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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 02.01.17: Looking at the long-term
The calendar has turned to February and that means it is trade deadline season. We listen in on Tuck & O'Neill's conversation with Sean Deveney of Sporting News as he discusses Serge Ibaka's future with the Orlando Magic (9:30). I discuss the Magic's l...
33 min
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Locked On Magic 01.31.17: Trust the Pass
The Orlando Magic fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime on Tuesday. I recap the game on today's podcast (00:50) and discuss how the Magic stopped passing the ball, leading to the ultimate defeat (07:15). I also discuss the latest in Serge Ibak...
25 min
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Locked On Magic 01.30.17: Laying blame so we ca...
Last week, Rob Hennigan and Frank Vogel expressed their optimism for the rest of the season. After another disheartening 30-point blowout loss, we have to ask how much of this optimism is warranted. And where to lay the blame (10:00). I also take a loo...
36 min
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Locked On Magic 01.27.17: Not giving up yet... ...
The Orlando Magic have heard everyone talking about packing it in. They are not having any of it. The Magic spoke at practice about still believing and pushing for the Playoffs (8:05). But it sure seems like those dreams are dying if not dead and the t...
26 min
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Locked On Magic 01.26.17: Some Nikola Vucevic a...
The Orlando Magic are in the midst of this long rebuild and facing a disappointing season. And no one may be as disappointed as Nikola Vucevic, the face of the franchise through all five years of this rebuild. I discuss his responsibility and place in ...
29 min
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Locked On Magic 01.25.17: The lineups and the c...
The Orlando Magic have a number of issues and they all came to a head it seemed in a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday (2:10). I recap that game and then take a look at how the Magic perform in close games (8:30) and the odd lineups the Magic use an...
28 min
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Locked On Magic 01.24.17: Rob Hennigan speaks!
It is nearly trade deadline time and so the cards get held closer. Orlando Magic general manager spoke to the Orlando Sentinel for a Q&A ahead of the deadline for an update on how he views the season. I discuss the big takeaways from the interview (9:2...
34 min
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Locked On Magic 01.23.17: Prepping for the thir...
The Orlando Magic are well into the third quarter already. I preview what to expect in the next 20 or so games (16:45). I also discuss Mario Hezonja's return to the rotation (8:50) and recap the weekend's games (1:25).
28 min
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Locked On Magic 01.20.17: The best and worst of...
We conclude our midseason recap with the best and worst of the second quarter of the season. I name the second quarter MVP (9:30), first half MVP (16:20) and biggest first half disappointment (28:10). I also preview Friday's game against the Milwaukee ...
34 min
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Locked On Magic 01.19.17: It is time to talk
The Orlando Magic will come home from their road trip 1-5 after a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans (1:00). And it was not encouraging. That is why it is time to have a serious talk and realize the 2017 Playoffs are not happening (8:35). I discuss how t...
28 min
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Locked On Magic 01.18.17: What we've learned
The Orlando Magic's road trip comes to a close. It seems like another nice dividing point to the season. I review what we have learned about the Orlando Magic in the first half of the season (10:15) and discuss the frustrating consistency and momentum ...
32 min
1712
Orlando Magic Daily Podcast Episode 63: Where w...
The Orlando Magic have had a roller coaster season. Or maybe it is only a roller coaster because of the expectations we set for them. On this big podcast, we recap where this team has been and how they got to this point with our pal Chris Barnewall of ...
75 min
1713
Orlando Magic Daily Podcast Episode 62: Midseas...
The Orlando Magic have officially passed the midpoint of the season. And there is a lot of mess to clean up. Zach Oliver of Orlando Pinstriped Post joins the podcast to discuss a crazy first half of the season, a telling road trip and what comes next f...
72 min
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Locked On Magic 01.13.17: New rotations!
The Orlando Magic head to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers (0:55) and it appears they will have a new rotation to play with. I break down what that new rotation means for the Magic and whether it can work (7:10). I then discuss what looks like a l...
25 min
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Locked On Magic 01.12.17: Experimenting and the...
The Orlando Magic fell to the LA Clippers on Wednesday (0:55) but got to experiment some with an injury to Serge Ibaka. I comment on how relying on the old ways -- and old rotations -- could have cost the game and why some experiments from Wednesday ar...
28 min
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Locked On Magic 01.11.17: Magic at a crossroads
The Orlando Magic prepare to continue their road trip. But the future is more uncertain than ever. The team is at a crossroads and has a few paths to travel that could greatly affect the franchise's future (11:05). I also discuss why Aaron Gordon needs...
36 min
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Locked On Magic 01.10.17: The Mario Conundrum
The Orlando Magic had a practice day in Los Angeles while the fans were left picking up the pieces of a loss. But how should the Magic approach things on this road trip? I discuss the Magic mindset as everyone looks far into the future (2:25). I also d...
30 min
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Locked On Magic 01.09.17: The wheels on the bus...
The Orlando Magic had high hopes for their West Coast trip and started out with a thud. The Magic got worked against the Lakers in a somewhat panic-inducing loss (at least for the fans). We recap the game (1:10) and then discuss whether this team can a...
31 min
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Locked On Magic 01.06.17: All-Star and All-Star...
It was a busy Thursday in the NBA. All-Star returns were in and... there are not any Orlando Magic players. I discuss who the Magic should nominate to be their All-Star representative (and dream if he could make it) (21:10). I also discuss Aaron Gordon...
32 min
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Locked On Magic 01.05.17: Seeking answers from ...
The Orlando Magic suffered another disappointing home loss to the Atlanta Hawks as they struggled again defensively (1:25). With so many big games on the horizon, the Magic must look inward to figure out how to fix things (8:10). No one else can solve ...
29 min
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Locked On Magic 01.04.17: Trade timing and rumors
The trade deadline is coming into sharper focus now that the calendar has turned to January. Should the Magic make a deal now (21:45) or wait a little longer (27:50)? I discuss the pros and cons of waiting to make the trade or doing it immediately. I ...
39 min
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Locked On Magic 01.03.17: You know it when you ...
The Orlando Magic got some inspiration in the form of "uncomfortable" conversations as they defeated the New York Knicks on the road for their first win of January (2:35). I take a look at why the Magic suddenly found some energy and how they can dupli...
29 min
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Locked On Magic 01.02.17: Still about the defense
The Orlando Magic defense is a problem. And it is not an easy one to solve. On today's episode, I discuss what is at the heart of the Magic's defensive problems (16:55) -- including some struggles at point guard (9:50). And I recap the Magic's loss to ...
26 min
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Locked On Magic 12.30.16: The Year in Review 2016
This is it, the final Locked On Magic of 2016. I go through the year that was for the Orlando Magic (17:30). And it was a year of transition, expectation and questions. I also dive a bit into the future, updating the trade market (8:30) and previewing ...
32 min
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Locked On Magic 12.29.16: One of 82, or don't p...
The Orlando Magic suffered another frustrating home blowout loss to the Charlotte Hornets. I break down and recap the game (1:50) and try to paint a positive picture, as this may have been "just one of those nights" and part and parcel to their poor of...
28 min