Best GOGA Podcasts (2025)

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185. Franz Carries Germany; Goga Hits Wall 46:10

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15d ago46:10

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Goga Bitadze and Georgia crashed out of EuroBasket, losing to Finland in the quarterfinals. It ends a historic run for that nation. Meanwhile, Franz Wagner just made his 4th consecutive FIBA tournament semifinal, carrying Germany to a win over Luka Doncic’s Slovenia. Franz was Germany’s best player again, but Tristan da Silva’s 3rd quarter buzzer b…

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186. Franz and Tristan Earn EuroBasket Gold 54:01

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At 24 years old, Franz Wagner is now a FIBA World Cup as well as EuroBasket champion. Unlike two years ago, his brother Mo Wagner couldn’t be on the court with him. At 24 years old, Tristan da Silva in his first senior national team tournament is a champion. Tristan got to celebrate on the bench with his brother Oscar as Germany took down Turkey 88…

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184. Goga Upsets France; Gold Door Open for Germany 56:45

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We’re on to the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals. Guess what? Both Germany and Georgia will be playing in it. Franz Wagner led the way against Portugal in what was a tight game until midway through the fourth as Tristan da Silva hit daggers. With Serbia being eliminated, the door for gold is open for Germany. Georgia upset France. Despite having a tum…

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183. EuroBasket Knockout Begins; Another ASG Format; Will Shaq Play Nice? 50:49

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The EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16 knockout stage is happening this weekend. Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva enter their matchup with Portugal on Saturday an undefeated 5-0. Goga Bitadze and Georgia sneak in and will face France on Sunday. The NBA unveiled a new All-Star weekend format. Dwight Howard goes into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on…

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182. Magic Focused EuroBasket 2025 Preview 57:49

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EuroBasket 2025 begins next week. It’s time to preview the tourney for Orlando Magic players Franz Wagner, Tristan Da Silva, and Goga Bitadze. The best 2-week FIBA tourney of them all is back. All of that and more!#LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult LanguageBy Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball

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181. Schedule Release 39:59

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The NBA released the schedule for the 2025-2026 season. Well, again we only know 80 of our regular season games. NBA Cup. Europe trip. What does it mean for the Orlando Magic? Are there any title hope impacts? For fans who want to travel the U.S. and see the Magic on the road, are there trip opportunities?All of that and more!#LetsGoMagic Warning: …

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180. Eurotrippin’ 45:17

2M ago45:17

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The Magic are going to be playing two regular season NBA games as part of the Global Games series in January. A home game at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, which is Franz and Moritz Wagner’s backyard, and an away game at the O2 Arena in London, England. Orlando will be playing the Memphis Grizzlies in both meetings. It’s an Alex Martins dream c…

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179. Summer League ends, EuroBasket prep begins 33:25

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179. Summer League ends, EuroBasket prep begins by Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic BasketballBy Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball

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178. Paolo Bankero; Moritz Returns; Coach Upgrades 29:25

3M ago29:25

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Paolo Banchero’s 5-year rookie max extension is now official. No surprise there. Contracts are being officially signed around the league with the moratorium period over. Jase Richardson and Noah Penda have signed and are preparing for Vegas Summer League. Tyus Jones and the returning Moritz Wagner have officially signed as well. Jamahl Mosley’s coa…

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177. Tyus Jones to Orlando 25:01

3M ago25:01

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He’s been in the Orlando Magic rumor mill for at least the last 18 months. Tyus Jones is reportedly coming to Orlando on a 1-year deal. A great addition in the first hours of free agency. We get our steady backup point guard presence with an amazing assist-to-turnover ratio and who can also hit 3s. Jones also gets to reunite with Desmond Bane. It’s…

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176. Penda Express, J-Rich II, Free Agency 32:50

3M ago32:50

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The Orlando Magic have a new look to the franchise’s business management. Alex Martins is stepping down as CEO. Ryan and Cole DeVos ascend. We drafted two players in Jase Richardson and Noah Penda. And after declining the team options on Gary Harris and Cory Joseph, we have also declined the team options for Mo Wagner and Caleb Houstan on the eve o…

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175. Filling in Gaps; Draft Time 41:33

3M ago41:33

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A very important week is here for the Magic. A two-night Draft where Orlando currently holds the 25th, 46th, and 57th picks. Will they use all three? Do we see trades and/or cash considerations make an appearance? Decisions still need to be made on the team options for Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan. And then free agency begins the night of June 3…

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174. Here Comes the Bane 45:14

3M ago45:14

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Jeff Weltman said he’d be aggressive this offseason, and he has not wasted time pulling off this big time Father’s Day deal with the Memphis Grizzlies to acquire Desmond Bane in the middle of the NBA Finals. The Orlando Magic had to give out Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, the 16th pick of the 2025 Draft, their 2026 pick that is tied to a W…

