Magic Pound Memphis in Record-Setting Game
Orlando remains in first place in their division, with a 3 game lead over the Washington Wizards. Against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, three was the Magic number for another reason. In that game, Orlando set a team record for three point baskets, making 18 of 33. The previous record was 16, set against the Hawks in 1996.
During the game, Orlando shot 54% from behind the arc, and Hedo Turkoglu led the team in points and three-pointers, scoring 26 points, and making 6-8 from behind the arc. Eight Magic players made at least one three pointer, and besides Turkoglu, Rashard Lewis and Maurice Evans each were 3-6 for treys.
It’s hard to say that the Magic are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, as they are only 5-5 over their last 10 games. They have won three straight, with back to back wins over Portland and Detroit. With many other teams cooling off also recently, the Magic are playing as well as anyone, and are in third place in the Eastern Conference.
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