Magic eager to seize opportunity at NBA Cup in Las Vegas

Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) deflects a pass by Heat guard Davion Mitchell, left, during the second half of Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal at Kia Center. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)During the inaugural year of the league’s in-season tournament in 2023-24, the Magic went 3-1 in group play, but missed out on a chance to advance to the knockout rounds due to the tiebreaking point differential.

Last season, Orlando earned the wild-card spot in the NBA Cup but fell on the road at Milwaukee, the eventual tournament champions.

This season?

Jamahl Mosley‘s squad not only went undefeated in group action, but also hosted a quarterfinal, completed a thrilling comeback against its rival Heat at Kia…