Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic were seemingly dead in the water at halftime. They flipped the script in the third quarter and second half with a devastating defensive display. They got back to their identity and rode their stars to the finish line with a resilient finish in a 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3. The Magic have successfully turned this series into a true brawl and that gives them a chan...

The Orlando Magic did not have a lot of positivity to bring home with them from Boston after Games 1 and 2. But two players have stood tall for the Magic. The two most important players. Paolo Banchero continues to build on his strong Playoff run from last year, playing even better to give the Orlando Magic a chance to compete against the Boston Celtics in this series. Franz Wagner has also steppe...

The Orlando Magic fell behind 2-0 to the Boston Celtics in their Playoff series as the Celtics stepped up and filled in for Jayson Tatum's absence and the Magic did not have the answers to the test this time. Orlando struggled to take advantage of these opportunities and again struggled to find consistency and avoid repeated mistakes in their loss to the Celtics. The biggest frustration came from...

The tenor of the series changed with a seemingly innocuous but hard foul putting Jayson Tatum's status for Game 2 in doubt. That has the Boston Celtics a bit peeved at the Magic entering the game in what should be a charged road environment. But the Magic aren ot backing down. They felt the Celtics were more physical than them in the second half of Game 1. Orlando is vowing to compete and be even...

NBA East Squad: Which East Teams Should Feel Best & Worst After Opening Weekend?   In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts dissect the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, debating which teams should feel most confident and concerned. The panel analyzes key matchups, including the Pacers-Bucks and Knicks-Pistons series, discussing player performances and strategic adjustments. They...

The Orlando Magic showed some fight in Game 1 but ultimately succumbed to their mistakes in the loss to the Boston Celtics. Those mistakes helped the Celtics seize the tempo of the game and get out in transition. With two top defenses going against each other, the team that is able to control the tempo and get out in transition is likely to win in the series. Boston won that decisively in Game 1....

The Orlando Magic always faced an uphill climb going against the Boston Celtics in their Playoff series. Their Game 1 loss showed what they are capable of doing in this series, and how tall that hill is to climb. The Magic simply made too many mistakes and gave the Celtics the fuel they needed to get their offense firing and pull away for the victory. Orlando knows it has these flaws. How will the...

The Orlando Magic face a tall order as they take on the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics not only feature one of the most devastating offenses in the league, but one of the best defenses in the league. The Magic will have to fight to limit Boston's 3-point shooting. They will also have to find a way to create some offense against a disciplined and strong defense....

The Orlando Magic won their Play-In game and now get the challenge of trying to slow down the Boston Celtics juggernaut. Can the Magic's physical defense stop the Celtics' hot-shooting offense? What weaknesses can the Magic exploit? Are there any? Locked On Magic welcomes Locked On Celtics' John Karalis to break down what to watch for in this series between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics. 0:...

The Orlando Magic are playoff-bound, defeating the Atlanta Hawks with a decisive 120-95 victory. How did they clinch this spot? It wasn't just Paolo Banchero or Franz Wagner; it was a collective effort that showcased the Magic's depth and resilience. Explore how Cole Anthony's redemption arc, scoring 26 points with a clutch fourth-quarter performance, played a pivotal role. Discover the strategic...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the Eastern Conference playoffs. They debate whether Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks can upset the Pacers, with mixed opinions on the series outcome. The panel also examines the Knicks-Pistons matchup, with Kuka Hill passionately defending Detroit's recent success. The hosts analyze the play-in tournament, focusing on the Heat...

The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks face off in the 7/8 Play-In Game for their spot in the Playoffs. Just a week after their big matchup last week at the Kia Center, what did the two teams learn and what could decide who advances to the Playoffs to face the Boston Celtics? This will be a battle that should see Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Trae Young lead their teams. The question is who else w...

