Hornets beat Magic 106-99 for seventh win in eight games

Terry Rozier scored 27 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. came off the bench with 21 points and six rebounds Wednesday night to help the Charlotte Hornets overcome poor shooting in a 106-99 victory over the Orlando Magic.

Harden rallies Nets to 115-113 win over Magic as Durant sits

The shots were not falling for James Harden on Friday, except when he was at the free-throw line. He was nearly perfect there, going 19 for 20 as he scored 36 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 115-113 victory over the Orlando Magic.

Spurs frustrate Magic with timely defense in 102-89 victory

In addition to Dejounte Murray shooting the 3-pointer better and scoring at a career-best clip, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said his point guard has shown marked improvement in his leadership abilities and knowing when to take games over.

Knicks make 24 3s, cruise past rebuilding Magic 121-96

As Tom Thibodeau headed in for his postgame news conference following the New York Knicks’ 121-96 rout of the Orlando Magic on Friday night, a fan implored the notoriously grumpy head coach to “be happy.”

Celtics edge Orlando Magic in 1st preseason game, 98-97

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum scored 18 in Boston before Romeo Langford made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds left. Brown logged 26 minutes and Tatum 25 for new coach Ime Udoka.