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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dunks between Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, left, and forward Taylor Hendricks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero lead the Magic to a 115-107 win over the slumping Jazz
Jalen Suggs hit three 3-pointers in the final three minutes and finished with 15 points as the Orlando Magic beat the Utah Jazz 115-107.
 
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, center, tries to get between Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith, left, and center Nic Claxton (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Franz Wagner scores 21 points to lead Magic in 108-81 win over Nets
Franz Wagner scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 108-81 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Moritz Wagner added 16 points and five rebounds.
 
Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero throws a pass during the skills challenge at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Magic’s Paolo Banchero to miss second straight game due to illness
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero will miss Tuesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley disclosed Tuesday that the team’s 6-foot-10 All-Star will miss a second straight game due to illness.
 
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero dunks in front of New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Banchero scores 36 points, Magic beat injury-riddled Knicks 118-100
Paolo Banchero scored 36 points, Franz Wagner added 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the injury-riddled New York Knicks 118-100 in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points and six assists.
 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, makes his move around Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Magic 127-113
Jalen Williams scored 33 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 32 points and five assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Orlando Magic 127-113.
 
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) makes a shot as he get past Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry, left, center Nikola Vucevic (9) and forward DeMar DeRozan (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Wagner scores 36 as Magic beat Bulls 114-108 in overtime
Franz Wagner scored 36 points, Cole Anthony had 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and the Orlando Magic turned back the Chicago Bulls 114-108 in overtime.
 
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) gets between Orlando Magic guards Gary Harris (14) and Jalen Suggs (4) to shoot during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Franz Wagner leads Magic past Spurs, who get 30-point second half from Devin Vassell
Franz Wagner scored 34 points and the Orlando Magic weathered a 30-point second half by San Antonio’s Devin Vassell to beat the Spurs 127-111.
 
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots in front of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Magic beat Suns 113-98, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point night
Paolo Banchero scored 26 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 113-98 on Sunday night, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point effort two days after he had 62 in a loss at Indiana.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) reacts after scoring a 3-point basket as forward Georges Niang, left, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Sam Merrill scores 26, Cavs ease past Magic 126-99 for 8th straight win
Sam Merrill scored 20 of his 26 points in the first half, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight game, 126-99 over the Orlando Magic.
 
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) looks upward after sinking a 3-point basket against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87
Paolo Banchero led five Orlando starters in double figures with 20 points and the Magic handed the Miami Heat their third straight loss 105-87.
 
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots in front of Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Embiid and Maxey each score over 30 points again to set 76ers record in 124-109 win over Magic
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey both scored over 30 points for the eighth time this season to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-109 win over the Orlando Magic and breaking a 58-year-old franchise record.
 
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, center, makes a moves to get past Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, and guard Trevelin Queen (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Towns, Timberwolves roll to 113-92 win over Magic
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 of his 28 points in the first half and the Minnesota Timberwolves led from start to finish in a 113-92 win over the Orlando Magic.
 
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Banchero, Houstan lead Magic past Hawks, 117-110 in overtime
Paolo Banchero scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-110 on Sunday night. Caleb Houstan added a career-high 25 points in his first start of the season.
 
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) goes up to shoot between New York Knicks guards Donte DiVincenzo, left, and Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero help Magic beat Knicks 117-108
Franz Wagner had 32 points and nine rebounds, Paolo Banchero added 29 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic held off the New York Knicks 117-108 on Friday night.
 
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) celebrates his 3-pointer as Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Maxey, Harris, Melton help 76ers beat Magic 112-92 without Embiid
Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points and Tobias Harris and De’Anthony Melton added 22 each for the Philadelphia 76ers, who beat the Orlando Magic 112-92 while playing without reigning MVP Joel Embiid.
 
