About this episode
The Orlando Magic entered the season espousing their championship aspirations. More than midway through the season and a 128-92 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, it cannot be clearer how far away this team is from those lofty ambitions.The Magic struggled again right from the jump, trailing by 25 points after one quarter and making the rest of the game academic. Orlando runs into the same problems every night, leaving one inescapable conclusion: This team has no identity and nothing to lean on to get them through games.The Magic are at a crossroads as the trade deadline approaches. They lack leadership, perhaps a coach who can get them out of this rut and the answers to a lot of key questions.00:00 Magic's Struggles and Lost Identity06:27 Team Struggling, Not Championship-Ready15:39 Magic's Coaching Change Speculation22:22 Mid-Team Lacking Clear Identity28:56 Magic's Paint Struggles Define Loss33:47 Magic Must-Win HomestandEverydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBAQuoMake this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba.BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit
