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When Orlando Owns The Paint Like This, They Can Beat Playoff Teams
- Orlando used aggressive paint attacks to set early control, building a 22-4 Points in the Paint lead in the first quarter.
- Coach Jamahl Mosley said the key was getting stops, then pushing the pace and attack in transition.
- Paolo Banchero attributed the win to relentless paint pressure and driving downhill to the rim.
- Franz Wagner highlighted the team’s defense, calling it active and disruptive to disrupt shooters.
- Suggs was fouled out late, illustrating the high-intensity defensive effort against ball handlers.
- Orlando’s defense helped Charlotte set a historic shooting night with limited success, as the Magic closed out on shooters.
- Goga Bitadze anchored rim protection with multiple blocks in a critical stretch.
- The team emphasized a drive-and-kick approach, seeking open looks and sharpshooting opportunities.
- The win reinforced Orlando’s identity of two-way, team-first basketball under pressure.
- Franz Wagner expressed the urgency of a playoff-type mindset with a ‘do or die’ approach.
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