Orlando Magic White keeps it rolling with win over Indiana Pacers
The Orlando Magic White kept things rolling and moved to 2-0 with a victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday at Amway Center.
38. 76. 100. Final. 85
The Orlando Magic White team kept things rolling with another solid and surprising 85-76 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Yet again, the Magic fell behind but turned up the defense to secure the win. This was a team who turned up the screws defensively, particularly in the fourth quarter, and took complete control of the game.
| Score | Off. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 76 | 91.5 | 44.3 | 30.6 | 18.1 | 22.9 |
| Orlando (White) | 85 | 103.9 | 41.7 | 36.4 | 12.8 | 54.6 |
The key to that was the versatile play of Chris Singleton.
The former Florida State forward and Washington Wizard has been adjusting from the small forward to the power forward position. He looks like he put on some weight to do so and is still adjusting. But where Singleton found his space was by taking up empty space off the ball and by attacking the glass.
Singleton finished with 17 points and six rebounds to help lead the Magic. Keith Appling also added 17 points on a perfect 11-for-11 shooting from the foul line.
Really, the game was won for the Magic on the defensive end though. Again, Orlando gave up less than 40 percent shooting (38.6 percent for the game).
Not even the presence of Myles Turner, who really dominated the game on both ends of the floor and had some major blocked shots, deterred Orlando. The Magic got to the line 36 times, making 30 free throws. That is a Summer League stat if there ever was one.
For Orlando, the key from this game is that once again this group of D-League prospects played harder than their opponents and played like their jobs were on the line. Frankly they are.
So far, it looks like Appling is a good leader and defender, leading the team from the point guard position in both games. And so far, it looks like Singleton still has some contribution he can make to the NBA game, at least with his energy and versatility.
The White team looks ready to play and maybe, just maybe, win the Summer League title.
A-. <p>Chris Singleton looked a bit tentative in his first game as he got used to playing more power forward and being a bigger player on the court. It looked like he was trying to force things and get his feet set on the court.</p><p>This game, he looked significantly more comfortable and his play clearly impacted the game favorably for the Magic.</p><p>It really goes beyond his 17 points and 8-for-12 shooting or his six rebounds. He was solid on the defensive end, where he needs to make his way anyhow, and filled holes and empty space on offense to make himself open or make the defense rotate to him to get others open. That is the kind of glue play you need for any team to be successful no matter the level.</p>. PF. Orlando Magic. CHRIS SINGLETON
B. <p>Keith Appling continues doing a good job setting the tone for the Magic at the point guard position. He is a hound on the defensive end and is a good distributor and driver into the paint.</p><p>He has gotten plenty of buzz for a potential roster spot even coming off the White Team. It is when you look at his stats that some problems do arise.</p><p>Appling did get to the line for 11 free throws and made all of them. So his aggressiveness is no problem. He did however have trouble finishing at the rim making just 3 of his 10 shots. And he only dished out two assists.</p><p>His overall game seems good to the eye. But he is not necessarily producing to that level.</p>. PG. Orlando Magic. KEITH APPLING
<p>Taylor Braun had low expectations when he was announced that he would be joining the Magic’s Blue team. Everyone figured he would be an intriguing jump shooter and someone who can offer some versatility.</p><p>So far, he has been as advertised. When he is left open, he will drain the jumper. Other than that, he does not seem to be doing a ton.</p><p>On Monday, Braun finished with 13 points off the bench, making four of his nine shots. He is a capable shooter, but still looking for something that will make him stand out at the NBA level.</p>. F. Orlando Magic. TAYLOR BRAUN. B-
4 pts.. INDIANA PACERS. B-. <p>The Indiana Pacers had the best player on the floor throughout the game in Myles Turner. For the second straight game, the rookie affected everything and everyone around him. He was blocking and changing shots and his offensive game was well on point. Turner finished with 13 points and nine rebounds.</p><p>This was a game the Pacers could have and should have won. They just could not get out of their own way.</p><p>They committed 17 turnovers and gave up 36 free throws. Those are very Summer League-level stats. Not what you want want to see overall. The Magic just looked like a more uniform and tighter team.</p>. 0-2