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After immense back-to-back victories against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat – spoiling the Chris Bosh jersey retirement ceremony – the now 37-39 Orlando Magic had the 8th seed in the East. A loss in Detroit on Thursday night though provided a gut punch that ended Orlando’s 6-game win streak. The Magic are back in 9th. 6 games remain this regular season, and every night sees the 6-10 seeds all shuffling. Is Michael Carter-Williams the greatest Orlando Magic 10-day contract signing ever? ‘Magical Moments’ returns. Penny and Pops were both at Amway Arena for Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors in the 1st round of the playoffs. Orlando at this point had not won a playoff game in 5 years, and had not won a playoffs series in 12 years. Dwight Howard had a historically amazing game. Also, somehow a photo from that game ended up staying in the arena years later, eventually being auctioned off as Lot #52 before the building was imploded. Warning: Adult Language Song: WIN - Jay Rock

There was a blowout and a stressful overtime encounter, but the now 35-38 Orlando Magic went 2-0 for the week and are in sniffing range of the Miami Heat for that 8th spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Orlando has 9 games remaining in the regular season. All of which sets the stage for what will be one of the most crucial Heat-Magic rivalry matchups on Tuesday, in Miami, in their three-decade existence. We break down those wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and the overtime thriller over the Memphis Grizzlies. Elfrid Payton’s triple-double streak got stifled. Looking at the week ahead and who the Magic face, Brooklyn and Detroit are also in range to be caught. ‘Magical Moments’ returns. Pops talks about his first ever Magic game attended in person, Game 3 of Orlando’s series against the Heat in the 1997 first round of the playoffs. Down 2-0, riddled with injuries, and trailing by 20 points in the second quarter, Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway would hoist the Magic on his shoulders and put on

After a 2-2 unsteady week, the 33-38 Orlando Magic have a slim margin for error now in their chase for the 8th seed in the East. Michael Carter-Williams may be the hero the Magic’s bench needs as he immediately takes over the backup point guard spot from Jerian Grant. ‘Magical Moments’ returns. Penny talks about his encounter with John Amaechi at a pop-a-shot fan event in the summer of 2000. The best breweries in Orlando get discussed as that scene is becoming continuously better with an abundance of beer drinking options. Warning: Adult Language Song: WIN - Jay Rock

‘Magical Moments’ debuts, a segment series where we tell our greatest tales as Orlando Magic basketball fans. First story, a review of a Magic victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on April 15, 2006. Along with that being Dwight Howard’s 28-point and 26-rebound party, we focus more on Sixers General Manager Billy King. How we obtained King’s ’06 season All-NBA 1st Team, ROY, and MVP voting selections (not bad, Billy), and why his in-arena guests that game were…unique. A rankings game occurs on who will become the 9th inductee to the Orlando Magic’s team Hall of Fame. Penny has a list of 5 candidates, Pops has a list of 5 candidates. Some nominees are obvious, others are certainly not. The Magic are now 31-36 after losing in Philly and defeating the Dallas Mavericks. We discuss those contests, and how Orlando chases down the 8th spot in the East again. Warning: Adult Language Song: WIN - Jay Rock

We are back! Riding this Orlando Magic wave that is the playoff chase. Despite losing in Cleveland, the Magic are 30-35 and holding onto the 8th spot in the East. We talk about what's happened since we left, and talk a variety of team topics as the madness of March begins. Warning: Adult Language Song: WIN - Jay Rock

The Magic are 1-4 in the preseason and improvements in free throw attempts and 3-point shooting are obvious. Frank Vogel gets exhibition season revenge on the Pacers. How are the Big 3 looking? Are we going to all believe in Jeff Green? Who is struggling and who is impressing? Orlando's roster is chopped down to 16 players. Plus, much more! Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: To Eris - To Eris

With Orlando getting very lucky to have not been heavily impacted by Hurricane Matthew, we discuss how the Magic have looked so far as owners of an 0-2 preseason record following a road trip to Memphis and Cleveland. Should we worry about Mario Hezonja? Has D.J. Augustin looked like a viable backup point guard? Which of the 6 training camp invites as stood out? Out of Elfrid Payton, Aaron Gordon, and Serge Ibaka, we bring up which of the 3 returnees from injury needs to have a great week of home exhibition contests. The Magic are doing some pretty great things for their fans and also in honor of the 'Pulse' nightclub shooting. Plus, much more. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Ivory

After a lengthy wait, the 2016 Orlando Magic training camp is upon us. We decide which of the recent 6 camp signings are most likely to make the regular season squad. Las Vegas is begging Magic fans to steal its money as they put the over/under on Orlando '16-'17 wins at 36.5 victories. Potentially good news for Jodie Meeks. Shaquille O'Neal became the longest-tenured Magic player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nikola Vucevic's EuroBasket qualifying tournament was a success. Plus, much more. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Broke For Free - Calm The Fuck Down

