The Orlando Magic face a critical challenge: Can they win on national TV and beat the best teams in the league?

Last year, the Magic not only went 1-6 on national TV, including some of their most embarrassing defeats, but they also struggled against the best teams in the league. Orlando had the fewest wins against winning teams last year among Eastern Conference postseason teams.

If the Magic are truly going to climb into contention, they must prove themselves against the best teams in the league. And that will be the biggest sign of their growth this season with a roster set to compete for a top playoff spot.

Will the Magic prove they are serious contenders by stepping up against the NBA's elite?

0:00 Intro: Orlando Magic's big problem to solve

5:37 Magic's struggles on national TV games

11:48 Beating good teams: Key to Magic's success

18:28 Expectations for upcoming NBA schedule release

24:37 Potential national TV matchups for Magic

30:42 Predicting Magic's home and road game patterns

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