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LATEST EPISODE • Oct 16, 2026 · 50 min
Orlando Magic Season Preview and Predictions: Is This the Year?
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Al and Anthony preview the Orlando Magic's season, covering win totals, playoff expectations, Sean Sweeney's impact and what stood out in the preseason. Then they get into the bench, injuries and Anthony Black's contract, and wrap with Pass or Shoot season predictions.
Episode notes & timestamps
The regular season is almost here! Al and Anthony break down their Orlando Magic season preview, starting with win totals, expectations and whether this team can take the next step in the playoffs. They talk through how the coaching change could shape the team’s growth, the player development they’re watching, and what the preseason taught them. That includes Tristan da Silva’s emergence as a scorer off the bench and why controlled play from Jalen Suggs matters so much.
Then they focus on what it’ll take to stay consistent all season: a reliable second unit, a starting lineup that could be one of the best in the NBA, and a dominant defensive identity. They also cover the injury concerns around Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac and the risks in Black’s contract talks. In Pass or Shoot, Al and Anthony make their season predictions, from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner’s individual goals to how far this Magic team can go, Eastern Conference Finals included.
Timestamps
00:00 Season Preview and Predictions
02:38 Win Totals and Expectations
09:12 Playoff Aspirations and Team Growth
15:27 Coaching Changes and Player Development
20:44 Preseason Performances and Key Takeaways
27:05 Building Team Consistency
28:28 Exciting Lineup Potential
30:07 Injury Updates and Contract Concerns
34:40 Pass or Shoot: Season Predictions
42:29 Final Predictions and Season Outlook
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