Postgame Report: Magic's Defense Inconsistent in Loss to Bucks

MILWAUKEE – During his team’s morning meeting in Milwaukee on Saturday, Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford spelled out the path to victory, and in doing so, he was about as subtle as a punch in the mouth when he addressed the need for defense.

``That’s our chance,’’ Clifford said, referring to an Orlando defense that had been dominant in recent days. ``If it’s 122-115, then we’re probably not going to win. But if it’s 107-98, then we have a shot. There’s nothing wrong with (winning low-scoring games), but you’ve got to play to who you are. We haven’t always done that.’’

Clifford’s pregame words proved prophetic on Saturday as the Magic were about as inconsistent with their defense as they…