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The Orlando Magic have struggled this year keeping opponents off the free throw line. They came to roost as the Sacramento Kings paraded to the line.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic ran into something of a buzzsaw as the Sacramento Kings locked down defensively and made life difficult for the inconsistent Magic.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic are still searching for consistent energy and effort to go out and win games. While that happened, the Sacramento Kings raced past.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic defense has climbed into the top 10 in the league. Numbers show exactly what one change has been effective for this growing defense.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
There is no set closing rotation for the Orlando Magic. Instead Scott Skiles is sending out the players who give him the best chance to win night by night.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic were poor through much of the game. Not Elfrid Payton. When his teammates were ready to come along, Payton was unleashed and effective.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic were listless for a half of basketball, but found a way thanks to some big play from some reserves and the starting point guard.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic did not play anywhere near a strong level in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They recovered and won in overtime though.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic start off games as strong as any team in the league. But the numbers show they get progressively worse as the game goes on.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic have plenty of players who are good at getting to the basket and they have done so. Finishing is another struggle.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic have nearly two weeks at home to practice and bank up some wins. Scott Skiles and co. are more worried about building consistency for now.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
Victor Oladipo returned to the Amway Center on Monday as he continues to work through the concussion protocols, exhibiting patience with his recovery.
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic have been playing solid defense, but opponents have been putting up a lot of three point attempts against them. Should they be worried?
David Iwanowski|
Examining the Orlando Magic's results so far shows one clear thing: The team have a problem with the fourth quarter.
Joe Buckley|
The Orlando Magic sit one game below .500 through 11 games, and there are a number of great takeaways from the team's improvement.
Brett David Roberts|
Through 11 games, Mario Hezonja has shown flashes of what he could be. But he is still gaining trust and learning the NBA game. A lot of development remains
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic's win over the Los Angeles Lakers was the highest rated game this season, a season already marked by high ratings since Dwight Howard left
Philip Rossman-Reich|
The Orlando Magic played a tight game with the Washington Wizards, but the Wizards' strong defensive pressure towards the end was too much to handle.
David Iwanowski|
The Orlando Magic starters didn't grade out well but some bench players put in good work in Orlando's 108-99 loss to the Washington Wizards.
Zach Palmer|
The Orlando Magic could not keep up their stellar first half play in the second half against the Washington Wizards and fell 108-99.
Zach Palmer|
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