The Orlando Magic were down early and struggling. Then the players who seemed to be struggling most woke up and helped push the Magic to a big victory.
Somehow the Orlando Magic did it.
It did not look like they would be able to do it with the way they started, falling behind 28-8 in the early moments. Scott Skiles had to take out most of his starting lineup and rely on a bench crew that would normally inspire little confidence. This seemed like more of the same.
The switch changed though. The team fought and fought and fought. There was no giving up. No backing down when the Hawks came at the Magic and expanded their lead back out.
The will and the defensive intensity and rotations eventually helped Orlando take the lead.
Things were far from perfect for Orlando. There were still the moments of poor execution, skittish play and uncertainty on how to finish. For the second night they pushed through those and finished the game, no matter what it took.