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Paolo Banchero scores 36 in Magic's tight win over Lakers

Paolo Banchero scored 36 points with 10 rebounds and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Orlando Magic finished off a successful West Coast road trip with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

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'He Was Gigantic For Us Tonight' – Orlando Magic Star Gets Plaudits for All-Around Performance in Win Vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Paolo Banchero’s all-around performance helped the Orlando Magic secure a 110-109 road win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The former first overall pick had 36 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists on 12-for-22 shooting from the field and 10-for-11 shooting from the free throw line in 38 minutes.

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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 24

The Key for the Magic against Lakers: Don't Double Doncic

The 30–26 Orlando Magic visit the 34–22 Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Orlando is coming off a back-and-forth shootout with the Clippers, escaping with the win after a missed open jumper on the final possession, looking to build off an incredible display of scoring from Desmond Bane.

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The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 24

Orlando Magic hoping Suggs can play at Lakers, lift team going forward

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs has been solid when he’s been able to remain in the lineup, but his availability has unfortunately been inconsistent in 2025-26.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 24

Anthony Black knows what Magic must do to become top-6 seed

If you looked up the word "inconsistent" in the Webster's Dictionary, there's a non-zero chance that the Orlando Magic's logo appears an example. Or at least that should be the case.

Desmond Bane News / Hardwood Heroics / February 24

'He’s Exactly What We Need' – Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane Draws Eye-Opening Verdict From Teammate After the First 56 Games

Desmond Bane led the Orlando Magic to a 111-109 road win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, as he finished with a team-high 36 points, five rebounds, two steals, and four three-pointers on 13-for-19 shooting from the field across 32 minutes of action.

Desmond Bane News / Field Level Media / February 23

Magic, Desmond Bane carry hot streak into meeting with Lakers

The Orlando Magic will put their February revival to another road test on Tuesday when they finish a four-game trip against Western Conference teams with a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 23

Magic guard nearing efficiency only reached by Bird, Durant, Steph, Dirk & Kyrie

Orlando and Los Angeles have three stars doing something no other team is doing. There are only two teams in the NBA with three scorers averaging 20 points per game this season – the Lakers and the Magic.

Anthony Black News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Magic’s Anthony Black reveals key to becoming a top-six seed

After the Orlando Magic bounced back from a double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns with a two-point win (111-109) over the LA Clippers, Anthony Black discussed the key for his team to become a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 23

Magic Road Trip Leads to Surprising Power Rankings Spot

The Orlando Magic are on the West Coast to start the second half of the season and may have had mixed results in the first three games of their post-All-Star break schedule.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Magic guard Jalen Suggs’ injury status unchanged, but surprising twist may impact availability vs. Lakers

The Orlando Magic (30-26) listed Jalen Suggs as questionable once again ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers (34-22), but the nature of his injury designation changed in a development that could impact his availability.

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Desmond Bane News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

How Magic’s Desmond Bane used ‘backbreaker’ Grizzlies experience to learn from devastating Suns loss

The Orlando Magic responded to Saturday’s devastating double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns with a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night, leaning on Desmond Bane’s leadership and scoring to steady the group.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 23

What consequences could the Magic face if they are a Play-In team again?

Is there a better face for inconsistency in the NBA than the Orlando Magic? The season is over two-thirds complete, and they haven’t been able to stack enough days in the right direction. Beating the Clippers in Los Angeles is nice, but the last 36 days are enough to make supporters squirm.

Desmond Bane News / Field Level Media / February 23

Desmond Bane scores 36 to lead Magic past Clippers

Desmond Bane scored 36 points on 13-of-19 shooting to lead the Orlando Magic to a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night at Inglewood, Calif.

Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / February 20

The Quiet Assassin: Jamaal Wilkes on 'Showtime,' Magic’s Magic, and the Art of Winning

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Paolo Banchero News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Magic Light Up Sacramento: Paolo Banchero Leads Historic 131-94 Victory

The Orlando Magic delivered a statement performance Thursday night, dismantling the struggling Sacramento Kings 131-94 at Golden 1 Center. Paolo Banchero poured in 30 points while the Magic set a franchise record with 27 three-pointers, extending Sacramento’s losing streak to a painful 15 games.

Magic Johnson News / EssentiallySports / February 19

'I Will be Praying': Magic Johnson Sends Heartbreaking Tribute After American Legend’s Passing at 95

An icon in modern American history lost a towering figure. Robert Duvall was not only on The Godfather. He could be very convincing that a completely fictional Rex Merick is the owner of the 76ers and not Josh Harris.

Franz Wagner News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Franz Wagner out indefinitely as Magic's playoff hopes take hit

The left ankle injury that has sidelined Magic forward Franz Wagner for 25 of the team’s past 29 games continues to be a problem.

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Alex Morales News / Hoops Rumors / February 17

Magic Sign Alex Morales To Two-Way Contract

The Magic have called up guard Alex Morales from their G League affiliate, signing him to a two-way contract, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link).

Jase Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Jase Richardson suffered scary fall during NBA Dunk Contest

Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson had fans gasping for a different reason Saturday during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Richardson needed at least a score of 47.5 on his second slam to advance to the final round of the dunk contest at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.