Poeltl scores 30, Siakam has 26, Raptors beat Magic 123-113
February 15, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Jakob Poeltl scored 30 points, Pascal Siakam had 26 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 123-113 on Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.
Scottie Barnes scored 17 points, Fred VanVleet had 10 points and a season-high 15 assists, and Precious Achiuwa had 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Raptors, who shot a season-best 60.2%.
Bamba, Rivers, Suggs all suspended after Magic-Wolves dustup
February 5, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended Orlando's Mo Bamba for four games and Minnesota's Austin Rivers for three games for their roles in an on-court altercation on Friday night.
Jalen Suggs of the Magic will miss one game, the league said, for escalating the incident.
Magic beat Wolves 127-120 after fight, 5 players ejected
February 4, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cole Anthony had 20 points and fellow reserve Moritz Wagner scored 19 as Orlando’s bench propelled the Magic to a 127-120 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves that included a fight between the teams and five player ejections Friday night.
Fight between Magic, Timberwolves leads to 5 players ejected
February 4, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A fight broke out and punches were thrown during the game between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
Magic top Timberwolves after 5 players ejected for fighting
February 4, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cole Anthony had 20 points and fellow reserve Moritz Wagner scored 19 as Orlando’s bench propelled the Magic to a 127-120 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves that included a fight between the teams and five player ejections Friday night.
DeRozan, LaVine lead Bulls to 128-109 win over Magic
January 29, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 32 points, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic 128-109 on Saturday night.
Anunoby matches season high 32, Raptors rout Magic 121-108
December 4, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — O.G. Anunoby matched his season high with 32 points, Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat short-handed Orlando 121-108 Saturday, handing the slumping Magic their eighth consecutive loss.
Suggs nails 3, Magic beat Bulls 108-107 after blowing lead
November 19, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Suggs dribbled up court in the closing seconds, pulled up inside the arc, spun, stepped back and unleashed a 3-pointer from the right wing with a defender on him.
Edwards, Towns lead Timberwolves to rout of Magic, 126-108
November 17, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 35 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 and the Minnesota Timberwolves built a 27-point lead in the first half in a 126-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Carter, Ross lead Magic to 114-97 win over Suns
November 12, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Wendell Carter Jr. had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 114-97 on Friday night.
Terrence Ross scored 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter as Orlando earned a second straight win for the first time this season.
Suggs, Magic hand Warriors fourth straight loss, 130-129
November 4, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Suggs scored nine of his 26 points in the final two minutes, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-129 on Thursday night, handing the defending NBA champions their fourth straight loss.
Warriors’ skid reaches four games with 130-129 loss to Magic
November 4, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Suggs scored nine of his 26 points in the final two minutes, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-129 on Thursday night, handing the defending NBA champions their fourth straight loss.
Oklahoma City plays Orlando, aims for 4th straight victory
October 31, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (1-6, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (3-3, ninth in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with Orlando as winners of three games in a row.
Orlando faces Dallas on 4-game road slide
October 30, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (1-5, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (2-3, 12th in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -9.5; over/under is 217
Orlando takes on Charlotte, looks to end 5-game skid
October 27, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (2-2, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (0-5, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando heads into the matchup against Charlotte after losing five straight games.
Orlando takes on Cleveland, looks to end 4-game slide
October 25, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (0-4, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (2-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando heads into the matchup with Cleveland after losing four games in a row.
Orlando takes on New York on 3-game slide
October 23, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (0-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (1-1, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando is looking to break its three-game slide with a victory over New York.
Orlando plays Boston in conference matchup
October 22, 2022 GMTBoston Celtics (2-0, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (0-2, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -7; over/under is 219
Suggs has sprained knee capsule and bone bruise, Magic say
October 8, 2022 GMTJalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic can breathe a bit easier.
Suggs has a sprained left knee capsule and bone bruise, but his collision with Dallas' Dorian Finney-Smith during the Magic-Mavericks preseason game Friday night did not lead to more serious injuries.
Park Center’s Braeden Carrington named AP player of year
March 31, 2022 GMTThe 2022 Associated Press All-State team for Minnesota high school boys basketball, as voted on by statewide media:
Toronto faces Orlando on 4-game win streak
March 31, 2022 GMTToronto Raptors (44-32, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (20-57, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Raptors take on Orlando.
