The countdown is on.
Orlando Magic coaches have not let the players forget that next Wednesday the games start counting for real as they make their last preseason preparations for the beginning of the season.
Wednesday’s game against New Orleans and Friday’s game against Memphis serve as something of a final dress rehearsal before the curtain goes up for real on the season.
But it is not quite a dress rehearsal. While Magic coach Scott Skiles will increase his rotation’s players minutes, there is no guarantee either the Pelicans or the Grizzlies will do the same.