The Orlando Magic have waited all season to return to the postseason. Their big moment has finally arrived with the end of the regular season at last. The Magic have spoken all season about the focus they wanted to bring to these critical games. Ultimately they will be measured and judged by how they perform in the next three weeks. With the end of the regular season, we can finally step back and...

The Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers both sat their starters as the season winds down. With that test ahead of them of playing down players, Orlando needed to outwork Indiana to get the win and get to 41 wins, guaranteeing a .500 record. This game then was like the Magic's wins in December when they outclassed several opponents and took the league by storm. In a small way, that is a positive sign...

With the sudden and shocking dismissal of two successful coaches this week, every coach is seemingly on the hot seat and getting some type of evaluation. After a season of frustration and disappointment falling short of expectations, Jamahl Mosley's coaching has been under the microscope. Mosley is not in any danger or trouble, but it is clear that if the Magic do not make improvements after their...

The Orlando Magic clinched the Southeast Division title and secured the 7th seed in the NBA Play-In Tournament, defying the odds despite a season riddled with injuries. Can the Magic's resilience propel them further in the postseason? Despite how little a division crown means in the current NBA landscape, it is still an accomplishment for the team after facing so much adversity this year. It is so...

The Orlando Magic seized control of the Southeast Division with a critical win over the Atlanta Hawks. They passed a key test as the pressure of the game challenged them and forced them to embrace their identity to put them on the doorstep of clinching the 7-seed. Big games from Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter ensured the team remained in control of their postseason destiny with just three games...

NBA East Squad: Which Play-In Team Is Most Dangerous?   In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the most dangerous play-in teams in the Eastern Conference. They debate which teams could potentially upset higher seeds, with focus on the Magic, Bulls, Heat, and Hawks. The panel also explores the futures of bottom-tier teams like the Hornets, Wizards, and Nets, considering...

The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks are on a collision course for the Play-In Tournament. Who wins Tuesday's showdown at the Kia Center could determine who wins the Southeast Division and hosts that game next Tuesday. With such a huge game with massive postseason implications, we check in on the status of the Atlanta Hawks with Locked On Hawks' Brad Rowland. We discuss how the Hawks survived after...

The Orlando Magic close their regular season with four difficult games and control over their own destiny for the 7-seed and Southeast Division lead. Can the Magic finish the season strong and secure a home game in the 7/8 Play-In Game? What will a strong finish mean for the Magic's hopes and plans for the offseason? Host Philip Rossman-Reich breaks down the team's playoff scenarios as the Magic p...

The Orlando Magic took care of their business against the Washington Wizards behind a monster 33-point, 18-rebound showing from Paolo Banchero and a 27-point effort from Franz Wagner. The Wizards are not their competition, though. And the Magic know their intensity and attention to detail against the Wizards will not be good enough as they prepare for the Playoffs. The win was big as the Magic con...

The Orlando Magic have seen a revival from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the last 15 games. His shot has finally come around and he is giving the team the production and shooting they signed him for. Is that enough to help the Magic push into the Playoffs? He is not the only one experiencing a revival either. Wendell Carter has looked better since the All-Star break. His defense especially has taken...

The Orlando Magic have been adrift since their November and December push up the standings in a season beset by injuries. Orlando has been chasing the ghost of who they think they should be. They needed to rediscover the will to win. A dominant fourth quarter showed that will once again as the Magic shook off a rough three quarters and put the hammer down on the Spurs in a 115-106 victory. In addi...

In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the impact of Damian Lillard's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks' title chances. They debate which team between the Celtics and Cavaliers is better equipped to handle the loss of a star player, with insights on Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and supporting casts. The panel also explores potential coaching changes in the Eastern Conferenc...

The Orlando Magic's offensive woes were again too much for them to overcome despite a strong defensive effort. The LA Clippers made all the little plays that are necessary to win playoff-type games like the one the Magic faced on Monday. Despite the defeat, the Magic are making progress as the season concludes and look like a refreshed and more focused team. They will need to take that lesson and...