Despite Desmond Bain, the Magic still lack an outside address
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Last year, Magic had the worst 3-point skill in the entire NBA by far, shooting just 31.8%. To solve this recurring problem, Orlando got its hands on it Desmond Baneknown by his address from afar. But after three encounters, the observation remains the same: the shots still don’t fall…
At the beginning of the season, men from Jamahl Mosley shooting just 28.2% from 3-point range. And last night against the Bulls, he even dropped to 13% (3/24) behind the line at 7m25!
When asked, the Magic coach refuses to panic, even if the problem becomes difficult to ignore.
“Part of the answer is we make and miss shots in this league.” Jamahl Mosley philosophized like this. “I think we had some good shots, but hey, we’ve got to get them in. Hats off to Chicago, because they really ran around. But again, no excuses. We’ve got to get our shots in. We’ve got to finish with more power and authority in the circle.”
A vicious circle?
The technician especially pointed out the missed finishes near the circle, where the Bulls are still crumbly. For him, it is precisely by insisting in the paint that his team will finally open up space for 3 points.
But without Jalen Suggs, it is Desmond Bane who also found he had to create for others, breaking through the first defensive curtain to get the ball out… without his teammates converting offers.
“It’s a process. If we didn’t get good shots and get to the rim, there would be a problem. But the fact is we get there, get in the paint and we have to concentrate on finishing.” Jamal Mosley concluded. “That’s work we can do in the weight room. More shots, more reps. That’s what we have to improve on and make sure the frustration isn’t felt on defense.”
Because missed open shots boost the morale of opponents and undermine Paolo Banchero and company.
2025-10-26 14:46:00
