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Magic Offense Goes Cold in the 4th, Fall to Nets 104-96

By Corey Bing • November 10, 2014

Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . The Orlando Magic entered the contest against the Brooklyn Nets riding a two-game winning streak and a wave of momentum. It would be a good test for rookie Elfrid...

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Orlando Magic Grind Out First Win, Down Philadelphia 76ers

By Corey Bing • November 06, 2014

Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers entered last night's game winless and desperate to right the situation, although one could say the 76ers were looking for a loss. Coming...

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Magic Lose 98-90 to Bulls, Fall 0-4

By Corey Bing • November 05, 2014

Image courtesy of Tony_B/Flickr . Four games into the season, the Orlando Magic find themselves saddled to a 0-4 start. The theme of the season with exception to the game versus the New Orleans Pelicans...

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Magic's comeback falls short, lose to Wizards 105-98

By Corey Bing • October 31, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Orlando Magic opened up their regular season home opener against John Wall and the Washington Wizards. It was an exciting opener, albeit, one plagued with turnovers that would...

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NBA Season Predictions: Rookie of the Year

By Hardwood and Hollywood Staff • October 24, 2014

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Orlando Magic Rise to 2-0 in the NBA Preseason

By Corey Bing • October 11, 2014

Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . Earlier this week, the Orlando Magic traveled to American Airlines Arena to take on, and eventually defeat the revamped Miami HEAT. Friday, the team would travel to Bakers Life...

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Fear and Loathing in Miami: A Magic Fan Ventures into the Heart of Post-LeBron Heat Nation

By Ryan Buynak • October 11, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Present tense. I had booked a few poetry readings in Wynwood, a hoodie hood in North East Miami, and I was lucky enough to find time and company for...

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Orlando Magic Knock off Miami Heat in Overtime

By Corey Bing • October 08, 2014

Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . The Orlando Magic headed into battle with their in-state rivals in Miami wanting to play well on the defensive end of the floor and by all accounts, they did...