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00:00Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
00:17O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
00:31Welcome and happy holidays from 2K Sports.
00:48It's time for NBA action.
00:50I'm Kevin Harlan, joined courtside by Greg Anthony and Doris Burke.
00:54And it's Allie LaForest scores tonight on the sideline.
00:58And how about we check the numbers for Jalen's son.
01:01In the last five games, you can see the trend upwards for effective field goal percentage.
01:07And it shows you how confident he's playing right now.
01:11Now the starting group for the visitors.
01:14Aiden Watson is out there with Andre Drummond.
01:16Then there's Prince.
01:18Then it's Keon Ellis.
01:20And it's Gillespie in at the 1.
01:22And for Orlando, the guard pair for him will be Suggs and Bain.
01:27Hodner is out there with Van Caron.
01:29And it's De Silva.
01:31In at the small forward position.
01:33Here we are, starting to approach the halfway point of the season, DB.
01:36But the excitement has not diminished around here.
01:39It has not in any way, shape, or form.
01:42This season has been thrilling to watch.
01:45To me, it feels like the league as a whole has really stepped up a level.
01:49And it's Gillespie missing.
01:51And Suggs has got the ball here for the Magic.
01:54From outside, off the mark.
02:00Inside.
02:02And Drummond throws it down.
02:04Boy, the defense has no answer for Andre Drummond.
02:08That's what we call emphatic finish.
02:10Pass to Bodner.
02:17Off to a good start as he hits his first shot at him.
02:20Just setting the tone with an aggressive move to the rack.
02:23And where's the help defensively?
02:26To me, that's a complete lack of communication on that side of the ball.
02:30These guys need to be talking to each other.
02:32Now, here's Watson.
02:34Taking a look at his stance.
02:35He's averaging around 7.5 points a game.
02:38And that one drops.
02:40High activity.
02:41Challenging the heart of the defense.
02:43Torian Prince is not afraid to mix it up.
02:46Here's Bain.
02:51Wagner looking it over.
02:53Suggs.
02:54And he's good on the three ball.
02:57And that's exactly what he's looking for.
03:00Draining the triple.
03:02Gone.
03:022-3 here to start off the game.
03:06Prince in the corner.
03:07Pass to Drummond.
03:11Here's Gillespie.
03:13Over Suggs.
03:14And it's Gillespie missing.
03:16Well, that's surprising.
03:17This guy is a good mid-range shooter.
03:19Just can't get it to go.
03:21Can't get it to fall.
03:23Nothing more important than contesting layups and dunks.
03:26A great job defensively.
03:30Here's Suggs.
03:32And Suggs throws it down.
03:34Boy, Suggs gets up off his feet in a hurry.
03:38Finishes that drive with authority.
03:40Prince outside.
03:44Pass to Gillespie.
03:46Watson dishes to Drummond.
03:48Back to Watson.
03:49Over Bancaro.
03:51Orlando grabs the miss.
03:53They defeated Indiana in their last game.
03:55And in that one, the offensive execution made the difference.
04:00They found and exploited the mismatch repeatedly.
04:02Well, it was certainly a game that their analytics people had to love breaking down.
04:07I thought they exposed every weakness in the defense.
04:11And you watch Paulo Bancaro.
04:13G.A.
04:14Offensively, he is a load to deal with.
04:17Yeah, I mean, he can cross you up.
04:19Hit you with a spin move.
04:21Score over either shoulder.
04:23This young man is a force.
04:25Now, Suggs after Torian Prince's three-pointer that didn't go.
04:30To the paint.
04:31That's good from Bancaro.
04:33On the assist from Sugg.
04:35And great work inside.
04:37This is where Bancaro feasts.
04:39Now, the shooting guard position is where teams look for a lot of their points.
04:55And these players, the highest scoring among them, haven't disappointed.
04:59You look at Ellis.
05:00Third in the league.
05:01He typically dominates out there.
05:02He can seemingly score at will.
05:05And this is the cream of the crop at the two-guard spot.
05:08I mean, strictly in terms of their scoring ability.
05:11And the ease with which they can overwhelm would be defenders.
05:15You know, and that's why it often requires more than one man to defend against any of them.
05:20These players draw more double teams than any group in the league.
05:23And they still are able to put up points at a devastating rate.
05:27Bad defense, bad shot.
05:29Neither working on that play.
05:31Prince, the pass to Ellis.
05:33Over Bane.
05:35Ellis can't get it to go.
05:36Oh, that's not a bad shot, but this isn't really his shot.
05:42Offensive rebound.
05:44Bancaro banked in off the glass.
05:47And great attention to detail from Bancaro on the play.
05:51Making sure he's there to get the ball and send it back.
05:55Now, here's Ellis.
05:5714 points from him the last game against the Pistons in Detroit.
06:01Pass to Drummond.
06:03Fires from deep.
