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‘Work in progress’ Magic takes next step

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Although the Orlando Magic assumed more than $50 million in salaries on four new players this season, there was little return on investment in the first three games. The additions of Bismack Biyombo, Serge Ibaka, D. J. Augustin, and Jeff Green were not putting Orlando anywhere near a victory early on. While they did not expect to also be bringing in a new coach, that necessity was forced on them by the resignation of Scott Skiles after one season. Frank Vogel…

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Magic overcome 18-point deficit to earn first win

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For the second straight game the Orlando Magic came back from a huge deficit on the road. Unlike Saturday’s effort that came up just short in Cleveland, Orlando defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-101 at the Wells Fargo Center. To earn their first win of the season, and the first for Frank Vogel as Orlando’s coach, the Magic had to come all the way back from an 18-point deficit to secure their first victory. Two keys helped Orlando turn things around.…

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Pistons hitting on all cylinders; run over Magic

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No sugar coating will make the Orlando Magic’s defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons taste any better. Detroit humiliated the Magic 108-82 at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday night. It was only 24-22 at the end of the first quarter, but the Pistons outscored the Magic 62-31 in the second and third periods to put Orlando in a hole from which they would not come close to recovering. If there is any good news it comes…

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Heat spoil Magic’s home opener

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The Orlando Magic were reminded of a fundamental basketball fact from the season opener on Wednesday night. In their 108-96 loss to the Miami Heat, Orlando was reminded that NBA games are 48 minutes. The first 24 minutes were fine. The Magic took a 53-50 lead into the locker room at halftime, but the Heat came roaring out in the third quarter, outscoring Orlando 30-16 to take control of the game. Orlando never got within 10 points the rest of…

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New-look Magic set to open 2016-17 season vs. Heat

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With the Orlando Magic set to open the NBA season on Wednesday, fans have two basic questions; are they better than last year and if so, can they make the playoffs? The Miami Heat is the perfect opponent to gauge both short-term and long-term improvement. After Miami routed the Magic in the pre-season, the 2016-17 season begins tonight at the Amway Center at 7:00 p.m. The same questions were asked last year. Over the course of the season they were…

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Will the Magic summer makeover mean success?

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July 4 is when baseball teams reach the half-way point of their seasons. For the other three major sports, it marks the beginning of the upcoming season. This is especially true of basketball, especially for the Orlando Magic. The draft is complete. The free agent signing period is underway as are the various summer leagues used to gauge current and available talent. The Magic hopes they are in the early stages of a turnaround season. Last month’s draft netted them…

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Orlando struggles to regain the Magic

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Thank goodness for the Brooklyn Nets. If not for them, the Orlando Magic would be in a full throttle nose dive. As it is, Orlando has lost six straight games, including one at home to the Philadelphia 76ers, dropping to 20-23. The Sixers, at 6-39, are clearly the worst team in the NBA. The Magic ended 2015 with a victory over the Nets on December at the Amway Center to end the year at 19-13. First-year Coach Scott Skiles promised…

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