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April 16, 2025: Feel the Magic: Orlando's bench leads play-in win

Despite being the first team to win a division with a .500 record, the Magic earned their way into the playoffs with a dominating play-in victory. - Josh B.
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Despite being the first team to win a division with a .500 record, the Magic earned their way into the playoffs with a dominating play-in victory. - Josh B.
 
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Analyst expands on why Aaron Rodgers could pick Saints over Steelers
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Barcelona survive Dortmund pressure to reach Champions League semifinals
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CONCACAF president opposes the expansion of the World Cup
 
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NBA insider implores Suns move on from Kevin Durant in offseason
Directionless Phoenix is set to pay four coaches at the same time
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Kings down Mac McClung-led Magic to win the G League Finals
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"We ain’t do it right the first time. Let’s run it [back]." - Angel Reese
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