Pistons’ Nail-Biting Escape: How the Magic’s Shocking Collapse Changed the Playoff Game Forever
During a span that stretched back to late in the third quarter, the Magic missed 23 consecutive shots. In the fourth quarter alone, they shot 1-of-20, which is a remarkably abysmal 5% (!). That followed a third quarter in which they scored just 11 points. They failed to crack 20 … in the entire second half.
The Magic entered the night looking to be just the seventh No. 8 seed in NBA history to topple a No. 1. Instead, it feels like Orlando just gave this series away.
Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley
If there were calls for him to be fired, they’re only going to grow stronger. There were many people to blame for this colossal meltdown. The Magic were far too carless with the ball and lazy passes were sniped for easy steals. Shot selection devolved late in the game as did decision making and effort.



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