Skiles knows how to curb slow starts

Scott Skiles and the Magic have been bracing for the early part of a schedule that sprouts horns and fangs.

The Magic fell to 0-2 after losing to Oklahoma City on Friday night and Washington on Wednesday night. Four teams who made the playoffs last season await before the quality of opponents lightens.

A slow start doesn't have to lead to a quick end, as Skiles can testify.

There's no greater example of his ability as a turnaround artist than his second season with the Chicago Bulls, who he'll revisit for the first time as Magic coach on Sunday night.

His 2004-05 Bulls began the season 0-9 and continued to wobble at 4-15. They then rallied under Skiles to finish with 47 wins, going a stunning…