<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-cole-anthony-strong-message-paolo-banchero-franz-wagner-injuries');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic’s Cole Anthony sends strong message amid Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner injuries');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Magic-news-Cole-Anthony-sends-strong-message-amid-Paolo-Banchero-Franz-Wagner-injuries.jpg"></figure><h1>Magic’s Cole Anthony sends strong message amid Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner injuries</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-07T06:53:49-08:00">January 7th, 6:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-07T06:53:49-08:00">January 7th, 6:53am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Injuries have plagued the Orlando Magic this season. With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out due to injuries, it has allowed guys like Cole Anthony to step up to the plate. He dropped 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while shooting 50% from the field and three.</p><p>Although <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-out-several-weeks-after-brutal-injury-diagnosis">Banchero has been injured since November</a>, and Wagner since December, Orlando still has the Magic. The 22-16 record has Anthony <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1876465162414141546" rel="noopener">confident in his team</a>, even without their star players.</p><p>“We have enough,” Anthony said postgame. “We are enough and we just proved it again tonight. … Bodies down? Cool. We still got bodies, that are active that can get after it.”</p><p>This season has been tumultuous for the Magic regarding injuries. Most notably, Magic guard Jalen Suggs went down and had to be helped off in a wheelchair. He had back spasms as his official injury but that was a synopsis of Orlando’s season.</p><p>Still, they have various players who can help the team to win. Anthony has been one of them. Even with fickle playing time, he’s making the most of it. Furthermore, there’s a sense of unity within the team not only from the injuries but also because they all enjoy playing with one another on the court.</p><h2><b>Cole Anthony is confident in the Magic even with injuries</b></h2><p>A 22-16 record and the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference is impressive when considering the injuries to Wagner and Banchero. Two of their top scorers are out and have been out for a substantial amount of time. Plus, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-moe-wagner-career-year-is-over-due-to-torn-acl#:~:text=The%20Orlando%20Magic%20have%20been,according%20to%20ESPN's%20Shams%20Charania.&amp;text=%E2%80%9COrlando%20Magic%20forward%20Moe%20Wagner,left%20knee%2C%20sources%20told%20ESPN.">Magic center Mo Wagner suffered a torn ACL</a> that ended his career season.</p><p>It’s almost as if the injuries have brought the team closer together. This seems to be an adversity test and the team is excelling. Guys like Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, and Wendell Carter Jr. have all stepped up in a big way. The unity is evident from a mile away. And a win against the New York Knicks without two of the top scorers, in Madison Square Garden, is a statement win.</p><p>However, the Magic will hope to get Banchero and Wagner back sooner rather than later. Before his oblique injury, Wagner was carrying the offensive load for Orlando. Once he and Banchero get back, it’ll expand the offensive dynamics of the team. Albeit <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced-leaders" rel="noopener">they’re great defensively</a>, getting two of their best scorers back will create a more balanced attack going forward.</p><p>Orlando takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. They’ll look to maintain their chemistry without Wagner and Banchero, but guys like Anthony to continue their input on the court.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s Cole Anthony sends strong message amid Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner injuries

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-cole-anthony-honest-admission-on-recent-struggles-jamahl-mosley-benching');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cole Anthony’s honest admission on recent struggles amid Jamahl Mosley benching');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cole-Anthonys-honest-admission-on-recent-struggles-amid-Jamahl-Mosley-benching.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Cole Anthony’s honest admission on recent struggles amid Jamahl Mosley benching</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-31T11:49:43-07:00">October 31st, 11:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-31T13:29:20-07:00">October 31st, 1:29pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-latest-offensive-feat-sets-up-historic-scoring-season">Orlando Magic kicked off their five-game road trip</a> with a close 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls, a game that saw Paolo Banchero put up another strong performance with 31 points following his impressive <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-describes-2k-like-feeling-after-50-point-performance">50-point outing against the Indiana Pacers</a>. However, guard Cole Anthony, who has typically provided valuable minutes off the bench, recorded a Did Not Play (DNP) for the entire game, signaling a shift in his role amid recent struggles. The decision, made by head coach Jamahl Mosley, marked a significant turn for Anthony, who has faced difficulty finding his rhythm early this season.