06:06And it's Gillespie missing.
06:08Orlando leading by five.
06:12And here's Bancaro.
06:14Defended by Drummond.
06:15And that one is good from Sun.
06:17Boy, what a quarter he's had.
06:20Go ahead, young sir.
06:21Keep the pressure on.
06:23Gone 0 of 2 from deep here.
06:25Gillespie, the pass to Prince.
06:27He's looking for Drummond and finds him.
06:30Played in with a nice touch off the glass.
06:32Yeah, it's such a rarity these days.
06:34But Andre Drummond is a true five.
06:36The guy wants to work on the interior.
06:42Here's Suggs.
06:44It's hauled in by Gillespie.
06:45And 36% in this first quarter trying to get their bearings.
06:52Ellis can't get it to go.
06:54And if that's the best look you can get on a possession, what a waste of a trip down the floor.
06:59Well, missed opportunities.
07:01And they can certainly add up.
07:02You cannot afford to take that kind of shot.
07:07They need a bucket in a big way here to regain some confidence.
07:11Watson finds Drummond.
07:12And it's Ellis on the wing.
07:17Hands it from downtown.
07:19Bang, bang.
07:20Doesn't get much simpler than that.
07:22Magic leading by five.
07:24And so the timeout by Jamal Mosley here.
07:27He's going to take this chance to talk to his guys.
07:29Last time they faced off, it was right here at home where they couldn't get it done.
07:33Yeah, so close in that one.
07:35But that's of no solace to the players.
07:38They played their hearts out.
07:40You know what?
07:40Sometimes you play a great game and lose.
07:43What you hope happens, though, is it toughens them up a bit mentally.
07:47And they figure out how to close it out next time.
07:49So a new group on the floor for Orlando.
07:51It's black, top of the key.
08:01Good ball movement here by the match.
08:03Here's Jones.
08:04Here he goes.
08:05And he uses the glass on the lane.
08:07Just a superb drive from Tyus Jones.
08:10Very opportunistic when he attacks the lane.
08:12Gillespie, the pass to Drummond.
08:19Gets Prince on the wing.
08:21Pass to Hachimura.
08:24Releases.
08:27And yep, finally drops after rolling around the rim.
08:32Orlando leading by five.
08:36Jones kicks to Carter.
08:37Parted by Prince.
08:46Jones looking for an opening.
08:48Over in the corner, Isaac.
08:51No good on the triple.
08:53And right from the start, Kevin, they've been pounding the glass.
08:57Most of those 50-50 balls also going their way.
09:00Prince, that's for two.
09:01And he sinks that one.
09:04Hitting the back of the rim on the way in.
09:06Prince has got his second basket of the night.
09:10Jones dishes to Carter.
09:13It's good.
09:14He makes his first shot of the game.
09:16And defensively, they're on their heels every time the ball comes inside.
09:21Gillespie, the pass to Prince.
09:26And here is Hachimura.
09:28Back to Prince.
09:30Pass to Hachimura.
09:32Three-pointer.
09:34That's no good.
09:35Misses his first shot of the night.
09:36Well, he's got a big stroke.
09:38That one almost dropped.
09:40And Isaac throws it down.
09:42And we remember this guy is 6'10".
09:44So he's in position.
09:46Turn the lights out.
09:47Now here is Hachimura.
09:49Now here's Drummond.
09:50Defended by Carter.
09:53Kicks it out to Mitchell.
09:55Back to Drummond.
09:57Rebound by the Magic.
10:02Now here's Jones.
10:08Here's Platt.
10:10And that one released in time, but no good.
10:13And so it's the Orlando Magic bringing the quarter to a close with a seven-point lead.
10:18They've dictated the pace, pushed the ball at every chance, and it's paying off for them.
10:23We'll get you back to the action after this break.
10:26And if you're just joining us, we've played through one quarter in this one.
10:44And from what we've seen from Orlando, what do you guys see?
10:47Well, when you control the glass, you control the second-chance opportunities on both ends.
10:53And that's how they controlled the first quarter.
10:55I thought they were the much more physical team.
11:01Magic leading by seven.
11:03We've got Rui Hachimura.
11:06Mitchell is out there with James.
11:08Then it's Kevin Herter.
11:10It's Najee in at the five, roaming the paint.
11:13Bain, no good.
11:15And you could tell he thought that triple was going to fall.
11:19Herter kicks to James.
11:20Find to find Hachimura.
11:22Gets it to him.
11:23Good.
11:23And the assist goes to James.
11:24Well, this is the area that he's most comfortable.
11:27Rui Hachimura, such a solid performer in the painted area.
11:34Jones with the bounce pass.
11:38Bain finds Jones.
11:41Buries the long-range jumper.
11:43Jones has got the lead up to eight now for the Magic.
11:46Boy, this guy not necessarily a knockdown threat from Dean.
11:50But when you give him that type of room, he will make you pay.
