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Franz Wagner helped off court early in game vs. Knicks

Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner leaves the Magic - Knicks game early with an apparent left leg injury. Franz Wagner had leapt up for an alley-oop

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Your invitation to Paolo Banchero's birthday redemption Garden party

The Magic are rolling, 13-5 since their 1-4 start. In that 18-game stretch, Orlando rates... 8th in Point Differential 10th in Offense: 6th at not turning the ball over on offense, 11th at offensive rebounding, and 3rd at draw fouls.

Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / December 6

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Shares Move Away From Basketball on Saturday

Magic Johnson is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA titles during his time with the historic franchise.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley explains Tristan da Silva’s role adjustment in Paolo Banchero’s return

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley outlined the immediate role shift for forward Tristan da Silva following Paolo Banchero’s return, emphasizing the second-year player’s value in the team’s 106–105 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

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Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Magic’s Franz Wagner details the shift as Paolo Banchero returns in gritty win over Heat

Paolo Banchero’s return from a 10-game absence gave the Orlando Magic a needed boost, but it was Franz Wagner who carried the scoring load in a narrow 106–105 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

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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?

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 6

Five burning questions ahead of Magic vs. Knicks

The Orlando Magic are getting ready for a matinee matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. To learn more about the Magic's upcoming foe, we spoke with New York Knicks On SI contributor Kenneth Teape.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 6

It was the Franz Wagner show against Miami Heat

The Orlando Magic & Miami Heat went to battle in a game that came down to the final shot. The Miami Heat were able to build a solid lead in the first half, before the Magic were able to come storming back.

Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Survival Mode: Orlando Magic Escape With Thrilling 106-105 Victory Over Miami

The air inside the Kia Center seemed to vanish for a split second for Magic fans. The clock showed zeroes, the red light on the backboard was illuminated, and the ball was leaving Bam Adebayo’s hands.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Magic avoid last-second heartbreak against Heat

Franz Wagner scored 32 points and the host Orlando Magic held off a late Miami Heat surge to score a 106-105 win on Friday. Anthony Black came off the Orlando bench to contribute 13 points, a team-high six assists and a team-high-tying eight rebounds.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 5

Magic beat Heat in Paolo Banchero's return from injury

The Orlando Magic are back in the win column after a 106-105 victory against the Miami Heat at the Kia Center. With less than a minute to go, Norman Powell drove to the basket and made a lay-up to cut the Heat deficit to a single point.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 5

Magic get familiar face back in starting lineup vs. Heat

The Orlando Magic are rolling out a different starting lineup than they have had in the past few weeks with Paolo Banchero back in the mix. Banchero is on a minutes restriction, but he will start for the Magic against the Miami Heat alongside Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr.

Norman Powell News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 5

Norman Powell becomes the focus for the Magic

Two of the top young teams rising in the East face off tonight in Orlando, as the 14-8 Miami Heat visit their south east division sunshine state rival, the 13-9 Magic.

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Five questions ahead of Heat vs. Magic matchup

The Orlando Magic are back in action as they take on the Miami Heat in a Sunshine State showdown. To learn more about the Magic's next opponent, we spoke with Miami Heat on SI publisher Ethan J.

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