Redd... in blue!

The Magic acquired Michael Redd from Minnesota. In exchange the Magic gave up of Chandler's services... Michaell Redd an all-star player, is averaging above 20 ppg, and will now give more outside shooting strenght for the Magic, who's best scorers were all inside players! Plus, the Magic got the Timberwolves's 1st round pick of 2006!

Back to .500

The Magic went 4-1 this week! The 1st positive week in Bruno Maciel era! In the 1st game Orlando beated the Knicks by 30 points, 6 players registered above 2 digits in scoring, in the 2nd the Magic routed again the Knicks but in New York. In this game Dwight Howard and Tyson Chandler were outstanding with a total of 34 boards together! Then they beated the Celtics... The only loss in this week was in Indiana...

Unexepectedly, the Magic won in Utah, one of the surprises of this league! Dwight Howard again made a fabulous exibition scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks! Orlando is now on the 7th place in the Eastern Conference, back in the playoff spots.

3 of a kind

The Magic acquired Tyson Chandler and Othella Harrington for Steve Francis and Mario Kasun! Chandler meets his old partner Eddy Curry, since they split up when Curry went to New York! Steve Francis had some problems with his coach Bruno Maciel and his performances didn't convinced him! Bruno Maciel has now 3 big men, capable of scoring and rebounding above two digits. The Magic's inside area is now one of the most powerful in the league! Now that Francis is gone, Ricky Davis will have his play minutes, and have more shots of his own! Jameer Nelson will now have the chance to stablish his game as a starter!

Defensive effort makes history

The Orlando Magic won 2 of their 3 games this week. The Magic are on a good run, trying to get back from that horrible start! They have now a 4-5 record, but they are still trying to find a way to win away games. The last 4 visits... were the last 4 losses!

But they made a huge performance in the 13th day, edging the Spurs by 92-59!!! The Orlando Magic allowed the formers champions to score only 59 points! Dwight Howard was named the player of the game with 16 points, 15 boards, 5 steals and 2 blocks! Impressive! Steve Francis back from his injury led the Magic in scoring with 21 points. The Spurs have never scored more than 17 points (2nd period)!

The Magic will rest now as they have 9 days until the next game versus Cleveland, at the Waterhouse Center!

Magic on the right track, despite Francis's injury

The Orlando Magic are now totally recovered from that bad start! Dwight Howard was impressive, this week, as Orlando played without their swingman Steve Francis. He averaged 26.3 ppg and 12.6 rpg in Orlando last three games! The 2nd year pro is showing everyone why the Magic prefered him instead Okafor, in last year's draft! The Magic went to New Jersey where they lost extending their loosing streak to 4 games. Back at home, the Magic won 2 consecutive games edging the Suns and the Hawks. Steve Francis is now wealthy again and prepared to face the next games against the Wizards, Celtics and... the Spurs! «Rumours says that Grant Hill is being dealed to New York. We know from reliable sources that Hill was about to move earlier, in a trade which would include Dooling, Augmon and and Outlaw, for Kelvin Cato (he started the season in Orlando), Jerome James, David Lee, Scott Pollard and a 06 draft pick. The deal is now suspended as far as we know because Pollard was recently waived by the Knicks.»

Orlando Sentinel

Where's the «Magic»???

The Magic went 0-3 in the start of the season! Losses against Bulls at home, in New Jersey and at New Orleans! They are avering only 87 ppg! An horrific start by Bruno Maciel as Magic's GM... Steve Francis was still trying to find his shots when he got injured with a dislocated finger and he's now out of action in the next 4 days.

Eddy Curry was the only player, performing above the expectations, leading the Magic in scoring, 17.3 ppg.

The Magic will go to New Jersey, and then play with the Suns and the Hawks at the Waterhouse Center. With Francis out Ricky Davis will replace him in the starting line-up.

Orlando Magic: Ricky Davis is the new addition

Ricky Davis is now a Magic player! The ex-celtic averages 19.6 ppg, 4.40 rpg and 4.80 apg, and will help running the offense! Who went away was Quentin Richardson... that is now at Boston! Worried about his absence in the starting line-up in Orlando, Q-Rich asked to be transfered, and now he has the chance to be a starter next to Pierce. With Davis' arrival, Jameer Nelson will now play in a rotation system as Francis' backup. With Steve Francis, Ricky Davis, Grant Hill, Dwight Howard and Eddy Curry... the Magic have now an impressive offense power! The Magic are now one of the most competitive teams in the Eastern Conference as they became a Conference Title contender. Bruno Maciel is still trying to trade Steve Francis for a good point guard and a center, but there are rumours saying Bruno Maciel had a conversation with Stevie about his departure, and it seems the player convinced his coach to remain a Magic player...