11:54On the wing, James.
11:58Black defending.
12:01Orlando's gone.
12:02One of two on three corners here in the second quarter.
12:08Here's the three.
12:10Rebound by Mitchell.
12:12Oh, man.
12:12You know he'd love to have that one over.
12:15Najee passes to James.
12:18That one, no good.
12:20Magic leading by eight.
12:22Black kicks to Jones.
12:24Down it goes for his third basket.
12:29And it's been a try.
12:30And they're forcing the ball inside.
12:32And it's working like a charm.
12:34And now let's take a look at the number of second-chance points these teams have had over the last month.
13:00These guys never give up on a possession.
13:03The Magic in third.
13:04They have been aggressive underneath.
13:07I mean, they're playing with a physicality that you don't often see.
13:11And it's led to a lot of second-chance points.
13:14And that one's good.
13:16Hachimura.
13:16And they've done well at taking advantage of some late defensive rotations and getting the ball in the paint.
13:25Jones, the pass to Batazzi.
13:27And Batazzi throws it down.
13:29Not the kind of aggressive defense they need to cut into the lead.
13:33Yeah, you have to protect the rim, Greg, a little better.
13:36They're just too slow to react.
13:38You can't afford to sleepwalk through possession.
13:40What's going on out there?
13:42Good on that shot.
13:43And with that, the Magic lead is cut to just seven points in the basket from Watson.
13:48And so the timeout by Jamal Mosley here.
13:51He's going to make some adjustments to the game plan.
13:53Paolo Bantero has checked in for Orlando.
14:04Now we get a chance to check out the standings out east already.
14:07We are in December.
14:09Taking a look here at the visitors.
14:11Right now they've compiled the sixth best record in the conference.
14:14And, of course, there's the Magic.
14:16Four and a half games behind.
14:18Orlando leading by seven.
14:20Here's Bane.
14:21And he goes up strong with one hand and flushes it down.
14:25And don't sleep on Bane's ability to go right to the rack.
14:29That'll happen more often than not.
14:32Yep, that one goes in there.
14:33Boy, nice pass.
14:34A little ball movement, a little player movement.
14:36That's how you play this game.
14:40Up and in for the basket.
14:42Number four.
14:43That makes him four for five now.
14:45Again and again they're dissecting the defense
14:48and creating those high percentage looks.
14:51From inside.
14:54Gillespie, the pass to Hachimura.
14:56The rebound by Bataze.
14:59And they're controlling the boards, Kevin.
15:01That's plus five in that category.
15:04Bane kicks to Carter.
15:05And he gets it to go.
15:07Dora, as you talk about the great scores,
15:10it's not enough to be elite one-on-one.
15:12You've got to be able to handle the double team, too.
15:15I mean, there's a lot there.
15:17On a nightly basis, Kevin,
15:18these are the best defenses in the world
15:20scheming to take away the greatest strengths
15:23of the best individual offensive players.
15:25And you know what?
15:27Nightly, it's not enough.
15:29The great ones find a way no matter what.
15:32Now we'll hear from Allie LaForce,
15:33and she's got a story for us.
15:35An update.
15:35Allie?
15:36Thank you, Kevin.
15:37Well, Desmond Bane, a deadly floor spacer,
15:39but he said,
15:40I have to be respected in a lot of different ways.
15:42Don't pigeonhole me into just being a catch-and-shoot guy
15:45or a movement shooter.
15:46I can score the ball in a variety of ways
15:48and do multiple things on the court.
15:50Back to you.
15:51A lot for sure in his bag.
15:53Hey, Allie, thank you very much for the report.
15:56Orlando making some changes.
15:58Da Silva's checked in.
15:59And Jalen Suggs is subbed in for Anthony Black.
16:07And he's good on the second.
16:08And G.A., Jess, when you think you've seen it all,
16:12past season, a father and son playing as teammates,
16:15NBA history continues to be made with the Jameses.
16:20Yeah, LeBron and Bronny James taking the court together.
16:24And if other players can emulate the longevity of LeBron,
16:28perhaps it won't be the last time we see it happen.
16:32Outside, Bane.
16:34The shot by Carter.
16:35Nobody around.
16:37No good with the triple.
16:39Gotten just over 50% of their shots to drop here in the second quarter.
16:43They're five for nine.
16:44This guy's such a talented finisher, but the D does just enough.
16:49Now here is Carter.
16:50He has five.
16:52Rare.
16:52You'll see him miss such an open look.
16:56Pass to Gillespie.
16:57And Watson has it in the corner.
16:59Yes, and it's Ellis picking up the assist.
17:03Watson's got six in the quarter.
17:04That's the kind of D that you're not going to find success with, guys.
17:08They've got to get a hand in the face.
17:10Good.
17:11Bines Carter.
17:12Boy, you see Carter Jr. use every bit of that 7'5 wingspan.
