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...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The NBA's Mexico City Game 2023 will feature the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic on November 9, the league said on Wednesday, July 26. *Atlanta Hawks' Dejounte Murray drives the ball against Wendell Carter Jr. of the Orlando Magic. (AFP)* The game will mark the NBA's 32nd in Mexico...
Kai Sotto is looking to highlight his defensive might in the 2023 NBA Summer League after making the most of his on-court debut in the Orlando Magic’s 88-71 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, July 14 (Manila time), at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. After three straight DNP-CD...
Kai Sotto made his much-awaited debut worthwhile in the 2023 NBA Summer League albeit in limited action as the Orlando Magic were handed an 88-71 defeat by the Portland Trail Blazers at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday morning, July 14 (Manila time). *Kai Sotto makes his...
