The Orlando Magic started slow last year too before righting the ship. But the team is starting further behind this year, even if there is still time to correct.
Orlando Magic Daily's Philip Rossman-Reich argues that the Orlando Magic's 2-6 start to the season is more concerning than previous slow starts. Unlike recent campaigns where Orlando maintained a stable defensive foundation despite early slumps, the team has opened the year ranked in the bottom 10 in both offensive and defensive ratings.
The writer notes that while the pending returns of Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs could provide a boost, Orlando lacks a reliable identity. Rossman-Reich highlights that excessive turnovers and poor defensive rebounding have severely hurt the team, meaning their struggles reflect their true level of play.
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