Orlando Sentinel · Jan 23
Magic lack identity with Cavs on deck: ‘We’ve got to be on the same page’
Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) goes up to shoot as Hornets forward Brandon Miller, left, defends during the first half of Thursday's game at Kia Center. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)With three minutes left in the first quarter of Thursday’s game between the Magic and Hornets at Kia Center, Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel missed a 3-pointer from the left corner.
Despite Orlando having four players ready in the paint to rebound, the ball ended up in the hands of a cutting Josh Green, who tipped it back to a patient Knueppel.
This time, the No. 4 pick didn’t miss and put Charlotte ahead 21-9 late in the opening frame.