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Desmond Bane, Cade Cunningham get chippy in Magic-Pistons NBA Cup showdown

Desmond Bane and Cade Cunningham got into an altercation during the Orlando Magic’s NBA Cup matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Bane is going through the sixth season of his career, his first with the Magic.

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Orlando Magic Move to 4-0 in NBA Cup Group Play After Defeating the Pistons

In the heart of Detroit, with the deafening roar of 20,062 fans shaking the Little Caesars Arena, the Orlando Magic weren’t just playing for another win.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 28

Desmond Bane's masterful effort propels Orlando into Emirates Cup quarterfinals

The Orlando Magic have moved onto the Emirates Cup quarterfinals with a huge 112-109 win over the Detroit Pistons Friday night inside Little Caesars Arena.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 28

Desmond Bane, Magic overcome Cade Cunningham to drop Pistons

Desmond Bane poured in 37 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the visiting Orlando Magic edged the Detroit Pistons 112-109 on Friday to advance to the knockout round of the NBA Cup.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / HITC / November 28

Stephen A. Smith says Magic Johnson is why the Lakers missed out on De’Aaron Fox

Analyst claims he begged Magic to draft Fox over Lonzo Ball in 2017 Magic Johnson’s run as an executive with the Los Angeles Lakers never came close to matching the success of his legendary playing career.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

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?

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 28

Has Franz Wagner passed Paolo Banchero for Orlando Magic?

During the big 3 Miami Heat era, although Lebron James & Dwyane Wade were the better players overall, Chris Bosh was touted as the most important player on the team.

Cade Cunningham News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 28

Cade Cunningham stands in Magic's way of NBA Cup berth

The Magic stroll into Detroit with a 3-0 record in NBA Cup play and a +61 DIFF, an important stat for tiebreaker scenarios. The Pistons walk in with a 2-1 NBA Cup record and a +24 DIFF.

Paolo Banchero News / NBA Analysis Network / November 28

Austin Rivers says Orlando Magic form without Paolo Banchero is a sign he has to change his game

Austin Rivers believes the Orlando Magic turning their form around should show Paolo Banchero that he needs to change his style of play. The Orlando Magic did not start the NBA season well, but they have managed to correct course and string some important wins together.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 28

NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Heat, Tyler Herro, Bulls

Paolo Banchero will miss his eighth straight game on Friday, as the Magic ruled him out again with that lingering left groin strain, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 27

Paolo Banchero's status now known for critical game vs. Pistons

At some point, the Orlando Magic will be thankful for Paolo Banchero's return. Not yet, though. The Magic forward will miss an eighth straight game, this one Friday against the Pistons, in a contest with NBA Cup implications.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 27

How the Orlando Magic can reach the next round of the NBA Cup

The NBA Cup has been a beautiful addition to the beginning of the NBA season and the Magic have found great success in it so far this season. The Magic are 3-0 in group play with a +61 point differential, making their path easy.

Jonathan Isaac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Magic rumors: The ‘money crunch’ that could force a Jonathan Isaac trade

The Orlando Magic are playing very good basketball as of late, as they are climbing in the Eastern Conference standings amid an impressive 7-3 stretch.

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Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 26

Magic can't wait for Paolo Banchero to return from injury

The Orlando Magic are celebrating after their 144-103 win against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Cup. The win marked the biggest of the season for the Magic as they give themselves a chance to qualify for the knockout round of the NBA Cup while also making a statement in a nationally-televised game without their star player Paolo Banchero.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA Analysis Network / November 26

Jalen Suggs names ‘little brother’ Orlando Magic teammate whose improvement inspired the entire team

Jalen Suggs took time to shout out one of the Orlando Magic’s youngest stars for the way he stepped up against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Orlando Magic are slowly turning their season around after a poor start, winning their latest outing against the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / The Predictors / November 26

Magic eliminates 76ers from NBA Cup contention, Orlando dominates 144-103

Anthony Black erupted for a career-high 31 points, pouring in 27 before halftime, as the Orlando Magic overwhelmed the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 144–103 in NBA Cup play on Tuesday night.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 26

The Magic's x-factor is becoming the main factor

Anthony Black continues to prove the doubters wrong, getting better each and every day. Exploding for a Career-High 31 PTS in Philadelphia, AB hit the ground running and touched the sky jumping, sprinting and leaping up and down the court for dunk after dunk after layup after dunk, with a few threes in between for good measure.

Jalen Suggs News / Hardwood Heroics / November 26

'10 Times Out of 10' – Why Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs Doesn’t Regret His Ejection Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Jalen Suggs was ejected in the second quarter of the NBA Cup match between the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers for sticking up for his teammate.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / November 26

Magic keep up winning ways without Paolo Banchero

The Orlando Magic weren't happy to see franchise player Paolo Banchero go down with a groin injury two weeks ago. But since then, they've gone 6-2 with one of the NBA's best offenses.

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Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / November 26

Orlando Magic Demolish A Battered Sixers Squad in Philly 144-103

In the city of Brotherly Love, there was no love lost on the hardwood Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The Philadelphia 76ers, looking more like a M.A.S.H.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 25

Magic demolish 76ers, set franchise scoring records

Anthony Black scored a career-high 31 points to highlight the Orlando Magic's annihilation of the host Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday in an NBA Cup game.

Jalen Suggs ejected after dust-up as Magic roll Sixers

Andre Drummond square ups to fight Wendell Carter Jr. during game

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Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Wire / November 25