Twenty three consecutive missed shots, the most shots missed in a row in a playoff game ever recorded in the play-by-play era, since 1997-98, via Jorge Sedano and ESPN Research.

That's 45 minutes of real life that Magic fans spent staring at their TV waiting for the bleeding to stop.

Orlando shot 4-37 in the second half, totaling 19 points, featuring 11 points in the third quarter that somehow got even worse in the fourth quarter with 8 points.

The Magic just went 45 min of real time between made baskets (8:46 ET to 9:31 ET)

Magic: 23 consecutive missed FGA, the most consecutive missed shots by any team in a playoff game in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98).

Only 2 other teams missed 20+

•2001 Kings: 22 straight…

— Jorge Sedano (@Sedano) May 2, 2026

How did the Magic go from a commanding first half lead to a second half no show?

The drive-and-kick ball-movement and open shot making stalled out, and Orlando unfortunately fell back on old habits – leaning on tough shot making and one-on-one matchup…