The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, delivering thrilling matchups and unexpected turns. The New York Knicks have taken a 2-1 lead against the Detroit Pistons after a narrow 118-116 Game 3 victory, with Karl-Anthony Towns contributing 31 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets tied their series 2-2 against the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to Aaron Gordon’s buzzer-beating dunk in a 101-99 win. In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers have established a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Miami Heat following a 124-87 blowout, despite missing key players.
Magic Johnson, the Lakers legend turned business mogul, was right there, hyping up the action. With so much riding on each game, every word from a legend like Magic carries weight. But here’s where things got a little awkward. While promoting the matchups, Magic took to X to write, “If you haven’t been watching the NBA Playoffs you’ve missed intense and physical basketball.” He went on to list the battles—Pistons vs. Knicks, Lakers vs. Timberwolves, and Celtics vs. Magic. And that turned a lot of heads! Fans quickly pointed out that he completely forgot the Pacers vs. Bucks game, a huge miss on a packed playoff day.
If you haven’t been watching the NBA Playoffs you’ve missed intense and physical basketball. If I were you, I wouldn’t miss these matchups today! All the games are important because either teams will go up 3-1 or tie the Series at 2-2. Pistons vs. Knicks, Lakers vs. Timberwolves,…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 27, 2025
You might be wondering—how could he forget? The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks are in a brutal series themselves. This omission is particularly surprising considering the intensity of the Pacers-Bucks series. The Indiana Pacers currently lead the series 2-1, having secured victories in the first two games. In Game 3, the Milwaukee Bucks bounced back with a 117-101 win, propelled by Gary Trent Jr.’s nine three-pointers and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominant performance. Missing them wasn’t just a small slip—it overlooked a major story in these playoffs.
Fans didn’t let Magic Johnson get away with the blunder
Magic Johnson recently made waves, but it wasn’t for his legendary status on the court. Fans were buzzing over his unexpected appearance and a moment that had everyone talking.
His followers weren’t shy about calling him out. One fan quipped, “I guess Pacers vs. Bucks just doesn’t exist, Magic!”. It was a huge blunder on Magic’s part, especially at this stage of the Playoffs!
Overall, Magic’s attempt to push the games left fans with more questions than admiration. He might need to fact-check properly before such comments as all eyes are on him now!
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