The Orlando Magic showcased strong communication and teamwork in their 118-106 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, reminiscent of the Lakers' former defensive prowess. This victory highlighted the importance of communication on the court, as emphasized by Lakers' coach JJ Redick. The Magic's ability to cohesively defend contrasted sharply with the Lakers, who struggled due to injuries to key players. The Lakers' defensive identity has diminished, reflected in their recent losing record for March, indicating a need to rebuild their trust and coordination on the floor.
The Magic were connected. They were communicating. They looked, really, like the Lakers used to look, an energy that carried over to Orlando's offense.
Since Hachimura's injury knocked him out of the lineup for a dozen games, the Lakers' identity has eroded, their rating sliding all the way down to 17th.
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