The Orlando Magic were still struggling with the frustration of a disastrous 5-for-20 shooting in the third quarter. Their supposed identity though continued to let them down. Again and again.
Then a bit of life.
Serge Ibaka rose up to block a shot and ignite a fast break for Evan Fournier. He drew a foul and suddenly, after a lifeless third quarter the Magic had some energy again. They worked to get another stop and the run was slowly coalescing.
And then it was not. As quickly as the Magic seemed to build momentum on defense, they could not keep it going.