Author: Kieran Patel
Markelle Fultz: The Resurgence
Orlando, FL – Monday night marked the first time Markelle Fultz scored 20 or more points in a game since December 2020. If you were to nominate awards this season specific to Orlando Magic players, many people would likely have similar lists. Paolo Banchero as Rookie of the Year, Franz Wagner or Paolo as Most…
Postgame Thoughts: What’s the Deal with the Magic?
Orlando, FL – Coming off an already concerning loss at home two nights ago, the Magic experienced one of the most brutal beat downs of the season on Sunday night. The Embiid-less, Harden-less, and Maxey-less Philadelphia 76ers blew out the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center, 133-103. Frustrations were felt by many around the organization…
Postgame Thoughts: Magic continue to lose winnable games
Orlando, FL – In what should have been a surefire win against a shorthanded 76ers team, the young Orlando Magic were no match for Doc Rivers’ veteran-driven team, led by former Magic forward Tobias Harris. The Magic lost 107-99 on the first night of a two-game home stretch against Philadelphia. Let’s break down what really…
Close, but no cigar: postgame thoughts on loss vs Kings
Orlando, FL – Poised for a two-game win streak at home, the Magic were looking forward to building off of the momentum following Thursday’s win against the reigning champs. A brilliant first half that saw Orlando take a 20-point lead against the struggling Sacramento Kings and at the time it seemed like as sure a…
Ice in his Veins: Postgame Thoughts on win vs. Warriors
Orlando, FL – In Orlando’s closest game of the year, this young team finally pulled through in the clutch. What was certain to be an uphill battle turned out to be a back-and-forth for the ages, one that tacked another win onto Orlando’s impressive 5-0 record against Golden State at home since 2017. The Magic…
Magic win first game of the season; Paolo-mania in full display
Orlando, FL – Returning from a rough two-game road trip, the Magic had seemingly struck gold last night in a massive blowout victory against Charlotte. A stunning performance on both ends, as there were some eye-popping statistics on the Magic part. The tall ball starters placed in light of Cole Anthony’s recent oblique muscle injury…
Home Opener: Game Recap, Analysis and Postgame Coverage
The Amway Center was the loudest I have ever heard it in person tonight. Big play after big play was being rejoiced and the ground could be felt shaking at times. The crowd of 19,299 made their presence felt, and although there was still a minor issue of a “green invasion”, it pales in comparison…
Magic Preseason Summary and Takeaways
Everyone falls victim to preseason overreactions, whether you admit it or not. At some point in your time as a fan, you, your buddies, or anybody else who claims to be an NBA savant has either become overly worried or a little too excited about their favorite player or team’s first impressions. It is a…
Wunderkind: The Rise of Franz Wagner at EuroBasket
The NBA season may still be a ways away, but basketball itself is still in season. The NBA’s biggest superstars such as Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, all represented their home country at this year’s FIBA EuroBasket Championship. Only, we may need to add another name to that list sometime soon.…
Orlando Magic Schedule: What to look out for and what to expect
It’s finally here! Start saving the dates and planning those trips to downtown Orlando; the NBA just released its league-wide 2022-23 schedule. For a community that was starved for any sort of basketball content, fans from every fanbase can rejoice as the curtain begins to unveil on the dawn of a new season. Let’s take…