Orlando Magic Unable to Hold Off Hawks in Atlanta
Key StatsThe Hawks shot 41.9 percent from 3-point range, while the Magic knocked down just 23.5 percent of their attempts from long distance. Also, Atlanta scored 26 fast break points; Orlando had just eight. Nikola Vucevic led Orlando that night with 23 points, while Jonathon Simmons scored 19 points and Evan Fournier scored 13. Jaylen Brown scored 50 points in that contest for the C’s, while Terrence Ross led the Magic with 33 points. For more News about the Orlando Magic visit: www.orlandomagic.com For more sports coverage from NBA,NFL, to NCAA contact Julian Ojeda: julian@communitynewspapers.com
communitynewspapers.comPaolo Banchero Shines Bright in NBA Debut Despite Magic Coming Up Short in Detroit
Bojan Bogdanovic, acquired by Detroit last month, sank a pair of free throws with 4.7 seconds left to seal the Pistons’ victory. Injury ReportCole Anthony (illness), Markelle Fultz (toe), Moe Wagner (sprained right midfoot), Gary Harris (left knee rehabilitation), and Jonathan Isaac (left knee rehabilitation) were unavailable for the Magic. Marvin Bagley III (sprained right knee), Alec Burks (left navicular; fracture), and Isaiah Livers (right hip soreness) were out for the Pistons. Banchero will also play against his college teammate, AJ Griffin, for the first time since they became pros. For more News about the Orlando Magic visit: www.orlandomagic.com For more sports coverage from NBA,NFL, to NCAA contact Julian Ojeda: julian@communitynewspapers.com
communitynewspapers.comOrlando Goes 4-1 in Preseason With Victory Over Cleveland
Paolo Banchero led with 17 points, Cole Anthony scored 14 and Caleb Houstan, who finished with 11 points, hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers late in the Orlando Magic’s 114-108 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Houstan’s big triples came on back-to-back possessions with under two minutes left – the first of which breaking a 104-104 tie. Inactive Players/Injury ReportJalen Suggs (knee), Markelle Fultz (toe), Gary Harris (left knee rehabilitation), and Jonathan Isaac (left knee rehabilitation) were unavailable for the Magic. Moe Wagner exited with a sprained right ankle after playing seven minutes. For more News about the Orlando Magic visit: www.orlandomagic.com
communitynewspapers.comNBA Summer Surprises: 5 players who have stood out in Vegas
As NBA summer league winds down in Las Vegas and teams begin making plans to finish up and leave this coming weekend, some players might have done better than most in showing their potential. Paolo Banchero was stellar for Orlando. Chet Holmgren was exceptional for Oklahoma City.
news.yahoo.comBanchero's Summer League is over; Jefferson grabs a whistle
Paolo Banchero showed the Orlando Magic plenty in his two Summer League contests. The No. 1 pick is getting the rest of summer league off, after averaging 20 points, six assists and five rebounds in his two games in Las Vegas. The Magic made the decision so they could evaluate other players who are with them this summer and see who may merit a roster spot or G League opportunity.
news.yahoo.comAnalysis: Banchero's summer debut was a smashing success
Here’s what happened in the first few seconds of this year’s NBA Summer League: Amid the squeaking of sneakers, and the noise generated by the people filling just about every lower-bowl seat in the arena, one voice could still be clearly heard. In the first moments of his first NBA game, Banchero was the loudest talker on defense for the Orlando Magic. “I think I did all right," Banchero said.
news.yahoo.comUpset-hungry Miami ready to play against No. 2 Duke
Miami is looking to accomplish something it hasn’t done in almost six years: defeat Duke in Durham, North Carolina. Miami is 8-22 all-time against Duke, including 2-11 on the road and 6-7 under Hurricanes head coach Jim Larrañaga. “[Duke is] number two in the country, so this is one of the really tough games we have this season,” Wong said. During that 2012-13 season, the Hurricanes improved to 5-0 in ACC play with a commanding 90-63 victory over then-No. “In ACC play, every game is big,” Moore said.
themiamihurricane.com