The Orlando Magic were stewing over an embarrassing defeat. Their players would say the right things about playing together, “trusting the pass” and committing to defense. There would be a steely determination about their mood and mannerisms.
This was the scene last Friday in Boston. A familiar scene throughout this disappointing year.
It has played out numerous times this season.
The next game the Magic would come out with fire. They would play with physicality and intensity and energy. Orlando would move the ball and look like that team that could beat just about anyone in the league.