17:17Boy, he's tough to guard around the rim.
17:19Look out.
17:20For the Mets.
17:31Mo Wagner comes in for Carter.
17:33And Blacks subbed in for Bain.
17:47Gone 2-3 when they've stepped beyond the arc in the second quarter.
17:50Prince, the pass to Drummond.
17:54And Drummond throws it down.
17:57Boy, power play by Andre Drummond.
18:00He has made a career out of stress testing the rims.
18:04Here's Sugg.
18:05And Sugg throws it down.
18:08Gives the team such a great element, having a one guard who can get to the 10th.
18:13Certainly something every team wants to have.
18:17Well, you love it.
18:18Fearless, aggressive, leaving, no doubt whatsoever.
18:23A free throw drops for Suggs.
18:26Now, Jalen Suggs is a player that does a little bit of everything,
18:30understanding what's expected and how he can carve out time in the rotation.
18:36Now, here's Watson.
18:37He's got eight.
18:39And it's Drummond missing.
18:45Black with it.
18:46Pass to Wagner.
18:48Offensive rebound.
18:51Here's De Silva.
18:52Three-pointers off the mark.
18:56Gone 3-7 tonight from three-point territory.
18:59Prince.
19:00Orlando grabs the miss.
19:02Banqueiro's got nine rebounds now tonight.
19:06Here's the screen.
19:08They get it again, and he finishes nicely on the way.
19:13Banqueiro's got four points in the quarter.
19:16That's about want to right there.
19:17Paulo Banqueiro hustling after the offensive rebound, creating a second chance opportunity.
19:24Pass to Drummond.
19:25Ellis kicks to Prince.
19:29Prince shot from the wing.
19:31And it comes off the front of the rim.
19:34And so it's Suggs who brings up the ball for Orlando.
19:37Let's go.
19:41Latre.
19:43The rebound by Prince.
19:44No other way to put it.
19:46Just a poor shooting performance for him.
19:48But luckily, his teammates have picked up the slack.
19:51He just punched the ticket on that one.
19:53That'll get the job done.
19:54Powerful two-hand jam.
19:57Now, here's Suggs.
19:58He's got 11.
20:00Pass to Banqueiro.
20:02It's blocked.
20:03Out of bounds as Orlando keeps possession.
20:07You've got to love strong defense, especially when it comes in the form of harsh rejections.
20:13Wow.
20:14And guys, that block could really help change the momentum of this game.
20:25Oh!
20:26Oh!
20:26Here's Suggs.
20:33Count it.
20:33Number five from the floor this game.
20:36He's now five of 11.
20:37Not a lot of resistance on the inside.
20:40And they're taking full advantage.
20:43Prince.
20:44The pass to Gillespie.
20:46Here's Watson.
20:48In the hoop for his fourth field goal.
20:49Four for seven shooting and looking for more.
20:52And they've had assists now in their last three baskets.
20:56Suggs kicks to Wagner.
21:02Right side.
21:03Suggs.
21:03Good for basket number six from him in the contest.
21:06He's shooting six for 12.
21:07I'm sorry.
21:08That's poor defense down low again.
21:10It's been a mismatch thus far in the paint.
21:14Watson.
21:14That's for two.
21:16Rebound by the Magic.
21:17Boy, that mid-range area.
21:19He just didn't look comfortable.
21:20Let's be honest.
21:21Now eight seconds separate in the two clocks.
21:24And it's Suggs missing.
21:26Boy, after dropping two triples in the first quarter, he hasn't hit another yet.
21:31Magic leading by 12.
21:35Pass to Van Carroll.
21:36Takes a three.
21:40It's deflected.
21:41Out of bounds as Orlando keeps possession.
21:45And right now, let's watch that terrific swat.
21:49Sharp instincts on D there.
21:51Just timing.
21:52One to rise up and swat that way.
21:55Now, Van Carroll.
22:06Once again, off the mark, Orlando.
22:09And so, it's the Orlando Magic.
22:11Up by a dozen here at the end of the quarter.
22:14And their ability to get points in the paint has made all the difference in this one.
22:18Back right after this.
22:25Greetings, Shaq, Kenny, and EJ here as we tip off the show with a look at our mid-season
22:53Eastern Conference standings.
22:55And just for a moment here, I was wondering, if you guys were playing in the league today,
23:01which current player would you most like to team up with?
23:06Hmm, that's tough, Ernie, but I gotta pick Wimby.
23:08Playing alongside of him, that's just gonna be too good to pass up.
23:12Well, I'll tell you what, May 19th, I'm teaming up with Ant-Man.
23:15One-two punch, baby.
23:17Very interesting.
23:20Let us take some time now to talk about the first half.
23:23They have a commanding performance for the Magic.
23:27Their bench doesn't look like a bench at all.
23:29It looks like they have two starting units.
