Ask anybody what the Orlando Magic's biggest needs are, and they will inevitably center on the team's offensive struggles. The 2026 series with the Detroit Pistons was all about the Orlando Magic being able to go toe-to-toe and match the Pistons' physicality. The Magic's season did not fall apart because of an anemic offense. The Magic's defense dropped like a rock, from second in the league to 13th in the league in defensive rating. They were third in the league with a 110.8 defensive rating in 2024 and second in the league with a 109.1 defensive rating in 2025.