Welcome to the Orlando Magic, Desmond Bane After a tumultuous start to the season, this shot was the boost of energy that the Magic needed. They played well for most of the night, especially on the back end of a back-to-back.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Desmond Bane hit a crazy three-pointer to help the Orlando Magic notch a 115-112 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, much to the delight of the home fans watching at the Kia Center.
The NBA lost one of its pillars on Monday after Lenny Wilkens passed away at 88 years old. Wilkens’ family announced the unfortunate news but did not reveal the cause of death.
Desmond Bane hit a 3-pointer from the right side as time expired on Monday, giving Orlando Magic a 115-112 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers.
Desmond Bane was 0-5 from three-point range for the first 47:59 of Monday's game and shooting 26% from deep on the season. He picked the perfect time to finally make one.
While the Orlando Magic swung for the fences with guard Desmond Bane, they also brought in veteran guard Tyus Jones, an under-the-radar move that was expected to prove dividends for both sides.
The Orlando Magic are 4-6 through 10 games, which is far below the expectations placed upon them to begin the season. While the Magic are falling short of their expectations, PFSN writer Brandon Austin has the team at No.
The Orlando Magic dropped to 4-6 and 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 111-107 home loss to the Boston Celtics on November 9. The defeat left head coach Jamahl Mosley and star forward Paolo Banchero visibly frustrated, with their postgame remarks quickly going viral on social media.
With each team looking to flush disappointing losses, the Orlando Magic host the Portland Trail Blazers in interconference play on Monday. After Franz Wagner powered Orlando to a 13-point victory over Boston on Friday, the Magic fell 111-107 to the Celtics on Sunday.
The Magic are still taking it slow with Jalen Suggs. He is coming off season-ending knee surgery from March and Orlando has kept him on a minutes restriction to start the year.
It is still early in the new season, but Orlando Magic’s start has not inspired much excitement. This summer, Orlando made a bold move by acquiring Desmond Bane, signalling their intentions to compete for a title.