23:32And that means no rest for the defense.
23:34They're out there huffing and puffing.
23:38That is more than enough of us.
23:40Let's send you back to the game.
23:41Kevin Harlan and crew with the second half.
23:43And with the second half upon us, we'll find out if this game becomes the route that it's threatening to be.
24:03We're seeing a tremendous game from Jalen Suggs.
24:07Man, he's been running wild on them through that first half.
24:12Absolute dynamite on offense.
24:14Boy, he has been shouldering the load.
24:16Aggressive, skilled, talented, and thus far, unstoppable.
24:20Orlando leading by 12.
24:33The guard pair form will be Suggs and Bain.
24:37Bankero is out there with Mo Vodner.
24:39And it's Da Silva in at the three slot.
24:42That's who's out there for Orlando.
24:44It's Prince on the wing.
24:47Watson, the pass to Gillespie.
24:50Here's Trumman.
24:52Bankero grabs the board.
24:55Bankero's got 11 rebounds in the game.
24:58The edge on the glass is the difference.
25:01It's allowed them to build this lead.
25:03Oh, big time dunk by Bankero.
25:06I like seeing the aggressive side of this young man.
25:09Well, it's fine.
25:10It's Watson.
25:11Here's Gillespie.
25:12It's Prince on the wing.
25:14It's good from long range.
25:17Prince has got seven points.
25:18It's really crisp, intelligent passing to make that basket possible.
25:23Here's Da Silva.
25:25And he can't answer back.
25:27The three-pointer off-line.
25:29Gone four of eight tonight from three-point land.
25:31Shooting 50% on the three-ball here.
25:34Good on that shot.
25:35And with that, the magic lead is cut to just 11 on the basket from Andre Drummond.
25:40Suggs passes to Wagner.
25:46Suggs passes to Wagner.
25:47And finished off by Wagner.
25:49Well, we know Moe Wagner is a sweep, shooting big.
25:52But right there, he says, you know, I can get off my feet, too.
25:55A moment here now to see the numbers for Jalen Suggs.
26:09How his last 10 games have gone.
26:11He's averaging 11 points a game, four assists, and three rebounds.
26:16And he's a great presence on the glass.
26:18He'll battle inside for every rebound.
26:21He's certainly not afraid to mix it up.
26:24When bodies are around or flying, he's usually at the point of it.
26:30Pass to Ellis.
26:32Offside Prince.
26:33Now Watson.
26:35Here's Gillespie.
26:37He's covered by Suggs.
26:39Prince, that's for two.
26:41Rebound by Paulo Banqueiro.
26:44Banqueiro's got rebound number 12 here already in the game.
26:47Got that one up the whip.
26:50Does Silva's got his first two points of the night?
26:5280% shooting to start the third.
26:55Four for five.
26:57Prince outside.
27:00Watson finds Prince.
27:02Back to Watson.
27:04And here is Prince.
27:06Misses off the right iron.
27:08Well, they've been better than good on the glass today.
27:11And there is a glaring discrepancy between these two teams in that area.
27:17Unwilling to let up even for a moment.
27:20That's his killer instinct.
27:21Just fanning the playing.
27:23One thing I enjoy is watching players who don't pay attention to the score.
27:28You lock in on the moment and play the right way.
27:31Now, here's Suggs.
27:3415 points in the game.
27:36Yeah, Jalen Suggs has found his rhythm.
27:38And now he's keeping his foot on the gas pedal.
27:40He is leaving no doubt that the defense could have a tough night.
27:47Gillespie.
27:48The pass to Prince.
27:49Now Watson.
27:51Here's Gillespie.
27:53From T.
27:54Bellis.
27:55Trains it from beyond the arc.
27:57Bellis has got his third bucket of the night.
27:59Boy, defensively, you deserve to get torched from deep if you leave him that open.
28:04My goodness.
28:05A three from Ben Carroll.
28:07And it's a foul called on Mo Wagner.
28:11That's his first foul.
28:19Gone two of two from long range in the third quarter so far.
28:23And now let's send it over to our courtside reporter, Ali LaForce.
28:27Thank you so much.
28:28This season, new broadcasting deals are kicking in for the NBA.
28:32Commissioner Silver said,
28:33We dramatically increased the number of primetime broadcast exposures to a level almost unthinkable from my early days in the league.
28:41In fact, the NBA is now set for basically nightly national broadcasts.
28:45Back to you.
28:46All right, Ali.
28:47Thanks for that update.
28:48And so the timeout by Jamal Mosley here.
28:51Coach is going to take a few minutes to regroup and go over the strategy.
28:54And it gives us a chance to check out the stats for Torian Prince.
29:00He's been a factor for them over the last month.
29:02And his playmaking ability, unquestioned.
29:05One of the top 15 assist men in our league.
29:08And he's the type of three-point specialist that doesn't need a lot of shots to rack up points.
