First Quarter - The Bane/Banchero P&R is Beautiful The Magic open the game with a Bane/Banchero P&R – Bane draws 2, hits rolling Paolo who has a 2-on-1 vs rim-p

It’s been 15 years since the Magic won a playoff series, but this version of Orlando enters with high expectations after an offseason filled with change.

“It was one hell of a basketball game,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said after the loss. “Going back and forth, stylistically, it’s slightly different than previous Heat-Magic games. But the competitive nature of it was definitely there from both teams. And it really just comes down to a couple different plays and possession basketball.”

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner each scored 24 points, and Desmond Bane added 23 in his Orlando debut as the Magic edged the Miami Heat 125-121 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

The Orlando Sentinel caught up with the Magic ahead of opening night against the Miami Heat to hear take on some classic rivalries on and off the court.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando as part of a federal investigation concerning sports betting, according to ESPN<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady opens up about his journey, from being celebrated by his favorite rapper, Jay-Z, to the “what-ifs” that defined his career, including a potential Orlando Magic dynasty with Tim Duncan and Grant Hill.

The Orlando Magic are getting ready for their matchup against the Miami Heat to start the 2025-26 season. The Magic tinkered with starting lineups throughout th