The Lead
Playing without head coach Jamahl Mosley, who entered health and safety protocols earlier in the day, the Orlando Magic struggled to get into an offensive rhythm in a 98-88 loss to the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Key Stretch
The Blazers closed the first half on a 16-2 run. Jusuf Nurkic, who finished with 21 points and a season-high 22 rebounds, converted on an AND-1 to start the flurry, and Nassir Little, who is from Orlando, scored six of his 13 points during those first half’s final four minutes.