Jalen Suggs Addresses Early Season Struggles of the Magic
The Orlando Magic have had a rocky start this year, going 1-4 initially with some tough losses. Despite this, Jalen Suggs and the team remain optimistic.
Team Performance and Expectations
Orlando was expected to be a strong contender in the Eastern Conference but has fallen short so far. After a slow start, the Magic have bounced back by winning their last two games heading into their road finale against the Atlanta Hawks.
Key Players and Contributions
- Desmond Bane, a major offseason acquisition, has been somewhat disappointing, averaging 14.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
- Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have stepped up as the team’s leading scorers.
- Jalen Suggs acknowledges his own slow start but remains confident in the team's growth.
“It’s coming along pretty well. It’s so easy to look at these things and call them ‘big, glaring problems,’ and then you forget that there’s 70-plus games left…” — Jalen Suggs, via Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel
Defensive and Offensive Adjustments
During their 1-4 start, the Magic allowed an average of 122.6 points per game. Opponents shot 48.6% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range. Offensively, Orlando scored 114 points per game, shooting 46.7% overall and 31.2% from beyond the arc.
In their recent two wins, the team tightened their defense, allowing only 100.7 points per game, showing clear improvement.
Author’s Summary
Jalen Suggs stays positive amid the Magic’s rough start as the team starts improving defensively and counting on key players to boost their performance.
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