Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford seemingly says the same thing after every game and every frustrating defeat.
The team fought hard, he would say. The issue is not one of effort. Perhaps the team needs some precision or to make that next pass or get to that spot a bit quicker defensively, but the Magic’s struggles were not for lack of trying.
No, the big issue for the team is a simple one — the Magic just need to make a shot.
There is no excuse. He would say after the Orlando Magic lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 118-103 at Moda Center on Friday that simply their three best offensive players have to do better.