Penny & Pops Podcast - Magicbasketballonline.com

The 39-40 Orlando Magic find themselves with ownership of the 8th spot again, but also tied for 7th with the Brooklyn Nets, and just half a game back of the 6th seed Detroit Pistons, with the Miami Heat back in 9th trailing Orlando by half a game. 3 games remain for the Magic as the win in Indiana against the Pacers, the loss in Toronto to the surging Raptors, and the win over the horrible New York Knicks get discussed. The Magic arguably need to go 2-1 to punch their postseason ticket as the schedules and playoff hunt get broken down. Michael Carter-Williams was signed for the rest of the season after his second 10-day contract concluded. In order for MCW to be on the playoff roster – should Orlando make it – the Magic waived Isaiah Briscoe rather than Jerian Grant. At least ESPN thought Briscoe earned Defensive Player of the Year votes. Penny gets served up trivia again, having to name all 19 players on the 1999-2000 ‘Heart N Hustle’ squad who participated in at least one regular season contest. Steve