SB Nation Tampa Bay - Thunder Vs. Magic: Kevin Durant Fourth Quarter Does In Orlandohttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2012-03-01T22:52:56-05:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26014452012-03-01T22:52:56-05:002012-03-01T22:52:56-05:00Thunder Vs. Magic Recap: Kevin Durant Leads Oklahoma City Down The Stretch For 105-102 Win
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<p>In one of their better offensive games of the season, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> still came up short in the end against Western Conference favorite Oklahoma City. The Thunder erased an 11-point Magic at the start of the quarter and then went on a tear over the final three minutes to clinch the 105-102 win. MVP candidate <span>Kevin Durant</span> led the attack, personally matching the entire Magic team in the final quarter with 18 points. Durant finished with 38 points to lead the the Thunder to their seventh straight win and best record in the NBA.</p>
<p>After a relatively quiet first half, <span>Dwight Howard</span> dominated the third quarter and scored 12 points with an array of dunks in the paint to help build that 11-point Magic lead heading into the final 12 minutes. Howard finished with 33 points. All five starters scored in double figures but the Magic shot just 36 percent from three-point range after a hot-shooting first half. It was OKC's shooting down the stretch that did them in, as Durant got some help with a banked three-pointer that sealed it. The Magic had a chance to tie but <span>Jason Richardson's</span> last second heave was off-the-mark.</p>
<p>Orlando will now host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a> on Saturday looking to get back on track.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/orlando-magic/2012/3/1/2838329/thunder-vs-magic-final-score-recapBrendan Porath2012-03-01T21:32:09-05:002012-03-01T21:32:09-05:00Thunder Vs. Magic Score Update: Orlando Leads Oklahoma City By Three After One Half
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<p>In their first big showdown of the second half of the NBA season, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> lead the Oklahoma City Thuder 53-50 after 24 minutes at Amway Center. The Thunder are considered the darlings of the NBA, and a team many pick to win the Western Conference and make the finals. But despite a relatively quiet night from All-Star <span>Dwight Howard</span> tonight, the Magic are shooting well and holding their own against the touted Thunder.</p>
<p>Orlando has hit six of 12 attempts from behind the arc and shot 53 percent from the floor for a solid offensive first half. <span>Ryan Anderson</span> is the only Magic player in double figures, hitting two treys and finishing with 10 points. Howard has just nine points and three boards, but is not in foul trouble. I</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/orlando-magic/2012/3/1/2838158/thunder-vs-magic-score-update-first-halfBrendan Porath2012-03-01T18:30:32-05:002012-03-01T18:30:32-05:00Thunder Vs. Magic Game Time, TV Schedule, Radio And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> are coming off a tougher than should have been win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> on Wednesday night as they get set to host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. The Magic snapped their losing streak with the win over the Wiz and now will look to turn it into a winning streak against <span>Kevin Durant</span> and the Thunder.</p>
<p>Oklahoma City on the other hand is on a six-game winning streak and haven't lost since the middle of February. The Thunder beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a> on Wednesday night in a close game to kick off a three-game road trip. The Thunder opened up the season with a 97-89 victory over the Magic that was more of a beat down than the score would indicate.</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Amway Center, Orlando, FL</p>
<p><b>Game Time:</b> 8:00 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV Schedule:</b> TNT</p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>AM 580 WDBO</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/orlando-magic/2012/3/1/2837441/thunder-vs-magic-game-time-tv-schedule-radioAlfie Crow2012-03-01T11:52:29-05:002012-03-01T11:52:29-05:00Thunder Vs. Magic: Orlando And Oklahoma City Tip Off In Thursday Showcase
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<p>The Orlando Magic will take on the Thunder on Thursday looking to avenge a loss in the first game of the year. </p> <p>The Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off tonight in one of the Thursday night NBA showcase games. The game starts at 8 pm and can be seen on TNT. </p>
<p>This is the second time these two teams will meet this year after the Thunder shut down Howard and the Magic down in a 97-89 victory. Howard piled up 15 rebounds but only managed 11 points on 4-12 shooting as the Thunder clamped down defensively. The Thunder were led, not surprisingly, by Kevin Durant who had 30 points. James Harden scored 19 points off the bench in what should have been a sign to come for his breakout season. The Magic played well enough on defense to win that game, but their offense will have to be better on Thursday if they want to win. </p>
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