The fans knew the stakes to the Orlando Magic’s final game of the season.
Win and the team would finish fifth in the Lottery standings, with 88 chances to win the top pick. Lose and the team finishes in a tie for third in the Lottery standings with 112 chances to win the top pick.
That was always the furthest thing from the team’s mind. They were playing out the string, sure, but they were not going to simply give the game away. This was their last chance to play this season and play together as a team.