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Magic top Heat 117-108, advance to NBA Cup semifinals

Desmond Bane delivered another standout performance, matching his season high with 37 points to lead the Orlando Magic past the Miami Heat 117–108 on Tuesday night, sending Orlando into the NBA Cup semifinals.

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It wasn't just Desmond Bane in another win against the Miami Heat

The first round of the NBA Cup started off with the Orlando Magic getting a win over the Miami Heat and moving on to the Eastern Conference semifinals where they will take on the New York Knicks.

Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / December 10

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Shares Personal News on Wednesday

Magic Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Johnson spent his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, having led his team to several league titles during his Hall of Fame run.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

NBA lip reader hilariously breaks down Desmond Bane-OG Anunoby incident, with a side of Tony Brothers

Recently, Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $35000 by the NBA for throwing the ball off of New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby during a recent matchup between the two teams.

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Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 10

Magic will need more from Paolo Banchero to win the Emirates Cup

Emirates Cup play is like a playoff pre-check, and the Orlando Magic are acing the test as their record in the tournament is 5-0, which is currently the best mark in the league.

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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.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 10

Magic claim Florida’s top spot, surpassing Miami — at least for now

The Orlando Magic have long been the Miami Heat's "little brother". They are overlooked by the Heat's three championships to the Magic's zero. They are overlooked by the city of Miami compared to Orlando, and have been flat out dominated by the Miami Heat since the teams innaguration's into the NBA.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 10

Magic's big comeback vs. Heat fuels NBA Cup win

Before they knew it, the Orlando Magic were down 15 points in the NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Miami Heat just minutes into the game. However, the Magic were able to turn things around and pull out a nine-point win against the Heat to advance to Las Vegas to take on the New York Knicks.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / December 10

Emirates NBA Cup 2025: Magic, Knicks advance to Las Vegas

The Eastern Conference semifinals field for the 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup is set – and it’s the Magic and Knicks who punched their tickets to Las Vegas.

Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / December 10

Paolo Banchero Makes ‘Scary’ Admission on Franz Wagner Injury After Magic-Heat Cup QF

December 7 hasn’t been kind to Magic star Franz Wagner. This past Sunday, while facing the Knicks, he went down with a lower-leg injury in the very first quarter.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 10

Magic, Knicks bounce into NBA Cup semifinals

The Magic and Knicks are headed to Las Vegas. Both teams punched their tickets to the NBA Cup semifinals on Tuesday, setting up an East showdown on Saturday at 5:30 ET, per NBA Communications.

Desmond Bane News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Desmond Bane had great quote after going off in NBA Cup quarterfinals

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane had jokes ready after his monstrous performance in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Bane was a one-man offense for the Magic in their NBA Cup elimination game against the Miami Heat at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Magic’s Desmond Bane takes subtle shot at Tyler Herro after trash-talk fail

The Orlando Magic were 2-0 versus the Miami Heat this season entering Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinals showdown, so one would have assumed that the latter would not allow itself to get overconfident.

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Magic, Knicks advance to NBA Cup semifinals

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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 9

Magic vs. Knicks rematch set for NBA Cup semifinal

The Orlando Magic are getting ready to face off against the New York Knicks in Las Vegas for the NBA Cup semifinal. The two teams have already met three times this season, and a fourth game will now take place between the two Eastern Conference rivals.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 10

Magic asserting themselves as serious contender with NBA Cup win

Playing without the injured Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic continued their winning ways in the NBA Cup.

Desmond Bane had great quote after going off in NBA Cup quarterfinals

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Paolo Banchero News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Paolo Banchero Makes Opinion of Magic Star Very Clear After Win Against Heat

The Orlando Magic outshone the Miami Heat on Tuesday, winning 117-108. It was an important game for the Magic since it was an NBA Cup contest. Fortunately for the Paolo Banchero-led group, Desmond Bane stepped up and led Orlando with his 37 points.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Orlando Magic Knock Off Miami Heat In NBA Cup- Quarterfinals

The Orlando Magic are officially rolling the dice in Las Vegas. In a game that started looking more like a disaster movie than a basketball showdown, the Magic pulled off a gutsy 117-108 victory against the rival Miami Heat, securing their spot in the NBA Cup semifinals.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Magic make last-minute change with NBA Cup court damaged

The Orlando Magic are set to face the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup quarterfinals showdown this Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando, but the court’s floor in the arena will not be on-brand.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 9

Who steps up with Franz Wagner down for Magic to advance in NBA Cup?

Without question, the Orlando Magic received great news regarding the availability of leading scorer Franz Wagner on Monday. The versatile 24-year-old German forward was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and will miss multiple weeks, potentially not seeing the floor until 2026.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / December 8

Magic F Franz Wagner could miss weeks with ankle injury

Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner was diagnosed with a left high ankle sprain on Monday, one day after taking a spill early in a game against the New York Knicks.