Embiid, 76ers set for matchup with the Magic
March 12, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (40-25, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (18-50, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia into a matchup against Orlando.
Magic host the Suns in out-of-conference contest
March 7, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (51-13, first in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (16-49, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Cole Anthony and the Orlando Magic host Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in a non-conference matchup.
Magic end 9-game skid against Raptors with 103-97 victory
March 5, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Cole Anthony had 15 points and 12 rebounds, Chuma Okeke had 10 points and a career-high 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat Toronto 103-97 on Friday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Raptors.
Trae Young scores 22 points, Hawks rout Magic 130-109
February 17, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — All-Star starter Trae Young had 22 points and six assists and the Atlanta Hawks routed the Orlando Magic 130-109 on Wednesday night in the final game before the break for both teams.
Jokic nets 26, Denver’s balanced scoring too much for Magic
February 15, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 26 points to lead six Denver players in double figures, and the Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 121-111. on Monday night.
Jeff Green and Will Barton added 17 points apiece and Bryn Forbes had 16 for the Nuggets, who have won four of five since losing three in a row.
Devin Booker helps NBA-leading Suns past Magic 132-105
February 13, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 26 points and Deandre Ayton had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns won their fifth straight game, beating the Orlando Magic 132-105 Saturday night.
Chris Paul recorded his 30th double-double of the season with 10 points and 15 assists, and the Suns had nine players score in double figures.
Brown, stellar defense lead Celtics past Magic 116-83
February 7, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics played solid defense in a 116-83 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night for their season-best fifth straight win.
Boston limited Orlando to 35.8% shooting from the floor and 5 of 25 from 3-point range.
Wagner brothers, Magic top Hornets to end 10-game skid
January 15, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Moritz Wagner scored a season-high 26 points, younger brother Franz added 19 points and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-109 on Friday night to snap a 10-game losing streak.
Hornets beat Magic 106-99 for seventh win in eight games
November 25, 2021 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 27 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. came off the bench with 21 points and six rebounds Wednesday night to help the Charlotte Hornets overcome poor shooting in a 106-99 victory over the Orlando Magic.
No. 2 UCLA withstands Bellarmine rally, wins 75-62
November 23, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — No. 2 UCLA won the game on the scoreboard. Mick Cronin thought it was a loss.
With a heavyweight rematch waiting on the Las Vegas Strip, the Bruins' coach didn't think he got the full 40-minute effort he hoped for from his group.
Antetokounmpo has 32 points and 20 rebounds, Bucks top Magic
November 21, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 20 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Orlando Magic 117-108 on Saturday night to open a two-game set.
The teams will meet again Monday night in Milwaukee.
Harden rallies Nets to 115-113 win over Magic as Durant sits
November 20, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The shots were not falling for James Harden on Friday, except when he was at the free throw line.
He was nearly perfect there, going 19 for 20 as he scored 36 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 115-113 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Magic rally late, beat Knicks 104-98 to stop 3-game slide
November 18, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Cole Anthony had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Mo Bamba added 12 points and 11 boards, and the Orlando Magic rallied late in the fourth quarter to defeat the New York Knicks 104-98 on Wednesday night.
Anthony’s 31 leads Magic to 115-97 win against Timberwolves
November 2, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cole Anthony scored a season-high 31 points and Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Orlando Magic came from behind to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-97 on Monday night.
VanVleet, Barnes lead way as Raptors beat Magic 110-109
October 30, 2021 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes edged out fellow rookie Jalen Suggs in a showdown between top-five picks in Toronto.
Fred VanVleet scored 16 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, Barnes had 21 points and the Raptors won back-to-back games for the first time this season, holding on to beat the Orlando Magic 110-109 on Friday night.
Butler scores 36, Heat pull away to top Magic 107-90
October 26, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler kept getting to the rim, and predictably, scoring suddenly became pretty easy.
Butler scored 36 points on 15-for-21 shooting, Bam Adebayo added 16 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 107-90 on Monday night.