29:12That's why he's top three in percentage.
29:14In the third quarter with just over three and a half minutes off the clock.
29:23Wagner.
29:24And finished off by Wagner.
29:27Now, how about breaking out the Statue of Liberty on that dog?
29:30A nice way to pad that lead a little more.
29:32You're right.
29:34Prince in the corner from about 19 feet.
29:37And Bain pulls it down.
29:39Boy, this guy has not had a great night.
29:42And it really has weighed the entire team down.
29:45And it's Van Carroll missing.
29:47Well defended that time.
29:48He's a shooter that the D has to close down on quickly when he's ready to pull the trigger.
29:55Now, here's Prince.
29:57He has seven.
29:57And he has definitely been struggling in this quarter.
30:02And you know what?
30:02They keep calling his number.
30:04And they're simply trying to get him out of this funk.
30:07Count it.
30:08Striking fast inside.
30:10Bain isn't going to miss a chance at a look like that.
30:16Watson dishes to Drummond.
30:18Prince in the corner.
30:21Another miss by Prince.
30:23This guy just simply can't find his rhythm.
30:25And sometimes that happens.
30:28And it's Van Carroll missing.
30:32Gone just a bit under 50% from the field since halftime.
30:35Five out of 11.
30:36Prince kicks to Ellis.
30:39Good.
30:39And a nice assist from Prince.
30:42Prince has got five assists tonight.
30:44And I love his approach and attitude right now.
30:47Doing everything he can to keep his team in it.
30:50Now, here's Van Carroll.
30:52He's got 12.
30:54Here's De Silva.
30:55And the pass goes out of bounds.
30:57And they'll turn it over.
30:59Let's take a look at the players that have been grabbing rebounds in bunches to lead the NBA over the last 10 games.
31:05Second, Andre Drummond.
31:06And when it comes to rebounding, it's been a stupendous stretch for him.
31:11He's been using his body and strength so effectively.
31:15Mitchell kicks to Hachimura.
31:22Shoots.
31:23That one's good.
31:24And the magic lead is cut to just 11 points in the basket for Mitchell.
31:28I love it.
31:29Instead of going, I show you, make a play for someone else.
31:34Jones.
31:35No one around him.
31:37Once again, off the mark, Orlando.
31:40Gotten the three ball working for them in the second half.
31:42They've hit three out of three shots in long range.
31:44Ellis, the pass to Watson.
31:49Pulls up from the corner.
31:50And a little luck that time, but it drops.
31:53Ellis has got 12 now in this quarter.
31:55Well, this is what we talk about.
31:56The tale of two halves.
31:57He has been outstanding out of the break.
32:00Here's Ben Carroll.
32:02And he drops in the way up off the glass.
32:04And the magic lead by 11.
32:06Well, this is Paulo Boncaro's comfort zone right here.
32:10The interior with that size and frame.
32:12Look out.
32:13Mitchell kicks to Prince.
32:17Back to Mitchell.
32:18From the top of the key.
32:20It's hauled in by the magic.
32:23Ben Carroll's got 13 rebounds in the game.
32:26Classy day.
32:26Uses the glass to finish the layup.
32:29Carter's got nine.
32:30That's the 10th straight point they've given up in the paint.
32:36Pass to Watson.
32:39For three.
32:40Ellis.
32:41It's good.
32:42And Watson picking up the assist.
32:44Watson's got five assists tonight.
32:46You can see it.
32:47He's taking better shots.
32:49And the results are coming because of it.
32:51And the basket by Jones.
32:52Just no resistance on the inside.
32:56That's their fifth consecutive make in the paint.
32:59Here's Ellis.
33:03Bounces high off the rim and drops.
33:06Ellis has got 20.
33:07Whoa.
33:08Sizzling from the field this half.
33:09And that's after a shaky start.
33:11Jones dishes to Carter.
33:13Back to Jones.
33:15It's deflected.
33:18To the middle.
33:20And the dunk by Hachimura.
33:23Hachimura can make play after play above the rim.
33:26This guy's got a natural, gifted athletic frame.
33:30Shot and game clock separated by five.
33:32Out to Carter.
33:36And the ball goes out of bounds.
33:37It's turned over.
33:38Well, one guy's thinking zig, the other zag.
33:41And it's nothing good resulting.
33:43Howard's checked in for Bancaro.
33:53Gone.
33:547 of 11 from deep tonight.
33:55Using the three-pointer to their advantage.
33:58Ellis outside.
34:00Pass to Gillespie.
34:02Back to Ellis.
34:06Up top, Herder.
34:11Ellis right side.
34:13It could go.
34:14And the last second attempt.
34:16Doesn't fall.
34:17And a great show through three quarters.
34:19As we enter the fourth, who will carry the day?
34:22Orlando out in front.
34:24Up by eight.
34:25We'll get right back to the action when we return.
