2019 NBA Playoffs: Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic preview

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball against Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic on November 20, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Key Question No. 1: Can Orlando generate offense?

For as good as the Magic have been at the defensive end, they’ve seemingly negated all that success with their lack of productivity offensively, ranking 24th in points per game with the eighth-least efficient offense.

They have talented scoring threats such as Terrence Ross, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic, but lack a true shot creator on the perimeter, a go-to scoring option to turn to when a play breaks down. Augustin has been better than expected, but he doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in scoring 20-plus.

Since their resurgence began on Feb. 1, the Magic have actually been better offensively with the 11th-most 3-pointers made per game and the 10th-highest percentage from that distance, but their overall offensive production is still lacking at just 16th in points per game during this stretch and 24th overall.

Orlando’s facing one of the stingiest defensive teams in the league that can go both small and big while switching nearly every screen-and-roll. If all else fails, head coach Nick Nurse can stick two-time Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard on whoever may have the hot hand at any point in time.

If the Magic can’t produce points at a consistent rate, this will only put more pressure on their defense, which could be a tough task to manage for these playoff freshman.