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Back to basics for Orlando Magic as defense is in resurgence

When the Orlando Magic came to the locker room at halftime of Friday’s 102-94 win over the Toronto Raptors, coach Frank Vogel was not happy.

The Magic had just given up a 30-point quarter and lost control of the game at home. There was plenty to clean up — plenty. As there usually has been this season on defense.

This time Orlando would have to make a stand. And in that halftime conversation, Vogel made his.

The clips he showed displayed a team giving up a lot in the paint — the Raptors scored 36 points in the paint with Jonas Valanciunas scoring 13 points total.