Philip Rossman-Reich

Philip Rossman-Reich

Joined: Dec 11, 2014

Philip Rossman-Reich is the senior writer for Orlando Magic Daily and host of Locked On Magic. Philip has been a lifelong Magic fan and covered the team since the 2010 season. He has written for Orlando Magic Daily since 2009. He also covers UCF sports for the Associated Press and was a producer for Spectrum Sports 360 on Spectrum News 13.

The Orlando Magic's season changed with a trio of frustrating calls on Paolo Banchero to open the third quarter.

Orlando Magic still seeking answers for series-changing calls on Paolo Banchero

With the Milwaukee Bucks' impending ouster and injury to Damian Lillard, the focus is on whether they will reset and move Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Orlando Magic must resist temptation to trade for a star

The Orlando Magic had their chances to extend the series, but foult rouble for Paolo Banchero was the final nail in the coffin for a frustrating season.

Boston Celtics finally break Orlando Magic's fatal flaw

The Orlando Magic are back on the road as they face elimination in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics.

Orlando Magic must find the energy to extend series in Game 5

Wendell Carter has had a strong series on the glass. The Orlando Magic need him to step up once again and help the Magic control the glass.

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (April 29, 2025): 3 Things to Watch, Odds, and Prediction

The Orlando Magic may lose their series to the Boston Celtics. But Polo Banchero made another statement of intent. He is already a playoff performer.

Paolo Banchero putting on another playoff show that the defending champs can't stop

The Orlando Magic are fighting for every possession. So is Al Horford and he was a big difference in Game 4 for the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics find winning plays from key source Orlando Magic are missing

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic have shown their fight and passion in this series. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics put a killer blow on them in a Game 4 win.

Boston Celtics' championship execution has Orlando Magic on the brink

The Boston Celtics may have been expecting an easier time in their first round series. The Orlando Magic's physicality has been a talking point and has clearly irked them.

Boston Celtics clearly irked by Orlando Magic's physicality

Franz Wagner closed the game for the Orlando Magic in Game 3, spinning past Kristaps Porzingis for two critical shots to win the game.

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics (April 27, 2025): 3 Things to Watch, Odds, and Prediction

The Orlando Magic have not gotten much scoring off their bench in their series with the Boston Celtics. But their defensive energy helped swing Game 3 in their favor.

Magic’s role players have a bigger impact on Celtics series than it may seem

The Orlando Magic have gotten comfortable with grimy, ugly games based on their defense. They needed to embrace that identity to win in Game 3 and get back into the series.

Orlando Magic are unapologetically themselves to climb back into series

The Orlando Magic returned home from losing their first two playoff games last year to a raucous crowd that energized them to tie the series.

Orlando Magic remember lessons of last year's 0-2 deficit

Jaylen Brown stepped up his scoring in Jayson Tatum's absence as the Boston Celtics took control of the series heading back to Orlando.

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics (April 25, 2025): 3 Things to Watch, Odds, and Prediction

Franz Wagner put together a strong season and has performed well in the Playoffs. But his shooting remains a huge question mark and ceiling on the Magic's offense.

Orlando Magic have a major problem for Franz Wagner to solve

The Orlando Magic have had a rough season this year. But players around the league seem to recognize the Magic are a bit of a sleeping giant and a team to keep an eye on.

The Athletic's player poll makes intriguing statement about Magic’s future