Jalen Suggs had the moment of the NCAA Tournament, helping Gonzaga survive in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
The juxtaposition Saturday night was fairly clear to see. The Orlando Magic’s present was bleak and its future? Its future is still uncertain. But still tantalizingly promising.
The Magic, down to seven men with Michael Carter-Williams and Khem Birch missing the game with a non-COVID stomach illness and Mohamed Bamba leaving the game after the first half with the same stated condition, were down by as much as 46 points to the league-leading Utah Jazz.
Sometimes it is not your night.