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Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers improve to 6-0 with 120-109 win over Banchero-less Magic
Read full article: Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers improve to 6-0 with 120-109 win over Banchero-less MagicDarius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 6-0 with a 120-109 victory over the Orlando Magic, who played their first game without injured star Paolo Banchero.
Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston nextDonovan Mitchell scored 39 points, Caris LeVert added 15 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a potentially franchise-shifting loss by rallying for a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7.
Mitchell scores 50 points in an attempt to end series, but Cavaliers fall to the Magic in Game 6
Read full article: Mitchell scores 50 points in an attempt to end series, but Cavaliers fall to the Magic in Game 6Donovan Mitchell went for 50 points on Orlando Magic, but it wasn't enough to help the Cleveland Cavaliers close out the first-round NBA playoff series between the teams.
Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff series.
Mitchell scores 28, Mobley has huge block as Cavaliers hold off Banchero, Magic 104-103 in Game 5
Read full article: Mitchell scores 28, Mobley has huge block as Cavaliers hold off Banchero, Magic 104-103 in Game 5Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagner’s layup in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a scare from Orlando, holding off Paolo Banchero and the Magic 104-103 in Game 5.
Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2Franz Wagner had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held the Cleveland Cavaliers scoreless for a second-half stretch of almost seven minutes Saturday in a 112-89 victory that tied the Eastern Conference first-round series at 2-2.
Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over MagicDonovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 reounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Warriors' Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against Magic
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against MagicGolden State forward Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Coach Jamahl Mosley and Orlando Magic agree on contract extension through 2027-28
Read full article: Coach Jamahl Mosley and Orlando Magic agree on contract extension through 2027-28Coach Jamahl Mosley and the playoff-contending Orlando Magic have agreed on an extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season.
Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
Read full article: Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight lossFranz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washington 119-109 and hand the Wizards their 16th consecutive loss.
Banchero records 1st triple-double, hits go-ahead free throws as Magic hold off Nuggets 122-120
Read full article: Banchero records 1st triple-double, hits go-ahead free throws as Magic hold off Nuggets 122-120Paolo Banchero hit a pair of go-ahead of free throws with 9.7 seconds remaining on a night he recorded his first career triple-double and the Orlando Magic rallied for a 122-120 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Young scores 41, Murray hits go-ahead 3 as the Hawks beat the Magic 120-119 in Mexico City
Read full article: Young scores 41, Murray hits go-ahead 3 as the Hawks beat the Magic 120-119 in Mexico CityTrae Young scored 41 points, then fed Dejounte Murray for a go-ahead 3-pointer with 31 seconds left to give the Atlanta Hawks a 120-119 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night in a regular-season game in Mexico City.
Spending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches
Read full article: Spending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coachesPlaying and coaching in the Basketball World Cup this summer seems as though it helped plenty of people get ready for the NBA season.
USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74
Read full article: USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson each scored 15 points, and USA Basketball used a 20-0 run in the second half on the way to rolling past Puerto Rico 117-74 on Monday night in the first World Cup tune-up game for the Americans.
Murray hits winning free throws, Hawks end Magic's streak
Read full article: Murray hits winning free throws, Hawks end Magic's streakDejounte Murray hit a pair of decisive free throws with 1.3 seconds left, Trae Young had 37 points and 13 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Orlando Magic 126-125 to snap their six-game winning streak.
Banchero scores 31 as Magic win second straight in Boston
Read full article: Banchero scores 31 as Magic win second straight in BostonPaolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic sweep consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92 victory on Sunday.
Timberwolves hang on, top undermanned 76ers 112-109
Read full article: Timberwolves hang on, top undermanned 76ers 112-109Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves survived a late scare and won their third straight game, 112-109 over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Newcomers shine in debut, help Pistons overcome 15-point deficit against Orlando in season opener
Read full article: Newcomers shine in debut, help Pistons overcome 15-point deficit against Orlando in season openerThe Detroit Pistons took down the Orlando Magic 113-109 in the season opener thanks to an influx of talent, including newcomers Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Duren, and NBA Rookie of the year candidate Jaden Ivey.
Analysis: Banchero's summer debut was a smashing success
Read full article: Analysis: Banchero's summer debut was a smashing successPaolo Banchero's debut was a smashing success and that had nothing to do with the Orlando Magic winning their Summer League opener against the Houston Rockets in Las Vegas on Thursday night.
Here’s why Detroit won the NBA Draft, and it’s not even close
Read full article: Here’s why Detroit won the NBA Draft, and it’s not even closeWhen the league first announced the lottery, the Detroit Pistons, to many fans, got hosed, as experts believed this year’s draft was a four-person race featuring Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, and Jaden Ivey.
Coach K makes 13th Final Four, Duke beats Arkansas 78-69
Read full article: Coach K makes 13th Final Four, Duke beats Arkansas 78-69Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s farewell tour is headed to his record-setting 13th Final Four after Duke overwhelmed Arkansas 78-69 in the Blue Devils’ most complete performance of this NCAA Tournament run.
TIPPING OFF: Coach K win away from record 13th Final Four
Read full article: TIPPING OFF: Coach K win away from record 13th Final FourMike Krzyzewski would pass famed UCLA coach John Wooden for most Final Four appearances if No. 2 seed Duke can beat fourth-seeded Arkansas in the West Region final in San Francisco.
7th-seed Virginia Tech upsets Duke, Coach K for ACC title
Read full article: 7th-seed Virginia Tech upsets Duke, Coach K for ACC titleHunter Cattoor scored a career-high 31 points and seventh-seeded Virginia Tech won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament for the first time, beating Duke 82-67 to deny Mike Krzyzewski a league title in his final season.
Coach K reaches ACC championship in his final tournament
Read full article: Coach K reaches ACC championship in his final tournamentPaolo Banchero had 18 points and 11 rebounds and No. 7 Duke held off Miami with free throws in the final minute as the Blue Devils and retiring coach Mike Krzyzewski advanced to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship with a 80-76 victory.
No. 7 Duke surges late to hold off Syracuse 88-79 in ACC
Read full article: No. 7 Duke surges late to hold off Syracuse 88-79 in ACCNo. 7 Duke began coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament with a tougher-than-expected 88-79 victory over ninth-seeded Syracuse, which was playing without suspended star Buddy Boeheim.
Butler's block seals Florida State's OT win over No. 6 Duke
Read full article: Butler's block seals Florida State's OT win over No. 6 DukeRayQuan Evans made a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left in overtime, John Butler blocked Wendell Moore Jr.‘s driving attempt in the lane with 2 seconds remaining, and Florida State stunned No. 6 Duke 79-78.
Frosh duo helps No. 8 Duke beat Wake Forest without Coach K
Read full article: Frosh duo helps No. 8 Duke beat Wake Forest without Coach KPaolo Banchero had 24 points and eighth-ranked Duke hit 13 straight shots to blow it open after halftime and beat Wake Forest 76-64 on Wednesday night with Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski sidelined by illness.
No. 2 Duke returns from COVID-19 outbreak, tops Georgia Tech
Read full article: No. 2 Duke returns from COVID-19 outbreak, tops Georgia TechFreshman Paolo Banchero had 17 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 2 Duke beat Georgia Tech 69-57 in its return from a COVID-19 outbreak that had led to a pair of postponements.
Ohio State ices out No. 1 Duke in final minutes, wins 71-66
Read full article: Ohio State ices out No. 1 Duke in final minutes, wins 71-66Zed Key scored a career-high 20 points and Ohio State held top-ranked Duke scoreless for the final 4 1/2 minutes, completing a rally from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Blue Devils 71-66.