ENERGY: Orlando Magic must PROVE Playoff readiness as team FIGHTS for identity
The Orlando Magic needed to rally from a 15-point deficit to edge the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a gutsy performance where the Magic found their energy in a dominant defensive fourth quarter. And every win counts at this point of the season.
But the seeming lack of energy has defined the season. While energy has long been the defining trait for this Magic team, it has been sorely lacking this season. Or at least inconsistent.
If the Magic want to make noise to end the season and win in the Playoffs, they not only need to bring consistent energy to each game, but they also need to fine-tune the details. They are not playing Playoff-level basketball and everyone knows it.
Time is running out to have the consistency needed for the postseason.
00:00 The Orlando Magic’s season struggles
06:41 Magic’s strong start with defense
11:50 Magic’s playoff hopes discussion
18:43 Orlando’s favorable schedule ahead
25:24 Magic’s playoff chances discussed
32:08 Key players drive team comeback
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10 Comments
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We played the Pells yesterday, they were up by 15 against us all game and let us win in the 4th quarter by 2 points 😳😳😳 YALL are in trouble, they let y’all win jus like they let us win 👀 good luck in the playoffs 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
Suggs box score shows you how bad Mosley is he is nothing but more skilled and athletic Marcus smart
“I do not mind Suggs taking all those shots” was insane
Ooooh, magic win lets bad mouth the kid's,most fans and our media are turning into New York Jets fan base 😡
How many wins have we cost the team because of how we support our boys? Shame for shame
Good job to our boys in the Win
The playoffs everyone starts 0-0,reset the expectations ,we will have our healthy squad
Even the odds
Imagine Mosley takes us to the ECF or finals😂😂😂
This team feels clunky, slow, unpolished, low energy. Every game is a struggle even with mediocre teams. I’m a huge Magic fan but this ain’t it.
They’re going to make Franz play as much as he can. I hope it’s worth it.
Paolo had a great game and it’s what determines to often if we win or not.