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Magic vs. Nets four-factors analysis

Brooklyn got hot from three-point range, sending Orlando to its third consecutive loss.

Maurice Harkless, Reggie Evans, and Glen Davis
Maurice Harkless, Reggie Evans, and Glen Davis
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The Orlando Magic dropped their third consecutive game Friday night, 98-86, to the Brooklyn Nets, who now stand just a half-game back of the Miami Heat for the East's top record. Andray Blatche filled in admirably for starting center Brook Lopez, who missed the game due to a foot injury, by scoring 14 points and snaring nine rebounds, while Gerald Wallace drained four three-pointers in the third quarter to help the Nets take command.

Team Pace Efficiency eFG% FT Rate OReb% TO Rate
Nets 83.8 117.0 52.4% 13.3 28.2 9.6
Magic 83.8 102.7 45.5% 19.2 21.1 10.7
Green denotes a stat better than the team's 2012/13 average;
red denotes a stat worse than the team's 2012/13 average.

Despite missing starting point guard Jameer Nelson, the Magic corrected their turnover problem in Friday's loss, with just nine in a low-possession game, but merely taking better care of the ball wasn't enough to surmount the challenge Brooklyn presented. Orlando made just one three-pointer on the night, while the Nets sank 11. Few teams can win when facing a 30-point deficit on three-pointers, particularly teams of Orlando's caliber.

Wallace's five three-pointers matched a career-best for the 11-year veteran. And while the Nets didn't dominate on the offensive boards to the extent that they're accustomed, they controlled the rebounding battle overall, 41-36.

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