Magic Wands: Orlando Magic vs. Dallas Mavericks — March 8, 2019
The Orlando Magic are back home and looking to reset their Playoff chase. They get a Dallas Mavericks team that struggles on the road and has cratered since the All-Star Break.
Dallas Mavericks (27-37) vs. Orlando Magic (30-36)
Time/TV: 7 p.m./FOX Sports Florida
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Line: Magic by 7
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2019 Season Series: Mavericks 101, Magic 76 in Dallas on Dec. 10; Tonight in Orlando
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 99.9 | 107.9 | 109.7 | 51.7 | 28.0 | 14.9 | 30.2 |
| Orlando | 98.7 | 106.7 | 107.8 | 51.5 | 25.0 | 13.5 | 21.3 |
1) The Orlando Magic used their practice to reinforce their defensive principles as that will be the key to their Playoff push, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel writes. The Magic hope the added practice time can help them refocus.
2) The Orlando Magic have lost their consistency since the All-Star Break, Spencer Henderson writes. Indeed, their opportunity is slipping through their fingers.
3) Jeff Weltman discusses the Orlando Magic’s Playoff race and wher ethe team sits as the stretch run begins with Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
4) Five questions the Orlando Magic have to answer in the season’s fourth quarter.
5) The Orlando Magic might be the NBA’s most frustrating team, Luke Duffy of Hoops Habit writes.
6) The always unassuming Dirk Nowitzki is unsure if this is his last year, but fans are still showing their appreciation for a player who truly changed the game, David Aldridge of The Athletic writes.
7) Luka Doncic is still the favorite to win Rookie of the Year, but Trae Young is quickly turning into a worthy rival, Zach Harper of The Athletic writes.
8) Scott Anez and Nick Gryniewicz of the Heart and Hustle Podcast ask whether Orlando Magic fans should be encouraged or discouraged by the Magic’s recent run.
9) The end of this season is a fact-finding mission to determine if Tim Hardaway Jr. has a future with the Dallas Mavericks, Jake Kemp of The Athletic writes.
10) The Dallas Mavericks are already building a relationship and feeling the love with Kristaps Porzingis after their sudden marriage in January, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News writes.
11) The Orlando Magic are reportedly looking into expanding or building a new practice facility, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes.
12) Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown said he will be cheering for Markelle Fultz’s success as he tries to get back from injury with the Orlando Magic, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
13) Luka Doncic scored 31 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
14) The Orlando Magic recovered to give themselves a chance Tuesday, but they know moral victories are a thing of the past, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
15) Brendon Kleen of The Step Back has the Orlando Magic selecting USC Trojans wing Kevin Porter Jr. in his latest mock draft.
16) Darrell Armstrong deserves an ovation from Orlando Magic fans for his continued support for the Orlando community.
17) Mohamed Bamba shares his favorite taco places with Golf Magazine as the Arnold Plamer Invitational comes to town.