New Penny & Pops Podcast episode is up. The Orlando Magic are 10-8. As good as the turnaround has been despite being shorthanded, Jamahl Mosley conceded a winnable game in Boston on Sunday by not doing what a competing coach should. And more. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/55aQ... #LetsGoMagic

Yeah, not ideal from a mental prep perspective.

Well, Jett Howard has 30 points. That’ll help the trade value.

I don’t understand why Mosley didn’t get Franz and Bane back in for Cain and Tyus. Seems insane not to.

Jase Richardson 3 on the break. Timeout, Boston. 6:24 left, Magic only down 121-110. I would imagine Franz checks back in.

Hold on, Jett hits his fourth 3 and Jase drives in for a tough and-1 lay-in finish. Magic down 121-107 with 6:45 left.

Magic down 110-89 in Boston going to the fourth. Orlando needs to play an insane level of defense in the fourth to stand a chance at a comeback.

Could be an important driving and-1 hammer slam by Penda late in the third.

Halftime: Celtics 80, #Magic 57 Boston, who shot 9 for 17 from 3 (52.9%) in the first half, outscored Orlando 48-30 in the second quarter. Franz Wagner has 13 points, Desmond Bane and Anthony Black each with 12 and Orlando Robinson 7. The Magic shot 5 for 18 (27.8%) from 3.

Magic had a Tyus-Jase-Bane-Jett-Cain at center lineup. Kind of nuts but Boston is also small. Penda now at center.

The Celtics challenged Brown's foul call on Franz Wagner but it was unsuccessful.

Jamal Cain first quarter appearance. Refs taking forever on this challenge.

Neemias Queta's hobbling to the bench after sprinting back to contest that Anthony Black dunk attempt. He's heading to the locker room.

He missed the dunk, but Anthony Black continues trying to posterize opponents. Queta might have hurt his foot/ankle.

Orlando Robinson 3. 11-11. Smooth open look.

Oh wow, something did not go well for Goga in the warmup. Huge opportunity for Mr. Robinson.

Without Jalen Suggs (left knee injury management), Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) and Wendell Carter Jr. (left ankle sprain) tonight at Boston, the #Magic are starting Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Franz Wagner and Goga Bitadze.

Here’s Goga’s chance. Should mean minutes for at least Penda or Orlando Robinson.

God Senior v. God Junior

As for Jamahl Mosley himself, the #Magic coach said he feels “way better” after missing the 2nd half last night due to an illness. “It was a good warning sign [about] the importance of hydration, sleep and not letting the little things get to you within a game, like referees.”

#Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (left ankle sprain) will go through his pre-game routine before a decision is made about his availability for tonight’s game at Boston, the 2nd of a back-to-back, coach Jamahl Mosley said.

Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, who’s feeling much better today, says that the need to be more effective in transition drove their decision to play at a faster pace this season.

Nice early AJ TD. Go Birds. #FlyEaglesFly

Might miss both Magic-Nuggets games December 18th and 27th.

#Magic guard Jalen Suggs (left knee injury management) and forward Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) are both OUT for tonight’s game at Boston, the 2nd night of a back-to-back. Wendell Carter Jr. (left ankle sprain) is Questionable.

BREAKING: Both McLaren cars of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix This is because the thickness of the rearmost skid of both cars was less than the required thickness #F1 #LasVegasGP

Oh wow! Both McLarens disqualified. Verstappen really might pull this off.

Vancouver survive in penalties. Whitecaps knock off LAFC in an entertaining conference semifinals.

#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said “I believe so,” when he was asked if he’d be good to go tomorrow at Boston. Mosley said “no” when I asked if he expects to have Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) tomorrow. As for Jalen Suggs, who hasn’t played 2nd game of B2Bs this season: TBD.

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he was lightheaded and dizzy before leaving the game, but added that he is OK and much better now

Franz also wisely did not eat the turkey he carved. Vet decision.

Franz Wagner should be an All-Star as long as he can stay healthy. And he’ll also be All-NBA when it’s all said and done. Baby steps though.

Another big time win.

The #Magic are starting Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Knicks tonight.

#Magic forward Paolo Banchero is still doing non-contact work but has been able to “get a little bit more cardio in,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said when I asked pre-game how he’s progressing.

League needs to ban these red courts, man. Not at all appealing on the eyes.

Honestly, F1 decision makers deserve all of the criticism in the world. Manhole cover problems again. The Las Vegas Strip just isn’t a good surface for racing. They’re hellbent on running at night even though it’s cold. And now rain is playing a major factor for the entire weekend.

Nets about to get an upset cup win in Boston. Scalabrine doing some outstanding in-game telestrator and analysis work. Celtics experimenting a lot with these different camera angles (don’t hate it).

None of the grim CDC news should surprise anyone. The only surprise is that it didn’t happen sooner. Yet another once bulletproof institution that the public cannot trust any longer because evil people with their own agenda have infiltrated it. Deadly consequences.

New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like: “The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.” “I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”

Reminder: The Knicks-Magic game tomorrow will tip off at 5 p.m. EST and be televised in over 30 countries

The #Magic have recalled rookie Noah Penda from the G League. Playing on the second night of a road back-to-back Thursday at Austin with Osceola, Penda notched a double-double by way of 11 points and 12 rebounds with 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in 25 mins. off the bench.

#Magic forward Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) remains OUT for Saturday’s game against the Knicks. It’ll be his 5th straight game missed.

Magic hit 18-of-34 3s. Ran the oldest team in the league off the floor. This is supposedly only the 2nd time in 12 years we’ve beaten the Clippers. Which is nuts, but makes sense.

You know Magic are in control when David and Jeff are discussing Ensure drinks.

Anthony Black just hit a crossover step back three. It is officially that kind of game for the #Magic. Orlando is shooting 15 for 28 (53.6 percent) from deep. Completely dismantling the #Clippers at this point. 105-79 ORL, 9:39 4th

Anthony Black just drained a 3 to give the Magic their largest lead of the night early in the fourth quarter - 105-79.

That should do it. Magic up 26 early in the fourth after a flurry of 3s that have overwhelmed the Clippers. Ty Lue has no answers.

Halftime: #Magic 61, Clippers 49 Jalen Suggs (4 for 7 from 3) has 20 points at the break, Tristan da Silva (2 for 4 from 3) has 10 and Jonathan Isaac added 9. James Harden leads all scorers with 24. Orlando shot 8 for 19 (42.1%) from 3, LA 6 for 17 (35.3%).

Back-to-back Tristan 3s. Magic up 45-36.