The Magic hope to use Saturday’s preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets as the jumping-off point for getting their defense back on track. Orlando has allowed an average of 117 points in its three preseason games.
Saturday’s contest, which is closed to the public due to COVID-19 protocols, tips off at 7p.m. and will air on Fox Sports Florida.
Charlotte got to the Orlando defense for 56 points in the paint and 54 points from the 3-point line. During one stretch in the first quarter, the Hornets had made 11 of 16 shots.
“They got everything [on Thursday].