Orlando Magic keep fighting, but can’t stand in history’s way

The Golden State Warriors were on their way to a history-setting evening. The Orlando Magic were ready to fight for every inch of it. And nearly ruined it.

The Orlando Magic were determined all night. This was the opposite of their effort Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. Shots would not fall, and the Magic would continue to fight. The Golden State Warriors would make a flurry, and the Magic would continue to fight.

This was the team Orlando had to be at all times. The one that kept pushing and prodding, fighting and clawing its way for every opportunity.

This is the team that has often been missing.

That final buzzer sounded with a dagger for the Magic. As Orlando trailed by two points,…