The Orlando Magic started their season with a panicky 1-4 start. They resolved many of those issues to set themselves on the right track. But those issues have returned in recent games. Orlando is again on shaky ground in the last six games, as their defense has slipped and their effort has become inconsistent.

Orlando again has to find its identity and find itself to right the ship and get back on track. Saturday's win helps with the effort, but there is still much work to do as they wait for players to return from injury.

The good news is the Magic have started to establish themselves as a clutch team, able to win close games and build wins late in games. That is what they did going back and forth with the Denver Nuggets to secure the win.

Orlando needs to take its show on the road and succeed on a manageable three-game road trip.

00:00 Magic's Turnaround Under Mosley

07:24 Magic's Defensive Struggles Exposed

12:23 Magic's Inconsistent but Clutch Season

20:11 Magic's Clutch Turnover Efficiency

25:16 Magic Face Raptors in Crucial Match

32:35 Magic's Crucial Week Ahead

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