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Magic stun Nuggets in thrilling 127-126 upset at home

In a nail-biting showdown on Saturday night, the Orlando Magic pulled off a stunning 127-126 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets jumped out all over the Magic from the opening tip, looking like the superior team that they are.

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Why Anthony Black has emerged for the Magic

Some may have been surprised by Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black's 38-point performance in the win against the Denver Nuggets, but this is a result of a lot of hard work in the three years he has been in the league.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 27

Da Silva among the stars in rousing Magic win against title contender

The Orlando Magic rebounded in emphatic fashion on the second night of a back-to-back inside Kia Center, earning a 127-126 win over the Denver Nuggets.

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In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / December 27

Desmond Bane converts 2 FT's in waning seconds as Magic nip Nuggets

Anthony Black scored a career-high 38 points, Desmond Bane tallied 24, including two free throws with 6.9 seconds left, and the host Orlando Magic beat the Denver Nuggets 127-126 on Saturday night.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Anthony Black News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Anthony Black records new career-high in dominant showing vs. Nuggets

The Orlando Magic got back in the win column following their 127-126 win against the visiting Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Magic guard Anthony Black did his part to ensure the team got a win as he set a new career-high of 38 points, as per the team.

Jase Richardson News / NBA Draft on SI / December 27

Rookie Guard Jase Richardson Gives Orlando Solid Minutes Off the Bench

The Orlando Magic have had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 NBA campaign. While the group currently holds the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, Orlando sits at 17-14 on the season.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 27

How do Banchero's Magic deal with Nikola Jokic?

The 17-14 Orlando Magic play host to the red hot 22-8 Denver Nuggets tonight. Nikola Jokic shouldn't be too much too worry about – he's only averaging

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 27

'They Came in Here and Kicked Our Ass' – Orlando Magic Coach Rips the Team’s Effort in Latest Loss Vs. Charlotte Hornets

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley called out his players for their lackluster showing in their 120-105 home loss against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

Anthony Black News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Anthony Black’s huge game vs. Hornets a testament to the Magic’s versatility

The Orlando Magic needed stability against the Charlotte Hornets, and Anthony Black supplied it with numbers to match the moment. He played 36 minutes, scored 24 points on 8-of-17 shooting, went 4-of-7 from three, and added 3 rebounds and 4 assists.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 26

Banchero flat, and Magic defense absent in loss to Hornets

The Orlando Magic returned home from a four-game road trip, but could not secure the win with a 120-105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. What were a few of our takeaways?!

Kon Knueppel News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 26

Kon Knueppel injury hurts Hornets, but Magic still lose

The Orlando Magic are shaking their heads after a 120-105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in front of their fans at the Kia Center. The Magic started off flat, and they never seemed to get off the ground.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 26

Magic may get reprieve after Hornets star's injury

The Orlando Magic are in the locker room at halftime against the Charlotte Hornets at the Kia Center looking for a way to get back in the game after a difficult first half.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Magic, Jalen Suggs given glimpse of hope with upgraded injury status vs. Hornets

As Orlando Magic star Jalen Suggs is dealing with a hip contusion after sustaining the injury in the NBA Cup semifinals against the New York Knicks on Dec.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 26

Magic star upset at narrative regarding fit with co-star

Unfortunately, the Orlando Magic have not seen a ton of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner together over the last two seasons due to injury. Both players have missed a combined 74 games over that span, including 16 this season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 26

It's time to start giving Magic rookies some more minutes

The Orlando Magic are giving their pair of rookies an expanded opportunity with several players out due to injury. Jase Richardson and Noah Penda are being given an audition to possibly get more minutes and they are doing the most with the opportunity.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 24

Magic Hold On in Portland, Spoil Blazers’ Rally with 110-106 Win

You can teach strategy, you can drill rotations, but you can’t teach the kind of guts the Orlando Magic showed in Portland on Tuesday night. In a game that saw a comfortable 17-point lead evaporate into the thin Oregon air, Orlando dug deep in the final minute to escape the Moda Center with a 110-106 victory.

Desmond Bane News / Field Level Media / December 24