Orlando Magic Playbook: Magic’s paint defense is its strength and weakness

29 days ago Orlando Magic Daily

Every play for the Magic’s defense starts with this kind of work to close the paint and then scramble out to the perimeter. The Orlando Magic’s defense has been the bedrock of the turnaround this season. The Magic’s paint defense is the team’s foundation and why the team has experienced some limited success defensively. It is how the Pistons broke down the interior defense is how any team can attack the Magic’s defense. The Magic’s defense then relies on being able to scramble out ot the 3-poin line when defenses eventually kick out.
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