Cody Taylor
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Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) is listed as out for tomorrow against the Bulls. He will miss his ninth straight game.
The full injury report:
The full injury report:
November 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) is listed as out for tomorrow against the Bulls. He will miss his ninth straight game.
The full injury report:
The full injury report:
The NBA Cup quarterfinals schedule:
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The NBA Cup quarterfinals schedule:
The Magic will host an NBA Cup quarterfinals game at the Kia Center either Dec. 9 or 10, to be announced.
The Magic advance to the NBA Cup Knockout Rounds as the winners of East Group B. They’ll be the No. 1 seed.
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The Magic will host an NBA Cup quarterfinals game at the Kia Center either Dec. 9 or 10, to be announced.
The Magic advance to the NBA Cup Knockout Rounds as the winners of East Group B. They’ll be the No. 1 seed.
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The Magic advance to the NBA Cup Knockout Rounds as the winners of East Group B. They’ll be the No. 1 seed.
The remaining scenarios for NBA Cup games on Friday:
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The remaining scenarios for NBA Cup games on Friday:
The winner of Magic-Pistons on Friday will claim East Group B and advance to the knockout round of the in-season tournament.
With a plus-61 point differential, the Magic would be in a good position for the wild card if they were to lose to the Pistons.
With a plus-61 point differential, the Magic would be in a good position for the wild card if they were to lose to the Pistons.
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The winner of Magic-Pistons on Friday will claim East Group B and advance to the knockout round of the in-season tournament.
With a plus-61 point differential, the Magic would be in a good position for the wild card if they were to lose to the Pistons.
With a plus-61 point differential, the Magic would be in a good position for the wild card if they were to lose to the Pistons.
What a sequence to end Pistons-Celtics 😮
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
What a sequence to end Pistons-Celtics 😮
Final: Magic 144, 76ers 103
The Magic finish with their fifth-most points in a game in franchise history, and notch their fifth-ever 140-point game.
Orlando improves to 3-0 in the NBA Cup with a plus-61 point differential.
The Magic finish with their fifth-most points in a game in franchise history, and notch their fifth-ever 140-point game.
Orlando improves to 3-0 in the NBA Cup with a plus-61 point differential.
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Final: Magic 144, 76ers 103
The Magic finish with their fifth-most points in a game in franchise history, and notch their fifth-ever 140-point game.
Orlando improves to 3-0 in the NBA Cup with a plus-61 point differential.
The Magic finish with their fifth-most points in a game in franchise history, and notch their fifth-ever 140-point game.
Orlando improves to 3-0 in the NBA Cup with a plus-61 point differential.
2nd quarter only: Magic 51, Sixers 25
Orlando shot 74.1% from the field (20-27), forced 8 turnovers, leading to 17 points, and held a 15-0 advantage in fastbreak points.
Orlando shot 74.1% from the field (20-27), forced 8 turnovers, leading to 17 points, and held a 15-0 advantage in fastbreak points.
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
2nd quarter only: Magic 51, Sixers 25
Orlando shot 74.1% from the field (20-27), forced 8 turnovers, leading to 17 points, and held a 15-0 advantage in fastbreak points.
Orlando shot 74.1% from the field (20-27), forced 8 turnovers, leading to 17 points, and held a 15-0 advantage in fastbreak points.
The Magic set a franchise record for points in any half after leading 86-60 at halftime.
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The Magic set a franchise record for points in any half after leading 86-60 at halftime.
Jalen Suggs was ejected after receiving two technical fouls for his role in that incident. We'll see if his loss comes back to bite the Magic in the second half.
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Jalen Suggs was ejected after receiving two technical fouls for his role in that incident. We'll see if his loss comes back to bite the Magic in the second half.
Anthony Black has set a new career high with 25 points in the first half against the Sixers. They lead 68-49.
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Anthony Black has set a new career high with 25 points in the first half against the Sixers. They lead 68-49.
Anthony Black is on a heater right now, doing everything in the first half for the Magic.
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Anthony Black is on a heater right now, doing everything in the first half for the Magic.
The NBA returning to NBC has been much needed for the league. The presentation has been so much better than in the past.
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The NBA returning to NBC has been much needed for the league. The presentation has been so much better than in the past.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17-23).
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17-23).
Jalen Suggs is listed as out tonight in Boston, while Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable to play.
The full injury report:
The full injury report:
November 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Jalen Suggs is listed as out tonight in Boston, while Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable to play.
The full injury report:
The full injury report:
Reposted by Cody Taylor
Playing without their head coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
My recap 👇
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My recap 👇
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Magic coach Jamahl Mosley 'better' after 'scary' exit from Knicks game
Playing without their coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
therookiewire.usatoday.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Playing without their head coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Playing without their head coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley 'better' after 'scary' exit from Knicks game
Playing without their coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
therookiewire.usatoday.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Playing without their head coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he was lightheaded and dizzy before leaving the game, but added that he is OK and much better now
November 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he was lightheaded and dizzy before leaving the game, but added that he is OK and much better now
Final: Magic 133, Knicks 121
Wagner: 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Bane: 27 points, 5 assists
Brunson: 33 points, 11 assists
Towns: 24 points, 8 rebounds
Wagner: 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Bane: 27 points, 5 assists
Brunson: 33 points, 11 assists
Towns: 24 points, 8 rebounds
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Final: Magic 133, Knicks 121
Wagner: 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Bane: 27 points, 5 assists
Brunson: 33 points, 11 assists
Towns: 24 points, 8 rebounds
Wagner: 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Bane: 27 points, 5 assists
Brunson: 33 points, 11 assists
Towns: 24 points, 8 rebounds
Knicks have emptied their bench down 128-115 with 2:34 to go.
November 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Knicks have emptied their bench down 128-115 with 2:34 to go.
Desmond Bane has a new season high with 27 points.
November 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Desmond Bane has a new season high with 27 points.
Tristan da Silva slipped through the heart of the Knicks' defense for an easy layup, forcing Mike Brown to call a timeout. The score is 124-106.
Magic have outscored the Knicks 26-13 in the 4th.
Magic have outscored the Knicks 26-13 in the 4th.
November 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Tristan da Silva slipped through the heart of the Knicks' defense for an easy layup, forcing Mike Brown to call a timeout. The score is 124-106.
Magic have outscored the Knicks 26-13 in the 4th.
Magic have outscored the Knicks 26-13 in the 4th.
Hart was issued a technical foul. Suggs makes the free throw to put the Magic up 118-104 with 7:02 left to play.
Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black swarmed Josh Hart to create a turnover. A foul was given to Hart, and the play is being reviewed for a hostile act.
November 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Hart was issued a technical foul. Suggs makes the free throw to put the Magic up 118-104 with 7:02 left to play.
Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black swarmed Josh Hart to create a turnover. A foul was given to Hart, and the play is being reviewed for a hostile act.
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black swarmed Josh Hart to create a turnover. A foul was given to Hart, and the play is being reviewed for a hostile act.