"The Magic committed 11 turnovers in the first 12 minutes, surely a record pace. It barely registered as an alarming matter, though, after the club experienced its worst week since the overthrow of Brian Hill.

You couldn't blame Jameer Nelson.

The starting point guard was not near the ball or the building. He was home, presumably, dealing with a concussion, a souvenir from New Orleans.

Teammates were trying to clear their heads as well. No such luck."