Orlando Magic hit a road block in their recovery in double OT loss to Miami Heat
The Orlando Magic are feeling more whole with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner back and now Goga Bitadze back in the lineup. But after prolonged absences, they are all still working their way back into playing shape and regaining chemistry with their roster. That will take time. And coach Jamahl Mosley said there would be hiccups.
The Magic showed signs of the team they will be in building a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. They also showed they still have roadblocks to push through. The Magic looked tired at the end of the game as the Heat stormed back to force overtime and then double overtime in a 125-119 Magic loss.
The Magic are still putting the pieces together even with their players returning from injury.
0:00 Intro
5:43 Magic’s offensive struggles
16:38 Role players stepping up
22:46 Analyzing the loss
29:22 Upcoming challenges
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26 Comments
Paolo was just atrocious! And I am not talking about missed shots, but consecutive mental lapses (turnovers, dribble until there is nothing left on the clock, missing key defensive rebounds). I think it is time for this team to have some “Larry Brown” type of coaching. We are babying these players and allowing stupidity to run amok!
Paolo played with low energy.
Again don’t call a timeout and have a bad possession. You have to admit there to many times this coach makes questionable decisions. They get out coached in this type of games.
Settled all night , continued to miss free throws and turned the ball over.
We built the lead because Tristan da Silva hit a bunch of 3s then cooled off. Our spacing is a major problem. Franz and Paolo need 2 if not 3 bonafide shooters on the floor in order to really thrive. Last night we had Tristan for like a half and that was it
Make a deal to add shooting/scoring. I’m sick of this shit
Why do you keep saying this is something the Magic expected to happen? Losing close games because we have no offense?? What are you talking about?
Paulo and FRANZ need to stop jacking so many 3's…go inside….The big problem is…our guards SUCK!!!!!!!!
No more excuses. There’s been a glaring hole on this roster for years. Gary Harris doesn’t contribute and we don’t need rookies. Make a goddamn deal Weltman!! Do your job!!!!!
Terrible loss….they didn't even have JIMMY NOT SO BUCKETS!!!!!
MIAMI STINKS!!!!!!!!!!
Why do you think teams are doubling so hard on P5 all game long??? Because we can’t shoot!!! We’re making Paolo’s and everyone’s job so much harder not having shooting. It forces us to have to play balls to the wall defense all game long, which has to be part of the injuries. We’re playing 90’s ball in 2025….get shooting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ugh it’s time to stop ignoring the fact the weltman isn’t addressing a known and glaring need. I don’t understand why we dance around that when my 12 yr old has been calling for a trade for over a year. It’s so hard watching this team when you see exactly what’s happening and there’s just nothing we can do because it’s a make or miss league, and we don’t have shooting
You had it right with excuses. But it’s aimed at the wrong place. This FO hasn’t shown a pulse
I'm ngl paolo has been downright atrocious since he's been back bar the 2 games of greatness
FO needs a change. Been preaching this for awhile.
Weltman needs to be replaced. This team isn't going to win in playoffs without better shooting.
I'm done with the homegrown movement.
Excuses, excuses. As a Magic fan, this has been an ongoing issue since the beginning of the season. They need a point guard and a better head coach simple as that. Most importantly, I love how people ignore this when the team starts winning a couple of games.
Paolo, do you know how to get around Bam? You pass or learn how to take people off the dribble. You learn how to pick the defense apart. You run plays. Watch Lebron.
But the schedule will get easier. But everyone is injured. But it’s a lack of conditioning . But KCP plays great defense. But we can’t add an offensive player unless he’s also really good at defense. BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!!! ALL EXCUSES.
It doesn't matter the size in this league no more, what matters is SHOOTING! we all saw yesterday how quick the Heat catch up with Duncan and Hero.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 lamest excuse ever!!!!
Thank you for your optimism. I understand this was a frustrating loss. But these guys are just coming back off major injuries and they are still so young. I’m with you in my belief they will figure it out. 💙
Butterfingers and steal-prone Banchero is going to keep costing us games. I cant believe he hasnt worked on that.
9:40 nothing BUT excuses. Absolutely no credit to the Heat… Miami didn't beat the Magic, your guys were just fatigued & tired huh? 🙄