The Orlando Magic dropped their season opener to the San Antonio Spurs down in San Antonio. They lost the game 123-97. The Spurs were clicking offensively all game. They also were able to get out on the break. This was one of the main reasons why the Magic dropped this game. San Antonio scored a total of 21 percent of their points off of fastbreaks. The Spurs were able to outscore the Magic 26-6 on Fastbreaks. They were also able to force the Magic into 16 turnovers. The Magic were only able to force the Spurs to turn the ball over 8 times. These were keys to the game that Magic Coach Jamahl Mosely preached that he wanted his team to focus on pregame. During the postgame Coach, Mosely reiterated that point.
“That was it,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. “We talked about it pregame. If we can hold this team and can keep them in the halfcourt, we give ourselves a chance. That’s a part of the possession game. When we turn it over, we’re giving them free points.”
More Magic Contributions
- Mo Bamba led the way for the Magic with 18 points on 6 of 8 shooting from the field. Bamba also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.
- Wendell Carter Jr. scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
- Franz Wagner scored 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
- Cole Anthony scored 10 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists.
- Jalen Suggs scored 10 points.
- Terrence Ross scored 15 points and grabbed 3 rebounds off of the bench.
The Magic will face the New York Knicks in their next game on Friday night in Orlando. Tip-off is at 7 pm at the Amway Center.
