The Orlando Magic have one of the best defenses in the league statistically. The team is up to third in the defensive rating rankings at 100.6 points allowed per 100 possessions.
With the talent they have and their personnel, this was something that was expected. They finished eighth in the league in defensive rating last year and it is the core of what could make their team great this season.
Despite the general improvement and the team’s defensive rating getting better in the last few games overall, the team has noted some slipping in that area.