Jason Beede
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Orlando #Magic beat reporter for @orlandosentinel.com.
#NBASky. PBWA member. UCF alum. Key West native. jbeede@orlandosentinel.com
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#NBASky. PBWA member. UCF alum. Key West native. jbeede@orlandosentinel.com
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My recap as the #Magic hand the Knicks their 1st home loss of the season despite an injury to Paolo Banchero:
"I felt like we were together from the very beginning all the way through the end,” Desmond Bane said. “Good collective team win.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/12/o...
"I felt like we were together from the very beginning all the way through the end,” Desmond Bane said. “Good collective team win.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/12/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic hand Knicks 1st home loss despite Banchero injury
The Magic had to lean heavily on Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane when Orlando played without Paolo Banchero in the second half at New York on Wednesday.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
My recap as the #Magic hand the Knicks their 1st home loss of the season despite an injury to Paolo Banchero:
"I felt like we were together from the very beginning all the way through the end,” Desmond Bane said. “Good collective team win.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/12/o...
"I felt like we were together from the very beginning all the way through the end,” Desmond Bane said. “Good collective team win.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/12/o...
FINAL: #Magic 124, Knicks 107
Orlando hands New York its first home loss of the season when Jamahl Mosley's squad wins its fifth game in the past seven behind 28 points from Franz Wagner.
Orlando hands New York its first home loss of the season when Jamahl Mosley's squad wins its fifth game in the past seven behind 28 points from Franz Wagner.
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
FINAL: #Magic 124, Knicks 107
Orlando hands New York its first home loss of the season when Jamahl Mosley's squad wins its fifth game in the past seven behind 28 points from Franz Wagner.
Orlando hands New York its first home loss of the season when Jamahl Mosley's squad wins its fifth game in the past seven behind 28 points from Franz Wagner.
Nine points in the 4th quarter from Anthony Black who answers the call for the #Magic with 17 off the bench. Orlando leads New York 110-95 with 4:18 left.
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Nine points in the 4th quarter from Anthony Black who answers the call for the #Magic with 17 off the bench. Orlando leads New York 110-95 with 4:18 left.
To the 4th: #Magic 91, Knicks 73
Orlando went on a 16-6 run before Josh Hart's late 3.
Face-masked Franz Wagner has 24 points, Desmond Bane 17, Wendell Carter Jr. 11 and Goga Bitadze 10 off the bench.
Orlando went on a 16-6 run before Josh Hart's late 3.
Face-masked Franz Wagner has 24 points, Desmond Bane 17, Wendell Carter Jr. 11 and Goga Bitadze 10 off the bench.
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
To the 4th: #Magic 91, Knicks 73
Orlando went on a 16-6 run before Josh Hart's late 3.
Face-masked Franz Wagner has 24 points, Desmond Bane 17, Wendell Carter Jr. 11 and Goga Bitadze 10 off the bench.
Orlando went on a 16-6 run before Josh Hart's late 3.
Face-masked Franz Wagner has 24 points, Desmond Bane 17, Wendell Carter Jr. 11 and Goga Bitadze 10 off the bench.
Halftime: #Magic 62, Knicks 42
The status of Paolo Banchero (groin) will be one to monitor, but Orlando held New York to 19 points in the 2nd quarter.
Franz Wagner has 17 at the break, Desmond Bane 12 and 6 apiece for Wendell Carter Jr., Tristan da Silva and Goga Bitadze.
The status of Paolo Banchero (groin) will be one to monitor, but Orlando held New York to 19 points in the 2nd quarter.
Franz Wagner has 17 at the break, Desmond Bane 12 and 6 apiece for Wendell Carter Jr., Tristan da Silva and Goga Bitadze.
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Halftime: #Magic 62, Knicks 42
The status of Paolo Banchero (groin) will be one to monitor, but Orlando held New York to 19 points in the 2nd quarter.
Franz Wagner has 17 at the break, Desmond Bane 12 and 6 apiece for Wendell Carter Jr., Tristan da Silva and Goga Bitadze.