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173. Garland, Jerome, Jarrett Allen 27:36

4M ago27:36

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It seems like Cleveland media is trying to get Darius Garland dealt away for Jalen Suggs. The Magic need point guard help, but would this make sense? Are there any other Cavaliers player targets? Plus, a bit more Orlando Magic rebrand merchandise talk and a dislike of cursive. All of that and more!#LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language…

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172. New Orlando Magic Rebrand Revealed 24:33

4M ago24:33

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They spent 4 years creating it, but for the first time since 2010 the Orlando Magic have rebranded themselves. Ushering in the new Paolo-Franz era with a look that the team believes will mesh the past with the future. There’s a new blue color, new logos, new fonts, and new jerseys. There’s genuinely some good, some meh, and some bad eliminates to t…

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171. The Rob Hennigan NBA Finals 19:31

4M ago19:31

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It’s going to be an OKC Thunder-Indiana Pacers duel for the championship. Which means welcome to the Rob Hennigan NBA Finals. Unfortunately, courtesy of the June 23, 2016 Victor Oladipo-Ersan Ilyasova-Domantas Sabonis for Serge Ibaka Thunder trade that got both the Thunder and Pacers here to this stage. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams (the …

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170. White, Jrue, Porzingis 25:42

4M ago25:42

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We got a look at how our future stacks up against the present in the playoffs. Paolo and Franz versus Tatum and Brown. Our stars overall outplayed their champion stars. The difference was the supporting casts. Now we’re getting a good look at what happens when your title winning team has to be torn down because of Collective Bargaining Agreement re…

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169. Giannis Antetokounmpo 51:50

4M ago51:50

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In an offseason where the Magic don’t have the ability to pay much for free agents, we have to trade our way to improvement. I can’t think of a bigger potentially available target than Giannis Antetokounmpo. NBA champion, multi-time MVP, he’s won Defensive Player of the Year. He’s been the face of the NBA for the past few years, whether American me…

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168. Anfernee Simons 18:15

4M ago18:15

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This is the first of what should be several episodes where I focus on one or a few players from each team as guys who the Magic are, could, and/or should be targeting to acquire this offseason. Let’s make our way to Portland. Anfernee Simons. He has to be the #1 most discussed Magic rumored target at the moment. Hometown Orlando guy. He’s named aft…

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167. Magic Playoff Postmortem 53:24

5M ago53:24

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We’re in offseason mode. Exit interviews happened and guys are resting or already in workout mode. I’m glad Jeff Weltman said we’re in ‘win now’ mode, that we’re going to be aggressive this offseason to improve the roster around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but he should’ve had stones thrown at him had he not. I want to look at how this Orlando…

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166. Silver Made the Call; Magic Lose Series 4-1 29:22

5M ago29:22

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Magic lose in TD Garden, 120-89. Series over. Adam Silver called Tony Brothers at halftime of this Game 5 with the Magic up 2 in Boston. Brothers tags 3 questionable fouls on Paolo Banchero, gets him out with 5 fouls, and the Celtics avalanche was on from there. Orlando loses this series 4-1. We go another year without a series win and no road play…

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165. Too Many Open Missed Shots; 1-3 Back Up to Boston 45:02

5M ago45:02

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This should be even going back up to Boston, but the Magic missed way too many open shots and left the game in the refs’ hands. Celtics win Game 4 107-98. They closed the game on a 16-7 run. This game was tied 91-91. Paolo was gassed. Franz couldn’t hit an open 3. Other than Cory Joseph, no one else on the Magic really stepped up offensively. And y…

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164. Franchero Claim Game 3; 1-2 Series 51:30

5M ago51:30

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Orlando is on the board. Led once again by their stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Magic at home scrap their way to a 95-93 Game 3 victory to make it a 1-2 series against Boston. Franz had 32 points, Paolo dropped 29. It’s the second youngest duo in NBA history to have consecutive 25-point playoff performances together. The only younger du…

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163. Magic Blow it in Boston, 0-2 Back to Orlando 36:40

5M ago36:40

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Orlando hands over Game 2 to Boston, 109-100, and trail the series 2-0 coming home. Magic blew this game. You knew the refs were going to screw you with no Jayson Tatum. Too many missed open Orlando shots. Too many missed free throws. Another wasted defensive effort because guys like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope can’t hit an open 3. Once again, it was …

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162. Celtics Take Game 1; Magic Stars Need Support 39:21

5M ago39:21

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The Magic lost Game 1 in Boston 103-86. The main worry came to fruition. Boston buried us with 3s and Paolo Banchero (36 points and 11 rebounds) and Franz Wagner (23 points) need other support guys to step up and hit shots. No other Magic player beyond the two stars had more than 7 points. The good news is Orlando is up for a fight, and we have Gam…

