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Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero Reaches Magic Johnson Territory in Crushing Game 7 Loss to Cleveland Cavaliers

Paolo Banchero left it all on the floor for the Orlando Magic in Sunday’s Game 7 showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, not even a heroic effort from the reigning Rookie of the Year was enough to lift the Magic over a determined Cavs side.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / 27 minutes ago

Cavs Scrap, Rally, Push Past Magic, And Ready Or Not, Here Comes Boston

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. 1. Whew. What more can you really say?

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Cavaliers' Mitchell channeled 'The Answer' in first-round win

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Orlando Magic News / Action Network / 5 minutes ago

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Franz Wagner News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Magic’s Franz Wagner gets torched on social media for horrific Game 7 performance

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is not going to be able to hang out in central Florida for quite awhile. The Magic player is getting blasted on social media after putting up one of the worst NBA Playoff performances of all-time.

Orlando Magic News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Magic most to blame for heartbreaking Game 7 loss to Cavs

The Orlando Magic have officially been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers in a frustrating Game 7 effort, 106-94.

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Donovan Mitchell News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

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Watch: Donovan Mitchell helps Cavaliers regain lead in third quarter vs. Magic

Donovan Mitchell has always seemed to find a way to turn it on in the playoffs. He's doing just that in Game 7 against the Orlando Magic.

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Mitchell's 50-burger goes to waste as Magic dominate the offensive glass to force Game 7

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Watch: Paolo Banchero off to fast start in Game 7 vs. Cavs

Watch: Magic PF Paolo Banchero off to fast start in Game 7 vs. Cavs

Although it's his first Game 7, the moment isn't too big for Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero.

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NBA News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Cavs aren’t feeling pressure heading into Game 7 against Magic

From the outside looking in, it feels like everything is on the line for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Orlando Magic. If the Cavs lose, Donovan Mitchell may ask for a trade.

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Magic's Gary Harris to play in Game 7, Cavs' Jarrett Allen uncertain

Orlando Magic starting guard Gary Harris is available to play in Sunday's decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Cleveland Cavaliers, coach Jamahl Mosley said.

Paul George News / Viral Sports News / 52 minutes ago

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With the Orlando Magic getting ready for big Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the franchise has recently been linked to Paul George for this coming offseason.

NBA News / Action Network / 12 hours ago

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Donovan Mitchell's 50-burger goes to waste as Magic dominate the offensive glass to force Game 7

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Paolo Banchero News / NBA Analysis Network / 10 hours ago

Paolo Banchero Guides Magic To Thrilling Win Over Cavs, Forces Game 7

Paolo Banchero‘s 27-point performance, including 10 crucial points in the fourth quarter, propelled the Orlando Magic to a 103-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series.

NBA News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Cavs, Magic set for decisive Game 7 in Cleveland

The Cleveland Cavaliers recorded 48 wins during the regular season, one more than the Orlando Magic. As a result, the Cavaliers were able to lock up the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference -- and more importantly, home-court advantage for their first-round series with the Magic.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / 30 minutes ago

Orlando Magic Force Game 7 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

The Orlando Magic are the youngest team in the Eastern Conference that qualified for the NBA Playoffs. They drew a matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers in what was expected to be a very competitive series.

Orlando Magic News / FortyEightMinutes / 1 minute ago

Banchero, Wagner, Suggs All Score Over 20, Magic Force Game 7 Vs. Cavs

ORLANDO — The Magic entered Game 6 on the brink of elimination. Down 3-games-to-2, the team knew it was do or die. With the home crowd at the Kia Center behind them, the Magic were able to pull off the win over the Cavaliers by a score of 103-96, forcing a Game 7.

Darius Garland News / Larry Brown Sports / 56 minutes ago

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Watch: Darius Garland commits careless blunder late in Game 6 loss to Magic

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NBA News / Field Level Media / May 3

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell scores 50, but Magic force Game 7

Paolo Banchero scored 27 points and Franz Wagner added 26 as the host Orlando Magic forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference first-round series with a 103-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.