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ORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic have an opportunity to do something on Tuesday they’ve never accomplished in franchise history: start off a season 4-0. The undefeated Magic (3-0) put their unbeaten streak to the test when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) at 8 p.m. ET. While Orlando has started off the season strong, it’s the way that the team is finishing games that’s been so impressive to open their 2020-21 campaign. The Magic currently lead the NBA in fourth-quarter points, posting 38.3 per contest while shooting a scorching 60 percent from the floor in the period. “We’ve p...

Coming off a loss to Orlando on Saturday night, the Wizards (0-2) take on the Magic (2-0) Sunday at 7:00 P.M. at Capital One Arena in the second game the teams’ back-to-back series. For Washington, it’s the second game of a four-game homestand. Russell Westbrook (rest), who has tallied triple-doubles in each of his first two games with the Wizards, will not play Sunday. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks announced pregame that Raul Neto would start in his place. GAME INFO PROBABLE STARTERS Wizards: G – Raul Neto, G – Bradley Beal, F – Isaac Bonga, F – Deni Avdija, C – Thomas Brya...

The Lead Aaron Gordon’s improved playmaking, Nikola Vucevic’s increased 3-point shooting, Terrence Ross’ advanced shooting off the dribble, Cole Anthony and Chuma Okeke’s projected contributions as rookies and team continuity were among the many interesting Orlando Magic storylines entering this season. But, probably the most publicized topic was the development of Markelle Fultz, who showed flashes of his long-term potential last year, his first in Orlando. Just two games in and it’s apparent he has made substantial progress. On Saturday in the nation’s capital, the 6-foot-4, 209...

The Lakers are already better than last season’s championship team. They added a mix of young players (Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell) and veterans (Wesley Matthews, Marc Gasol) that all combine to offer more consistent secondary scoring and better health. Each move also offsets each roster change. No need to worry about Rajon Rondo’s absence. Schroder offers point-guard reinforcements. No need to fret about Danny Green’s departure. Matthews offers more consistent shooting and defense. No need to become concerned about losing rim protection from Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee. Gasol ...

Magic hope continuity leads to more balance, more wins Follow Us Question of the Day By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press - Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Steve Clifford is a veteran NBA coach, a brilliant tactician, someone probably who knows every nuance of every set that has ever been drawn up in league history. Yet when he tries to determine where the Orlando Magic need to get better, it’s as easy as looking at the numbers. “Balanced play wins in this league and if you look at last year, I think we ended up ...