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Dec 23, 2007 9:58 PM CST

Orlando Falls to Big... Four?

Celts avenge previous loss to Magic as Rondo steps up game

(Newser) - Boston avenged one of its season's three losses with a home drubbing of swooning Orlando, 103-91. The surprise was the offense provided by second-year point guard Rajon Rondo, who hit a rare pair of treys en route to 23 points, tying his career high. He was one of four Celts...

Not Much Magic at Home for Orlando

Dec 21, 2007 10:14 PM CST

Not Much Magic at Home for Orlando

Lakers finally win in Philly; Hawks extend streak at Washington

(Newser) - Call it a missed opportunity tonight as the Orlando Magic saw Paul Millsap, a guy they passed on in last year's draft, score 28 points in a 113-94 win for the Utah Jazz in Florida. The Magic fell to 5-7 on its home floor this season despite the usual double-double...

Rudy Gay's Buzzer Beater Pushes Grizz Past Spurs

Dec 19, 2007 11:12 PM CST

Rudy Gay's Buzzer Beater Pushes Grizz Past Spurs

Warriors top T'Wolves, Magic beat Rockets

(Newser) - The Memphis Grizzlies beat the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85, on Rudy Gay’s 3-pointer as time expired. Manu Ginobili had tied the game with less than three seconds remaining, but, Gay, the former UConn standout, received the inbounds pass, dribbled towards the top of the key, and...

Smith's Huge Night Helps Hawks Beat Magic 98-87

Dec 10, 2007 10:47 PM CST

Smith's Huge Night Helps Hawks Beat Magic 98-87

Orlando looks sloppy, loses 2nd straight

(Newser) - Orlando became the latest victim of giant-killer Atlanta, losing 98-87 to the Hawks, who have already beaten Western powers Dallas and Phoenix this year. Josh Smith had a monster night for Atlanta, compiling 25 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, four steals and four blocks. The Magic struggled offensively and dropped...

With Bell Back, Suns Slip Past Magic, 110-106

Dec 1, 2007 5:37 AM CST

With Bell Back, Suns Slip Past Magic, 110-106

Phoenix's bench is just three men deep in much-needed win

(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns ended a two-game skid with last night's 110-106 victory over the better team from Florida, in part thanks to the return of Raja Bell. Bell drained four threes and ended with 20 points to help keep Phoenix on top despite Dwight Howard's boggling 30 points and 23...

Magic Keep Winning,
Hold on to
Beat Hornets

Nov 19, 2007 10:31 PM CST

Magic Keep Winning, Hold on to Beat Hornets

Wallace, Felton lead Bobcats past Blazers

(Newser) - A day after the Magic beat the then 8-0 Celtics, Orlando got another victory over a quality opponent with a 95-88 win over the previously 9-2 Hornets. The Magic were lead by the indomitable Dwight Howard who scored 24 points and grabbed 15 boards. Peja Stojakovic scored 21 points in...

That Other Perfect Boston Team Falls

Nov 18, 2007 10:25 PM CST

That Other Perfect Boston Team Falls

Despite wild rally and 53 percent shooting, Celtics lose to Magic

(Newser) - In a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights, the Magic dealt the Celtics their first loss of the season, 104-102. Boston had rallied from a 20-point third-quarter deficit to take a slim lead in the fourth, but late miscues and clutch shooting from Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis sealed the deal...

Magic Down Cavs 117-116 in Overtime

Nov 14, 2007 11:36 PM CST

Magic Down Cavs 117-116 in Overtime

Jazz win 5th straight, Agent Zero leads Wiz to victory, hurting Hawks top 'Cats

(Newser) - Dwight Howard got the better of LeBron James in a battle of young superstars. Howard, who finished with 35 points, sank two free throws with five seconds left in overtime to give Orlando a 117-116 victory over Cleveland. James recorded the 14th triple double of his career with 39 points,...

Carmelo Leads US to Another FIBA Win

Aug 28, 2007 8:42 AM CDT

Carmelo Leads US to Another FIBA Win

Mexico puts up best fight so far, but US prevails, 127-100

(Newser) - The US continued its domination of the FIBA Americas Tournament last night, beating Mexico, 127-100, despite holding only a 15-point lead—its smallest so far—at halftime. The Mexican team, led by former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson, outscored the US in the second quarter. "They just played every second...

Orlando Lands Rashard

Jul 4, 2007 5:23 AM CDT

Orlando Lands Rashard

Magic nab 2007's biggest free agent early with 24-hour blitz

(Newser) - The Sonics lost their second marquee player of the offseason when the Magic signed Rashard Lewis to what is thought to be $75-85 million over five seasons, the maximum allowed. The 6-10 forward averaged over 22 points per game last season, second on the team to Ray Allen, who was...