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NBA2K helps predict the 2017-18 Orlando Magic

By Ryan Doyle

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 2: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against Sergio Rodriguez #14 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 2, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 2: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against Sergio Rodriguez #14 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 2, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Games 1-10

Record: 3-7

The Orlando Magic struggled to begin the season. In their first 10 games, the team finished with a putrid 3-7 record and struggled on the offensive end.

The team lost back-to-back games to start the year before coming away with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The win would have been more impressive if LeBron James was not out with a high ankle sprain.

Still, rookie Jonathan Isaac had a fantastic night with 24 points as he shot 10 for 15 from the field and 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Point guard Elfrid Payton also had a great night as he scored 18 points while adding seven rebounds and five assists.

The Magic would then lose their next four straight games to begin the season with a 1-6 record.

With their backs against the wall, Orlando needed a few wins. That is exactly what they got with back-to-back victories against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz. The first stretch would end with a bitter loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder (Russell Westbrook dropped an other-worldly 44/16/15).

Notes

  • The Magic offense ranked 25th in the league in scoring to start the year. Their 3-point shooting has also been a major problem as the team is just better than 30 percent in that category.
  • Leading the team in scoring was Terrence Ross with 13.4 points per game with Nikola Vucevic leading the team on the glass with 9.5 boards per game.
  • Jonathan Isaac has impressed so far offensively by averaging just shy of 11 points per game coming off of the bench. He has also hit 11 of 24 3-pointers to start the year.