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Desmond Bane News / Total Apex Sports / December 2

Desmond Bane Takes Over Late as Orlando Magic Erase 15-Point Deficit to Stun Bulls

For nearly three quarters on Monday night inside the Kia Center, the Orlando Magic looked like a team wading through quicksand. The rhythm wasn’t there, the shots were clanging off the iron, and the Chicago Bulls were running downhill, building a lead that felt far more commanding than the scoreboard even indicated.

Desmond Bane News / Field Level Media / December 1

Desmond Bane comes up big for Magic in win vs. Bulls

Anthony Black saved five of his 22 points for a late surge, Desmond Bane capped a 37-point effort with a late go-ahead 3-pointer and the Orlando Magic held off the visiting Chicago Bulls 125-120 on Monday night for their third consecutive win.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 1

Desmond Bane's big night against Bulls fuels red-hot Magic

The Orlando Magic have been on quite a roll over the past few weeks. After beginning the season 1-4, Orlando had rattled off wins in five of its previous six games headed into Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls.

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Goga Bitadze News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 1

Magic center exits with injury vs. Bulls

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze is dealing with a hip injury suffered in the fourth quarter of the team's game against the Chicago Bulls. Bitadze bumped into Bulls guard Josh Giddey while playing defense.

Paolo Banchero News / EssentiallySports / December 1

Why Is Paolo Banchero Not Playing Tonight? Bulls-Magic Starting 5 Revealed After Latest Injury Update

The Chicago Bulls roll into Monday night hoping to shake off the sting of their loss in Indiana, but the Orlando Magic have problems of their own. Sitting at 12-8, the Magic should be feeling good after handling Detroit on Friday.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 1

Magic without Paolo Banchero take jump in NBA power rankings

The Orlando Magic are rolling, winning eight of their last 10 games and climbing up the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic are also moving up in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's weekly power rankings.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 1

The toughest games on the Orlando Magic's December schedule

It's a new month for the Orlando Magic as they try to build off the momentum that they have had early in the season. Here's a look at the team schedule for the upcoming month and what to expect.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 1

How Franz Wagner's Magic can beat Vucevic, visiting Chicago tonight

The 12-8 Orlando Magic host the 9-10 Chicago Bulls at home tonight. Often bringing the best out of Revenge Game Wendell Carter Jr., will he once again outduel the player he was traded for in Nikola Vucevic, or will the former Magic All-Star make it rain visiting his former stomping grounds?

Magic Johnson News / The SportsRush / December 1

Gary Vitti Jokingly Says Magic Johnson Will Outlive Them All After Defying a 'Death Sentence' From 1991

Magic Johnson dropped a proper bombshell on the sporting world in 1991 when he announced his retirement from professional basketball. But it was the reason why he retired that left many stunned, and quite frankly, concerned.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 30

When is the Orlando Magic star coming back?

November is and there's still no sign of Paolo Banchero. The former No. 1 overall pick, who has been sidelined due to a groin injury he suffered Nov. 12 at New York against the Knicks, is about to miss his ninth straight game, Monday against the Chicago Bulls.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / November 30

Magic rising, show that their NBA Cup performance likely more than an act

The Magic didn’t exactly come out of the gate roaring. When you trade four first-round picks for a guy who has never made an All-Star team, a 4-6 start is the last thing anyone wants to see.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 30

Five observations after Magic's first 20 games

The Orlando Magic are reaching the quarter mark for the season, winning 12 of their first 20 games of the year. Things started off rocky with a 1-4 start, but things have evened out in the last 15, going 11-4.

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Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / November 29

48-Year-Old Paul Pierce Believes He Can Help Out Orlando Magic With Their Shooting Woes

Younger fans of the NBA may see Paul Pierce as a contentious analyst, who’s cocky and full of himself. But in his prime, he was one of the best players of his generation.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Magic’s Jamahl Mosley calls Desmond Bane a ‘dog’ after tone-setting 37-point performance vs. Pistons

Desmond Bane delivered his most forceful performance since arriving in Orlando, and head coach Jamahl Mosley made it clear how much it mattered. The Orlando

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Desmond Bane calls Anthony Black a ‘game changer’ after clutch block seals NBA Cup win over Pistons

Desmond Bane delivered his biggest performance since joining the Orlando Magic, but it was Anthony Black’s final defensive stand that decided Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup.

Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / November 29

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.

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.

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.

Paolo Banchero 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.

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