34:27And let's take this opportunity now to show you our State Farm assist of the game.
34:39And how about the floor generalship right here?
34:42I mean, showing us why they're always in good hands when he's the man in charge.
34:47Well, this is exactly what you're looking for from your point guard.
34:51Survey the floor.
34:52Serve it up on time and on target.
34:54And this is it.
34:55And this is it.
34:57Glad to have you along for this fourth and final quarter.
35:00They've got Mitchell, Rui Hachimura out there with Kevin Herder.
35:04And it's Gillespie in at the point.
35:06Just love the unselfishness there.
35:09Keep the ball moving.
35:10Good things happen.
35:11Magic leading by six.
35:15Green by Bataze.
35:17Here's Jones.
35:19Buries it down low.
35:21Obviously, any coach would be comfortable giving Tyus Jones the ball in pick and roll action.
35:26He's just so smart, guys.
35:28Gillespie, the best to Hachimura.
35:32Now Herder over Bain.
35:34Yes, it's a fall.
35:35The bucket from Herder.
35:37The chemistry has been terrific.
35:39Really impressed with their offensive execution.
35:43Well, Orlando shooting certainly a key for them in this one.
35:4655% from the field.
35:49Black, the pass to Jones.
35:51Plenty of space.
35:54No good.
35:54And I'm not sure that is a shot that he should be taking.
35:59Well, it's hard to imagine that the play was designed to go in that direction.
36:03Boy, I'd be surprised if we see that again.
36:07Now here's Jones.
36:11Down low.
36:12Here's Carter.
36:13That's in.
36:14Coming off an assist from Jones.
36:17Jones has got his fourth assist in this one.
36:21Pass to Hachimura.
36:22And the dunk by Hachimura.
36:26Might be undersized for a four, but that vertical more than makes up for it.
36:31Orlando leading by four.
36:33And we've got a timeout called by Jamal Mosley.
36:37And that timeout by Coach was carefully measured.
36:40Wanting to make sure that everybody is on the same page here.
36:43And the Magic making a change here.
36:50Dan Carroll's checked in.
36:51And now let's swing it over to Allie LaForce on the sideline.
36:55Thanks, guys.
36:56I got a chance to hear what Jamal Mosley was saying to the team.
36:59And he encouraged them to stay focused and not get complacent.
37:02Saying we've worked too hard to get this lead and we're not going to give it up now.
37:06Stay connected.
37:07Play smart.
37:07Let's get this win.
37:09Guys, back to you.
37:10All right, Allie.
37:11Thanks.
37:11Now, here's Bain.
37:14A three-pointer is right on target.
37:17An even stronger secondhand.
37:19Tremendous efficiency at the offensive end of the floor.
37:23Done a perfect 4-4 to start the final quarter.
37:26Can't ask for anything more than that.
37:27Mitchell.
37:28Count the basket and the foul.
37:31It's going to be on Desmond Bain.
37:34And the crisp passing has opened things up for them offensively.
37:38And a closer look here at the scoring breakdown for Orlando.
37:42They've been playing some really physical offense.
37:46Just attacking the pain as much as possible.
37:49And I tell you what, they have been very successful with that strategy.
37:52The other thing that's been impressive is really just relentless driving the basketball.
37:58Doesn't matter if the defense is there.
38:00They are challenging them and getting it done.
38:02I'd go back to that shot again.
38:04That's a great look from the mid-range.
38:08Drummond finds Herter.
38:09Shoots over Black.
38:11Here's Drummond.
38:13And it's in after a nice bounce off the right side.
38:16Andre Drummond has attacked the glass offensively as long as he's been in the league.
38:22Boy, those second chance points come quickly to this guy.
38:25Now, here's Ben Carroll.
38:28High pose, but does it.
38:30Beautiful dish.
38:31And the layup goes down.
38:33And the magic lead by four.
38:35Yeah, nothing too fancy.
38:36Just getting the job done when they need to make every possession count.
38:42Here's Gillespie.
38:43He squares up and sinks it.
38:46Gillespie's got six here in this quarter.
38:48And you can feel the excitement in the building.
38:52Both of these teams pouring it off.
38:55There's been a bit of a flurry here late.
38:57And this game may come down to which side gets a stop or two.
39:01Now, here's Bain.
39:03And then Carter with the dunk.
39:05The big guy attacking the rim.
39:07The throwdowns are loud and emphatic.
39:14Gotten seven of their eight shots to fall here in the fourth.
39:16A tremendous offensive outburst.
39:19Here's Mitchell.
39:22And Carroll grabs the ball.
39:24Oh, the defense very willing to live with that mid-range jumper.
39:28Launches it.
39:29He watches it go through the hoop for his eighth make.
39:32Now eight for 14.
39:33Puts one in the eye of the defense.
39:35First triple of the evening.
39:38Pass to Drummond.
39:39The rebound by Bataze.
