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2025 NBA Dunk Contest Odds, Prediction: Mac McClung favoured to three-peat

• Jordan Ramsay

• Last Updated: February 13, 2025

Mac McClung is looking to become the first player ever to win the dunk contest three years in a row.

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NBA Odds: Will the Detroit Pistons ever win a game again?

• Jordan Ramsay

• Last Updated: December 5, 2023

The Detroit Pistons are just 4-41 straight up since last season's trade deadline.

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The Orlando Magic’s Sensational Season, Best Bets and Odds

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: November 28, 2023

If there is a team few saw coming in 2023-2024, it would be the Orlando Magic. What’s been the secret to their success and what are some alluring bets?

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Hey LeBron, Clear Your Schedule; it's Playoff Time in the NBA

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After taking the last two games of the season off on holiday it’s time for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to shine in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Chalk up the first round Even a bumbling Rasheed Wallace can’t stop the inevitable, the top four seeds will progress from the Conference Quarter Finals in the...

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Los Suns Find a Cause, Orlando Looks Magical and the Lakers Sail Serenely On

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle looks at the stories behind the NBA playoff teams, and that one team that’s avoiding drama to serenely continue its way to another NBA title. Do you believe in Magic? Orlando had something of a post NBA Finals hangover at the start of the season but the Magic have found their game now,...

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Lakers, Celtics Looking Good for Another Showtime Final

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle assesses the likelihood of another Celtics v Lakers NBA Finals Series. It’s high. The challengers are struggling to land a glove on the Champs, and anyone who was thinking of new colors at the NBA Finals this year is going to have to think again. The Celtics and Lakers are odds-on NBA betting...

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Artest of Character: Comebacks Stopped, Succeeding in the NBA Finals

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle looks at the comeback kids of the NBA playoffs. The fightback is in for the NBA playoffs. It took a Ron Artest buzzer beater in the Staples last night to put away the Suns, but the ball dropped, the Suns lost and now they face a must win Game 6 back on home...

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NBA Preview: Injured Nash Could Cripple Suns in Orlando

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Phoenix Suns could be without their best player when they take on the Orlando Magic tonight. The possible absence of Steve Nash could cripple Phoenix’s offense. Orlando can pile on the pain The Suns have done remarkably well to start 6-5, including a win over the Lakers. The good times look set to come...

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NBA Preview: Heat and Lakers Top Christmas Bill

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The NBA has some huge match-ups lined up for Christmas Day, none bigger than the meeting of the Miami Heat and LA Lakers in the Staples Center. Heat can burn Lakers The return of Andrew Bynum from injury will help Los Angeles down the stretch but it could have a detrimental effect in the short-term....

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NBA Preview: Lakers and Heat Must Forget Troubles

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Miami and LA both face tough assignments in primetime tonight as they look to record signature victories ahead of the All Star break. Spurs still sharp San Antonio lost for just the eighth time all season at Portland on Tuesday but will be keen to get back on track in the second of eight straight...

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NBA: Pumped Celtics Focussed on Contenders

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Boston may have one of the oldest teams in the NBA but these Celtics are playing with youthful vigor against the league’s elite. Orlando became the latest victim of the charging Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Taking care of business Wins over the Spurs, Lakers, and now two over Orlando since the start of January have...

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NBA: Heat Look to Burn Magic in Miami

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Miami can move within a game of the Celtics with a home win tonight but Dwight Howard and the Magic won’t be in the giving mood this close to the playoffs. The road is long Miami may be at home tonight but the next three weeks are going to feel like an epic journey for...

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NBA: Can Thunder Start Trade Machine for Magic?

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: March 1, 2012

The Magic keep insisting that Dwight Howard is going nowhere but a rough night at home against the Thunder might give Orlando pause for thought. Al Dannity assesses the potential impact a loss tonight could have on Howard’s season. Thunder ready to strike Oklahoma City won a tough road assignment at Philadelphia last night. That’s...

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NBA: All Star Game Will Be Surrounded by Trade Talk

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: February 24, 2012

Last year it was Carmelo Anthony, this year all eyes will be on Dwight Howard. Al Dannity wants the All Star game to be about more than just who’s going where. Here’s his breakdown of the big game and the rest of the weekend’s festivities. Superman has come to ball The rumors about where Dwight...

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Miami Heat Road Favorites at Orlando Magic

• Zach Rance

• Last Updated: February 8, 2012

Zach Rance previews the NBA game of the day, the Miami Heat at the Orlando Magic! The Miami Heat will head north on Wednesday night to take on their rivals, the Orlando Magic, in an important Southeast Division match-up. This battle in Florida will be a great game for anyone looking to do some NBA...

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NBA: Heat can Fulfil LeBron’s Destiny by Winning Finals

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: December 19, 2011

The season doesn’t start until Sunday but Al Dannity is already confident about crowning a new NBA champion. It’s going to be a sprint to the playoffs but once the post-season gets here, it will be time for the cream to rise to the top. Short season offers mixed blessing Talented teams with aging rosters...