Orlando Magic's Clutch Play: NBA's Best in Close Games

0:00It's March 7th for the NBA. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Orlando Magic have faced tough second half slumps this season, getting out scored by 9.6 points per 100 possessions after. Half-time. That's the 13th worst mark in the league and even worse at 14.3 since the All-Star Break. Still, they flip-descript when games get tight and clutch moments defined as the final five minutes with the score within five points, Orlando boasts a strong 20 wins against the 11 losses. They've seen the 10th most such situations proving they thrive under pressure. Their most recent example came in a thrilling 115-114 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Down by four, with 33 seconds left, Jalen Suggs drained a key three-pointer, then found Wendell Carter Jr. for a slam dunk with just 1.4 seconds remaining. Orlando now leads the entire NBA with six game winners in the final 10 seconds of the fourth

1:02quarter or overtime. They also hold the league record with 11 victories in games decided by three points or fewer. Teams like Philadelphia sit at 6 and 8 in those close contests, while even Oklahoma City is just 3 and 6. As the playoffs near, the Magic Snack for Late Heroics could be a real edge despite no series win in 15 years. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Layback, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com.