Скачать или смотреть The Orlando Magic Are Showing Their Power Level | HHT 66

On the 66th episode of Hot Hand Theory, Geoff and XJ explain why everyone wrote off the Orlando Magic way too early—and why this team is about to prove the doubters wrong.

After a bumpy 5-6 start with Desmond Bane struggling and close losses piling up, the media buried the Magic. But here's what the panic merchants missed: this team has championship-level talent, a starting lineup that's +19.1 per 100 possessions, and is experiencing cold shooting variance that won't last. The fundamentals are elite. The pieces are all there. And everyone who wrote them off is about to look foolish.

Despite all this, there's one thing holding them back: coaching deployment. We break down why Jamahl Mosley needs to unleash Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero as the primary initiators, why having three elite additive players (Bane, Suggs, Carter) around your two stars is a contender formula, and what tactical adjustments need to happen for Orlando to reach their ceiling.

We also explain why the Desmond Bane trade was brilliant even while he's shooting poorly, how his gravity is already elevating Franz and Paolo, why the bench will bounce back, and what the game-winner symbolizes for this team's trajectory.

We cover:
🔹 Why Desmond Bane's shooting slump is variance, not a talent problem—and why it won't last
🔹 The starting lineup's dominance: +19.1 per 100 despite cold shooting
🔹 How Bane's gravity is already improving Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero's efficiency
🔹 The real problem: Jamal Mosley's tactical deployment and why Franz needs the ball more
🔹 How the Magic compare to the East contenders and what they need to do to compete with New York and Cleveland

💬 Let us know in the comments: Will Desmond Bane turn it around? And is Jamal Mosley's coaching holding this team back?

If you value analytical depth over hot takes and want NBA breakdown that explains WHY variance matters and HOW teams should deploy talent, subscribe and catch every episode.

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Timestamps:
0:00 | Preview
0:58 | Intro: the Orlando Magic
3:41 | The Magic's Bizarro Start
7:10 | Positive regression is coming
9:31 | Desmond Bane's shooting+additive impact
13:55 | What could prevent Orlando from hitting its ceiling?
16:48 | Jamahl Mosley needs to give Paolo & Franz the keys
18:30 | Franz and Paolo's synergy
24:26 | What if it doesn't turn around?
27:30 | Following the Cavs and Knicks?
29:08 | Please Comment & SUBSCRIBE


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