Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Orlando Magic, 96-86, on Monday night, April 22, to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shoots against Orlando Magic...
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 40 points, Kevin Durant added 32 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-101 on Wednesday night, April 3. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus during the first half of an NBA basketball...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson drove for the game-winning layup in the waning seconds on Friday, Feb. 2, lifting the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-113 NBA victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans (AFP) ​ Williamson finished with 33 points and...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis scored a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Toronto Raptors 132-131 in a thrilling NBA clash on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot during the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies surged past the floundering Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 5, drilling 23 three-pointers to hand LeBron James and company their fourth straight NBA defeat, 127-113. Marcus Smart of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts as he is fouled on his drive to the basket...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Boston improved their perfect NBA home record to 14-0 on Sunday, Dec. 17, as Jaylen Brown keyed a fourth-quarter surge that saw the Celtics pull away for a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics takes a shot against Jonathan Isaac of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Boston star Jayson Tatum was ejected in the third quarter but the Celtics clawed out a 125-119 NBA victory over short-handed Philadelphia on Friday, Dec. 1, as the Orlando Magic notched a ninth straight win. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics takes a shot against the...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- German forward Franz Wagner's 31-point performance sparked Orlando to an eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday, Nov. 29, ripping Washington 139-120 to move one game behind NBA overall leader Boston. Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic (AFP) The Magic connected on 60.7 percent of...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Orlando Magic dealt the Boston Celtics' NBA in-season tournament hopes a blow on Friday, Nov. 24, as the Houston Rockets knocked reigning champions Denver out of the new competition. Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Indiana Pacers withstood a 54-point outburst from Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, Nov. 9, to hand the Bucks a 126-124 NBA defeat. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers (AFP) Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 29 points including a go-ahead...
Aside from the FIBA Word Cup, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s visit to the Philippines is shaping up to be a family reunion between him and his paternal cousin Meralco Bolts guard Chris Banchero. Paolo Banchero hoping to meet up with cousin PBA player Chris Banchero. (FIBA...
MIAMI (AFP) -- The National Basketball Players Association on Thursday, Aug. 3, criticized a recent $50,000 donation made by the Orlando Magic to a political group backing Republican candidate Ron DeSantis. *Florida Governor and 2024 Republican Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis speaks at the...
