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Both of Florida’s NBA teams notched wins Sunday night. The Orlando Magic snapped their two game losing streak defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 130-116. The Magic got off to a fast start, scoring 40 points in the first quarter alone. The 40 points was the highest number of points the Magic have scored …

GAINESVILLE, Fla— Gainesville Police Department’s Officer Bobby White… the “Basketball Cop,” continues to draw up game-plans for local teenagers and his aim continues to be right on target. On February 24th Officer White reinforced his efforts to promote and bring awareness to, “Hoops Not Crime.” Kids growing up in Gainesville …

Despite a strong effort by the Heat Wednesday night against the Warriors, it was just not enough, and the Heat fell to the Warriors, 118 to 112. The Heat led by nine at the end of the first quarter, outscoring the Warriors, 30 to 21. Miami held a one point …

The Miami Heat (32-24) will try to repeat history against the league best Golden State Warriors. The Heat are currently on a three game win streak since returning from the All-Star break and will face their biggest challenge yet. The Heat are coming off a thrilling 101-93 overtime win over the Indiana …

The Orlando Magic (25-30) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (8-48) 124-115 at the Wells Fargo Center Tuesday night, led by a dominant performance from Orlando starting center Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic exploded for a season high 35 points in the victory, shooting 13-21 from the field while also pulling down nine rebounds and dishing out four assists. The …

On the road tonight, Orlando looks for a little Magic against the 76ers to start a win streak to narrow the 4.5 game gap separating them from the playoffs. The 76ers need the win and many more as they are separated by 21 games from the playoff picture.  This will …

Sunday night ended in another close loss for the Orlando Magic as they fell at home to the Indiana Pacers 105-102. The Magic have now gone 4-6 in their last ten games after winning only two games in the month of January. The game was close throughout, with both teams tied …

The Magic are back in action after the All-Star Weekend. They host the Dallas Mavericks 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Amway Center. This will be the Magic’s first game without forward Channing Frye and Tobias Harris who were traded to the Cavs and the Pistons respectively. The Magic in turn …

The Miami Heat will face their Southeast Division rivals the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow night in their first game back after the All- Star break. Miami is currently one back from Atlanta in the Southeast Division before their Friday match up. The Heat are sitting at fifth in the Eastern Conference and still have hopes …

With the All-Star Weekend over, the NBA regular season picks back up this week. The Orlando Magic will face the Dallas Mavericks tomorrow night to start the second half of the season. The Magic currently have a record of 23-29 and are 3.5 games back from the eighth spot in …