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Can Orlando Magic Conjure Victory at Chase Center?

As the Orlando Magic prepare to face the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Magic have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in their last three games.


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In their most recent game against the Phoenix Suns, despite a valiant effort and leading for over a minute, they fell short by five points with a final score of 107-112. The team demonstrated resilience with solid shooting from both inside and beyond the arc, hitting 57 percent from two-point range and maintaining an impressive free throw percentage of 92 percent. However, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 15 times.


The previous home game against the New York Knicks showcased Orlando's ability to dominate on their court; they secured a comfortable win with a ten-point margin (117-108). Their offensive efforts were commendable as they led for nearly the entire game. Bench contributions were significant too, adding 18 points to the total score.


However, consistency remains elusive for Orlando as evidenced by another home game prior to that against Philadelphia where they suffered defeat (92-112). Despite out-blocking Philly with 11 blocks and maintaining high free throw accuracy at 88 percent, it wasn't enough to counterbalance lower field goal percentages and turnovers which again plagued them.


Orlando's upcoming challenge will be significant as they take on Golden State away from home. Fans should watch closely how well Magic can control possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities while minimizing turnovers which have been detrimental in past performances.


The clash between these two teams is scheduled for January 3rd at Chase Center in San Francisco. Fans can catch all the action live on NBA TV or local broadcasts NBCS-BA channel 696 or BSFL channel 654 depending on your location.

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