With four games left in the season, the Orlando Magic could get a taste of the playoffs. The Magic have two games remaining against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are just one game behind the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and have lost six of their past seven games. There is a very real possibility that Orlando will make the postseason as the No. 2 seed.
This young team has been calm, patient and disciplined all season, but with four games remaining, the Magic are starting to get a little giddy knowing they have a chance to make the playoffs.
April 7, 2024. Orlando, Florida, USA.Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (13) defends Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero
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“It's very hard to stay locked in because you don't want to play in the playoffs,” Jalen Suggs said. “I'm very excited. This is something that many of us have never experienced before. It's a new opportunity for all of us. You have to be excited about it. Excited and a little nervous. , you can't help but feel all those emotions. You should feel them.”
The Orlando Magic are a rising team in the Eastern Conference and one of the most promising teams in the NBA, so you can't blame them for their excitement. With Giannis Antetokounmpo carrying a playoff series on his shoulders, the return of Joel Embiid and OG Anunoby, and the consistent excellence of the Boston Celtics, the Magic know they are unlikely to win the conference this season. , it will be theirs. It carries over for the next few seasons.
Despite all the excitement, Magic relies on himself to stay focused on the task at hand. “How gelled we are and how tight we are as a unit keeps everyone calm and keeps everyone locked in,” Suggs said.
The Magic lack experience compared to most playoff teams, but they have the hunger to upset some contenders and make a fuss in the postseason.
