Orlando Magic’s mistakes cost them Game 5
The Orlando Magic had the momentum and all the advantages heading into Game 5. They got a superstar performance from Paolo Banchero. That should have led them to a big win in Game 5. But their mistakes — both the short-term in their poor decision-making down the stretch but also their repeated mistakes that showed up in this game throughout the season. Orlando has not confronted some of their shortcomings to win the game they need on the road.
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15 Comments
So disappointing to see this loss when Paolo was clutching up those mid range jumpers and keeping Orlando in the game. I was a bit surprised by that rushed 3 he took though, ngl
Magic will be a problem for seasons to come. But their Cinderella story is over. Cavs will win Game 6 in Orlando.
Bancero tried to be too big with 1:30 left in those two possessions land took terrible shots.
The three was a bad shot and so was the drive he had two guys on him. Ball hogging
Could have blown not just the game but the series to try to be the hero
This game will make us better and I'm here for it. Lose this one now so you can win it later. We're still in this 🙏🏽🪄
I love this team
This is on Suggs' cute little up-and-under layup miss… 🤦🏻♂
Paolo found a new tool in that midrange jumper ! I hope he uses it more often, reminded me of Kawai Leonard.
I think another big error was not challenging the charge by Banchero on Strus. That killed our momentum and Strus hit several shots right after that.
In a game lost by 1 you can point to so many things by every player and the coaching staff. Hopefully this makes everyone tighten up for game 6.
I swear Paolo is like a superhero that doesn’t fully understand or know all his powers and abilities yet. He could get to the basket SOOOO easy it seems like but he takes some ridiculously tough shots and makes them. But that 3 he missed was a backbreaking shot and if he had to do it over again I think he’d change that shot. He’s so skilled and big, he will learn this.
Cleveland may have defended their homecourt but that game shows the Magic can get a win in Cleveland. Cleveland has yet to show that when they are on the road. This will go to a game 7 and Orlando will pull off the win.
Phill I’m always with you but weren’t losing at home
You’re right about a lot and there are a lot of facts that your saying but there were lucky
Every team is who they were during the regular season. Coaches have to coach around their team’s weaknesses in the playoffs.
I’m not the guy who blames the coach. In fact I defend Mosely because he’s done a great job coaching this team—except for last night.
Last 3 minutes of the third quarter, Cavs realized Cole was a defensive liability. The Cavs scored 6 or 8 straight points on Cole to finish the quarter. Why did Mosely leave him in the game.
To start the 4th quarter Mosely kept Paolo and Franz on the bench until just under 9 minutes. Meanwhile Cavs played Mitchell, Garland and Mobley the entire quarter.
Why did Mosely keep his best players on the bench for almost 4 minutes?
Lastly, why didn’t Mosely call some set plays to get Franz more involved?
Mosely has to coach better in a close game in the road.
Get a PG before anything else this off season. A good PG will keep both Franz and Paolo involved.
In order for this team to win, they both have to score at least 25 points.
big mistake is that they didn't take advantage of not having Allen in the Cavs' lineup.. an attack on the basket is needed to get the remaining bigman into foul trouble.. guest what 70% of their shot selection is all jumpshots.
I knew the game was over the second the coach took out Mo and put in Wendell. Mo just got an and-1 in the post, and was just starting to cook and get that intensity and swag going while also giving the team a low post threat and decoy. After that, the offense was Paolo or bust, or the famous classic Mosley offense of passing the ball around the whole shot clock and jacking up threes with a few seconds left. Also taking the bench out in the third when they cut the lead down to 4 from 10 also made me cringe since Mo, Isaac and fultz were cooking as well. Not sure why this couch can’t squeeze all the juice out of a lineup then change when needed. It’s so maddening…