The status of Paolo Banchero (groin) will be one to monitor, but Orlando held New York to 19 points in the 2nd quarter.
Franz Wagner has 17 at the break, Desmond Bane 12 and 6 apiece for Wendell Carter Jr., Tristan da Silva and Goga Bitadze.
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 30, Knicks 23
Desmond Bane leads Orlando with 7 points, Anthony Black has 5 off the bench and Franz Wagner added 4.
Neither team missed a FT: Magic 7-7, New York 6-6.
Desmond Bane leads Orlando with 7 points, Anthony Black has 5 off the bench and Franz Wagner added 4.
Neither team missed a FT: Magic 7-7, New York 6-6.
November 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 30, Knicks 23
Desmond Bane leads Orlando with 7 points, Anthony Black has 5 off the bench and Franz Wagner added 4.
Neither team missed a FT: Magic 7-7, New York 6-6.
Desmond Bane leads Orlando with 7 points, Anthony Black has 5 off the bench and Franz Wagner added 4.
Neither team missed a FT: Magic 7-7, New York 6-6.
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: After a 1-4 start, Orlando is 4-2 in its past six games.
The #Magic head to New York next after Desmond Bane’s big 3.
“I’m just happy for him,” Wendell Carter Jr. said. “It’s something that we can build off of, for sure.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/11/o...
The #Magic head to New York next after Desmond Bane’s big 3.
“I’m just happy for him,” Wendell Carter Jr. said. “It’s something that we can build off of, for sure.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/11/o...
Magic head to Knicks after buzz-beating heroics from Desmond Bane
Desmond Bane was 0-for-5 from 3 before he hit a buzzer-beating triple to help the Magic outlast the Trail Blazers at Kia Center. Orlando heads to New York next. “I’m just happy for him,…
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November 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: After a 1-4 start, Orlando is 4-2 in its past six games.
The #Magic head to New York next after Desmond Bane’s big 3.
“I’m just happy for him,” Wendell Carter Jr. said. “It’s something that we can build off of, for sure.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/11/o...
The #Magic head to New York next after Desmond Bane’s big 3.
“I’m just happy for him,” Wendell Carter Jr. said. “It’s something that we can build off of, for sure.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/11/o...
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as Desmond Bane’s 3-point winner lifts the #Magic past Portland:
“It just brings teams together,” Bane said. “You need those moments throughout the season … They all matter and lead to something bigger down the road.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/10/o...
“It just brings teams together,” Bane said. “You need those moments throughout the season … They all matter and lead to something bigger down the road.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/10/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Desmond Bane 3-point winner lifts Magic past Portland
Without Jalen Suggs on the second night of a back-to-back Monday vs. Portland, the Magic needed all the help they could get against the Trail Blazers.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as Desmond Bane’s 3-point winner lifts the #Magic past Portland:
“It just brings teams together,” Bane said. “You need those moments throughout the season … They all matter and lead to something bigger down the road.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/10/o...
“It just brings teams together,” Bane said. “You need those moments throughout the season … They all matter and lead to something bigger down the road.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/10/o...
Video review says Portland's basket at 1:13 mark of the 3rd quarter occurred after the 24-second shot clock expired. Trail Blazers retroactively lose 2 points.
To the 4th: #Magic 87, Trail Blazers 76
Paolo Banchero has 24 points in 26 mins., WCJ and Bane both with 15, Franz 12.
To the 4th: #Magic 87, Trail Blazers 76
Paolo Banchero has 24 points in 26 mins., WCJ and Bane both with 15, Franz 12.
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Video review says Portland's basket at 1:13 mark of the 3rd quarter occurred after the 24-second shot clock expired. Trail Blazers retroactively lose 2 points.
To the 4th: #Magic 87, Trail Blazers 76
Paolo Banchero has 24 points in 26 mins., WCJ and Bane both with 15, Franz 12.
To the 4th: #Magic 87, Trail Blazers 76
Paolo Banchero has 24 points in 26 mins., WCJ and Bane both with 15, Franz 12.
