The Magic lost. We’ll get that out of the way first.
But the Heat, Nets and Pistons also lost. So at least no ground was lost in the playoff push.
After the Magic’s fast start against the Raptors, though, it could also be said that the Magic squandered an opportunity to gain ground. But they simply had no answers for the Raptors’ hot shooting as Toronto built a 24-point lead in a 121-109 win over the Magic.
Early on, the Magic effectively worked the ball into the paint and utilized the inside-out game that, when properly executed, makes them so efficient on the offensive end.