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A shaken Magic coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to Florida State shooting: 'Lives are more important' • Apr. 17, 2025, 6:28 PM ET (AP)
Anthony, Magic claim 7th seed with 120-95 win over Hawks in Play-In Tournament • Apr. 16, 2025, 12:03 AM ET (AP)
Play-in time: Magic-Hawks, Warriors-Grizzlies on Tuesday, Bulls-Heat and Kings-Mavs on Wednesday • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:02 AM ET (AP)
The NBA's playoff chase will end Sunday. Here's a look at what's happening • Apr. 12, 2025, 10:29 AM ET (AP)

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Date 1989 - present
Headquarters Orlando
Areas Of Involvement basketball
Related People Shaquille O’Neal • Grant Hill • Patrick Ewing

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