</p><p>Anthony’s season so far has been unusually challenging. Through the first four games, he has averaged just two points, 2.8 assists, and 2.2 rebounds while shooting a career-low 18.8% from the field and 10% from three-point range, averaging only 14 minutes per game. These statistics reflect a drastic dip compared to last season, where Anthony served as a steady contributor, averaging 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game with a shooting percentage of 43.5% from the field and 33.8% from beyond the arc across 81 games.</p><p>After the game, Anthony addressed Mosley’s decision to bench him, speaking with <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/31/cole-anthony-orlando-magic-nba-chicago-bulls-jett-howard-united-center-cleveland-cavs-jamahl-mosley/" rel="noopener">Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel</a> and <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/magic/news/orlando-magic-guard-cole-anthony-blunt-about-dnp-vs-chicago-bulls-early-struggles-october-30" rel="noopener">Mason Williams of Sports Illustrated</a>. Reflecting on his recent performance, Anthony didn’t mince words.</p><p>“I’ve been playing like dog**t,” Anthony admitted. “It’s not really that much to it. [I] wasn’t playing that well, me and [Magic coach Jamahl Mosley] had a conversation. He keeps it a buck with me, I’m gonna keep it a buck with him. And I mean, this is what happens. It’s a business, man.”</p><h2><b>Cole Anthony addresses DNP vs. Bulls, vows improvement ahead of Cavs matchup</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cole-Anthony-50-dribbles-in-the-second-half-at-Frost-Bank-Center.jpg"><figcaption>© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The relationship between Anthony and Mosley appears grounded in transparency and mutual respect. Despite the tough circumstances, Anthony expressed admiration for Mosley’s honesty and straightforward approach.</p><p>“That’s my dog, man,” Anthony said of Mosley. “I’ve got nothing but love and respect for Mose, and I think that he’s one of the best human beings I’ve ever met. He didn’t try to sugarcoat it, and I told him off rip… I want you to always be honest. I want to be coached hard. That’s not an easy conversation to have, but that’s just what it was.”</p><p>With the Magic sitting at 3-2, Anthony remains committed to improving his game and earning back his spot in the rotation. He acknowledged the importance of continuing to work hard and staying prepared for another opportunity.</p><p>“I’m going to continue working… and at some point, I’m hopeful I get another opportunity out there,” Anthony shared. “I’ll be ready to hoop.”</p><p>As the Magic look to regroup, they turn their attention to a tough matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, one of the NBA’s remaining undefeated teams at 5-0. The game, set for Friday night at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, marks Orlando’s first nationally televised game of the season, presenting another chance for the team to make a statement on the road.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cole Anthony’s honest admission on recent struggles amid Jamahl Mosley benching

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-cole-anthony-orlando-defense-ensures-play-in-berth-for-orlando-but-job-isnt-over');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic’s dominant defense, Cole Anthony ensure play-in berth, but job isn’t over');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/magic-cole-anthony-orlando-defense-ensures-play-in-berth-for-orlando-but-job-isnt-over1.jpg"><figcaption>3/19/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Magic’s dominant defense, Cole Anthony ensure play-in berth, but job isn’t over</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-03-19T22:34:36-07:00">March 19th, 10:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-03-19T22:34:36-07:00">March 19th, 10:34pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic not only extended their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-bancheros-big-game-raptors-draws-remarkable-jamahl-mosley-assessment">winning streak to four games</a>, but also secured their place in the NBA play-in tournament with a comprehensive <a href="https://www.nba.com/game/cha-vs-orl-0022300991/box-score#box-score">112-92</a> victory over the Charlotte Hornets.</p><p>The win marked their return to the postseason for the first time since 2020, showcasing a resurgent team led by an exceptional performance from Cole Anthony and a staunch defense. The Magic underscored their playoff readiness by keeping an opponent under 100 points for the 20th time this season, signaling their potential for a strong playoff presence.</p><p>Orlando capitalized on the opportunity against the injury-ravaged Hornets, who played without LaMelo Ball as well as other key contributors, to assert their dominance. That superiority was unmistakably evident in the second quarter, where the Magic combined sharp offensive execution with relentless defensive pressure to establish a substantial lead.</p><h2><b>Orlando’s 2nd quarter surge sets stage for dominant win over the Hornets</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/magic-cole-anthony-orlando-defense-ensures-play-in-berth-for-orlando-but-job-isnt-over.jpg"><figcaption>3/19/24</figcaption></figure><p>Orlando’s second-quarter blitz was a masterclass in basketball efficiency, resulting in a 40-15 advantage. It came in a half the Magic shot 65% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, contrasted with the Hornets’ 34.3% field goal shooting and 25% from three. Orlando’s defensive intensity forced 13 turnovers, leading to 20 fast-break points.</p><p>Cole Anthony was at the heart of his team’s success, racking up 19 of his 21 total points on perfect first-half shooting.</p><p>“It all started on the defensive end…We got some stops. We made some good plays on the offensive end. You know, made stuff happen,” he said.