During this impressive five-game winning streak, the Magic have been the best team in the NBA in denying opponents from scoring within 5-9 feet from the basket. In fact, opponents shot just 29.2 percent from this range in the five games. Check out a player-by-player defensive analysis.
In the last five games, opponents guarded by Andrew Nicholson shot just 13.6 percent from 5-9 feet out. Watch Nicholson alter Evan Turner’s shot at the rim.
In the last five games, opponents guarded by Victor Oladipo shot just 23.1 percent from 5-9 feet out. Watch Oladipo come over to double team Andrew Wiggins and deflect the shot away.