The Lead
Playing two straight against the Milwaukee Bucks to wrap up a five-game road trip was an arduous assignment for the young and developing Orlando Magic. What they learned in defeat is that transforming into an elite team requires an incredible amount of discipline and chemistry, which the defending champs obviously have and showed in their 123-92 victory Monday night.
Player Spotlight
Injuries to Cole Anthony (ankle) and Gary Harris (hand) elevated 27-year-old Mychal Mulder to the starting lineup. This wasn’t the first time he has started in the NBA, however.