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The Orlando Magic made progress advancing to the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. But with the tournament over, the Magic have to ask themselves what it all means.
The Orlando Magic have gone through plenty of adversity so far this season. But they have persevered because they know what they must do to win.
Jalen Suggs wears his emotions on his sleeve and it was there as he felt he fell short against the Milwaukee Bucks. That is what makes everyone love him.
The Orlando Magic hoped their NBA Cup quarterfinal would be a measure of redemption after a rough loss to the New York Knicks. Instead, they are putting themselves back together in Milwaukee.
Culture is fun to talk about when a team is winning. But a team’s true culture and what it’s about does not reveal itself until adversity hits. The Orlando Magic’s culture is under the microscope.
The Orlando Magic survived their injuries and the first quarter of the season to put themselves in position atop the Eastern Conference. The next 20 games will determine where they ultimately finish.
The Orlando Magic have plenty of upper-tier talent on the roster. But their bench is a key that can flip games on their heads.
The Orlando Magic came to the New York to face the New York Knicks hoping to make a statement about their ability to compete in the Eastern Conference. They leave facing a whole lot more questions.
The Orlando Magic will almost assuredly advance in the NBA Cup regardless of Tuesday’s results. But their game against the New York Knicks leaves a lot for the Magic to prove.
The Playoffs may seem like a long way away. But as the Orlando Magic navigate their season, they are thinking about the Playoffs and how they can prepare for them.
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LEAGUE AT LARGE
League at Large brings you the biggest story from the NBA, every day, from writers Katie Heindl and Mike Shearer.
On the reality of big names like LeBron James and Jimmy Butler going anywhere
The Hawks vs. Knicks, and Rockets vs. Warriors
Starting with Magic, Bucks, Mavs and Thunder
The NBA Cup has introduced fury and frivolity back into early season basketball
Call them cocky or confident, Memphis has earned it