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Game 62: Magic vs. Pelicans

Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images Who: Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans When: Monday, February 27 at 8 p.m. ET TV: Bally Sports Florida GAME 62 TONIGHT PELICANS New Orleans, LA ⏰8 P.M. @BallySportsFL @BallyMagic (‘Magic Live’ starts at 7:30 P.M.) Bally Sports App; Bally Sports+ @969thegame https://t.co/j9Hljw5O2X #MagicTogether What are they wearing? pic.twitter.com/H65acQhEaS — Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) February 27, 2023

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30-year Orlandoversary: Anderson banks in game-winner from deep as Magic nip Bullets, 92-91

Shaquille O’Neal became the star of the Orlando Magic franchise as a rookie during the 1992-93 season, but one might argue that in the clutch, no player was more valuable than guard Nick Anderson. The first-ever draft pick of the Magic, Anderson came through late time and time again that season, including on this day 30 years ago. With less than two seconds remaining, Anderson banked home a 3-pointer to lift Orlando to a thrilling 92-91 victory over the Washington Bullets. With more than f...

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Game 61: Magic vs. Pacers GameThread

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Who: Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers When: February 25 at 7 p.m. ET TV: Bally Sports Florida GAME 61 TONIGHT PACERS @AmwayCenter ️ https://t.co/rbNV5XTnXQ ⏰7 P.M. @BallySportsFL @BallyMagic (‘Magic Live’ starts at 6:30 P.M.) Bally Sports App; Bally Sports+ @969thegame https://t.co/j9Hljw5O2X #MagicTogether What are they wearing? pic.twitter.com/1LyMjSpLMW — Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) February 25, 2023

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Game 60: Magic vs. Pistons GameThread

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Who: Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons When: Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. ET TV: Bally Sports Florida GAME 60 TONIGHT PISTONS @AmwayCenter ️ https://t.co/rbNV5XTnXQ ⏰7 P.M. @BallySportsFL @BallyMagic (‘Magic Live’ starts at 6:30 P.M.) Bally Sports App; Bally Sports+ @969thegame https://t.co/j9Hljw5O2X #MagicTogether What are they wearing? pic.twitter.com/Jo3XoePCEY — Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) February 23, 2023

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25-year Orlandoversary: Anderson’s late 3 lifts Magic to victory, spoils Shaq’s return to Orlando

Many Orlando Magic fans still rue the day that All-Star and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal left the City Beautiful for the bright lights of Los Angeles. On this day 25 years ago, however, it was the first-ever draft pick of the Magic that played the role of hero. In O’Neal’s return, Nick Anderson buried a late 3-pointer to lift Orlando to a thrilling 98-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. O’Neal was in his second season with the Lakers, but did not play in the trip to Orlando the...

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30-year Orlandoversary: O’Neal becomes first Magic player to appear in All-Star Game

Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Over the years, the Orlando Magic have had their fair share of superstars. They hope they have found another in Paolo Banchero. On this day 30 years ago, however, Shaquille O’Neal became the first player in franchise history to appear in the NBA All-Star Game. Although the Eastern Conference lost to the West in overtime in Salt Lake City, O’Neal had a strong showing in the 135-132 defeat. In his first appearance in the NBA All-Star Ga...

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Game 59: Magic vs. Raptors GameThread

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Who: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors When: Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. TV: Bally Sports Florida GAME 59 TONIGHT RAPTORS Toronto, Ontario ⏰7:30 P.M. @BallySportsFL @BallyMagic (‘Magic Live’ starts at 7 P.M.) Bally Sports App; Bally Sports+ @969thegame https://t.co/j9Hljw5O2X #MagicTogether What are they wearing? pic.twitter.com/23rdROTZDD — Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) February 14, 2023

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30-year Orlandoversary: Magic outlast Knicks in first-ever triple-overtime game

Photo credit should read DAVID MILLS/AFP via Getty Images For the Orlando Magic, Valentine’s Day has had its quirks over the years. In 1990, Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan was infamously forced to wear a nameless No. 12 jersey after his came up missing at Orlando Arena. On this day 30 years ago, the Magic played their first triple-overtime game. Shaquille O’Neal bounced back from a poor offensive start with several key defensive plays down the stretch as the Magic topped the New York...

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