ORLANDO – When the Magic and Wolves last met at Target Center in January, the Magic started the game on fire, hitting 26 of their first 34 shots. They eventually cooled off, and the Wolves were able to come back and win.
On Thursday, the Magic started hot again, shooting 65 percent in the first half. Except this time, they never really cooled off until it was too late. The Magic made the Wolves look pedestrian on defense in a 122-112 loss at Amway Center.
The loss was the Wolves’ third straight and came on a day when the Wolves didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline, a signal that they’re still trying to make the playoffs despite uphill climb, a climb that has gotten a little higher of late.