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161. Magic-Celtics Playoff Series Preview 38:14

5M ago38:14

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Our Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics series preview! Can Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner outduel Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? How big of an advantage will Boston’s supporting cast have over Orlando’s? Can the Magic overcome math and the massively historic 3-point advantage the defending champions hold over Orlando? Will it be a sweep?All of that and …

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160. Magic Hammer Hawks; Boston Awaits 39:14

5M ago39:14

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The Orlando Magic are a perfect 1-for-1 in their play-in tournament history, dismantling the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 at Kia Center. Defense and great supporting cast offensive contributions proved too much for the Hawks overcome. The Magic claim the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and will next ship off for Boston with Game 1 of the series…

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159. Play-In Time; Magic 41-41 46:58

6M ago46:58

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The Magic had a relaxing weekend. Their last two regular season games were meaningless, and even with guys sitting we still finished the campaign 41-41. Now it’s play-in time. The first play-in game in Magic history is happening Tuesday night 7:30 pm at Kia Center against the Atlanta Hawks. It’ll be on TNT. You win on Tuesday, you get a trip up to …

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158. Southeast Champs; Magic 40-40 36:18

6M ago36:18

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Two home games. Two nights. Two victories. The Orlando Magic just won their second consecutive and 8th ever division title, claiming the Southeast crown with a 96-76 Fan Appreciation Night regular season home finale victory over the Boston Celtics. PA Announcer Paul Porter was officially honored by the team, which didn’t go great. The Magic are 40-…

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157. Paul Porter Gets Pushed Out; Magic 38-40 42:21

6M ago42:21

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The Orlando Magic are forcing out their only public address announcer in the franchise’s 36-season history. Paul Porter will forever be the in-arena voice of the Magic. He was basically hired by Pat Williams, the cornerstone figure whose life is supposed to be honored this entire 2024-2025 NBA season, himself in 1989. Paul should get to decide on h…

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156. A Sprint to Seventh; Magic 36-39 48:28

6M ago48:28

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The Orlando Magic continue to steady themselves in the month of March. They’re 7-7 and could finish over .500 for the month. There are 7 games remaining in this 2024-2024 NBA regular season. The Magic are guaranteed to be participating in the play-in for their chance at getting into a first round playoff series after dropping 18 triples against the…

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Dwight Howard on Learning About His Induction Into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame, Growing Up in Orlando, and Life After Playing in the NBA 13:50

6M ago13:50

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Dante and George sit down with Dwight Howard and discuss his induction into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame, moments that stood out from his time in Orlando and what he's been up to now.By Jake Chapman

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155. A Second Wind? Magic 32-37 44:52

6M ago44:52

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The Orlando Magic improved to 32-37 after ending the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game win streak on their floor. That was the longest winning streak in the NBA in 3 years. The Magic finished their five-game road trip 3-2. Could this be a sign of the squad finding their second wind with less than a month to go in the regular season? Dwight Howard is get…

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154. Mama Banchero is Correct…Sort of 23:36

7M ago23:36

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Rhonda Smith-Banchero, the mother of Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, had some interesting social media reactions/posts that were necessary and did a solid job of laying out all of the frustrations that exist currently with the franchise. Except that unhappiness should be directed at President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. Moreso than He…

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153. Suggs’ Significant Surgery; Refresh the Rotations; Magic 29-33 41:18

7M ago41:18

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The Orlando Magic followed an under-.500 month of February with another very disappointing home loss to begin the month of March against the Toronto Raptors. Maybe it was due to too much wine and cheese. Orlando is continuing a downward spiral that sees them 29-33, and struggling just to maintain play-in positioning. Jeff Weltman failed and continu…

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152. Is Mosley on the Hot Seat? All-Star Mac; Improving the NBA Product 55:08

7M ago55:08

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The All-Star break is over. Orlando Magic player Mac McClung is a 3-time consecutive dunk contest champion now, creating NBA history. Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva got to partake in the Rising Stars event. The entire weekend was overall a mess of a showing for the league. How to improve the NBA All-Star Weekend and NBA product in general as a …

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151. Inexcusable Weltman Deadline Inaction; Magic 26-28 36:48

8M ago36:48

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To the stunned surprise and dismay of most Orlando Magic fans, Jeff Weltman didn’t do anything at the NBA Trade Deadline. It’s not about this season, although it was nice that the Magic found a way to scratch and claw their way to a home victory over the San Antonio Spurs after a brutal road trip. Something had to be done to help with the long-term…

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150. Franz and Friends Return; Time for Trades; Magic 24-24 52:13

8M ago52:13

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The 24-24 Orlando Magic have been battered and bruised in January and are just now getting bodies back. Franz Wagner, Goga Bitadze, and Jalen Suggs (if he can avoid picking up new injuries) in particular. The Magic are the 7th seed in the East currently, but should look to make at least one transaction by the February 6th trade deadline. Why Jeff W…

