Magic Starting 5: Schedule Analysis For Orlando; Playoff Bound?

1. HOW MANY MORE WINS FOR MAGIC?

"With just 23 games left, the Magic needs to play its best brand of basketball in the final quarter of the season in order to have a shot at postseason play."

2. RUSSELL WESTBROOK TO CLIPPERS

Less than two weeks after being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook is staying in the City of Angels and joining the LA Clippers, according to ESPN.

Westbrook is expected to be the lead guard off the bench and play with several of his former teammates, including Paul George, Eric Gordon and Robert Covington.

3. PATRICK BEVERLEY TO BULLS AFTER MAGIC BUYOUT

"Beverley is joining his hometown team as the Bulls fight for one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. Currently, the Bulls, Magic, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks are fighting for the final three play-in spots."

4. FORMER SPURS OWNER RED MCCOMBS PASSES AWAY AT 95

The McCombs family released a statement following the news of his passing ...

"The entire McCombs Family is heartbroken to announce that our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Red McCombs, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023. As he drew his last breath peacefully at home, he was surrounded by family that loved and adored him."

"Red was a visionary entrepreneur who touched many lives and impacted our community in immeasurable ways. But to us he was always, first and foremost, “Dad” or “Poppop."

5. NEXT MAGIC GAME

The Magic will return to the court Thursday night at home against the Detroit Pistons at 7:00 p.m. You can watch in-market on Bally Sports Florida or out-of-market on NBA League Pass.

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