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New: Sean Sweeney’s #Magic journey was filled with “pouring his heart and soul into basketball.”
Those who know him well all agree they were certain he would be a head coach in the NBA.
My @orlandosentinel profile on the new head coach in Orlando: orlandosentinel.com/2026/07/…
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My @orlandosports recap as the #Magic top the Knicks on the road for their 1st win under Sean Sweeney while Jalen Suggs suffers an injury:
“(He) willed us to victory down the stretch, for sure,” Orlando’s Anthony Black said about Franz Wagner. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
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“It’s big time for us,” #Magic forward Franz Wagner said about Orlando’s win at New York. “Obviously they’re the defending champions, so I’m sure they looked at this game the same way we did — really needing a win. So, it feels good to get our first one of the season.”
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What was Sean Sweeney’s first win as head coach of the #Magic like?
“Cold,” he said referring to the celebration. “No, I thought these guys did a good job. I was really happy for them more than anything. The team did a good job of being aggressive and sticking with it.”
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#Magic coach Sean Sweeney didn’t have an update on Jalen Suggs beyond saying he’ll be evaluated when I asked postgame in New York. Sweeney did say he talked briefly with Suggs post-game, adding that he was in good spirits.
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Franz Wagner has been on an absolute tear in the fourth quarter. He's scored 15 of his 17 points across the first 6-plus minutes of the final frame with the #Magic ahead 91-89 with 5:36 to go.
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Jalen Suggs went down and was grabbing his right knee after the last play in transition. He was helped off the court as he went to the locker room.
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FINAL: #Magic 111, Knicks 102
Orlando gets its first win of the regular season and first under new coach Sean Sweeney thanks to a huge fourth quarter from Franz Wagner. But will need to wait and see about Jalen Suggs.
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Here was the scene inside Madison Square Garden as #Magic guard Jalen Suggs was helped off the floor:
Jalen Suggs went down and was grabbing his right knee after the last play in transition. He was helped off the court as he went to the locker room.
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At 87-86 with 7:25 left in the game, the #Magic have their first lead of the night after the Franz Wagner and-one at New York.
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#Magic call timeout three minutes into the fourth quarter after New York takes another 10-point lead thanks to an 11-5 run to open the final frame.
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To the 4th: Knicks 75, #Magic 71
Orlando still hasn't led tonight but it's remained within striking distance of New York, which hasn't been able to put the game out of reach yet either.
Tristan da Silva (4 for 7 from 3) with 16 points, Anthony Black (4 for 6 from 3) with 15.
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Franz Wagner remained down on the court for a few moments after taking a shot to the face late in the third quarter but was able to walk off the court on his own power. He remains in the game.
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Wendell Carter Jr. picks up his fourth foul with 7:44 left in the third quarter. Then Carter picks up a technical foul. He remains in the game for now.
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Halftime: Knicks 52, #Magic 48
In his season debut, Black has 12 points on 3-for-4 shooting from 3-point range. Tristan da Silva (8 PTS) also with two 3-pointers. Bane was scoreless until two late triples as well.
Knicks are 4 for 16 from distance, Orlando 10 for 24.
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Time for some Sunday night basketball as the #Magic take on the Knicks in New York!
Follow along in the thread from Madison Square Garden:
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#Magic call timeout after two turnovers and a missed layup lead to some quick points for New York. Orlando has committed nine turnovers so far and has allowed the Knicks to grab five offensive rebounds.
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End of the 1st quarter: Knicks 28, #Magic 21
Somehow, Orlando trails by single digits despite a brutal start.
Desmond Bane and Franz Wagner were both held scoreless and shot a combined 0 for 7 from the field. Five turnovers as well from the Magic.
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Anthony Black has scored nine of Orlando's first 13 points and is the only member of the #Magic to have hit from 3-point range so far. He's 2 for 2 from 3, but the team overall is 2 for 10 and trail the Knicks 23-13 late in the first quarter.
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