The Orlando Magic came oh so close . . . again.
While the end result was a disappointment, the Magic showed an innovative way to get themselves in the game and nearly pull off what would likely have been the biggest story of the season so far.
Annoyingly, a 20-point embarrassment to the Phoenix Suns and a well played nail biter against the Golden State Warriors both end up as the same thing in the win/loss column.
The Magic teased the world Monday, keeping the game just in reach until the final minutes. Despite a few if-this-goes-in moments, the Magic just never got that go-ahead basket and denied the world of pundits overreacting to an actual Warriors losing streak.