Halftime: #Magic 59, Trail Blazers 56
An 11-point 2nd quarter gives Paolo Banchero 16 at the break. Franz Wagner has 10 (6 for 6 FTs), Wendell Carter Jr. 8, Desmond Bane 7 and Goga Bitadze 7 off the bench.
Orlando shot 17.6% from 3 (3 for 17) while Portland shot 38.9% (7-18).
An 11-point 2nd quarter gives Paolo Banchero 16 at the break. Franz Wagner has 10 (6 for 6 FTs), Wendell Carter Jr. 8, Desmond Bane 7 and Goga Bitadze 7 off the bench.
Orlando shot 17.6% from 3 (3 for 17) while Portland shot 38.9% (7-18).
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Halftime: #Magic 59, Trail Blazers 56
An 11-point 2nd quarter gives Paolo Banchero 16 at the break. Franz Wagner has 10 (6 for 6 FTs), Wendell Carter Jr. 8, Desmond Bane 7 and Goga Bitadze 7 off the bench.
Orlando shot 17.6% from 3 (3 for 17) while Portland shot 38.9% (7-18).
An 11-point 2nd quarter gives Paolo Banchero 16 at the break. Franz Wagner has 10 (6 for 6 FTs), Wendell Carter Jr. 8, Desmond Bane 7 and Goga Bitadze 7 off the bench.
Orlando shot 17.6% from 3 (3 for 17) while Portland shot 38.9% (7-18).
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 26, Portland 24
Desmond Bane leads with 7 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 6 and Paolo Banchero 5.
Orlando shot 2 for 10 from 3, Portland 3 for 10. Both sides shot 40% (10 for 25 FG) from the floor overall.
Desmond Bane leads with 7 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 6 and Paolo Banchero 5.
Orlando shot 2 for 10 from 3, Portland 3 for 10. Both sides shot 40% (10 for 25 FG) from the floor overall.
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 26, Portland 24
Desmond Bane leads with 7 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 6 and Paolo Banchero 5.
Orlando shot 2 for 10 from 3, Portland 3 for 10. Both sides shot 40% (10 for 25 FG) from the floor overall.
Desmond Bane leads with 7 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 6 and Paolo Banchero 5.
Orlando shot 2 for 10 from 3, Portland 3 for 10. Both sides shot 40% (10 for 25 FG) from the floor overall.
The #Magic are starting Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. tonight against the Trail Blazers.
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The #Magic are starting Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. tonight against the Trail Blazers.
#Magic guard Jalen Suggs (left knee injury management) is listed as OUT for tonight’s game vs. Portland, the second night of a back-to-back at Kia Center.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#Magic guard Jalen Suggs (left knee injury management) is listed as OUT for tonight’s game vs. Portland, the second night of a back-to-back at Kia Center.
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic settle for a split with the visiting Celtics and fall to 4-6:
“Boston did a great job of converting on those turnovers,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “They’re a very experienced team and … they made us pay.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/o...
“Boston did a great job of converting on those turnovers,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “They’re a very experienced team and … they made us pay.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic settle for split with visiting Celtics, fall to 4-6
After facing the Celtics twice in three days, the Magic return to Kia Center on Monday night to take on the Trail Blazers. Orlando split its pair of home contests with Boston.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic settle for a split with the visiting Celtics and fall to 4-6:
“Boston did a great job of converting on those turnovers,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “They’re a very experienced team and … they made us pay.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/o...
“Boston did a great job of converting on those turnovers,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “They’re a very experienced team and … they made us pay.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/o...
Halftime: #Magic 54, Celtics 54
Jalen Suggs still leads Orlando with 11 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 9, Franz Wagner with 8, Banchero and Bane each with 7, and Tristan da Silva has 10 off the bench.
Boston is 7 for 17 (41.2%) from 3, Orlando 4 for 14 (28.6%) at the break.
Jalen Suggs still leads Orlando with 11 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 9, Franz Wagner with 8, Banchero and Bane each with 7, and Tristan da Silva has 10 off the bench.
