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UNDER THE LIGHTS: Orlando Magic struggle to MEET THE MOMENT in NBA Cup loss to the New York Knicks



UNDER THE LIGHTS: Orlando Magic struggle to MEET THE MOMENT in NBA Cup loss to the New York Knicks

The Orlando Magic came to Las Vegas to play under the dazzling lights and try to secure their first league-wide team trophy. But the Magic failed to live up to the billing and step up to the plate as Jalen Brunson and the Knicks pushed into the lead and the Magic could never recover.

Paolo Banchero is still working his way back into the rotation after his injury knocked him out for three weeks. His absence and his struggles to be aggressive were a key factor that helped the Knicks stay ahead.

As was an injury to Jalen Suggs as Suggs finally seemed to succumb to his long list of injuries that have slowed him down in the last few weeks. After scoring 25 points in the first half, Suggs looked uncomfortable and unable to give the Magic very much down the stretch.

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17 Comments

  1. Franz out, Suggs out, Mosley making extremely questionable coaching decisions, Da Silva forgetting how to shoot and Paolo playing scared. This is a play-in team.

  2. Orlando coming out the East. Love this team. No panic button. We will be stronger n gonna dog walk the Knicks if we ever see them again.

  3. There needs to be a serious talk about if Banchero can be the guy for the Magic's new system. Touch defense, quick pace. Banchero lacks both

  4. 1. Playing very unsure, not abusing what the defense is giving(Brunson is not a good defender, get the switch and take advantage)
    2. Defensively not making switches on time, scared to play aggressive because of foul trouble. Allowing a lot of easy floaters.
    3. Paolo does not look healthy, he needs to rest, he’s not being aggressive and not shuffling fast enough defensively which shows the groin is still an issue.
    4. Why is Tristan, and others, looking down before shooting. Any good shooter knows that ruins the rhythm and allows the defender more time to recover. He missed 80-85% of his 3s this game because he looked down. Instead of just taking the shot.

  5. Knick fan here .you guys have been banged up all year and haven't caught y'all stride..I think come playoff time y'all will be a fine

  6. They need Franz and Moritz back ! Tristan needs his shot back and the magic shoud trade Jonathan Isaac for Dennis Schroeder ! And bench tyus jones

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