Fueled by a young and dynamic core, the Magic are leaving behind years of mediocrity and emerging as a contender in the Eastern Conference. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are leading an exciting era in Orlando that could put the team back in the Finals this decade. This is how the roster is shaping up for the coming years.

The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

The New York Knicks and Orlando Magic meet Saturday in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas, Nevada, with tip-off scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET.

The Miami Heat found themselves losing to the Orlando Magic for the fifth time since October, (including two preseason games). The 14-11 Heat have now lost four

Although Jalen Suggs scored 26 points, the Magic fell to New York on Saturday night in the tourney’s semifinals.

Not only did that game improve the team’s real record to 18-7 and allow them to play for the questionably important NBA Cup on Tuesday against the Spurs, but it also concluded the season series with the Magic.

The Orlando Magic are 15-10 and in Vegas for the NBA Cup semi-final. The Magic are sporting a top 5 defense (111.5 defensive rating) The Magic are a top 12 offe