If it wasn’t clear by this point, it’s obvious that we’ve passed the point of the season where some fans might be justified in rooting for losses over wins. The bright hope for playoff contention from the early part of the season is a distant memory, replaced by a familiar feeling of dread, or perhaps resignation. Against another Bad Team on Tuesday in the Dallas Mavericks, all these themes were exemplified, as the Orlando Magic were trounced 114-99. Much of the damage was done in the second half, which Orlando lost 51-71 after a respectable first half on the defensive end.
Dallas Mavericks 114, Orlando Magic 99 - Magic falter in the second half
