Yesterday, I got the opportunity to speak with the Kamenetzky brothers on 710 ESPN in Los Angeles to talk about the NBA Finals and the Orlando Magic. Check it out.
These are the expert picks from last year. Don't let this year discourage you. It looks pretty similar, if not worse. Cheer hard Magic fans.
For what it's worth. I'll reserve my commentary.
M. Haubs of The Painted Area points out that the difference between the Orlando Magic & the Cleveland Cavaliers is simple - one team is making shots. -- UPDATE: Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus notes that the Magic have used the pick & roll with Dwight Howard successfully against the Cavaliers. If you remember, this was something I (and my colleague, Ben) were clamoring to see more of since the Celtics series. Better late than never, right?
Bradford Doolittle of Basketball Prospectus takes a closer look at why the Orlando Magic have caused the Cleveland Cavaliers so much trouble in the Eastern Conference Finals. Worth the read, given the statistics being analyzed.
Matt Moore of Hardwood Paroxysm does an excellent job of visually showing why the Cleveland Cavaliers have become a one-man show in the Eastern Conference Finals while the Orlando Magic have stayed the course and continue to get contribution from the team. Give the post a read. It's worth it.
The Orlando Sentinel approached me to comment on this story. Check it out.
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel writes a piece about Mr. Fourth Quarter.
ESPN.com holds a roundtable discussion today, talking about Game 7 between the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics. The article is definitely worth reading.
J.E. Skeets of Ball Don't Lie has the particulars. Check it out.