for Magic vs. Pistons first-round series: Who wins?
The Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons tip off Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. EST! The 8-seeded Magic will have a significant mountain to climb to upset top-seeded Detroit, who crossed the 60-win threshold for the first time in two decades.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
This player may be the key to the Orlando Magic's postseason
The more playmakers you have on the floor, the more you are able to break down the defense, get those spray out threes.Desmond Bane This year's Magic team moves with the ebbs and flows of Jalen Suggs play.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 19
Playoff Paolo needs to show up against Pistons
All eyes were on Paolo Banchero ahead of the Orlando Magic's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. And for good reason. Banchero wilted down the stretch against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring just 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting in 36 minutes, including just five in the second half.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 18
Magic, Suns Advance; NBA’s Playoff Field Set
After losing their first play-in games earlier in the week, the Magic and Suns bounced back in impressive fashion on Friday, winning home games against the Hornets and Warriors, respectively, to clinch their spots in the playoffs.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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