Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic clinched their postseason spot this weekend. But their journey is far from over. The team is still in a fight for the Southeast Division, the 7-seed and homecourt advantage in the Play-In Tournament and even a .500 season. For them to accomplish those goals, they will need a strong finish to the season. And they have ground to make up to achieve those goals. 0:00 Magic clinch pos...

The Orlando Magic returned to their winning ways with a dominant victory over the Sacramento Kings. With seven wins in their last 11 games, the Magic are peaking at the right moment and finding the better version of themselves far more often. The win for the Magic clinched their postseason spot and temporarily moved them into seventh with more opportunities to grow. The biggest X-factor lately has...

The Orlando Magic have made strides and seemed to be on their way back to a consistent level of winning. But the majority of their season has been spent dealing with inconsistency with their offense and in so many places. Against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, so many of the team's demons came out and cost them a chance at a critical victory. A 20-2 run revealed all of the issues on the Magic's...

The biggest dilemma facing the Orlando Magic this offseason and into next offseason is determining their needs at guard. They opted to try expanding playmaking duties for Jalen Suggs and found inconsistency in their playmaking as injuries overtook the roster. What the Magic do at point guard will likely determine what the team does this offseason. The addition of Cole Anthony and Cory Joseph to th...

Paolo Banchero is on fire, leading the Orlando Magic to a thrilling victory against the Charlotte Hornets. With Banchero's streak of 30+ point games, the Magic are closing in on the Atlanta Hawks for a playoff spot. We are running out of words to describe this run for Banchero. His historic performances are becoming shockingly normal. The Magic's win Tuesday though came not because of what their s...

The Locked On NBA Squad Show brings together hosts from various NBA team podcasts to discuss the latest league happenings. In this episode, the panel debates the relevance of March basketball, analyzes playoff positioning, and evaluates recent team performances. They focus on the Denver Nuggets' struggles, the Houston Rockets' surprising success, and potential playoff matchups. The hosts also enga...

Can the Orlando Magic maintain their newfound consistency after a stunning victory over the Los Angeles Lakers? With standout performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Magic are making waves in the NBA. Explore how the Orlando Magic's 118-106 win against the Lakers could mark a potential turning point as the team begins the final 10 games of its season. 0:00 Intro: Magic find consiste...

The Orlando Magic have found some offensive rhythm lately -- certainly better than the rest of the season. Can they keep it going? With Paolo Banchero shining, the Magic are starting to make shots and pick up their pace. It has led to stronger offensive performances and hints of how this team can make up for their biggest weakness. The Magic will still have to work to get their defense back to an...

Paolo Banchero is back to his superstar self, leading the Orlando Magic with impressive performances that have fans buzzing. Can the Magic's playoff hopes be reignited by his resurgence? More importantly, is Banchero returning to his early season, pre-injury form a sign that he is set to be the franchise player the Magic hoped for? 0:00 Intro: Paolo Banchero appreciation post 5:47 Banchero's impre...

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner continue to put in stellar performances for the Orlando Magic despite the disappointment of this season. They carry a lot of responsibility and the Magic often struggle to function without either of them on the floor. Orlando has much to think about in the final 12 games as they head into their critical offseason. What is the biggest need they must address and how c...

The Orlando Magic's shooting woes have persisted all season. After a strong road trip, the shooting woes again prevented the team from taking the leap in a 116-108 loss to the Houston Rockets. The Magic continue to struggle to find answers when they hit their scoring lulls and shooting ruts. Their lack of offensive diversity keeps them from breaking through. And the team has to accept that its sho...

The Orlando Magic are back home from their 3-2 road trip hoping that they can carry over what made them successful. That was aggressive play from several role players like Wendell Carter. The kind of aggressive play they hope carries forward because it makes a difference for the team as they try to make a Playoff push. We then turn our attention to the NCAA Tournament and who Orlando Magic fans sh...

This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features a lively discuss on the Toronto Raptors' controversial late-game strategies and the broader implications of tanking in the NBA. The panel explores various proposed solutions to the tanking problem, including fines, lottery reforms, and radical changes to the draft system. The conversation touches on the ethics of tanking, its impact on fan...

The Orlando Magic returned home with a surprising 3-2 road trip. That has the team seemingly back on track as they play the final 13 games and the season's final month. Orlando must hope it can carry the momentum from the road trip back home as they begin a critical string of games for their playoff chase. Orlando is first looking for consistency so the team can start stacking wins. That is most e...

The Orlando Magic stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers with a thrilling victory, showcasing their potential and the vision they had from the start of the season. Can this be the turning point for the Magic's playoff aspirations? Despite frustrating games from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, they found teammates open for shots and they delivered offensively and the team defended at a high level to end...

Paolo Banchero continues his tear since the All-Star break, continuing to show he is the superstar everyone imagined he would be. He is getting there quicker than anyone imagined. But he is not there yet. Against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards made the plays down the stretch and showed why experience will help Banchero continue to evolve and grow. It also showed why the Magic need to...

The Orlando Magic could rejoice and enjoy a blowout 113-93 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. At long last, they played a game where they put all of their pieces together and looked like the team they always envisioned they could be. With Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner leading the charge, the team displayed aggressive defense and dynamic offense. Something they hope they can build on to finish th...

Can the Orlando Magic's supporting cast step up to secure a playoff spot? With Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner leading the charge, the Magic's success hinges on more than just their star power. Wendell Carter, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony play critical roles for the Magic to find success to end the season and reach the postseason. All three of those players have struggled this year an...

Orlando Magic's season has been a rollercoaster, leaving fans questioning the team's future. With star players like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner facing challenges, the Magic's performance has been underwhelming this season. What went wrong, and can they turn it around? That is the question everyone is trying to figure out. The Magic try to find some meaning in the rest of their season. I chat w...

This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features hosts debating the impressive turnarounds of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, analyzing the Coach of the Year race between Kenny Atkinson and JB Bickerstaff. The panel explores the battle for the 4th seed between Milwaukee, Indiana, and Detroit, considering each team's needs and playoff implications. They also examine the curre...

The Orlando Magic aim to be the hardest-working, more physical team every time they take the floor. Increasingly this season, the Magic have lost that identity. After giving up 20 offensive rebounds in Monday's loss to the Houston Rockets, it is clear they have lost some of this physical identity. That is not the only thing the Magic have lost. Another frustrating offensive effort was highlighted...

The Orlando Magic were desperate for a win. They can finally get that relief after a thrilling 111-109 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks ended their five-game losing streak and struggles in close games from the last week. With Paolo Banchero's standout 29-point performance and big plays from Cole Anthony, the Magic showed they can still reach their goals for the rest of the season. 0:00 Intro: Magi...

The Orlando Magic continue to struggle with the basics of their identity. They had one of the worst defensive games of the season as they lost a late lead and fell to the Chicago Bulls 125-123 to fall to ninth in the Eastern Conference. The Magic have no one to blame but themselves again as they continue to struggle to find their confidence and their groove to get back on track. There is nowhere t...

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have emerged as burgeoning superstars and clear All-Star-level players this season despite the Magic's overall struggles. If there is one thing the Magic have successfully learned is that they can build around their two stars. That makes the next steps for the team that much easier to navigate. The Magic will be trying to find their way to help them this year. The b...

The Orlando Magic hit rock bottom after a one-point loss to the Toronto Raptors. Despite standout performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Magic's struggles continued as they made simple mistakes that let the Raptors take control despite their questionable motivation to win the game. The Magic got to the final shot before they lost. But it was their mistakes that cost them throughout...