Magic Wands: Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz — July 12, 2018
38. Final. 0. 118. 0
Time/TV: 10 p.m./NBATV
Line: No Line
Tickets: $34-87 on Vivid Seats
Summer League Schedule: Magic 86, Nets 80 on July 6; Magic 86, Grizzlies 56 on July 8; Suns 71, Magic 53 on July 9; Tonight vs. Jazz
| 2018 Stats | Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 97.8 | 106.2 | 101.6 | 52.7 | 21.5 | 15.0 | 26.0 |
| Orlando | 100.3 | 102.8 | 107.7 | 51.2 | 20.0 | 14.4 | 23.8 |
1)
Jonathan Isaac could be the one to break the Orlando Magic’s curse
as his talent is on full display now, Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer writes.
2) The Orlando Magic are trying to win with size, athleticism and length, a direction the league is not necessarily heading in, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports writes.
3) Troy Caupain is closer to his NBA dream, signing a new two-way contract with the Orlando Magic. His teammates — both from the main roster and Summer League — were there to help him celebrate as he signed, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
4) Victor Oladipo and Horace Grant may act as guides, but Jerian Grant senses the opportunity in joining the Orlando Magic, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
5) Noted NBA trainer Drew Hanlen is impressed with Mohamed Bamba’s progress in a short time and feels like there is more to come, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
6) Jonathan Isaac and Mohamed Bamba are making their mark on defense in Summer League, Brandon Jefferson of The Step Back writes.
7) Jonathan Isaac may be generating a lot of the headlines, but Preston Ellis of Orlando Pinstriped Post writes Mohamed Bamba is the real future of the team.
8) Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman may have said the team is done in free agency, but they must remain opportunistic until the season begins. The Orlando Magic continue to add size, but they still need to find a point guard, Preston Ellis of Orlando Pinstriped Post writes.
9) Grayson Allen has shown glimpses of what he could bring to the Utah Jazz this coming season, Kyle Goon of the Salt Lake Tribune writes. The Utah Jazz may have found another steal in Grayson Allen, Hansen James of SLC Dunk writes.
10) Donovan Mitchell’s dunk coach called Grayson Allen a better dunker, Eric Woodyard of The Deseret News writes.
11) Aaron Gordon looked back at the stresses and relief of his free agency.
12) The Orlando Magic entered the NBA Draft thinking about how it would affect their G-League team and knowing they had it as a tool to use to develop young players.
13) The Orlando Magic’s offense is still working to find the footing its defense has found in Summer League.
14) Jonathan Tjarks of the Ringer breaks down who will dominate the Eastern Conference with LeBron James in Los Angeles now.
15) Zach Lowe of ESPN recaps a strange offseason for the NBA.
16) NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he would like to see the NBA do away with its age limit.
17) Tyler Crandall of The J Notes asks whether this year’s Utah Jazz had the best defense in franchise history.
18) Jared Woodcox of The J Notes grades all the Utah Jazz’s offseason moves so far.
19) Chris Murch of Hoops Habit looks at what to expect from D.J. Augustin this year.
20) Chris Murch of Hoops Habit breaks down the Bismack Biyombo trade for the Orlando Magic.
21) Christopher Kamrani of the Salt Lake Tribune writes about how the Karl Malone match with Dennis Rodman came to be… at WCW’s Bash at the Beach.
22) The Utah Jazz are expected to sign Stanton Kidd to a contract off their Summer league roster.