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Ryan Anderson on living in California, life after basketball, and his time in Orlando 1:10:17

8M ago1:10:17

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Dante, George, and Jake catch up with former Magic forward Ryan Anderson. They talk about Anderson's life after his NBA career, his assorted projects, and his relationship with the Wagner brothers.By Jake Chapman

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149. Powered by Paolo; More Injuries; Halfway Done; Magic 23-18 57:12

9M ago57:12

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The 23-18 Orlando Magic continue to astonish and find ways to win games they have no business taking, having reached the halfway point of the 2024-2025 season. Paolo Banchero made his triumphant return, but it’s been lessened due to more teammates going down due to injury. The Magic found a way to beat the Philadelphia 76ers with only eight availab…

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148. Reviewing the Wagner Brothers Documentary; Magic 21-16 39:00

9M ago39:00

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This episode is dedicated to ZDF’s ‘Wagner Brothers’ German language four-part 3-hour documentary on Franz and Moritz Wagner. Their parents Beate and Axel play a major role, as well as the brothers’ additional support system. It’s a brilliant production that puts a lot American sports and NBA documentaries to shame. It’s uncensored and you see plen…

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147. Comeback By Committee; 20-14 Magic; New Year’s Resolutions for 2025 1:07:12

9M ago1:07:12

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With no Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. With Mo Wagner out the rest of the season. With no Anthony Black. With Jalen Suggs departing in the first half with a wrist injury, the Orlando Magic found a way to complete yet another 20-point comeback beat the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. It’s a season series sweep for Orlando. The Magic end the 2024 calendar…

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146. Heat Get Gifted Cole for Christmas; Magic 18-12 56:36

9M ago56:36

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Your now 18-12 Orlando Magic are still 4th in the East and pulled off the gutsiest and greatest regular season win in Kia Center’s history. That building has been open since October 2010, and has never seen a better undermanned win like that since the Heart N Hustle season. No Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, or Jalen Suggs. Orlando’s top 3 players. N…

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145. Home for the Holidays; Obliques; Magic 17-11 34:58

9M ago34:58

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The Magic lost their first home game of the season at the hands of the New York Knicks. That would make a fun playoff series. Orlando is now 17-11 and 10-1 at home. The Magic are at Kia Center for the rest of December. But with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner out with torn right oblique rehabs/injuries, Jalen Suggs is the #1 option. The team needs …

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Jalen Suggs on being the guy, how the injuries will make everyone better and the power of the Kia Center 25:42

9M ago25:42

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Jalen Suggs joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss how his team has survived major injury issues and fought through to this point of the year, what being the top offensive option means to him while Franz and Paolo recover, what makes playing at home special and what his breathing technique at the free throw line has done for his game.…

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144. Dispatch from Madison Square Garden: NBA Cup Wild Card for Magic as Knicks Take East Group A 36:54

10M ago36:54

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Franz Wagner tried, but the Orlando Magic went from down forty to losing 121-106 at Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks to finish off NBA cup group play. The Knicks win East Group A with a 4-0 record. Magic at 3-1 sneak into the fourth and final East quarterfinal spot as the wild card thanks to their great point differential in the prior t…

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143. Dispatch From Brooklyn: Magic Own Barclays Center; 15-7 Record 46:47

10M ago46:47

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The Magic swept their two-game weekend series in Brooklyn. Pops was at the win on Sunday inside Barclays Center against the Nets. Franz Wagner is not only a strong favorite to be named an NBA All-Star for the first time, but he’s playing at an All-NBA level with Paolo Banchero out. Orlando is 15-7, still third place in the East, winners of six cons…

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Anthony Black on Personal Growth, Defensive Mindset, and Offensive Approach 24:24

10M ago24:24

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Anthony Black joins Dante, George, and Jake to discuss his season so far, break down his style of play, and talk about his understanding of the game from year one to year two in the NBA.By Jake Chapman

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142. Dispatch From Los Angeles: Magic Get Clipped 40:24

10M ago40:24

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Live from Los Angeles, California. The Magic’s streak of six consecutive victories ended in Los Angeles at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers inside the Intuit Dome. Orlando is now 9-7 and face the second night of a back-to-back against the Lakers. What it was like inside Intuit Dome, and how way too many Magic players didn’t perform well enough…

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141. Dispatch From Phoenix: Magic Sixth Straight Win Sets Suns 46:07

10M ago46:07

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Live from Phoenix, Arizona. The Magic win their first game of this three-game West road trip. Orlando’s win streak extends to 6 consecutive victories. The Magic are continuing to adjusting to not having Paolo Banchero by continuing to suffocate opponents with stellar defense. Franz Wagner fresh off his first NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Wee…