Statistically speaking, the Orlando Magic entered the playoffs with the worst offense of any team in the field. They lived up — or in this case, down — to their billing. Orlando had four players miss every attempt, and the Magic made only 33% of their shots in a 97-83 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Orlando Magic ’s Paolo Banchero shoots a 3-point basket over Cleveland Cavaliers ’ Georges Niang during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Cleveland. Orlando Magic ’s Paolo Banchero fights for a rebound against Cleveland Cavaliers ’ Jarrett Allen during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Cleveland.
“When you go 19 of 30 on free throws and 8 for 37 on 3-pointers, it’s hard to make up ground,” said Magic coach Jamahl Mosley. “We hang our hat on defense, and holding a team to 97 points is a good job. The question is how do we clean up some of the things on offense for the next game?” Starting guards Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris went a combined 4 of 22, including 1 of 12 on 3s. Cole Anthony was 0 for 7 and Markelle Fultz 0 for 4, meaning Orlando’s backcourt was 4 for 33 from the field.
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