The Orlando Magic have been going through a rough patch lately, making it harder for the mainstream media and blogosphere to consider them an elite team and a championship contender right now. That being said, if there’s been a bright spot amidst the darkness for the Magic, it’s been Dwight Howard. Mental gaffes against the …
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Jan 29
Recap: Chicago Bulls 99, Orlando Magic 90
BOX SCORE In a revealing game that may have put the nail on the coffin for a team considered by many as part of the elite in the NBA, the Chicago Bulls were able to defeat the Orlando Magic by the score of 99-90. The Bulls were led by a three-pronged attack, as Derrick Rose, …
Dec 02
Thursday’s Magic Word
Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “As much as [Otis] Smith likes Arenas — and their relationship is akin to that of a father and son — I don’t think Arenas fits for the [Orlando] Magic. Forget all the controversy that surrounds Arenas. Smith knows Arenas well and wouldn’t consider that a roadblock. Instead, Arenas has a recent injury …
Dec 01
Recap: Orlando Magic 107, Chicago Bulls 78
BOX SCORE The Orlando Magic played one of their best games of the regular season and were able to defeat the Chicago Bulls by the score of 107-78, winning their season-high fifth consecutive game of the year. For the Magic, they blew the game wide-open by halftime after putting up a 33-15 margin in the …
Nov 10
Sneak Preview: Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “After the Utah Jazz scored 56 points in the paint in edging the Heat in OT Tuesday night, I would guess Stan Van Gundy will fill out his lineup with either Brandon Bass or Ryan Anderson at power forward and use Marcin Gortat in a Twin Towers-combo with Dwight …
Sep 08
Dwight Howard to Host Live Fan Chat from Gatorade REPLAY Game
Via Gatorade: Dwight Howard will be hosting a live USTREAM fan chat this Friday, September 10 from the Gatorade REPLAY Season 3 game in Chicago where he will act as an honorary coach for the Brother Rice Crusaders. Howard will be joined by fellow honorary coach, Dwyane Wade as they answer fan questions from 6:05 …
Sep 03
Fact or Fiction: Rashard Lewis Should Start at Small Forward
Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Fact or Fiction presents both sides of key issues the Orlando Magic will face in the upcoming season. Statement The Orlando Magic need to shift Rashard Lewis to the small forward position and run a “more traditional” scheme if they want to be able to advance to the NBA Finals and win. …
Jul 07
2009-2010 Free Agent Evaluation: Chris Duhon
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Synergy-fueled player evaluations, with the help of other metrics, are always fun. Today, Chris Duhon. 2009-2010 regular season Chris Duhon Games Played 67 Minutes Played 30.9 adj. +/- -2.02 net +/- +1.0 statistical +/- -2.41 PER 10.7 WARP -0.5 Win Shares/48 .045