The Orlando Magic got some good performances from several individuals. But the inconsistent defense and poor late-game execution cost them the game.
The Orlando Magic met heartbreak yet again in Oklahoma City.
Victor Oladipo‘s go-ahead layup was blocked by Serge Ibaka and Kevin Durant came down the other end without a timeout and drained a 3-pointer over Tobias Harris to deliver the Oklahoma City Thunder a 117-114 win at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday.
Orlando’s opportunity to get a win was lost on several plays. But it was Russell Westbrook who tied the game on an uncontested drive and layup and torched the Magic defense all game. The Magic’s lack of defense throughout the game was the concerning part for most of the night. The offense just masked it for a long time.
Still Orlando put itself in a position to win the game. The little plays it takes to win just were not there at the end despite all the good that led to it.