The Orlando Magic were undermanned with its starting small forward Jonathan Isaac out of the lineup. Isaac had sprained his ankle Friday against the LA Clippers. Just how long the Magic will be without him remains unclear.
Until he returns, the players had to pick up the energy for this key defensive player. And it could not have started with a tougher task than the precise San Antonio Spurs on the road.
For a team that lacks depth and has struggled to play consistently, that absence could be a pretty big blow.