ORLANDO MAGIC NEWS
Billups sore, unsure he can go in Game 4
Chauncey Billups said Thursday he was still sore, a night after he was forced to leave the Pistons' loss to Orlando in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals because of a strained right hamstring. The All-Star guard said he isn't sure if he will be ready to play in Game 4 on Saturday in Orlando. The Magic's 111-86 victory Wednesday cut the Pistons' lead to 2-1. "Just going to take it one day at a time and see what happens," Billups said.
Lewis Scores 33 to Lead Magic Past Pistons
Rashard Lewis made sure the Orlando Magic won't be swept by the Detroit Pistons again, scoring a career playoff-high 33 points Wednesday night in a 111-86 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. - Read More...
LIVE: Pistons playing Magic in Game 3
First, the Pistons lost Chauncey Billups to a hamstring injury. Then they lost big to the Magic, cutting their series lead to 2-1.
NBA Statement on Clock Malfunction in Pistons-Magic Game 2
Joel Litvin, NBA President, League and Basketball Operations, issued the following statement today regarding the inadvertent clock stoppage that occurred at the end of the third quarter of the Detroit Pistons' 100-93 win over the Orlando Magic last night. - Read More...
Mechanical Problems Divert Magic Plane on Flight to Orlando
The Orlando Magic's flight from Detroit to Orlando was diverted because of a mechanical problem. - Read More...
Pistons' Billups wins sportsmanship award
Chauncey Billups was presented with the NBA's Walter J. Kennedy sportsmanship award Monday night before Detroit's playoff game against the Orlando Magic. The award, which is voted on by the Professional Basketball Writers Association, is given to a player or coach who shows "outstanding service and dedication to the community." Billups has hosted a charity golf tournament in Detroit in each of the last three summers, and also is involved in work in Minneapolis and his hometown of Denver.
Billups' 28 Gives Pistons 2-0 Lead Over Magic
Chauncey Billups scored 28 points, three on a disputed shot at the end of the third quarter, and the Detroit Pistons got past Orlando Magic for a 100-93 win Monday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series. - Read More...
Lewis, Ratliff getting chippy after Game 1
The Detroit-Orlando series is not as intriguing as the other three matchups in the NBA playoffs. The Pistons and Magic are trying to change that. A day after Detroit beat Orlando 91-72 in Game 1 of their second-round series, players on both teams took verbal swipes at each other. Magic forward Rashard Lewis took down Theo Ratliff with a physical foul midway through the fourth quarter, and Jason Maxiell quickly got in Lewis' face with a menacing look and choice words.
Pistons draw first blood, top Magic in Game 1
Hedo Turkoglu's uncontested dunk early in the second half gave the Orlando Magic their first lead. Less than a minute later, ...
High Fives: Shaq brought Magic to league prominence
Shaquille O'Neal heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the Orlando Magic franchise, as voted on by a panel ...
Magic Beat Raptors, Move to Second Round
Dwight Howard had 21 points and 21 rebounds and the Orlando Magic advanced to second round of the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, beating the Toronto Raptors 102-92 on Monday night to close out their series in five games. - Read More...
Magic finish off Raptors in five games
The Magic became the first team to finish off their first-round series as Dwight Howard and Co. rolled over the Raptors in Game 5.
Turkoglu chosen NBA's most improved player
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu has been selected the NBA's most improved player. The NBA announced Monday that Turkoglu received 380 points, including 61 first-place votes. Memphis Grizzlies guard Rudy Gay was second with 167 points and 23 first-place votes, while Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge was third with 128 points and nine first-place votes. Turkoglu, in his eighth NBA season, averaged a career-high 19.5 points per game, 5.
Magic's Turkoglu is NBA's most improved player
Hedo Turkoglu, whose 19 points, five rebounds and five assists per game helped the Orlando Magic win their first division title in 12 years, was selected as the NBA's most improved player Monday. - Read More...
Nelson helps Magic take 3-1 series lead over Raps
A big 4th quarter helped the Magic beat the Raptors in Game 4. It was all thanks to unsung hero Jameer Nelson, Charley Rosen says.
Lewis Helps Magic Take 3-1 Lead Over Raptors
Rashard Lewis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, Dwight Howard added 19 points and 16 boards, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 106-94 on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Ewing disappointed that Knicks haven't called
Rarely does a postgame news conference go by that Orlando All-Star center Dwight Howard doesn't mention how Magic assistant ...
Raptors off to fast start, trim Magic's lead to 2-1
With a quick start and quality point guard play, the Toronto Raptors turned the tables on the Orlando Magic. T.J. Ford scored ...
Mitchell mum on Raptors lineup changes
With his team facing a 2-0 series deficit, Raptors coach Sam Mitchell knows something has to change. Exactly who that change involves, Mitchell isn't saying. The Raptors have lost by double-digit deficits in the first quarter of both playoff games so far against the Orlando Magic. Toronto came back and had a chance to win Game 2, but All-Star forward Chris Bosh's last-second jumper bounced off the front rim, sealing Orlando's 104-103 victory.
Howard's Second 20-20 Game Lifts Magic Past Raptors
Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-103 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Magic blow lead, but hold on for Game 1 win
The Magic saw their once comfortable lead cut to five. But Orlando had the resolve to hold on and beat Toronto in Game 1.
