There are 25 article(s) tagged Orlando Magic:

• February 2024

  • Hardaway congratulates Shaq ahead of his Magic jersey retirement ceremony

    Penny Hardaway and Shaquille O’Neal were teammates in Orlando from 1993 to 1996.

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 14, 2024

• March 2023

  • Calkins: How do the Grizzlies win, win, win, no matter what?

    The Grizzlies set a franchise record by winning their 33rd home game Tuesday. Not bad for a team that was supposed to be in disarray not long ago. How did they do it? “This is the closest team I’ve ever been a part of,” said Desmond Bane.

     

    By Geoff Calkins March 29, 2023

  • Grizzlies beat Magic, set franchise record for home wins

    The Grizzlies clinched the best home record in franchise history on Tuesday night with a win over Orlando. They are 33-5 inside FedExForum. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 113, Magic 108

    By Drew Hill March 28, 2023

  • Box score: Grizzlies 113, Magic 108

    NBA box score for the Tuesday, March 28 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic played at FedExForum in Memphis.

    By The Associated Press March 28, 2023

• January 2023

  • Jaren Jackson Jr.'s monster night pushes Grizzlies past Magic

    Jaren Jackson Jr. was a force on both ends of the floor in the Grizzlies’ win over the Magic on Thursday night. His 31 points were the most he has scored since the NBA bubble in July of 2020.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 123, Magic 115

    Grizzlies Insider: Memphis is title favorite according to one metric

    By Drew Hill January 05, 2023

  • Box score: Grizzlies 123, Magic 115

    The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

    By The Associated Press January 05, 2023

• October 2022

  • Cold shooting leads Grizzlies to preseason loss against Magic

    Desmond Bane was efficient with 33 points on 61% shooting, but the rest of the Grizzlies struggled to make shots in the preseason loss to Orlando. 

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    Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s absence could be instructive for Grizzlies

    By Drew Hill October 11, 2022

• February 2022

  • Grizzlies blow past Magic, add to ‘SportsCenter’ package

    The Grizzlies put on a show against the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon in a game that was shown across the world. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 135, Magic 115

    By Drew Hill February 06, 2022

  • Box score: Grizzlies 135, Magic 115

    Feb. 5, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Orlando Magic at Amway Center in Orlando.

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    Grizzlies blow past Magic, add to ‘SportsCenter’ package

    By The Associated Press February 06, 2022

• June 2021

  • Penny Hardaway staying with Memphis Tigers

    After several days of suspense amid reports of a potential departure to Orlando, Hardaway says he’s staying as coach of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will be added to his staff.

    By Steven Johnson June 30, 2021

  • Calkins: Penny is staying and Larry Brown is arriving. This could be a lot of fun.

    On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 29, 2021

  • The latest on Penny Hardaway and the Orlando Magic

    The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Steven Johnson break down the latest news and what it means for the Tigers.

    By Drew Hill, Geoff Calkins June 29, 2021

  • Calkins: Penny or no Penny, Memphis basketball will be fine

    It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.

    By Geoff Calkins June 28, 2021

  • Report: Penny Hardaway in serious contention for Magic head coaching job

    The Memphis Tigers’ coach interviewed for the Orlando job and has emerged as a serious contender, according to a report by The Athletic.

    By Steven Johnson, Drew Hill June 27, 2021

  • Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era may be coming to a stunning end

    Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.

    By Geoff Calkins June 27, 2021

• May 2021

  • Grizzlies blow 20-point lead in crushing loss to Magic

    The Grizzlies led by as many as 20 points, but Cole Anthony sank a buzzer beater to lift the Magic to the win.

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    Box score: Magic 112; Grizzlies 111

    By Steven Johnson May 02, 2021

  • Box score: Magic 112, Grizzlies 111

    May 1, 2021: Magic 112, Grizzlies 111

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    Grizzlies blow 20-point lead in crushing loss to Magic

    By The Associated Press May 01, 2021

• April 2021

  • Grizzlies need second-half rally to beat Magic

    It wasn’t pretty, but style points don’t matter in a playoff race. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 92, Magic 75

    By Drew Hill April 30, 2021

  • Box score: Grizzlies 92, Magic 75

    April 30, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic at FedExForum.

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    Grizzlies need second-half rally to beat Magic

    By The Associated Press April 30, 2021

• March 2021

  • Inside Fonde, the Houston gym that helped mold Penny Hardaway

    After leaving Memphis State, Penny Hardaway dropped jaws in legendary pickup games at Fonde Recreation Center, Houston’s longtime NBA haunt.

    By Danielle Lerner March 03, 2021

• March 2020

  • Late charge comes up short as Grizz fall to Magic, drop under .500 again

    The Grizzlies lost an early lead and then couldn't complete a late comeback in falling to the Orlando Magic, 120-115. 

    By Chris Herrington March 11, 2020

  • Grizzlies, NBA adjust to changing coronavirus reality, wait for what’s next

    Grizzlies coaches and players adjusted to changing protocols ahead of Tuesday night's game at FedExForum, and prepared for the prospect of more. 

    By Chris Herrington March 10, 2020

• July 2019

  • Former Orlando GM Gabriel impressed with Hardaway’s coaching rise

    Orlando Magic executive John Gabriel said Penny Hardaway has his own way of showing his competitive fire. 

    By Drew Hill July 20, 2019

• March 2019

  • Shorthanded Grizzlies give up lead late, lose to Magic in overtime

    Grizzlies get career-night scoring from Tyler Dorsey, and Jonas Valanciunas grabs 24 rebounds, but surrender lead in overtime before losing to the Orlando Magic.

    By The Associated Press March 23, 2019

  • Grizzlies take winning streak to three games as improved play continues

    Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff celebrated his 40th birthday steering Memphis to its third straight win against teams in the NBA playoff hunt.

    By Don Wade March 10, 2019