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Magic F is canceled indefinitely (torn obliquely)


Magic F is canceled indefinitely (torn obliquely)

NBA overreactions in Week 1, including a way-too-early MVP prediction for Jayson Tatum ARE THE NUGGETS COOKED?!? The For The Hoops crew brings you their Week 1 NBA overreactions, including a way-too-early MVP prediction! Sign up and find out more. Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero will be sidelined indefinitely. The Magic announced that Banchero suffered […]

An obscure NBA rule cost the Magic an epic buzzer-beater against the Bulls


An obscure NBA rule cost the Magic an epic buzzer-beater against the Bulls

The Orlando Magic looked like they wouldn't have much trouble against the Chicago Bulls early in their game on Wednesday night. Orlando built an early 20-point lead as Paolo Banchero hammered the Bulls inside and Orlando's defense blocked the space. Somehow the Bulls came back – again. Chicago had just come back from a 20-point […]

Dejounte Murray was injured at the start of the big action


Dejounte Murray was injured at the start of the big action

NBA Finals Predictions Ahead of the 2024 Season As the 2024 NBA season gets closer, the team is making its NBA Finals predictions more accurate Twenty-four NBA teams have opened their 2024-25 seasons. The remaining six teams open their season on Thursday. We're not drawing any blanket conclusions after 12 games, but we will acknowledge […]

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic


Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic

The San Antonio Spurs are close to having their full roster in place as they prepare for the season. We will see Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama play together for the first time after the duo missed Spurs' season opener. San Antonio lost its first game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs will host […]

San Antonio vs. Orlando, final score: Spurs outsmart the Magic, 107-97


San Antonio vs. Orlando, final score: Spurs outsmart the Magic, 107-97

Victor Wembanyama seemed a little rusty tonight but the connection between him and Chris Paul began to pay off as Spurs began to overcome a sloppy start and make the game competitive by half-time. Stephon Castle continued to show progress as a defender and on offense and did well against Paolo Banchero after a difficult […]

It's time for basketball*: Spurs vs Magic


It's time for basketball*: Spurs vs Magic

Welcome to the game thread. Veterans of the game thread know how we operate here, but for anyone new, we have a few rules. Our Community Guidelines Apply and basically say: Be cool, no personal attacks, don't troll, and don't curse too much. Right now, Hurricane Milton is ravaging Florida, and Magic players are probably […]