Cole Anthony taking advantage of midrange opportunities as Magic beat Wizards

Cole Anthony taking advantage of midrange opportunities as Magic beat Wizards

The Orlando Magic have a clear hierarchy in the type of field-goal attempts they want: shots near the rim, free throws and feet-set 3-pointers. The Magic are mostly successful in these desires, being top 10 in shot frequency at the rim (10th) and free-throw rate (6th). Orlando doesn’t take many 3s. But most modern defenses are designed to take away these shots, leaving one area of the floor open: the midrange. The Magic aren’t shy when it comes …