All articles tagged with #magic
Cleveland beat Orlando 136-131 behind James Harden's playmaking (26 points, 7 assists) and Donovan Mitchell's 42-point eruption, with Evan Mobley efficient at 8-for-8 and 19 points. Sam Merrill added 19 off the bench as the Cavs leaned into offense, but defensive effort was inconsistent, prompting coach Atkinson's critique and leaving several role players with middling grades.
Luke Kennard drilled a 3 with 0.6 seconds left to give the Lakers a 105-104 victory over the Magic and extend their winning streak to nine games. LA opened strong before cooling off, finishing 44.7% from the floor and 22.6% from three. Luka Dončić sparked the offense with a 33-point first half (eight assists, five rebounds), LeBron James had 12 points, and Austin Reaves added 26 as Kennard came off the bench for 13. Jaxson Hayes contributed 8 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, and LA heads to Detroit next.
San Antonio stays No. 1 in Week 20 Power Rankings despite an end to their 11-game winning streak, while Minnesota and Orlando climb the board as the Timberwolves complete a 3-0 West road trip and the Magic push toward a top-eight seed. Denver slides after a rough stretch, and Detroit remains the lone secure playoff spot in the East. The piece highlights a slate of upcoming interconference games and key performances, including Anthony Edwards’ 21 points in the Wolves’ win over Denver, as teams jockey for postseason positioning amid a busy schedule.
The third installment of the Now You See Me franchise is an entertaining but exhausting mix of elaborate illusions, new and old characters, and complex plots, with Rosamund Pike delivering a standout villain performance, though it offers fewer surprises and tricks than previous entries.
'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' is a playful and entertaining third installment in the magic-heist series, featuring an expanded team of illusionists, led by Jesse Eisenberg, who pull off elaborate tricks and heists with a mix of humor, action, and deception, culminating in a metaphysical twist that celebrates the art of illusion.
The Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to beat the Orlando Magic 111-107, with key contributions from unlikely heroes like Payton Pritchard, Luka Garza, and Jordan Walsh, highlighting strong bench performance and individual standout moments in a crucial road victory.
The Chicago Bulls have emphasized increased physical play this season, which paid off with a strong fourth-quarter defensive effort and a 110-98 win against the Magic, despite missing key player Coby White. The team focused on improving their physicality and transition play, leading to a well-rounded team performance with seven players in double figures and a dominant bench contribution.
The article discusses how artificial intelligence is impacting the perception of magic and the traditional aspects of journalism, with a focus on digital subscriptions to the Financial Times and the changing landscape of media consumption.
Quantic Dream is developing Spellcasters Chronicles, a multiplayer game blending deckbuilding, real-time strategy, and third-person action, featuring diverse magic user characters and large-scale summons, with gameplay focused on team battles to destroy opponent lifestones. The game shows promise with its mechanics and lore, but its success will depend on gameplay feel and balance, with beta sessions upcoming for further testing.
Disney announced a new animated film titled 'Hexed,' set to premiere in fall 2026, about a teenage boy and his mom discovering his magical powers and a secret magical world, with directors Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand.
Absolum, a stylish beat 'em up roguelike game featuring hand-drawn visuals and magical combat, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on October 9, 2025. Players can choose from four rebels, including the frog wizard Brome, to stop the Sun King Azra, with gameplay emphasizing repeated runs and diverse combat options.
The article ranks the top six moves of the NBA offseason, highlighting the Clippers' depth additions, Thunder's extension strategy, Rockets' acquisition of Kevin Durant, Nuggets' trade for Cam Johnson, Magic's trade for Desmond Bane, and Hawks' draft trade with the Pelicans, emphasizing strategic team improvements and future potential.
Paolo Banchero has signed a five-year max contract extension with the Orlando Magic worth up to $287 million, reflecting his importance to the team's future as a key player and franchise cornerstone, despite some injury setbacks.
The Celtics traded the No. 32 pick to the Magic, who signed rookie Noah Penda to a four-year, $8.7 million deal, signaling the Celtics' strategy to shed salary and avoid luxury tax penalties by selecting later-round players with smaller guaranteed contracts, rather than paying higher guaranteed deals to early second-round picks.
The Orlando Magic have agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with veteran guard Tyus Jones, marking their first move in NBA free agency. Jones, entering his 11th season, brings experience and stability to the backcourt, and has a history of strong assist-to-turnover ratios. The Magic have also made other roster adjustments, including acquiring Desmond Bane and drafting new players, as they reshape their team for the upcoming season.