</p><p>Anthony also expressed personal relief at his shooting success, acknowledging the frustration of missed shots despite diligent preparation.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">postgame <a href="https://twitter.com/The_ColeAnthony?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@The_ColeAnthony</a> byke <a href="https://t.co/ZV8iRNDrX3">pic.twitter.com/ZV8iRNDrX3</a></p><p>— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1770260420072206641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Jamahl Mosley’s postgame comments highlighted the pivotal role of defense in Orlando’s victory.</p><p>“Our defense. I think our guys did a great job of getting after the basketball, defending without fouling. The pressure was there from each individual,” he said, praising the team’s effort in the second quarter.</p><p>Mosley emphasized the collective ownership of the team’s defensive capabilities.</p><p>“They’re taking full ownership of what we’re capable of doing…That first half was special, the way in which we got into the basketball, finished possessions, forced turnovers.”</p><h2><b>Magic aim for peak performance amid playoff push</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/magic-cole-anthony-orlando-defense-ensures-play-in-berth-for-orlando-but-job-isnt-over2.jpg"></figure><p>Looking ahead, Mosley stressed the importance of maintaining focus and building on his team’s successes.</p><p>“I think we continue to focus on one game at a time–continue to build our habits the right way, stick to our standard of style of play, knowing that we’re there but not being satisfied with that because that’s not what we set out to do.”</p><p>Mosley underscored the goal of playing peak basketball in the season’s critical stages.</p><p>“We set out to be playing our best basketball in March and April, and that’s what we’re going to continue to do on a consistent basis: Our level of work, our level of focus, each and every single day.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“We set out to be playing our best basketball in March and April, and that’s what we’re going to continue to do on a consistent basis,” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Magic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Magic</a> coach Jamahl Mosley said about Orlando clinching a postseason berth with tonight’s win vs. Charlotte.</p><p>Full remarks: <a href="https://t.co/uHJ2YbqjxK">pic.twitter.com/uHJ2YbqjxK</a></p><p>— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede/status/1770287064258429041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>As the Magic prepare for their Thursday night clash with the New Orleans Pelicans the team’s focus is clear. While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-fans-erupt-after-ending-4-year-drought-win-hornets">securing a play-in berth</a> represents a significant achievement, Orlando’s aspirations extend much further, aiming for deep postseason success.</p><p>Positioned as the 5th seed in the tightly contested Eastern Conference—just 0.5 games behind the New York Knicks and 3.5 games back of the second-place Milwaukee Bucks—every matchup is crucial. The Magic’s forthcoming performances are not only about securing a favorable playoff position, but also about asserting their standing in the competitive Eastern Conference race.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s dominant defense, Cole Anthony ensure play-in berth, but job isn’t over

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-defense-cole-anthony-clutch-heroics-lift-orlando-jalen-brunson-knicks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic: Defense, Cole Anthony’s clutch heroics lift Orlando past Jalen Brunson-less Knicks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Magic__Defense_Cole_Anthony_s_clutch_heroics_lift_Orlando_past_Jalen_Brunson-less_Knicks.webp"></figure><h1>Magic: Defense, Cole Anthony’s clutch heroics lift Orlando past Jalen Brunson-less Knicks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-15T18:49:48-08:00">January 15th, 6:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-15T18:49:48-08:00">January 15th, 6:49pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic bounced back from early setbacks in their four-game road trip, securing a 98-94 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Martin Luther King Day. The Knicks, hindered by the absence of star guard Jalen Brunson due to a calf injury, faced a nearly <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-wendell-carter-jr-returns-vs-knicks-after-2-week-injury-absence" rel="noopener">full-strength Magic team</a>, bolstered by the return of Wendell Carter Jr.</p><h2><b>Wendell Carter Jr.’s stellar performance in return</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Magic__Defense_Cole_Anthony_s_clutch_heroics_lift_Orlando_past_Jalen_Brunson-less_Knicks_1.webp"></figure><p>Wendell Carter Jr., returning after missing five games with knee tendinitis, played a pivotal role in the Magic’s triumph. Exceeding a 12-16 minute restriction, Carter Jr. came off the bench to deliver a powerful performance. In 19 minutes, he scored 17 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and blocked a shot, shooting 7-for-11 from the field. His impact was evident in his +11 plus/minus rating.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">WENDELL CARTER JR WITH THE LEFT HAND. UP 5 IN MSG <a href="https://t.co/5Lk2UYRL5b">pic.twitter.com/5Lk2UYRL5b</a></p><p>— Magic Film &amp; Stuff (@otown__) <a href="https://twitter.com/otown__/status/1747022589044904358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Carter Jr. <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video" rel="noopener">expressed his enthusiasm</a> for being back on the court.