Magic Leaders Rightfully Question Roster After Game 7 Loss to Pistons
The Orlando Magic were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the third consecutive season, losing Game 7 to the Detroit Pistons despite a strong performance from Paolo Banchero. Banchero expressed doubts about the team's current roster being capable of a deep playoff run, citing their repeated early exits. Head coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged the need for changes, particularly in shooting, as the team looks to improve in the offseason.
- ▪The Orlando Magic lost in the first round of the playoffs for the third straight season.
- ▪Paolo Banchero scored 38 points in Game 7 but questioned the team's talent level to reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪Orlando starters Jamal Cain and Jalen Suggs combined for only 11 points in the Game 7 loss.
- ▪Head coach Jamahl Mosley cited a lack of shooting as a key issue and indicated roster changes are likely.
- ▪The Magic held a 60-38 halftime lead in Game 6 but scored only 19 points in the second half, leading to a series-tying loss.
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By Jordan SiglerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.For a third straight season, the Orlando Magic were sent home after the first round of the playoffs. The Magic appeared to be on their way to winning the series at halftime of Game 6 when they took a 60-38 lead into halftime while being up three games to two on the Detroit Pistons, but Orlando scored just 19 points in the second half of a humiliating loss.On Sunday, the Magic won the first quarter 22-20, but were outscored by a combined 21 points in the second and third quarters.
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