ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The stars have been stars in these playoffs.Kyrie Irving has Boston on the cusp of sweeping away Indiana Pacers. Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Golden State are coming off a game against the Los Angeles Clippers where the Warriors looked very much like the NBA champions again. Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook are going at each other big-time in the Portland-Oklahoma City series.And then there's Pascal Siakam.Toronto's surprise story is no surprise anymore.Siakam has been perhaps the biggest breakout player in these playoffs, adding to his breakout season for the Raptors — who lead the Orlando Magic 2-1 in their first-round matchup thanks largely to the 25-year-old from Cameroon and his 24.3 points and 10 rebounds per game in the series.It's easy to forget that Siakam only started playing organized basketball seven years ago."Seriously?" Raptors guard Danny Green asked, unaware of his teammate's unique background.Seriously.Raptors coach Nick Nurse was amused by... [More]

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — James Harden had a game for the history books.That's good and bad.Harden scored 38 points Sunday night in Houston's 116-109 loss in Orlando, marking the 16th consecutive time that he's scored at least 30 or more points — matching Kobe Bryant for the league's longest such streak since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.But Harden also was 1 for 17 from 3-point range, tying the league's single-game record for most misses from beyond the arc."They just didn't go in," Harden shrugged afterward.Damon Stoudamire was 5 for 21 from 3-point range for Portland against Golden State on April 15, 2005. Until Sunday, that was the only time a player had missed 16 3s in a game.The NBA's greatest shooters have had awful nights from 3-point range — Dennis Scott once went 2 for 17, Ray Allen once went 1 for 14, Stephen Curry has an 0 for 11 game on his resume. Harden went 0 for 11 from deep in Game 5 of last year's Western Conference finals against Golden State, and has been 0 for 10 on three... [More]

Frank Vogel was brought to Orlando two years ago with hopes he could get the Magic back to the playoffs, and stop the spinning of the revolving door to their coaches' office.Neither of those things happened.Vogel was fired by the Magic on Thursday about 10 hours after the team wrapped up a 25-57 season, its sixth consecutive losing year. Vogel, who had one year left on his contract, went 54-110 in his two years with Orlando.The Magic haven't been to the playoffs since Stan Van Gundy's final season with the team in 2012. Vogel, who had some successful years coaching the Indiana Pacers before going to Orlando, simply didn't have the roster to change that."I have nothing but the utmost respect for Frank Vogel as a coach and a person," said Magic basketball operations president Jeff Weltman, who met with Vogel to deliver the news. "I know he'll be a head coach again shortly."Weltman didn't give a timetable for finding a new coach."We just have to find that right guy," he said.Clearly, another... [More]

Frank Vogel was brought to Orlando two years ago with hopes he could get the Magic back to the playoffs, and stop the spinning of the revolving door to their coaches' office.Neither of those things happened.Vogel was fired by the Magic on Thursday about 10 hours after the team wrapped up a 25-57 season, its sixth consecutive losing year. Vogel, who had one year left on his contract, went 54-110 in his two years with Orlando.The Magic haven't been to the playoffs since Stan Van Gundy's final season with the team in 2012. Vogel, who had some successful years coaching the Indiana Pacers before going to Orlando, simply didn't have the roster to change that."We would like to thank Frank for his contributions to the Orlando Magic," Magic basketball operations president Jeff Weltman said. "We appreciate the sacrifices he made as head coach and certainly wish him and his family well going forward."Vogel told his players after Wednesday's season-ending win over playoff-bound Washington he was planning... [More]

G Evan Fournier, who missed eight of the previous nine games with a sprained ankle, scored 17 points and hit 3 of 5 from 3-point range in Thursday's 102-89 victory over Detroit. Fournier's return helped Orlando snap a nine-game losing streak.

G/F Evan Fournier returned after missing eight games because of an injured right ankle. He scored 14 points in 30 minutes in a 107-89 loss to Miami.

G/F Evan Fournier missed his sixth straight game Wednesday because of a right ankle sprain. Fournier has made progress in his recovery and has participated in non-contact practice drills the past few days, but still isn't ready to play after sustaining the injury Dec. 6.

F Evan Fournier sat out for the fifth consecutive game with a right ankle sprain.

F Evan Fournier scored a game-high 27 points Wednesday, but he left early in overtime with a badly sprained right ankle that could sideline him for the next several games. Fournier, who is averaging 18.3 points per game, hit 12 of 21 shots and scored the first basket in overtime before limping off the court after landing on Vucevic's foot during the follow-through of his running floater.

F Evan Fournier had 18 points to lead the Magic.

F Evan Fournier was among five starters in double figures with 20 point. Orlando's starting lineup accounted for 95 of the team's 105 points against the Knicks.

G Evan Fournier scored 22 points in Wednesday's 99-94 loss at Portland.

G Evan Fournier scored 23 points in Wednesday's 112-99 victory over New York. Fournier hit an early 3-pointer, giving him 36 consecutive games with at least one 3, the third-longest active streak in the league.

F Evan Fournier led the Magic with 21 points in their loss to the Bulls on Friday night. He hit 9 of 17 shots from the field.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 25 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 119-116 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.Karl-Anthony Towns had season highs with 33 points and 19 rebounds, and Jeff Teague added 17 points and 10 assists for Minnesota, which beat Oklahoma City last Sunday on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Andrew Wiggins.Wiggins chipped in 14 points on Friday, and Taj Gibson had his best game with the Timberwolves with 16 points on 8-of-12 shooting and eight rebounds.Russell Westbrook had 27 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for the Thunder, who have lost three of their past four games. Carmelo Anthony and Paul George each scored 23 points for Oklahoma City.Warriors 120, Wizards 117OAKLAND -- Golden State shook off a terrible shooting effort in the first half and the loss of forward Draymond Green to a technical foul to erase an 18-point second-half deficit.The Warriors missed on 17 of 20 3-point... [More]

F Evan Fournier scored 25 points in 27 minutes, making 10 of 12 shots on Friday. He made all four of his 3-point attempts. Fournier hit six of his seven shots for 14 points in the first two periods.

G Evan Fournier scored 28 points, including 12 points in the final 5:22 of Orlando's win over the Nets. He gave the Magic their first lead of the second half, 112-110, with his second 3-pointer of the fourth quarter.

G Evan Fournier scored 23 points, including seven in the last 2:28, to lead Orlando in its season-opening victory. Fournier hit a 3-pointer from 25 feet for the 108-103 lead. He hit a finger roll for a 112-107 advantage, then sealed the victory with a driving layup for a 114-107 lead with 30 seconds remaining. "It was time to make something happen," Fournier said. "Coach called the play, and it was time to get things done."

G Evan Fournier and C Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 14 points each in a loss at Chicago on Monday. Fournier started even though he had been listed as questionable with a calf injury before the game.

G Evan Fournier had 23 points while making 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Fournier returned after missing one game with a sore wrist.