The Magic lost their season opener to the Hawks last night, 132-125.
Paolo Banchero dominated and led all scorers with 35 points. The Magic had opportunities in the fourth quarter but ultimately could not make enough plays.
The Magic start the Sean Sweeney era off with a 132-125 loss to the Hawks.
Postgame thoughts from the Kia Center after the Magic battled back after being down 10 at half but ultimately come up short in the opener.
INTERVIEW: As the Magic get set to tip off the season tonight, we sat down with president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman.
We discussed last year's disappointing end, hiring Sean Sweeney, why he believes in this core and how he got into the NBA after his college basketball days.
INTERVIEW: Franz Wagner reflects on a disappointing and injury-riddled season last year, an offseason back home, and Sean Sweeney's message to the team this year.
Franz enters his sixth season in Orlando as the Magic look to get back to the playoffs for a fourth straight year.
"Guys, we suck. Like, I've watched us practice. We're not very good."
Jon Sumrall was asked what the win over Texas means for Florida going forward. He said his team has to continue to get better every week.
"Right now, our guys, they're hurt, like they're crushed," Jon Sumrall said on Monday.
Florida is back at The Swamp today, looking to get back in the win column.
The @cfldreamplex hosts adaptive water skiing events throughout the summer, giving people with disabilities an opportunity to do something they otherwise couldn't.
A memorable day on the lake.
"The fact that we put less than our best out there absolutely makes me freaking sick."
Florida lost its first game in the Jon Sumrall era. Afterwards, he was honest about his team's performance.