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Backdoor Cut: @OrlandoMagic @Elfrid postgame presser 2.8.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the post-game presser of Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton following his team’s 117-110 overtime road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 8. He scored 20 points and dished out seven assists in over 41 minutes of action in the win. Topics included thoughts on the…
Backdoor Cut: #AtlantaHawks Mike Budenholzer post-game presser 2.8.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the post-game presser of Atlanta Hawks’ head coach following his team’s 117-110 home overtime loss to the Orlando Magic on Feb. 8. Topics included the Hawks’ blowing a 20-point lead and the team’s offensive struggles.
ACC Announces Basketball Players of the Week

Release from the ACC: Virginia senior Malcolm Brogdon has been selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Player of the Week, while Duke’s Luke Kennard earned ACC Rookie of the Week honors. ACC basketball weekly honors are determined by a vote of a select media panel. Brogdon averaged 24 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and…
Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks’ Al Horford pregame presser 2.8.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the pregame presser of Atlanta Hawks’ center Al Horford before his team’s home contest against the Orlando Magic on Feb. 8. Topics included the Hawks’ seeking a win after dropping a road contest to the Magic the previous afternoon and entering the upcoming All-Star break with…
Backdoor Cut: #OrlandoMagic head coach Scott Skiles pregame presser 2.8.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the pregame presser of Orlando Magic head coach Scott Skiles before his team’s road contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 8. Topics included thoughts on Orlando’s home win over Atlanta the previous afternoon, Nikola Vucevic’s game-winning shot, the improved play of Aaron Gordon and the…
Backdoor Cut: #AtlantaHawks Mike Budenholzer pregame presser 2.8.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the pregame presser of Atlanta Hawks’ head coach Mike Budenholzer before his team’s home contest against the Orlando Magic on Feb. 8. Topics included the Hawks’ attempt to recover from a loss to Orlando the previous day and staying focused before the All-Star break.