The Magic made it into April still competing for the play-in. This time last week we were still alive in the play-in chase. That’s outstanding player growth considering Orlando is one of the youngest teams in the league. The Magic fell short of the play-in but didn’t tank until the final 3 games, displaying a bright future ahead, and finishing their 34th NBA season 34-48. That’s a 12-game improvement from last season. The tankers end up happy anyway. Less than a week of tanking saw Orlando claim 13th in the East again and owning the 6th-best odds for May’s NBA Draft Lottery. That’s a 9% chance at the #1 pick. And 37.2% chance at jumping into the top 4. Penny and Pops are also going to look back and review season predictions (many were quite fantastic). #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

The Magic just went 3-0 on this homestand. The math for the play-in isn’t great for Orlando because Chicago, Toronto, and Atlanta keep winning just enough. It’s a 2% chance. That’s OK though, because we’re playing well and we’ll get into April still technically in the play-in hunt. Orlando has won 10 games more than last season already. Win-loss wise, we’re the best 5th-worst team in the last 35 years of the league’s history. That’s progress. It’s OK if the Magic leap over Portland, Indy, and the Wizards in the standings if that means we finish the season on a high note with our young guys. 5th-best lottery odds are great, 8th-best isn’t a disaster either despite what the pro-tanking crowd moans about. Dennis Scott got inducted as the 12th member of the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame. Paolo Banchero should unanimously win the Rookie of the Year award. That and much more. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

Seeing a lot of the Magic fan base down at the moment. Orlando can’t seem to string a win streak together and we haven’t made up ground in the play-in chase. We’ve lost ground after a disappointing home loss to the Bucks who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday. Jonathan Isaac had another lower body surgical procedure and is out for the rest of the season, and Isaac may never wear a Magic jersey again. It’s a possibility. This team is in the play-in hunt. We are. And we’re not dead until it’s mathematically over. And even if the Magic miss out on the play-in, we’re still going to have respectable odds of our draft pick jumping into the top 4. It’s a win-win situation either way. Watch guys like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner grow in these added pressure games. Evaluate the roster and Jamahl Mosley’s coaching staff, and we’ll have a better idea of needs come the offseason. Those are things that tanking won’t accomplish. Also, Michael Carter-Williams is back. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

We’re just about done with the All-Star Break. Orlando has made some roster changes. The Magic are together again practicing for Thursday’s game. Hope you all took a deep breath, because it’s time for that final 23-game sprint to try and sneak into the play-in. Trade deadline discussion. Mo Bamba to the Lakers. Goga Bitadze signed as a free agent. Terrence Ross and RJ Hampton being waived. Admiral Schofield being converted from a 2-way contract to a standard NBA contract. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner at All-Star Weekend. The feasibility of getting into the play-in. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

The Magic lost an intense home game 102-98 to the New York Knicks. It had playoff vibes. Orlando enters the February 9th NBA Trade Deadline 22-33 and just 3 games out of a play-in spot. We discuss trade rumors, trade machine ideas, and more! Paolo Banchero won Rookie of the Month again, this time for January. Paolo and Franz Wagner were just selected first and second in the Rising Stars draft for the upcoming All-Star Weekend later this month. The Austin Rivers v. Mo Bamba fight. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

The Magic lost Wednesday night to the Sixers 105-94. Splitting this two-game series in Philly. At least the Magic again denied 76ers fans free chicken. We were there at the Wells Fargo Center, enjoying awesome seats. If the Magic could buy a 3-pointer, they would’ve taken this game. Jameer Nelson was there. The Markelle Fultz heckler was not. The NBA announced that Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner were named to the Rising Stars player pool for All-Star weekend. Jalen Suggs didn’t make it again. It’s disappointing for a 5th overall pick to not make it either year, but injuries are the main culprit. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

Recorded in a 2-bedroom apartment in the city center of Philadelphia, the Magic just came back from 21 points down to beat the red-hot 76ers in Philly at the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers had won 7 consecutive games, 9-1 in their last ten. The Magic ended that. We were there to witness it! We drove to Philly to be there for the week. Markelle Fultz got his revenge with a double-double. Paolo Banchero had an outstanding 29-point performance. Moritz and Franz Wagner brought additional scoring. Orlando is now 20-31 and hanging around in the play-in chase. Orlando won the turnover, second chance points, and fast break points battles. Why was Pops wearing an Eagles beanie with that amazing Magic throwback jacket? Why did Pops appear angry? Why Magic fans should thank the Markelle Fultz heckler in section 101 for angering and sparking the Orlando into that comeback win. It’s amazing how crazy folks become for free chicken and t-shirts. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

The story in January has been simple for the now 18-29 Magic: Play defense and you win. Don’t defend and you’re getting crushed. Keep it 115 points and below and we’re in each game. Let opponents score more than 115 and we’re cooked. The return of Jonathan Isaac may help solve this problem as we’re 1-0 with JI on the floor. We’ve won 8 of our last 11 games at home. 12-12 at home for the season. Second time in the last 12 years we’ve won the season series against the Celtics. For the 3rd time, Orlando beats the Celtics this season, each time with Boston having the best record in the NBA. We’ve handed the Celtics 23% of their losses this season. Orlando has won the season series against the two teams who were in the most recent NBA Finals (2-0 v. Warriors; 3-1 v. Celtics). Raptors-Magic trade rumors. Do we want Patrick Beverley? Can Cole Anthony become the sixth man like Tyrese Maxey has for Philadelphia? All that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

Happy New Year, Magic fans. The Magic are 16-26 and only three games out of the play-in. We’ve had a good start to this Western Conference road trip. 2-1 with two more games against Utah and Denver coming. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are a phenomenal duo already, and the basketball world is noticing. We give out resolutions to the Magic roster. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

Doing it live after attending the Magic loss against the Lakers. As great as Orlando winning 8 of their last 10 games has been, lacking coaching decisions and massive defensive lapses cannot continue to occur. The Magic are in the play-in hunt, but that won’t last if self-inflicted wounds are not stopped. Also, NBA All-Star voting is occurring. Eddie House and Rafer Alston viewpoints. Plus, more. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language