In a podcast special, Penny and Pops - in a draft format - select and detail the greatest Orlando Magic playoff series victories in the franchise's history. As a bonus, this episode concludes with the selection of their 'favorite' playoff series losses. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Decktonic - Stars

The Orlando Magic Top-25 all-time player Twitter fan polling list finally concluded as we look at all of the mistakes made. More storytime sharing occurred. Mario Hezonja's Olympic run with Croatia ended in the quarterfinals. The 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend will appropriately be in New Orleans. Penny Hardaway again displays his love for Orlando. A Billy King story gets shared. Bill Simmons is still a Boston homer. Hair and YouTube videos somehow get brought up. As do Erie BayHawks tryouts, Bismack Biyombo heading Basketball Without Borders in Angola, Vucevic representing Montenegro, and poor Evan Fournier looking unrecognizable in NBA 2K17. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Dub Terminator - Dub Steps

The Orlando Magic unveiled their new 'Stars' uniform, and obviously many people hated hard on those jerseys. We continue to be hurt at how bad the Orlando Magic's Twitter poll fan voting is going when deciding who the Top 25 players in franchise history are. Mario Hezonja and Croatia continue through their Group B pool play at the Olympics. Pops reveals how the International Olympic Committee is very unhappy with him. This podcast concludes with a look at the 2016-2017 regular season schedule and what matchups and road trips appear intriguing. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Scorpio

Mario Hezonja and Croatia begin their Olympic medal quest. The 21-year-old was able to walk at the opening ceremony and seems to be enjoying himself. France looks to already be regretting leaving Evan Fournier at home. Damjan Rudez will be joining the Magic, which means Frank Vogel could be looking at 3 former Pacers on his new squad. Penny tells a unique Pat Garrity story. The preseason schedule is out, and what that means for Orlando. Elfrid Payton was voted 'best teammate' according to the NBAPA's polling. Finally, the Magic official Twitter account is polling fans on who the Top 25 players in franchise history are, and the results have not gone well so far. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: To Eris - To Eris

On this episode, former Magic Killer Chauncey Billups almost joined Frank Vogel's coaching staff. Stuff the green dragon was crowned NBA Mascot of the Year. ESPN seems to believe Orlando will not improve in the upcoming '16-17 campaign, tagging them with a similar 35-47 win-loss record as they had last season. Does Orlando have the best frontcourt in the Eastern Conference? Nikola Vucevic, Bismack Biyombo, Serge Ibaka, Jeff Green, and Aaron Gordon certainly seem to make the Magic a top-5 threat. France's senior national basketball team will probably regret not taking Evan Fournier to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Finally, how will Mario Hezonja do in his first Olympics? Can Croatia actually win a medal in a tournament where Team USA is obviously the clear gold favorites? Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Ivory

Even though free agency isn't completely over, we examine whether the Orlando Magic can win the Southeast division. We examine the competition: Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, and Washington Wizards. Orlando is once again rumored to be a possible 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend host city, and why that's not a good idea. The impact of Jodie Meeks' foot surgery gets discussed, as well as the benefits of Aaron Gordon's U.S. Select Team experience. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Broke For Free - Calm The Fuck Down

With Pops back from vacation, the past few weeks of Orlando Magic trades and 2016 free agency signings get broken down and discussed. Starters and depth charts get discussed, and why the national media continues to perplex us with its pessimism for what Rob Hennigan and his front office have accomplished this summer. We give Summer League a last mention. Finally, will this Orlando franchise make the playoffs? Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Decktonic - Stars

The 2016 NBA Draft concluded and the Orlando Magic were very active. They traded Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, and 11th pick Domantas Sabonis to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Serge Ibaka. Why are Magic fans so outraged by the trade? We discuss how much better the franchise is after this transaction. The rest of Orlando's Draft gets discussed. Which Magic free agents are staying or going? Which free agents around the league could land in Orlando? Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Dub Terminator - Dub Steps

Continuing our discussion on what the Orlando Magic should do in the upcoming 2016 NBA Draft, we examine some second-round prospects that could be on the team's radar as the franchise owns the 41st and 47th picks. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Ivory

With the NBA Finals over, we can officially shift into NBA Draft and free agency mode. We discuss who the Orlando Magic should select with the #11 pick in the upcoming June 23rd 2016 Draft. Should Rob Hennigan and the Orlando Magic front office keep the pick? Should they actually try and obtain another first-rounder? Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Ivory

OrlandoMagic.com came out with a Top 70 All-Time Orlando Magic Players list. So we just naturally had to poke and nitpick at the choices. Who got snubbed? Who shouldn't even be on that list? Is #1 even correct? Plenty of questions to ponder and discuss as we broke down the list of seventy. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Scorpio

We examine how the current 2-2-1-1-1 format of the NBA Finals could have benefited both the 1995 and 2009 Orlando Magic Finals teams. Unfortunately, both dealt with the 2-3-2 format back then. We also defend Courtney Lee and the unnecessary blame he continues to receive for Game 2 of the Lakers series in '09. Finally, in honor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, we each had to spell 3 full names of Magic players in the past. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: To Eris - To Eris