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Dec 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) celebrates after making a shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-111. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) celebrates after making a shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-111. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 10, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) shoots past the reach of Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) as forward Nikola Jokic (15) positions for the rebound during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) shoots past the reach of Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) as forward Nikola Jokic (15) positions for the rebound during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

John Schuhmann, NBA.com

The Orlando Magic’s defensive inconsistency is probably the most maddening part of the season.

Frank Vogel came in with the reputation of building a strong defense. And the Magic looked like they were getting there with a strong defensive road trip.

The past few weeks have flipped that on its head. The Magic are struggling to win with an inconsistent offense and moving away from their defense.