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3 Magic Preseason Trends Essential for a Successful Regular Season

As the NBA season kicks off, the Orlando Magic are gearing up for their regular-season opener against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Building on their undefeated preseason, the Magic exhibited key trends worth noting for the upcoming season.

3 Magic Preseason Trends Essential for a Successful Regular Season

1. Improved 3-Point Shooting

The Orlando Magic showed significant improvement in their three-point shooting during the preseason. They recorded a 35.9 percent success rate from beyond the arc, a notable increase from last season’s dismal 31.8 percent. Key players Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva, and Wendell Carter Jr. collectively shot 42.4 percent from deep, indicating potential for consistency moving forward.

  • 2024-25 preseason 3-point percentage: 35.9%
  • 2023-24 season 3-point percentage: 31.8%
  • Last season’s highest shooter (min. 150 attempts): Caleb Houstan at 36.0%

2. Dominance in Offensive Rebounding

This preseason, the Magic led the NBA with an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.3 percent. Under Coach Jamahl Mosley, the team has consistently emphasized strong rebounding. In past seasons, they ranked in the top 8 for defensive rebounding percentage and demonstrated respectable offensive rebounding efforts.

  • Last season’s defensive rebounding ranking: No. 6
  • Past offensive rebounding ranks: 15th, 7th, and 12th
  • NBA leader in offensive rebound percentage (2024-25): 36.3% (Houston Rockets)

3. Effective Rim Protection

The Magic also displayed impressive rim protection, claiming the league’s third-best shot-blocking capability during the preseason. Their ability to limit paint touches contributed to a strong defensive showing. Even in their last game, players like Carter, Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze, and Jonathan Isaac made noticeable impacts on defense.

  • 2023-24 season defensive ranking: 2nd overall
  • Preseason blocks per game rank: 3rd
  • Rim efficiency allowed ranking: 9th

If the Orlando Magic can maintain these positive trends—shooting efficiency, rebounding tenacity, and defensive prowess—they may find themselves in contention for a successful regular season. With these fundamentals in place, the Magic could emerge as one of the most compelling teams to watch in the NBA.

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