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Through 14 games the Orlando Magic have sole possession of the best Defensive Rating in the league (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by DNP__Rest@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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With the fourth youngest roster at 24.5 average age the Magic are suffocating teams with a defensive rating of 106.4.

Led by Suggs who's 3rd in Defensive EPM, Goga Bitadze who's 5th, Frans who's 12th and Issac who is 30th.

This teams effort and length on the defensive end is unmatched. 7th in Net rating as well. I still think they are a year or two behind OKC but this is a very promising young roster who has a lot of financial flexibility in the near future. Jamahl Mosley should be the front runner for COTY

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[–] suns2012@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Them boys long as hell. Love the pieces they have

[–] dys0n_giddey@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

When do Orlando play Minnesota?

Going to be a 84 - 87 point bloodbath

[–] Pollsmor@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

As expected, the Spencer Dinshittie-led team has scored the most points against them so far.

[–] DNP__Rest@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Goga Bitadze needs more credit. He is legitimately an amazing defender. Had 5 points 6 assists 7 rebounds 2 steals and 5 blocks last night against the Raptors

[–] Stone_d_@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Isnt wendell carter jr supposed to be their best defender?

[–] allknowerofknowing@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Doesn't count you played the bulls twice already, juked the stats

[–] Stone_d_@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Im think carter should come off the bench because he can score and create. But i think he was suppoosed to be their defensive centerpiece to start the season. I think metrics and stats say hes a good defender or something

[–] CaptainBananafishJr@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

We gotta make the playoffs this year man. The defense is real.

[–] LegalLetterhead4344@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

You did hold us to 117 , so yea that's a good defense... fuck I wish we had a defense

[–] SnooPies6274@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Duh

[–] Gristle__McThornbody@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Who anchors that defense.

[–] Slim-Ticket@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Cannot wait till our teams play each other! Gonna be a grind it out defensive game. Both teams have length. Going to be so fun, love seeing the Magic and other young teams have success this season

Thought they were good last year too, just had horrible injuries

[–] tsunamisurfer35@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I love defensive teams, its great that Orlando found their identity.

Looking forward to Boston @ Orlando.