Are the Clippers sending warmth again? Can even the Magic front line find confidence in being able to hit every shot in front of them?

In the previous NBA regular season, the Orlando Magic, playing at home, defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 129-101. After this game, the Clippers' record, which suffered three consecutive losses, has dropped to 4-11, and their ranking has dropped to 12th in the Western Conference; while the Magic, which has won two consecutive victories, has improved its record to 9-7, and its ranking has climbed to 8th in the Eastern Conference.

In this game, the performance of the Magic's substitute striker Jonathan Isaac was actually quite good. Isaac played 15 minutes and 45 seconds, making 4 of 4 shots and 1 of 1 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 9 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks with a 100% shooting rate, including 3 offensive rebounds, with a plus-minus of +2. It is worth mentioning that 9 points is also Isaac’s highest score in a single game so far this season. Isaac unexpectedly scored a lot of points on the offensive end. Not only did he have excellent finishing ability at the basket, but he even hit a three-pointer. As a defensive gatekeeper, his performance on the defensive end is also remarkable, and he has also achieved very good results. At least in this game, Isaac played an all-around performance that was both offensive and defensive. This performance far exceeded everyone's expectations.

In the NBA regular season last season, Isaac played a total of 71 times in 82 games, averaging 15.4 minutes per game, averaging 5.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks, 0.5 turnovers and 1.3 fouls. He shot 41.4% from the field, 25.8% from the three-point range, and 68.2% from the free throw line. In the playoffs, Isaac played a total of 5 times, averaging 13.8 minutes per game. He averaged 3.6 points, 2 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. He also had 0.4 turnovers and 0.6 fouls. He shot 58.3% from the field, 25% from the three-point range, and 60% from the free throw line. Since the start of this season, Isaac has played a total of 15 times in the first 16 games, averaging 9.9 minutes per game, averaging 2.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He also has 0.3 turnovers and 0.7 fouls. He shot 42.9% from the field, 25% from the three-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line.

Although Isaac has excellent defensive ability, his performance on the offensive end is not ideal, and he is holding the team back in various ways. Previously, Isaac was struggling on the offensive end, which also affected his playing time and his status in the team. As a result, the Clippers were so friendly. Not only did they give the Magic a victory, but they also allowed players like Isaac who lacked offensive skills to find confidence. Maybe in the next games, Isaac can also play a greater role and higher influence in the team?