There were about 90 seconds left in the first half. The Orlando Magic clung to a 14-point lead and had to get to halftime. This time of the game would prove to be one of the most important for the team.
Allow James Harden or Russell Westbrook to get going and close the deficit and suddenly the Orlando Magic would face a game in the second half against a dangerous Houston Rockets team. Win the moment, and the Magic would have that much more cushion to play with for the second half.