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Nov 2, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts with forward Franz Wagner (22) after making a shot against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

NBA champion's high praise proves Orlando Magic are on right track

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

Orlando Magic must resist temptation to trade for a star

Boston Celtics finally break Orlando Magic's fatal flaw

Orlando Magic, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Magic's best realistic offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he hits the trade market

Tyler Watts
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Apr 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) brings the ball up court against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Orlando Magic make statement that will last far beyond Celtics series

Maxwell Ogden
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Apr 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) dunks against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Magic’s Franz Wagner proving conventional standards for stardom must evolve

Maxwell Ogden
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics - Game One

Picturing Paolo Banchero on the Celtics should make Magic fans sick

Elaine Blum
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics - Game Two

Silver lining Magic fans are starting to realize in Celtics series

Elaine Blum
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Detroit Pistons v Orlando Magic

Magic are 1 key improvement away from being serious contender

Elaine Blum
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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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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The Orlando Magic have at times left the Boston Celtics bloodied in their series so far. But that has not stopped the Celtics at all. Th Magic have struggled to make a dent.

Orlando Magic aren't measuring up to Boston Celtics' championship level

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was supposed to provide the shooting and veteran poise the Orlando Magic needed to compete at a higher level. Instead he has struggled from deep and has been drawn into a sideshow.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope failed to deliver what the Orlando Magic signed him for

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Derrick White was the difference maker in the Boston Celtics' Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. He is the kind of player the Orlando Magic are clearly missing.

One player is the big difference between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is about to be public enemy number one in Boston after Jayson Tatum was downgraded to DOUBTFUL with a wrist injury suffered in Game 1.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope just became public enemy No. 1 in Boston

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Jayson Tatum has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. That could have a major impact on the series.

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (April 23, 2025): 3 Things to Watch, Odds, and Prediction

Philip Rossman-Reich
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