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) brings ball down court followed by teammate center Bam Adebayo (13) and Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Tyler Herro scores 28 points as the Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic 115-106
Tyler Herro had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, helping the Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic 115-106. Bam Adebayo added 18 points and seven rebounds as Miami won for the fourth time in six games.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, left, falls backward as he collides with Orlando Magic guard Joe Ingles (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Paolo Banchero, Magic hold Cavaliers to 15 points in 3rd quarter, win 104-94
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 19 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t recover from a dismal third quarter in a 104-94 loss to the Magic.
 
Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (35) knocks the ball from the hands of Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Magic send Pistons to 19th straight loss with 123-91 home victory
Franz Wagner scored 27 points, Paolo Banchero added 24 and the Orlando Magic handed the Detroit Pistons their 19th straight loss, 123-91 on Friday night.
 
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) strips the ball from the hands of Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Wagner, Banchero lead Magic to win over Wizards for ninth straight victory
Franz Wagner scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero had 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 130-125 Friday night to tie a franchise record with their ninth straight victory.
 
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, goes past Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Magic beat Wizards 139-120 for their eighth straight win
Franz Wagner scored 31 points, Cole Anthony added 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 139-120 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
 
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) gets off a shot in front of Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony score 30 each, Magic beat Hornets 130-117 for 7th straight win
Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony scored 30 points each to help the Orlando Magic pull away for a 130-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets and extend their win streak to seven games.
 
Boston Celtics' Luke Kornet, right, looks to pass the ball as he is guarded by Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Moritz Wagner scores 27 to lead Magic over Celtics 113-96 for 6th straight win
Moritz Wagner scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 113-96 for their sixth straight win Friday, throwing the Eastern Conference’s Group C up for grabs in the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament.
 
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) is defended by Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Franz Wagner has big 2nd half as Magic hold off Nikola Jokic, Nuggets for 5th straight win
Franz Wagner scored 24 of his 27 points in the second half, Paolo Banchero added 23 points and the Orlando Magic overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double to record their fifth straight victory, 124-119 over the Denver Nuggets.
 
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball In-Season Tournament game Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Banchero, Magic beat Raptors 126-107 for 4th straight win
Paolo Banchero scored 25 points, Jalen Suggs added 18 and the Orlando Magic won their fourth straight, 126-107 over the Toronto Raptors in an NBA In-Season Tournament game.
 
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, is defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Paolo Banchero and Wagner brothers power Magic to a 112-97 win over Bucks
Paolo Banchero had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Orlando’s Wagner brothers combined for 43 points and the Magic dealt the Milwaukee Bucks their second straight loss, 112-97.
 
Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero (5) makes a move to get to the basket past Dallas Mavericks' Josh Green (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Doncic returns after bumping head, scores 29 as Mavs rally again, beat Magic 117-102
Luka Doncic returned from a brief absence after bumping his head to score 12 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-102 win over the Orlando Magic.
 
Orlando Magic guard Joe Ingles looks to pass the ball during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Franz Wagner scores 26, leads Magic over Lakers 120-101
Franz Wagner scored 26 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and the Orlando Magic blasted the Los Angeles Lakers 120-101. Anthony Davis had 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven blocks for the Lakers.
 
Orlando Magic's Joe Ingles (7) tries to get around Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) as Magic's Moritz Wagner, left, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Cole Anthony scores 20 points to help Orlando Magic beat Houston Rockets 116-86 in opener
Cole Anthony had 20 points and eight rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Houston Rockets 116-86 in the season opener for both teams. Anthony went 8 for 12 from the field and played 24 minutes in a reserve role.
 
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks celebrates with catcher Rene Pinto, left, after closing out the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Lowe’s tiebreaking homer in 8th inning gives Rays 5-3 win over Rockies and 3-game sweep
Josh Lowe hit a tiebreaking. two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 for a three-game sweep.
 
Leonard leads Clippers to win over Magic
Kawhi Leonard scored 15 of his 31 points during a third-quarter rally that helped the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Orlando Magic 112-97 for their sixth win in seven games.
 
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