REDEMPTION: Orlando Magic have three games to escape the Play-In with a FINALLY healthy roster
The Orlando Magic have climbed back into the postseason chase to escape the Play-In. With three games remaining, they control their own destiny for the 8-seed and a guarantee for a home postseason game. They also still have an outside shot at escaping the Play-In entirely.
The margin for error is small to achieve those goals. But doing so would be a small measure of redemption from a disappointing season. The Magic must make the most of these opportunities to gain some form of redemption.
The good news in that is that Orlando will finally be healthy. The Magic have Franz Wagner and Anthony Black back in the lineup. That gives them the roster they imagined they might have at the beginning of the season and all the matchup advantages that come with it. Orlando might not operate at Playoff intensity, but a healthy roster gives the team a chance once again.
00:00 Magic’s disappointing season wrap-up
05:12 Magic’s final home game prep
12:21 Magic’s playoff hopes and health
18:07 Magic’s injuries and team identity
25:44 Magic’s playoff push preview
30:13 Magic coaching decisions and Michael Malone
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