After falling to the record-chasing Golden State Warriors (56-6) Monday night, the Orlando Magic (27-36) looked to take a win against the Los Angeles Lakers (14-51) Tuesday night. Even without Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (shoulder), the Orlando Magic were not able to pull of a win, losing to the Lakers …
Read More »NBA Preview: Heat VS. Bucks
The Miami Heat (35-26) will travel to Milwaukee Wednesday to face off against the Bucks (26-38) in hopes to continue their five-game win streak. The Bucks are coming off two-straight double-digit losses and are 3-5 their last eight games. The Heat are looking to continue their dominance on defense. The Heat are …
Read More »NBA Preview: Magic vs. Warriors
The Orlando Magic (27-34) will travel Oracle Arena to face off against the league best Golden State Warriors (55-6). The Warriors are undefeated at home this year going 26-0 and will look to bounce back after stunning loss last night to the Los Angles Lakers 112-95. The Warriors have not …
Read More »Miami Heat Continue to Stay on Fire
The Miami Heat edged out the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98 in Miami last night. The first half was all Miami. In the first quarter, the Heat were the first to score and ended the first 12 minutes on top, 40-29. Miami was still leading 59-49 at the half, but the Sixers …
Read More »Magic, Heat Pick Up Wins
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 …
Read More »Gainesville Police Department’s Basketball Cop Continues To Change The Game
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 …
Read More »Miami Heat Fall to Golden State Warriors
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 …
Read More »NBA Preview: Warriors vs. Heat
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 …
Read More »Magic knock Off 76ers Behind Strong Performance from Vucevic
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 …
Read More »NBA Preview: Magic vs 76ers
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 …
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