The Orlando Magic season has had two turning points, two moments of revelation, two moments of reflection. When LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers suit up against Orlando, it is a measuring stick for any team.
The first time the Magic faced the Cavaliers they were nowhere near ready to measure up. The game proved to be a wake-up call to focus in on defense. That the effort they had played with for the first 14 games was not anywhere near enough.
Orlando was 6-8 entering that game. The loss forced Scott Skiles to re-examine his starting lineup, and he eventually moved Victor Oladipo to the bench to correct the offensive issues and bring balance to the lineup.