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The Magic’s secret weapon
What happens when you’re a team that doesn’t have a go-to scorer? Do the next best thing — have a go-to play. It’s true that the Orlando Magic’s preferred crunch time lineup — Jameer Nelson, J.J....
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J.J. Redick the playmaker
Photo by Dan Lippitt/NBAE via Getty Images For years, J.J. Redick was known as just a shooter and for good reason. At Duke, Redick tortured opponents with his deadly marksmanship, setting an NCAA...
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J.J. Redick shuts down Lob City
Since the start of the season, J.J. Redick has been the subject of trade rumors and it’s easy to see why. At 28 years old, Redick is an elder statesman on a rebuilding team. Only Jameer Nelson (30) and...
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Gustavo Ayon’s pick-and-roll abilities
You can forgive Magic fans if they don’t know much about Gustavo Ayon. When the Orlando Magic executed a sign-and-trade with the New Orleans Hornets to acquire Ayon in exchange for Ryan Anderson, a lot...
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Orlando’s effective hi-lo set
The hi-lo is one of the most complex sets in basketball. On the surface, it looks like a simple pass between two big men, but it needs perfect timing and chemistry. Lately, the Orlando Magic have been...
View ArticleAndrew Nicholson and Nikola Vucevic showing promise
One of the most encouraging parts of this season for the Orlando Magic has been the play of two young big men — namely Andrew Nicholson and Nikola Vucevic. Despite being so inexperienced, both have...
View ArticleThe emergence of Tobias Harris
The haul the Orlando Magic got in the J.J. Redick trade from the Milwaukee Bucks at the deadline, which brought in Tobias Harris, Beno Udrih, and Doron Lamb, is looking better and better by the game,...
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Orlando’s screen the screener action
Although the team has not always executed — the Orlando Magic rank 27th in offensive efficiency — the system that rookie head coach Jacque Vaughn has put into place is exciting as a concept. He’s used...
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Meet Victor Oladipo, the post player
Photos by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images Victor Oladipo’s best asset might be his versatility. Few guards in the league boast his combination of strength, length, athleticism, intensity and...
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A vintage performance from Jameer Nelson
If the Orlando Magic had it their way, they would be in Orlando right now preparing for Game 6 of their first round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. The game would have been on Friday at...
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