Coach Steve Clifford took the podium after his team’s disappointing 110-109 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the Amway Center on Friday and put the blame on himself first and foremost.
With the game tied, the Bulls had called a timeout and Clifford expected them to come out with their small lineup. He matched, putting Jonathan Isaac at center with the versatile defensive lineup around him. Chicago had Robin Lopez on the floor still. The Orlando Magic did not substitute Nikola Vucevic back into the game.