Magic hold on for win
The Magic saw their once comfortable lead cut to five. But Orlando had the resolve to hold on and beat Toronto in Game 1.
Follow Game 1 of Magic-Raptors LIVE
The Magic have seen most of their large early lead disappear. Can they hold on for a Game 1 win vs. the Raptors? Follow along LIVE.
Redick Scores Career-High 18 to Lead Magic Past Wizards
J.J. Redick scored a career-high 18 points and Marcin Gortat had a career-high 12 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Magic to a 103-83 victory over the Wizards on Wednesday in a meaningless regular-season finale for two playoff-bound teams. - Read More...
Magic get Mo-mentum
Orlando prepares for the playoffs with a 121-105 win over the Hawks. Magic guard Mo Evans scores a career-high 27 points and spoke to FSN after the game.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 7
Go Around the Association for a recap of Wednesday's two playoff games, in which the Magic closed the gap in their series, and the Lakers widened the margin in theirs. - Read More...
Magic pound Pistons to cut series deficit
Rashard Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points and Orlando beat the Detroit Pistons 111-86 on Wednesday night, the Magic's ...
Magic Need to Execute Flawlessly to Tie Series with Pistons
The Orlando Magic know what it takes to beat the Detroit Pistons.Take care of the ball. Don't force shots. Find the open man. And don't get frustrated. - Read More...
Magic's plane diverted due to mechanical problems
The Orlando Magic's flight from Detroit to Orlando was diverted because of a mechanical problem. - Read More...
Magic trail Pistons 2-0, but won't go quietly
The Magic dropped another one to the Pistons, but Mike Kahn says Game 2 proved they won't go away without making some noise.
Magic-Pistons CP
The Magic made it interesting in the second half, but the Pistons held on to take a 2-0 lead as the series heads to Orlando.
Follow Game 2 of Magic-Pistons LIVE
The Magic have turned it around in the second half as they look to even their series against the Pistons. Follow Game 2 LIVE.
Magic, Pistons exchange shots on eve of Game 2
Magic and Pistons take shots at each other after Game 1 fireworks. - Read More...
Magic-Pistons CP
The Magic kept it close for a half, but the Pistons pulled away after intermission to grab Game 1 of their second-round series.
Magic, Lakers finish off first-round foes
The Magic became the first team into the second round Monday night. Then the Lakers joined them by sweeping the Nuggets.
Magic dispatch Raptors, advance to second round
Dwight Howard had 21 points and 21 rebounds and the Orlando Magic advanced to second round of the playoffs for the first time ...
Magic's Turkoglu voted NBA's most improved player
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu has been selected the NBA's most improved player. The NBA announced Monday that Turkoglu ...
Hedo Turkoglu Wins Most Improved Player Award
Hedo Turkoglu of the Orlando Magic is the winner of the 2007-08 NBA Most Improved Player Award presented by Kia Motors, the NBA announced today. The annual award is presented to a player who has made a dramatic improvement from the previous season or seas - Read More...
Magic Can End 12-Year Stretch of Playoff Series Failures
In the ORLANDO SENTINEL, Brian Schmitz writes "they can truly exorcise the past -- so long, Shaq -- and embrace the future -- hello, Dunkin' Dwight -- all at once now. The Orlando Magic can end a 12-year stretch of playoff series failures on Monday at Amway Arena and begin a new path in earnest toward contention. Or they can do it the hard way, going back through customs. After defeating the Toronto Raptors 106-94 on Saturday at Air Canada Centre to seize a commanding 3-1 playoff series lead, Dwight Howard and the Magic need one more victory to advance to the second round for the first time since the 1995-96 season." - Read More...
Nelson's late show lifts Magic to 3-1 series lead over Raptors
Rashard Lewis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, Dwight Howard added 19 points and 16 boards, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto ...
LIVE: Raptors attempt to even series with Magic
The Magic led early vs. the host Raptors, but Toronto has turned it around in its bid to even up the series. Follow it LIVE.
Raptors Cut Magic's Lead to 2-1
T.J. Ford scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 18 points and 13 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 108-94 on Thursday night in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Slane: Magic-Raptors Game 3 Live Blog
Follow the action with commentary as NBA.com's Mike Slane blogs live for Game 3 of Magic-Raptors. - Read More...
Orlando holds off Toronto
Dwight Howard scored 29 points and pulled down 20 rebounds, his second consecutive 20-20 game, as the Magic edged the Raptors 104-103. Howard talked about the victory after the game.
Howard's 20-20 repeat helps Magic see their way past Raptors
Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-103 ...
Howard, Nelson lead Magic past Raptors in series opener
Dwight Howard had 25 points and 22 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors ...
Dwight Howard’s 20-20 Game Leads Magic Past Raptors
Dwight Howard had 25 points and 22 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-100 Sunday in the opener of their first-round series. - Read More...
Turkoglu, Bryant Named Players of the Month
The Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu and the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month presented by Kia Motors, respectively, for games played in April. - Read More...
Evans Scores 27 to Lead Magic Past Hawks
Maurice Evans scored a career-high 27 points and six of his Orlando teammates also scored in double figures, leading the Magic to a 121-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Magic Notch 50th Win of Season With Drubbing of Bulls
Hedo Turkoglu scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 104-84 to reach the 50-win mark for the first time in 12 years on Sunday night. - Read More...