Boston is 7 for 17 (41.2%) from 3, Orlando 4 for 14 (28.6%) at the break.
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Halftime: #Magic 54, Celtics 54
Jalen Suggs still leads Orlando with 11 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 9, Franz Wagner with 8, Banchero and Bane each with 7, and Tristan da Silva has 10 off the bench.
Boston is 7 for 17 (41.2%) from 3, Orlando 4 for 14 (28.6%) at the break.
Jalen Suggs still leads Orlando with 11 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 9, Franz Wagner with 8, Banchero and Bane each with 7, and Tristan da Silva has 10 off the bench.
Boston is 7 for 17 (41.2%) from 3, Orlando 4 for 14 (28.6%) at the break.
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 33, Celtics 30
Jalen Suggs (6 for 7 FTs) leads Orlando with 11 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 7 and Tristan da Silva has 5 off the bench.
Paolo Banchero didn't take his first shot until the 4:40 mark and was held scoreless in the 1st frame.
Jalen Suggs (6 for 7 FTs) leads Orlando with 11 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 7 and Tristan da Silva has 5 off the bench.
Paolo Banchero didn't take his first shot until the 4:40 mark and was held scoreless in the 1st frame.
November 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 33, Celtics 30
Jalen Suggs (6 for 7 FTs) leads Orlando with 11 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 7 and Tristan da Silva has 5 off the bench.
Paolo Banchero didn't take his first shot until the 4:40 mark and was held scoreless in the 1st frame.
Jalen Suggs (6 for 7 FTs) leads Orlando with 11 points, Wendell Carter Jr. has 7 and Tristan da Silva has 5 off the bench.
Paolo Banchero didn't take his first shot until the 4:40 mark and was held scoreless in the 1st frame.
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: The #Magic are set to face the Celtics again Sunday at Kia Center after a “really important win.”
“At the end of the day, you’ve just got to come out, execute and get another win,” Paolo Banchero told me.
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/08/o...
“At the end of the day, you’ve just got to come out, execute and get another win,” Paolo Banchero told me.
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/08/o...
Magic to face Celtics again at Kia Center after ‘really important win’
Seven different players scored 11-plus points for the Magic on Friday night against the Celtics at Kia Center. Repeating such a showing Sunday won’t be easy. “At the end of the day, you…
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November 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: The #Magic are set to face the Celtics again Sunday at Kia Center after a “really important win.”
“At the end of the day, you’ve just got to come out, execute and get another win,” Paolo Banchero told me.
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/08/o...
“At the end of the day, you’ve just got to come out, execute and get another win,” Paolo Banchero told me.
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/08/o...
The #Magic have no injuries to report beyond Moe Wagner (left knee injury recovery) for Sunday’s game vs. Boston, the first night of a back-to-back at Kia Center.
November 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The #Magic have no injuries to report beyond Moe Wagner (left knee injury recovery) for Sunday’s game vs. Boston, the first night of a back-to-back at Kia Center.
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic take down the Celtics to open NBA Cup play:
“That’s the recipe,” Orlando’s Desmond Bane said. “We’ve got a lot of talented guys on this team, and it’ll be different guys every night [as long as] we just share…” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/07/o...
“That’s the recipe,” Orlando’s Desmond Bane said. “We’ve got a lot of talented guys on this team, and it’ll be different guys every night [as long as] we just share…” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/07/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic take down Celtics to open NBA Cup play
After hosting the Celtics on Friday night at Kia Center, Orlando remains at home to match up again with Boston on Sunday.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic take down the Celtics to open NBA Cup play:
“That’s the recipe,” Orlando’s Desmond Bane said. “We’ve got a lot of talented guys on this team, and it’ll be different guys every night [as long as] we just share…” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/07/o...
“That’s the recipe,” Orlando’s Desmond Bane said. “We’ve got a lot of talented guys on this team, and it’ll be different guys every night [as long as] we just share…” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/07/o...