The Lead
The way the Orlando Magic played in the first half of Wednesday’s contest against the Boston Celtics at Amway Center was similar to their fourth-quarter performance in Minnesota. They were locked in defensively, played with great energy and were sharp on the offensive end. That wasn’t the case all night, however. The Magic got stagnant after halftime, leading to a 92-79 defeat.
Top Performer
One of four Magic players to score in double figures was Wendell Carter Jr., who finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds. There was a degree of uncertainty how he would perform playing alongside another big man in the starting lineup.