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Magic Starting 5: Orlando TV Situation in Jeopardy; NBA Playoffs Roundup

The Magic Insider lists five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant Orlando Magic news and analysis.
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1. NEW TV CHANNEL FOR MAGIC SOON?

"With Bally Sports filing for bankruptcy and the landscape of regional sports networks changing dramatically, television broadcasts for Orlando Magic games could look different next season."

2. NUGGETS DISMANTLE SUNS IN GAME 1

Led by a 37-point effort in the second quarter, the Denver Nuggets cruised to a 125-107 win against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.

Jamal Murray led the way with 34 points and nine assists, while Nikola Jokic scored 24 points and grabbed 19 rebounds.

3. JULIUS RANDLE OUT FOR KNICKS GAME 1

"Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, New York Knicks forward and All-Star Julius Randle is not expected to play in Sunday's Eastern Conference Semifinals opener against the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon (1 p.m. ET, ABC).

"Randle is still nursing an ankle injury sustained in the Knicks' Wednesday victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, which clinched their first series triumph since 2013."

4. KINGS HOST WARRIORS FOR GAME 7

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have their season on the line this afternoon (3:30 p.m. EST, ABC against De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings

5. NBA DRAFT LOTTERY COUNTDOWN

The Magic is 17 days away from the NBA Draft Lottery, where it will be revealed if Orlando will have the opportunity to take Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick.


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