Magic pull away for win over Pacers, get boost during playoff push

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View In Browser March 31, 2019 orlandosentinel.com Sentinel Sports Final ADVERTISEMENT Magic pull away for win over Pacers, get boost during playoff push The Orlando Magic went into Bankers Life Fieldhouse — one of the most difficult places for a road team to win in the NBA — and came out victorious, bolstering the team's push for a playoff bid. READ MORE Magic coach Steve Clifford uses shootarounds as barometer for team Magic coach Steve Clifford uses shootarounds to help evaluate his team's readiness to play during Orlando's push to make the playoffs. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton: 'God is looking over me. I totally believe that' | Commentary UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton is confident God is looking over him during his recovery from a catastrophic knee injury. READ MORE UCF offensive line eager to be known for toughness, physical play during 2019 season The UCF offensive line is eager to be known for its toughness and physical style of play during the 2019 season. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Gators defense looks to take next step under coordinator Todd Grantham UF defensive coordinator Todd Grantham turned down a job offer from the Cincinnati Bengals to help the Gators' D return to the nation's elite. READ MORE Orlando Apollos hold on for gritty win over Memphis Express, clinch home-field advantage in playoffs The Orlando Apollos held on for a gritty road win over the Memphis Express Saturday, clinching home-field advantage in playoffs. READ MORE Orlando City hosts D.C. United hoping to build off first win of season Orlando City coach James O'Connor insisted a home loss against the Montreal Impact two weeks ago was an aberration and not representative of what the Lions were building toward. READ MORE Orlando Pride forward Rachel Hill feels confident heading into third NWSL season Orlando Pride forward Rachel Hill feels confident heading into her third NWSL season. READ MORE Solar Bears clinch playoff spot with 3-2 comeback road victory The Orlando Solar Bears rallied from a two-goal deficit Saturday night to secure a 3-2 road victory over South Carolina and clinch an ECHL playoff spot. READ MORE Florida State basketball confident program moving in right direction Florida State coaches and players are confident the Seminoles can build on this year's NCAA Tournament success and contend for championships next year. READ MORE Auburn's Chuma Okeke has a torn ACL and will not play against Kentucky Auburn forward Chuma Okeke will miss the remainder of the NCAA Tournament after tearing the ACL in his left knee late in the fifth-seeded Tigers' regional semifinal win over North Carolina. READ MORE Michigan State and Duke ready for a battle of Tournament titans Duke versus Michigan State in the Elite Eight is a battle of NCAA Tournament titans with coaches Tom Izzo and Mike Krzyzewski and star players Cassius Winston and Zion Williamson READ MORE Virginia is headed to the Final Four after Diakite's heroics save Cavaliers Standing just outside the lane about 12 feet from the basket, Mamadi Diakite's shot off a long pass from Kihei Clark as time expired in regulation tied the score 70-70, saving U.Va. (33-3) on a night that saw Purdue's Carsen Edwards light up the Cavaliers' vaunted defense for 42 points. READ MORE Texas Tech takes down No. 1 seed Gonzaga 75-69 to reach first Final Four The third-seeded Red Raiders built a seven-point lead in the final minute and held on for a 75-69 victory over the top-seeded Bulldogs in the West Regional final at Honda Center. READ MORE Iowa reaches Elite 8 by beating NC State 79-61 Iowa did what it always does, working the ball around and getting it to Megan Gustafson. Now the Hawkeyes are sticking around longer in the NCAA Tournament than they have in a generation. READ MORE Chicago Region final is set: It's Notre Dame versus Stanford for a spot in the women's Final Four Arike Ogunbowale scored a career-high 34 points, Jessica Shepard added 24 points and 14 rebounds and defending national champion Notre Dame pulled away late to defeat Texas A&M 87-80 on Saturday in the Chicago Region semifinals of the women's NCAA Tournament at Wintrust Arena. READ MORE Marlins explode for 16 hits, take down Rockies for first win The Miami Marlins broke through for 16 hits on Saturday night as they topped the Colorado Rockies 7-3. Pablo Lopez picked up the victory as Miami moved to 2-1 on the season. Lewis Brinson and Chad Wallach each had multi-hit games in the MLB contest at Marlins Park. READ MORE Cubs pitchers hand out 12 bases on balls in an 8-6 loss to the Rangers, with Yu Darvish walking a career-high 7 Ben Zobrist will bat leadoff and Kris Bryant will start in left field Saturday night when the Cubs play the Rangers at Globe Life Park. READ MORE Timber Creek tops Freedom to win Orlando Classic boys volleyball title Timber Creek edges Freedom in Orlando Classic boys volleyball championship match READ MORE Varsity scores: March 30 Varsity scores for March 30, 2018 READ MORE advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2019 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Sentinel Sports Final newsletter.