The Orlando Magic suffered their second consecutive loss of the season and their most disappointing one yet. They fell 110-98 to the Chicago Bulls in a home game where almost nothing went right. Now sitting at 1-2, the Magic haven’t started the season the way many expected. The good news? It’s still early, and there’s plenty of time to reset before things spiral. Here are three takeaways from the loss:

Jase Richardson Needs Consistent Playing Time:

Rookie guard Jase Richardson played just eight minutes in the loss, scoring three points, but he provided a much-needed spark off the bench with his energy and hustle. Tyus Jones has primarily filled the role of go-to guard but has struggled to find rhythm. The Magic should consider giving Richardson more minutes to develop as an offensive shot-creating threat. Coach Jamahl Mosley praised the energy Richardson brought to the floor.

“ He just came in with a great amount of energy,” Mosley said post game. “He approaches the game every single day with a level of joy to just be on the floor. And I thought that was great for him. You heard the crowd when he checked into the game. We needed that energy tonight, and I think he provided that. He's not afraid of that moment. It's the opportunity that he was ready to step into.”

“He brought great energy,” guard Anthony Black added. “He was ready to play. He was locked in the whole game. So obviously, Coach trusted him to put him in as we did. So it was good to have him out there. He got to the rim, got to the free-throw line, and he shot the right shot. First one that's pretty good, being in the right place, and just bringing energy, being a spark.”

Jalen Suggs Is the Heart and Soul:

Without guard Jalen Suggs on the floor, the Magic lose the fire and passion he brings to every possession. Sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back while recovering from injury, Suggs’ absence was felt throughout the night. The team committed 20 turnovers, mistakes that might have been avoided with Suggs handling the ball and setting the tone.

The Offensive Woes Could Continue a Little Longer:

Ideally, the Magic would’ve taken care of business during their three-game homestand. Instead, they’re 1-2 and facing the same offensive struggles that plagued them last season. The team shot a dismal 3-for-24 (12.5 percent) from three-point range and turned the ball over 20 times while trying to claw back into the game.

As mentioned, it’s still early, but these trends need to fade sooner rather than later. Guard Black and forward Paolo Banchero emphasized there’s no time to overreact. just to keep pushing forward and growing through the early-season bumps.

“It's early in the season,” Banchero said. “It's too early to overreact, but it's just a conversation going on, trying to figure out what it is. Obviously, we're playing a lot faster, so we expect to turn it over a little bit. We just probably got to make quicker decisions and take care of the ball.”

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