Magic Team Report
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:36:29 PST)
It looks as if winning on the road once again will be a trademark of this Orlando team. The Magic will play Sunday afternoon in Toronto, confident as ever about winning away from home.
Since Stan Van Gundy became coach of the Magic before the 2007-08 season, the Magic have compiled a 58-30 road record. Last season they had the second-most road victories in the league (27), trailing only the Los Angeles Lakers.
They are coming off a convincing victory Friday night at Boston, where they beat the Celtics 83-78 after leading almost the entire game. It wasn't easy, but it was indicative of the Magic's mental toughness under Van Gundy. They are 4-2 this season on the road.
A big factor is the presence of center Dwight Howard, who seems to control the lane against any...
Van Gundy's light touch lifts Magic
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:59:00 PST)
After Dwight Howard told Stan Van Gundy his negativity was bringing down the Magic, the coach changed approach.
Magic too good for Celtics
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:56:35 PST)
Vince Carter scored 26 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 83-78 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday, in a reprise of last season's NBA Eastern Conference semifinal. Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds as the Magic extended its winning streak to four. Paul Pierce scored 21 for an out-of-form Boston.
NBA Capsules
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:44:07 PST)
Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night. Dwight Howard grabbed 15 boards and Mickael Pietrus added 14 points for Orlando, which won the rematch of last season's Eastern Conference semifinal for its fourth consecutive victory.
Game to pay attention to: Magic vs. Celtics
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:32 PST)
Orlando at Boston It could be a three-game night, or it might be a 10-game night. Doesn't matter.
Garnett still feels pain of lost season
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:00 PST)
Forced to watch as the Celtics lost to the Magic in the playoffs, Kevin Garnett returns hungry and almost healed.
The 10-man rotation, starring cool Heat
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:15:26 PST)
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and...
Suicide lines: Strong return for Gasol; Bogut, Ginobili sidelined
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:58 PST)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your poached pears in honey,...
Behind the Box Score, where the Nets still haven't won
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:46 PST)
Milwaukee 99, New Jersey 85 Down seven at the half, the Bucks probably looked at the in-game box score that was...
Magic would go along with plan to retire No. 23
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:21:56 PST)
Magic Johnson would go along with LeBron James' plan to have NBA players stop wearing No. 23. James said last week he would change jersey numbers next season in honor of Michael Jordan, and said no other players should wear it, either. Critics of his plan said other players before Jordan deserved the honor at least as much, with some using Johnson and Larry Bird as examples.
Magic's Nelson to have surgery on left knee
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:35:49 PST)
Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson needs surgery again. The All-Star will have arthroscopic surgery Wednesday on torn cartilage in his left knee, the team said. He is expected to miss four to six weeks. Nelson was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday night's win against Charlotte. But he finished the game on the court and showed no signs of injury.
Magic's Gortat misses game with flu
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:40:48 PST)
Magic center Marcin Gortat has tested positive for the flu. Coach Stan Van Gundy made the announcement after Gortat missed Orlando's 97-91 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. A Magic spokesman says the team's medical staff sent a sample swab from Gortat to health officials to test for swine flu.
Cavs' Delonte West misses team plane
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:27:19 PST)
Delonte West is having some kind of horrible season. It all started just before the preseason when he got pulled...
Suicide lines: Thabeet breaks jaw; Heat confident Wade will stay
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:15:22 PST)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your baked macaroni and...
Magic's Howard fined by NBA for comments on blog
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:45:45 PST)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials on his blog. The league made the announcement Tuesday. The comments were posted on Howard's blog after the Magic's loss to Detroit last week. Howard fouled out in the game after playing a little more than 16 minutes.
Magic's Carter returns from sprained ankle
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:47:41 PST)
Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter has returned after missing four games with a sprained left ankle. Carter didn't start, but checked in to start the second quarter in Tuesday's game against Charlotte. He practiced on a limited basis Monday, but sat out the morning shootaround and was ruled out by coach Stan Van Gundy.
Shaq ready for Howard, Magic
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:35:29 PST)
Shaquille O'Neal worked on his kickboxing with Cavaliers teammate Anderson Varejao as the two traded playful jabs following practice. Once talk turned to Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy and Magic superstar Dwight Howard, though, O'Neal put the gloves away. While playing for Phoenix last season, O'Neal was critical of both, mocking Howard's use of the nickname "Superman" while...
Suicide lines: Van Gundy critical of Magic; Stojakovic to start
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:20:55 PST)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your bagels.