</p><p>“It feels amazing. Just the fact that coach trusts me in those situations. Ultimately, it’s just good to be back out there,” Carter Jr. said. “As long as we just stay healthy, I feel like, you know, we’re going to be in a really good spot going into the playoffs.”</p><h2><b>Cole Anthony’s decisive fourth quarter</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Magic__Defense_Cole_Anthony_s_clutch_heroics_lift_Orlando_past_Jalen_Brunson-less_Knicks_2.webp"></figure><p>In the fourth quarter, Cole Anthony took center stage, scoring or assisting on 15 of the Magic’s 26 points. His efforts included a crucial basket that propelled Orlando into the lead with less than four minutes remaining. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-cole-anthony-breaks-silence-on-39-million-contract-extension-ahead-of-crucial-season" rel="noopener">Anthony concluded the game</a> with 15 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals, boasting the highest plus/minus on the team at +18.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Knicks missed 10 of final 12 FGs &amp; went 1 for 4 from FT line in 98-94 home loss to ORL. They certainly missed Jalen Brunson (out with calf injury) down the stretch. Cole Anthony helped lift ORL to win by scoring or assisting on 15 pts in 4th Q. ORL outscored NYK by 9 in 4th Q</p><p>— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) <a href="https://twitter.com/IanBegley/status/1747023937836359829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Paolo Banchero highlighted Anthony’s offensive prowess.</p><p>“I mean, that’s what Cole, that’s what he does. It’s an offense in a hurry,” Banchero said. “He takes and makes tough shots.”</p><h2><b>Magic’s defense shuts down Knicks</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Magic__Defense_Cole_Anthony_s_clutch_heroics_lift_Orlando_past_Jalen_Brunson-less_Knicks_3.webp"></figure><p>Orlando’s defense, ranked fourth in the league, demonstrated its strength by holding the Knicks, who were averaging 114.4 points in their last seven games, to just 94 points. The Magic’s defensive prowess peaked in the fourth quarter, limiting the Knicks to a mere 16 points. Impressively, they disrupted the Knicks’ offense, causing them to miss 10 of their final 12 field goal attempts.</p><p>Coach Jamahl Mosley <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video">commended the team’s defensive effort</a>,</p><p>“I think we just find a way,” Mosley said. “I think when it’s all said and done, you just have to find a way and the way they did it was defensively.”</p><p>The head coach also praised the bench’s contribution, particularly noting the defensive clinic put on by Carter Jr. and Jonathan Isaac.</p><p>With this win, the Magic improve their season record to 22-18 and look forward to closing their road trip on a high note against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks at the State Farm Arena, Wednesday night at 7:00 PM ET.</p><p>The team’s resilience, particularly in their elite defense and the contributions of players like Carter Jr. and Anthony, positions them as a formidable force heading towards the playoffs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic: Defense, Cole Anthony’s clutch heroics lift Orlando past Jalen Brunson-less Knicks

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His need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-franz-wagner-savagely-exposes-nikola-jokics-defense-with-sick-moves-to-the-basket" rel="noopener">Magic are starting to look like</a> prime contenders for a playoff position. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have formed one of the most elite front courts in all of the NBA with Cole Anthony in the back. But, the true challenge came when they squared off against arguably the best player in the league, Nikola Jokic. There were a lot of shots falling, rejections, and passes that hit the right spot for the team. This led them to a massive win over the Denver Nuggets.</p><p>The best way to celebrate this triumph over the defending champions was quite simple, feast in front of them. Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Cole Anthony started to eat a Thanksgiving dinner right in front of the Magic crowd after the 48 minutes of <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/videos/491439-paolo-banchero-cooks-nuggets-with-23-points" rel="noopener">action were deemed over.</a></p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Them boys FEASTING 😂 <a href="https://t.co/HZGu3w9nMd">pic.twitter.com/HZGu3w9nMd</a></p><p>— Bally Sports Florida: Magic (@BallyMagic) <a href="https://twitter.com/BallyMagic/status/1727516803788611960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>If fans turn back the clock by just a little bit, they would see the Magic stars feasting on the Nuggets. Wagner led the scoring charge with 27 points while going perfect in his trips to the charity stripe. Banchero followed suit by recording 23 of his own while Anthony rounded the Magic scoring leaders by scoring 20 points.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-magics-jalen-suggs-wild-scene" rel="noopener">Nikola Jokic was such a tough challenge</a> for the Magic still. He was able to get a smooth 30-point triple-double with 12 dimes and 13 boards. Five other Nuggets players stepped up and notched double-digit scoring numbers but it was to no avail. The Magic were just scoring more efficiently with a 54.3% clip on all three levels of scoring.</p><p>Overall, this team is the real deal and they are starting to prove it.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
9.4	3.0	2.8	0.4	0.7

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
9.4	3.0	2.8	0.4	0.7

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