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Paolo Banchero Drops 30, But Magic Still Have Work to Do After Beating Kings

The Orlando Magic are playing the song after going mute for a while with a 121-117 victory against the Sacramento Kings inside the Kia Center. With just under a minute to go, Kings guard <a href="/nba/players/daeqwon_plowden/530066">Daeqwon Plowden</a> nailed a 3-pointer that made it a one-point game.

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New Magic Starter Earns Bigger Role in Orlando's Rotation

It's a bird, it's a plane – no, wait, that's Jamal Cain! The Magic swingman has gradually earned more and more playing time throughout the season, seeing his role increase as the season goes on for a handful of reasons.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Final Injury Report for Kings-Magic: Will Jalen Suggs, Russell Westbrook Play?

The Orlando Magic are at home on Thursday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup. Orlando enters Thursday’s game with a 38-34 record after losing on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

What happens if the Magic lose to the Kings at home

We haven't seen free falling this hard since the late, great Tom Petty took the stage. Fresh off a 7-game winning streak, The Orlando Magic turned around, stepped on a banana peel, and slipped backwards into losing six straight.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

Orlando Magic losing to depleted Kings should end Jamahl Mosley era

The Orlando Magic can’t lose to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Obviously, they can. Anyone who has watched them attempt to defend the Indiana Pacers

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Jalen Suggs News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Magic's Jalen Suggs Receives Injury Status for Kings Game

The Orlando Magic are set to play the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. While the Kings have struggled all season long and are in last place in the Western Conference standings with a 19-54 record, the Magic currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 38-34 record.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 25

3 glaring stats from Magic's embarrassing losing streak

How the Orlando Magic's season has gone has been nothing short of a roller coaster -- literally. One second, you're peaking where you could feel like you could touch the sky.

Orlando Magic News / AirJordanChronicles / March 25

Viral Girl Whose Drink Was Knocked Out at Cavs vs Magic Faces Criticism

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 136-131 win over the Orlando Magic may not have been surprising, given the 4-game winning streak, but a courtside incident at the Cavaliers vs.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Donovan Mitchell sends a blunt warning to Duke before Sweet 16 round

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has supreme confidence that his former college coach will get the job done against the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Orlando Magic News / Hardwood Heroics / March 25

Orlando Magic Coach Sends Encouraging Message to the Team Amid 6-Game Losing Streak

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley chose to emphasize the team’s positives in their 136-131 road loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / March 25

Paolo Banchero scores big in another Magic loss

Paolo Banchero scored 36 points Tuesday night, the third time he scored 30+ points in his last five games. And for the sixth straight game, the Orlando Magic lost.

The 'Active NBA 50-point games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 25

Donovan Mitchell exceeds 40 points as Cavaliers extend win streak

In leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic, Donovan Mitchell reached a major individual milestone once again.

Jalen Brunson, Knicks push past Pelicans for seventh straight win

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 three-pointers, crush Kings

Cade Cunningham's injury has NBPA calling for rule change

Moses Moody's diagnosis has been revealed after ugly injury

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg reacts to Moody's gruesome injury

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 24

How Bane & Banchero Magic Bounce Back with Cavaliers Big Man Out

Since James Harden's first game with the Cavaliers on Feb 7th, Cleveland has a 13-6 record with the 9th-best point differential (+6.5 PD) in the league, while the Orlando Magic have a 12-9 record with the 14th-best point differential (+3.0 PD) in that stretch.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

Rick Carlisle News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 24

Rick Carlisle says Magic Stars deliver Physicality and Pain

NBA Champion & Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle is one of the smartest in the business, a long-tenured head coach who has seen his fair share of players and coaches over the years.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / March 24

Charles Barkley Warns Jamahl Mosley Should Pack His Bags Up Over Tensions With Paolo Banchero

Not too long ago, the Orlando Magic were one of the hottest teams in the NBA, finally living up to their preseason expectations. Unfortunately, it’s just as easy to fall into a slump as easily as it is to get hot.

Orlando Magic News / HITC / March 24

How Magic Johnson reacted to Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team’s historic start

Magic Johnson has reacted to Michael Jordan’s NASCAR success, praising his longtime rival after another major win for 23XI Racing. The moment came as Jordan’s team continued one of the strongest starts to a NASCAR season in recent memory.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Cavs vs. Magic: What to watch as Cleveland returns home

Finally, a home game. The Cavs are back at Rocket Arena after taking care of business on a three-game trip, closing it out with their final regular-season meeting against the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero to send Magic to another loss

Pacers' Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero at buzzer to send Magic to fifth straight loss

The Orlando Magic came back from 12 points down in the final 3:36 Monday night and gave star Paolo Banchero a chance to tie it at the buzzer. Pascal Siakam's defensive heroics and Orlando's third-quarter defensive collapse sent the Magic to their fifth straight loss, 128-126.

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

Jared McCain shows off as Thunder blow out his former team

Hawks continue home court dominance, run away from Grizzlies

The 'NBA playoff PPG leaders' quiz

Paolo Banchero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 22

Magic legend Tracy McGrady drops LeBron stat-line demand for Paolo Banchero

Tracy McGrady is one of the best scorers in NBA history and obviously one of the best players in Orlando Magic franchise history. It was while with the Magic that McGrady became one of the best players in the NBA, leading the league in scoring twice (2003, 2004) while leading Orlando to three consecutive playoff appearances.

Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Rumors / March 21