Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic set the tone early defensively and continue to establish their identity there. The Toronto Raptors were the latest victims as the Magic routed them in their In-Season Tournament hom…

The Orlando Magic are coming home after a big road trip. This six-game homestand is a chance to keep building on the base the Magic have started on the road. It is also a chance for fans to make the …

It was the battle of the top offense in the league against the top defense in the league. And it was a no contest. The Orlando Magic's defense shut down the Indiana Pacers and made a big confidence-b…

The Orlando Magic once again lost a second-half and fourth-quarter lead. They once again showed the resolve to still pull out the win. For whatever their next steps are, the Magic keep showing some m…

The Orlando Magic are 11 games into their season and the team is starting to establish its identity and who it is. So what have we learned about this team so far? First hey are better and their defen…

Paolo Banchero once again proved why he was the right player to pick with the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He stepped up with another big late-game shot to deliver a win for the Orlando Magic. T…

The Orlando Magic would like to have their In-Season Tournament debut back as they struggled in another fourth quarter, fell victim to their own turnovers and missed shots to gut their defense. All o…

The Orlando Magic will make their In-Season Tournament debut tonight against the Brooklyn Nets. It is a big opportunity for the team as they get a chance to play in pressure games and a chance to adv…

The Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks this weekend for another marquee win for the team. They have established that they can do what they need to do to win. So what exactly are the markers for v…

The Orlando Magic seemed to have a win in hand against the Atlanta Hawks, then they went into a shell late and gave away the game. It would not be an issue if not for the self-inflicted wounds and th…

The Orlando Magic suffered a frustrating loss Monday to the Dallas Mavericks. While the team certainly laments not leaning on its defense to carry them through, the real lesson might be in how the st…

The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks have arrived in Mexico City as almost mirror images of each other. The Magic are a strong defensive team seeking offensive consistency. The Hawks are an offensive …

The Orlando Magic were playing perfectly in the first half of their game against the Dallas Mavericks. So how did it all go wrong? An offensive drain -- including a 1-for-16 showing from deep in the …

The Orlando Magic are likely without Wendell Carter until Christmas (at least until Thanksgiving when he will be re-evaluated) after he undergoes surgery to repair a fractured third metacarpal in his…

The Orlando Magic grabbed the national spotlight with a dominant win over the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a statement for star forward Paolo Banchero. But it was a bigger statement for the team and wh…

Paolo Banchero has struggled to start the season, leading to plenty of handwringing and worry. Banchero never worried. And he finally had his breakthrough and delivered a game-winning basket to end t…

The Orlando Magic got a chance to measure their progress in a double dip in Los Angeles. The team came away with two losses and a lot of lessons learned about what needs to happen this year. I check …

The Orlando Magic fell to the LA Clippers in a disappointing loss where the team's defense finally cracked. A big part of that was Paul George breaking through and taking over in the third quarter to…

The Orlando Magic suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers 106-103. It was their first late-game situation too and the team looked disorganized as they struggled to …

The Orlando Magic have two wins under their belt and both showed some similar patterns and qualities. So what do Orlando Magic wins look like and what will matter as this season evolves? That is alre…