"That was a special performance. To hold them to 19 …
A defensive standout performance was praised after Orlando's opponents were held to just 19 points in the second half and eight in the final quarter. The game featured a stretch where Orlando missed 23 consecutive shots. Analysts described the defensive effort as historically significant.
- ▪JB commented on Orlando missing 23 shots in a row during the game.
- ▪The opposing team scored only 19 points in the second half.
- ▪They allowed just eight points in the final quarter.
- ▪Omari Sankofa II reported on the defensive performance.
- ▪The article was originally published by HoopsHype.
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