Orlando Magic repeat a crucial mistake in frustratingly losing second-half lead

The Orlando Magic seemed to have everything working through 2.5 quarters. Then it collapsed suddenly. While the Rockets deserve their credit, it still came down to the mistakes the Magic repeatedly made.

The Orlando Magic lost a 19-point second-half lead in another frustrating loss where the team felt like it beat itself. | Mike Watters-Imagn ImagesThe lead collapsed so quickly, it was hard to get your head around where it went.

Leading by 19 points midway through the third quarter, the Orlando Magic looked like the team everyone imagined. They were hounding the Houston Rockets for rebounds and moving the ball quickly to get open shots. They overpowered the Rockets with their physicality and…