Note: The contents of this page have not been reviewed or endorsed by the Orlando Magic. All opinions expressed by John Denton are solely his own and do not reflect the opinions of the Orlando Magic or their Basketball Operations staff, partners or sponsors.
ORLANDO – Whereas in years past a loss as crushing as the one suffered last Friday – one that extended the Orlando Magic’s drought to three defeats in a four-game stretch – might have sunk them before, this is the team’s response now to adversity.
A 105-82 demolition of the Brooklyn Nets where the outcome was never in doubt after the midpoint of Monday’s second quarter; and then there was Wednesday’s work of art in which the Magic set season highs for shooting percentage (55.