39:44Magic leading by seven.
39:48Here's Bain.
39:49That's good.
39:50And it's Van Carroll with the assist.
39:53Bain's got nine points here in the second half.
39:58Now Drummond.
40:00Defended by Bataze.
40:01Here's Gillespie.
40:02He hits the back iron and sinks the shot.
40:06And he's coming up big here in the clutch.
40:09And here's Bain Carroll.
40:11He'll bring it up for the Orlando Magic.
40:1317 points was their biggest margin.
40:17Rebound on Dre Drummond.
40:19Drummond's got rebound number nine now.
40:22What an effort here tonight.
40:23Ah, the biscuit is good.
40:25Rui Hachimura doesn't shy away from the pressure and he delivers.
40:30And we've got a timeout called by Jamal Mosley.
40:34Clearly he's got something his players need to hear.
40:38And immediately.
40:48Magic leading by five.
40:50Suggs from 13 feet.
40:56It's in.
40:57Now this is where you love the fast play by Jalen Suggs.
41:00Gets just a little bit of room and the pull up is pure.
41:05Big time jam.
41:07He was ready to receive and deliver.
41:11Oh, Andre Drummond in a big moment with a big bucket.
41:15Yes, sir.
41:16The response slamming at home.
41:20If a teammate's open in the painted area, you give him the basketball.
41:24Those are high quality shots.
41:30It's Brin's high post.
41:35Here's Gillespie.
41:37Block at six.
41:39The shot from 20.
41:40And he drains the Jays.
41:42And since halftime, this has become an intense ballgame.
41:46They are getting after it hard.
41:48It has become a real battle out there.
41:51And he gives that rim a good tug on the way down.
41:56That's how you drive your point home right there.
41:58He nails the jump shot.
42:10143 left in the fourth quarter.
42:16Now Suggs.
42:17For three.
42:19Can't get it to go.
42:21Here's Gillespie.
42:26From deep.
42:28Knocks down the three.
42:31That's an important shot right there, guys.
42:33I mean, he's produced from deep all game long.
42:35Yeah, he's done more work outside the arc than inside it.
42:38And that's not going to change now.
42:40They'll ride his long-range game all the way to the end of this one.
42:43On defense, Rolando.
42:45Aolo Bancaro, unable to get his last shot to go in.
42:52Here's Gillespie.
42:54To take the lead.
42:56Three.
42:57Good.
42:57And you can't get a bigger bucket than that.
43:00I'll tell you, it takes confidence to pull the trigger in that situation.
43:04You love guys who relish the moment.
43:07Now, here's Bancaro.
43:10That one's off.
43:11Still out of sync.
43:12Well, whether it's a defensive adjustment or he's gone just a bit cold,
43:16that efficiency has really fallen off this quarter.
43:25Six on the shot clock.
43:32And there's the shot clock violation.
43:34Couldn't get the shot off in time.
43:35You can't have that type of miscue in this moment, in this game.
43:40You have to be on the same page.
43:42And we've got a timeout called by Jamal Mosley.
43:46And he knows there's no room for mistakes.
43:49He wants everyone on the same page.
43:51Guys, what are their best options now?
43:55Now, always intriguing to see what a coach draws up in this situation.
43:59What you want is to create a clean, high-percentage look, if that's at all possible.
44:04It's good!
44:05It's good!
44:06It used to be big moments from his college age.
44:25Barcaro's heart beat should stay low here.
44:28Guys, what's your take on how they maximize their opportunities now?
44:33You know, always intriguing to see what a coach draws up in this situation.
44:38What you want is to create a clean, high-percentage look, if that's at all possible.
44:44What you want is to create a clean, high-percentage look, if that's at all possible.
44:48What you want is to create a clean, high-percentage look, if that's at all possible.
44:50What you want is to create a clean, high-percentage look, if that's at all possible.
45:01It's Drummond, high-post.
45:02Down the ball!
45:08He went down!
45:09He got it!
45:09The ball!
45:10He did it!
45:11Down it goes!
45:13At the buzzer!
45:14Boy!
45:15It doesn't get any better than that.
45:17You couldn't dream of a more dramatic finish.
45:20Three points, right as the buzzer sounds.
45:22This is a ball game people will be talking about for quite some time.
45:26The visiting club takes the win on the road.
45:29They break the hearts of every fan in the building with a dramatic late victory.
45:33And, Kevin, this is the kind of win you have to take a ton of pride in.
45:37I mean, they battled with everything they had and came through when the pressure was at its highest.
45:43And that'll do it, folks.
45:44For Greg Anthony, Doris Burke, Allie LaForce, and the rest of our terrific 2K crew, this is Kevin Harlan.
45:52Hope you enjoyed our broadcast.
45:54Now it's time for our Player of the Game.
45:57We'll be right back together.
46:11We'll see you.
46:14Bye.
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