Ross’ 22-point 4th quarter leads Magic over Knicks 110-104
October 25, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Terrence Ross scored all 22 of his points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 110-104 on Sunday night.
Ross was one of six Orlando players to score in double figures as the Magic snapped a season-opening two—game losing streak.
Cunningham, Suggs headline list of point guards in NBA draft
July 22, 2021 GMTCade Cunningham arrived at Oklahoma State as the expected No. 1 overall NBA draft pick and did nothing to change that in one season as the Cowboys’ floor leader.
He’s the headliner in this draft among the point guards and overall among all prospects, while Gonzaga freshman Jalen Suggs could also be a top-four pick after leading the Zags to the brink of an unbeaten season.
Choosing basketball over football was tough for Jalen Suggs
July 22, 2021 GMTJalen Suggs was the first athlete in Minnesota history to be named Mr. Football and Mr. Basketball in the same year, so choosing one sport to pursue in college was difficult.
Heralded recruit Holmgren of Minnehaha is AP player of year
April 19, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The 2021 Associated Press All-State team for Minnesota high school boys basketball, as voted on by statewide media:
Top recruit Chet Holmgren heads to Gonzaga, Suggs to NBA
April 19, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Chet Holmgren, the nation's top overall recruit, announced he is heading to Gonzaga on the same day star guard Jalen Suggs announced he is leaving the Bulldogs after one season to enter the NBA draft...
It’s on: Gonzaga vs. Baylor for the national championship
April 4, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Baylor made a mockery of the first Final Four game, stifling Houston for a chance at the program’s first national title...
To the bank! Suggs hits the winner, Zags top UCLA 93-90
April 4, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Suggs took the inbounds pass and saw nothing but clear sailing. Three dribbles...
The Latest: Gonzaga stuns UCLA to keep perfect season alive
April 4, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest from the Final Four (all times EDT):
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Gonzaga has given fans the NCAA championship game they wanted with a shot for the ages...
The Associated Press Men’s All-America Teams
March 16, 2021 GMTThe Associated Press All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments:...
No. 1 Gonzaga rallies to beat BYU 88-78 in WCC title game
March 10, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Gonzaga was out of sorts for one of the few times this season, falling into its biggest halftime deficit in three years...
No. 1 Gonzaga remains unbeaten, rolls over San Diego 106-69
February 21, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Even after wrapping up yet another West Coast Conference regular-season crown a few days earlier, No...
No. 1 Gonzaga coasts to 82-71 victory over BYU
February 9, 2021 GMTPROVO, Utah (AP) — Jalen Suggs scored 24 points and Drew Timme had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead top-ranked Gonzaga past BYU 82-71 on Monday night...
Timme, Kispert lead No. 1 Gonzaga to 20th straight win
January 29, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs looked like mere mortals for the first eight minutes before they started showing their swagger...
No. 1 Gonzaga routs Pacific 95-49 for 19th straight victory
January 24, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 22 points and freshman Jalen Suggs came close to a triple-double, helping top-ranked Gonzaga rout Pacific 95-49 on Saturday night for its 19th consecutive victory dating to last season...
Timme scores 22, leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Pacific 95-49
January 24, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Top-ranked Gonzaga struggled a bit in beating two of the best teams in the West Coast Conference last week, so coach Mark Few pushed his squad to step up its defense...
Kispert’s 23 points lead No. 1 Gonzaga past rival BYU 86-69
January 8, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Jalen Suggs put up plenty of impressive numbers for No. 1 Gonzaga against BYU, but after the game, his coach and teammates wanted to talk about something that doesn't always show up on the stat sheet — his passing...
Kispert leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northwestern St. 95-57
December 22, 2020 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert of top-ranked Gonzaga was in the zone early in the game against Northwestern State of Louisiana, and his shooting kept the Bulldogs ahead...
Gonzaga faces NW State
December 20, 2020 GMTNorthwestern State (1-7) vs. Gonzaga (4-0)
McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, Washington; Monday, 9 p...
Suggs, No. 1 Gonzaga return with 99-88 win over No. 3 Iowa
December 20, 2020 GMTSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Jalen Suggs scored 18 of his career-high 27 points in the first half and No...