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The Orlando Magic have had a strong game and a struggling game in the first two of their four preseason games. They have shown how their offense can evolve and the team can take the next step. But they have also left plenty on the board.

The team has yet to see the whole picture come together. Several key players are still missing in action due to minor injuries. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have yet to fully assert themselves.

With just two preseason games remaining, there is still work to do.

The most immediate concern is clearly getting Banchero's shooting back on track. While he is getting to the foul line and playing quicker, he has struggled to make shots in a significant way.

On the bright side, the Magic are taking more threes and increasing their 3-point volume and quality looks seems to be a major emphasis. The preseason games have been a test of spacing more than anything else.

Orlando is still working toward being regular-season ready.

00:00 Orlando Magic preseason performance analysis
04:28 Paolo Banchero's early struggles
09:21 Concerns about Orlando Magic's preseason
14:18 Analyzing Magic's preseason performance
18:08 Magic's three-point shooting strategy
23:53 Players learning Sean Sweeney's system
30:41 Evaluating Magic's bench depth

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