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Coach K’s grandson Joseph Savarino charged with DWI after crash that killed 15-year-old

Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson Joseph Savarino has been arrested and charged after being involved in a fatal crash. Savarino, 26, has been hit with a driving while impaired (DWI) charge in connection with a crash in Durham, N.C. that killed a 15-year-old boy who was riding an e-bike, according to a report by CBS 17 in … The post Coach K’s grandson Joseph Savarino charged with DWI after crash that killed 15-year-old appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Paolo Banchero sends a strong message after unexpected Game 1 win vs. Pistons

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic made sure to let the Detroit Pistons know that their first-round matchup won’t be a walk in the park. Facing the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed in enemy territory at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., Banchero and the Magic took the fight to the home team and came … The post Paolo Banchero sends a strong message after unexpected Game 1 win vs. Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Paolo Banchero delivers powerful take on Magic’s frustrating regular season

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has heard every form of criticism this season after they stumbled to a mediocre record and had to squeeze through the Play-In Tournament to qualify for the playoffs. The optimism was high for the Magic heading into Banchero’s fourth year, with many even predicting his first nod to the All-Star […] The post Paolo Banchero delivers powerful take on Magic’s frustrating regular season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs addresses injury concern after Game 1 shocker vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic had all sorts of trickery against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday to take Game 1, 112-101, of their first-round series in the playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. The eight-seeded Magic never trailed in the contest, shocking the top-seeded Pistons, who looked bamboozled for the majority of the 48 minutes. Paolo Banchero, who […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs addresses injury concern after Game 1 shocker vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ausar Thompson makes 1 thing clear after Pistons’ upset loss to Magic

The Detroit Pistons left a rowdy Little Caesars Arena crowd stunned and disappointed Sunday. Detroit fell to the heavy underdog Orlando Magic 112-101, setting off an early alarm in their NBA Playoffs run. But is this loss alarming for Ausar Thompson? Thompson got asked if early postseason nerves affected Detroit. “Nah, I can’t say that […] The post Ausar Thompson makes 1 thing clear after Pistons’ upset loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic stun No. 1 seed Pistons on the road in Game 1 of playoff matchup

The Orlando Magic have made significant noise in the playoffs by being the first road team to secure a win, stunning the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Sunday night. Going into the postseason, Orlando clinched the eighth seed after beating the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament. This came after losing to the Philadelphia […] The post Magic stun No. 1 seed Pistons on the road in Game 1 of playoff matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cade Cunningham Admits Truth Behind Pistons’ Stunning Loss vs Magic

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. After the NBA watched two NBA Play-In teams get blown out, the Pistons failed to follow through with keeping the trend going. This weekend’s slate saw its first real upset as Cade Cunningham and the Pistons dropped the ball […] The post Cade Cunningham Admits Truth Behind Pistons’ Stunning Loss vs Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Pistons’ stifling defensive approach stands out in Magic playoff matchup

The Detroit Pistons’ quest for a championship is officially set to begin with their first-round battle against the Orlando Magic. Both teams came into the 2025-26 regular season with high expectations of growth. Detroit managed to maximize expectations, finishing as the No. 1 seed in the conference. Orlando was able to escape the Play-In Tournament […] The post Why Pistons’ stifling defensive approach stands out in Magic playoff matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Jonathan Isaac returning tonight? Magic vs. Pistons Game 1 injury report

The Orlando Magic pushed past some competition in NBA play-in games, and now look to take a playoff series from the Detroit Pistons that starts Sunday. Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is on the injury report heading into Sunday’s game. He is listed as questionable, due to his ongoing left knee injury. Isaac has missed time […] The post Is Jonathan Isaac returning tonight? Magic vs. Pistons Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets

Head coach Jamahl Mosley pointed to urgency and “desperation” as the driving force behind the Orlando Magic’s dominant 121–90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, a win that secured the No. 8 seed and a first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The result came just days after Orlando suffered a 109–97 loss to […] The post Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic

The Charlotte Hornets’ season ended Friday night with a 121-90 loss to the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament. Orlando took control just 2:15 into the first quarter and never trailed, building a 38-16 advantage after the opening period. By halftime, the Magic had built a 68-37 lead after shooting 5-for-20 from the field in […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee keeps quiet on multipe screening fouls: ‘I don’t want to get fined’

The Charlotte Hornets saw their 2025-26 campaign come to a brutal end with a 120-91 loss against the Orlando Magic, who will now play the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in their first-round series. The Hornets were ambushed right from the first quarter and went back from halftime with a 31-point deficit. The Magic head […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee keeps quiet on multipe screening fouls: ‘I don’t want to get fined’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jamahl Mosley reveals Orlando’s ‘gamechanger’ vs. Hornets

The Orlando Magic cannot have any complaints with how their play-in matchup against the Charlotte Hornets went. They exceeded expectations right from the first quarter, opening the game 27-10 and never looking back in a 121-90 rout of Charlotte. The Magic had a standout team night, were not the most efficient themselves, and it was […] The post Magic’s Jamahl Mosley reveals Orlando’s ‘gamechanger’ vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals key to Orlando’s win over Hornets

The Orlando Magic secured the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed by overwhelming the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a Play-In elimination game that was effectively decided before halftime. Orlando built a 31-point lead at the break and came out with a defensive resilience that was too much for the Hornets all night. The Magic had lost […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals key to Orlando’s win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs awards Paolo Banchero Playmaker Chain for dominant win over Hornets

Paolo Banchero did not cover himself in glory at all with the way he performed for the Orlando Magic in their disappointing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 7/8 play-in tournament game back on Wednesday. He was clowned for not meeting the standards for how a superstar must perform in such a crucial game, […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs awards Paolo Banchero Playmaker Chain for dominant win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic savagely trolls Hornets with perfect postgame tweet

The Orlando Magic handed the Charlotte Hornets their worst loss of the season as they won 121-90 to set up a first-round series with the Detroit Pistons. Charlotte was embarrassed across the board and had effectively lost the game in two quarters, returning with a 31-point deficit in what was a total offensive collapse. However, […] The post Magic savagely trolls Hornets with perfect postgame tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic

The Charlotte Hornets saw their season come to an end after a disappointing 121-90 loss against the Orlando Magic. The win means that it is the Magic that advance to the first round of the playoffs, setting up a series with the Detroit Pistons. The loss not only means that the Hornets have not advanced […] The post Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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