Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On Th...
Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily analyzes the Orlando Magic every day on Locked On Magic. Get your daily Magic fix from the highs of chasing the Finals with Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway to the lows of the Dwight-mare and rebuild. Everything Orlando Magic is covered on Locked On Magic every day on the Locked On Podcast Network.
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Locked On Magic 10.25.16: Orlando Magic Daily P...
We are here at Opening Night Eve as the Orlando Magic prepare to play their 28th season of basketball. A season faced with several questions. With teh preseason over and some games to review, Locked On Magic chats with Zach Oliver of Orlando Pinstriped...
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Locked On Magic 10.24.16: Where are we in the r...
It is officially regular season week on Locked On Magic! We do our last bit of previewing to set the table for the season. Where are the Orlando Magic in the rebuild, and how did we get here (14:55)? After a quick Orlando City aside (3:40), I discuss t...
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Locked On Magic 10.21.16: Preseason goes out wi...
The preseason is over for the Orlando Magic. And after a rocky start, the Magic passed their dress rehearsal with a 114-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. How did the Magic do and what should we be concerned about? (1:45) I also provide my takeaway...
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Locked On Magic 10.20.16: Dress Rehearsal
The Orlando Magic are preparing for their dress rehearsal in their final preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. That comes a day after a disappointing effort and loss to the Miami Heat. How will the Magic respond? (1:10) I also dive into why ...
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Locked On Magic 10.19.16: About Mario Hezonja
The Orlando Magic looked particularly lifeless in a preseason loss to the Miami Heat. And it gave us all the frown emojis. I try to find some silver linings, but raise some alarms as the preseason ends (1:35). I also discuss Mario Hezonja's preseason a...
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Locked On Magic 10.18.16: Roster cuts and Prese...
The Orlando Magic began cutting their roster as the preseason comes to a close (3:40). I review what I want to see in Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat -- what I am dubbing a dress rehearsal (9:25). I also discuss Aaron Gordon's preseason and what ...
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Locked On Magic 10.17.16: Orlando Magic defense...
The Orlando Magic looked good Friday, looked less good Sunday as they split a few weekend games (1:25). But both got us excited about the defense. So what is the Magic's defense looking like these days? (10:45) Are they ready to be elite? And is Jeff G...
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Locked On Magic 10.14.16: Early impressions
The Orlando Magic are back in action Friday and Sunday as the preseason continues (2:20). What should you look for as the Magic take the court once again. I also take a look at the Orlando Magic's League Pass Ranking and what that means for the team (1...
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Locked On Magic 10.13.16: Just trying to get be...
The Orlando Magic were finally home for the first time this preseason. And they lost 95-89 to the San Antonio Spurs. Oh well, it is preseason. The Magic seemed to get better and are working to build with their roster finally back to full health. I brea...
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Locked On Magic 10.12.16: First preseason home ...
Today marks the first home game of the Orlando Magic (pre)season! And it is a doozy with the Magic coming at the San Antonio Spurs at full force. I discuss the game and the San Antonio Spurs with Jeff Garcia of Locked On Spurs. I also reflect on my tho...
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Locked On Magic 10.11.16: What does physical de...
Frank Vogel came to Orlando promising to bring a physical defense. That is not exactly what the Magic are known for already. So how does he go about instilling that in his new team? What does a physical defense entail? (6:45) I also discuss a fun new v...
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Locked On Magic 10.10.16: They're back! For the...
The Orlando Magic returned home, got back to work and became whole again. Aaron Gordon, Elfrid Payton and Serge Ibaka are back at practice (3:25). What do they add after last week's games and what do we take away from the first two preseason games? (8:...
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Locked On Magic 10.06.16: The Magic come home t...
The Orlando Magic are heading home after a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. I break down the game against the Cavaliers with some of my first impressions of the team. Also, I ask whether the Magic got what they needed out of their first two preseason g...
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Locked On Magic 10.05.16: Injury news and depth...
It is gameday again! The Orlando Magic are in Cleveland to face the defending champs. I break down what to expect and what the Magic need to get out of tonight's game (18:10). I also react to news about Serge Ibaka getting a MRI on his knee (3:10) and...
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Locked On Magic 10.04.16: The Orlando Magic los...
The Orlando Magic lose to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first preseason game of the year. That is not a big deal though. The Magic played well (I think) and began building on their foundations (2:35). Part of that foundation is rim protection and I expl...
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Locked On Magic 10.03.16: It's GAMEDAY!
The Orlando Magic season is feeling realer than ever. Tonight is the first Orlando Magic game of the season. What should the Magic expect to gain from tonight's game (2:55) and what should we watch for (if we could watch it) (20:20)? I also discuss the...
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Locked On Magic 09.30.16: The Magic's relations...
The Orlando Magic are running a new offense -- potentially, a fast offense. What does that mean for the Magic and the 3-point line? (11:10) Can they use the 3-point line effectively? I also discuss how the Magic are laying the foundation in the first ...
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Locked On Magic 09.29.16: Injury Updates, Passi...
Practice is in full swing. Today on Locked On Magic, I give an update to injuries from Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton and what is going on at Magic practice (2:00). I then discuss why passing and assists will be critical to the Magic and why some of th...
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Locked On Magic 09.28.16: Practice begins! So w...
The Orlando Magic opened training camp Tuesday with a spirited and energetic practice as the foundation is laid for the team (2:00). Since everything is just beginning, I discuss how the Magic might approach closing games (7:15). I also talk about why ...
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Locked On Magic 09.27.16: It's Media Day and Pl...
Monday was Media Day for the Orlando Magic. And you can smell those Playoff expectations in the air. Literally. The Magic were not hiding from their expectations either (3:10). The goal was stated simply and openly, adding more pressure. With that pres...
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Locked On Magic 09.26.16: Media Day is here! Ge...
We have finally made it through basketball winter and media day is here! The Orlando Magic come together for the first time today mostly healthy. I discuss Aaron Gordon having to miss the early part of camp with an ankle sprain and why that is not a bi...
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Locked On Magic 09.23.16: The big training camp...
This is the go-home show. On Monday we basketball!
Our week of player outlooks conclude with a look at Evan Fournier as I ask and give some brief answers to the five big questions I have heading into training camp beginning next week.
Our five qu...
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Locked On Magic 09.22.16: Oh the frontcourt pos...
Our positional group previews wrap up with a look at the frontcourt rotation (6:35). That is probably the most important and intriguing group that has to sort itself out this training camp for the Magic. I also discuss the Magic's over/under odds from ...
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Locked On Magic 09.21.16: The Nikola Vucevic qu...
Position previews continue this week with a look at small forward and why Aaron Gordon's move to the 3 must work (8:30). The main discussion though is reserved for our player outlook on Nikola Vucevic and why the questions about him get answered this y...
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Locked On Magic 09.20.16: The Backcourt Preview...
Playing some catchup as the Locked On Network previews each position group heading to the season. Today I preview the point guard (5:05) and shooting guards (10:45) on the Magic. I also discuss Jodie Meeks' potential return from his foot injury (2:20) ...
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