It’s still pretty early into the season, but the run that the Magic have been on is pretty crazy. The Raptors have a pretty weak offense, the Magic completely snuffed them out in their game last week.
It didn’t look like they have any major offseason moves either. What changed?
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Goga Bitadze has been an underrated factor in the Magic’s defense and overall play so far. Has been great in Wendell Carter’s absence.
Mo Wagner has also taken advantage of the increased opportunity since Carter has been out too.
Perhaps Carter is expendable?
They added Goga
Maybe not trading young pieces is the key? People are so fast with “trade X for y”. Those superstar teams and the only way for some.
Confidence and trust can make a difference. But a guarantee, but chances are there.
Said that, it’s a streak right now and it won’t last forever for a young team. But next streak will be longer and longer I hope.
While I believe in the playoff this season, it won’t get far. But 25 might be a different story.
Defense with Isaac off the bench is crazy, really adds to their depth
i really hope nobody thinks they’re gonna get anywhere this post-season
If you follow the magic last year, they actually played a lot of good teams tough. It was almost like they got up for the better teams, which makes sense from a young team.
Magic have a crazy good bench, which makes them very difficult to prepare for in regular season. You tweak your defensive scheme to stop Franz and Paolo, but you have Mo Wagner and Cole Anthony giving you 30 from the bench. I remember I was at the game when Bamba fought Austin Rivers - Magic starters were pretty bad and Wolves got 10-12 points early lead, but Magic bench scored 60-70 points in that game and won it for them.
Cole Anthony is a certified Wolves killer. That man always destroys us.
I feel like all his game winners are against you guys lol
I believe young players tend to get better as they get closer to their prime. Just a theory.
Wow! Ph.D. In philosophy, I’m guessing?
Cole is a hilarious basketball player who averages more rebounds as a guard than assists. JI is healthy and still is defensive KD. Mo energy is insane. All the starters play hard and actively attempt to play basketball as a team.!Emphasis on defense and having the vibes be immaculate in the locker room.
Don’t even know where to start.
Compared to the Raptors, the Magic have:
- A better bench
- Better starters
- Better prospects
- Better front office
- More experienced coaching staff
I’ll agree on everything but the front office. If it’s GM/Pres specific maybe
They might be this year’s November NBA Champs!!!
Now, of course, the problem is that there are many more MONTHS of the NBA season.
Not getting swept in the first-round of the playoffs is a great goal. Not trying to be funny. It is their realistic, most crazy ceiling.
Our team health is a big component as well. Markelle and Wendell Carter Jr are currently hurt, but to have a healthy JI/Gary Harris/ Jalen Suggs from seasons beginning has made a big difference
The emergence of Cole buying into his 6th man role and Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze playing confident ball has made big difference as well.
Above all else, a culture has been created in this organization and defense is a PRIORITY for anybody getting minutes, s/o coach Mose and staff for this.
Franz is a stud unlike that bust Kuminga
Franz Wagner is Magic Naysayers Father.
Magic weren’t a bad team last after they got healthy. One year of development plus more rookies equals a better record.