Today's Orlando Magic news post features a video breakdown of how Dwight Howard has scored in the post against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus, some stories about the bench, and word that coach Stan Van Gundy will not move J.J. Redick to the starting lineup.
Today's Orlando Magic news post features one NBA writer's take on the Magic's focus of late. Also, two bits of praise for point guard Jameer Nelson.
ESPN's John Hollinger becomes the latest national analyst to highlight the Orlando Magic's incredible stretch of play lately. He specifically addresses their 27-3 mark since March 1st, which includes a 421-point differential.
Ben Q. Rock recaps the Orlando Magic's dominant 114-71 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Orlando ran its offense through Dwight Howard whenever possible and got great results against an Atlanta team that cannot hope to match up against him. Josh Smith scored 14 to lead the Hawks.
Today's Orlando Magic news post looks ahead to the Magic's series against the Atlanta Hawks, which kicks off tomorrow night. Magic small forward Mickael Pietrus has a sprained left ankle, but said he will play tomorrow. Meanwhile, Hawks coach Mike Woodson says he'll use Jason Collins to defend Dwight Howard. Many more links abound.
Though the odds are against the Orlando Magic facing the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, Ben Q. Rock writes that Magic forward Ryan Anderson should have a breakout series, based on his eye-boggling career statistics against Atlanta.
After fouling out in Game 3 of his Orlando Magic's first-round playoff series against the Charlotte Bobcats, center Dwight Howard said he would not review film of the fouls he picked up. Coach Stan Van Gundy is taking a stand, the Orlando Sentinel reports, and has "ordered" Howard to study the film and to make "adjustments" prior to Game 4.
A quick rundown of the several stories highlighting the impact this postseason could have on Vince Carter's legacy.
In today's Orlando Magic news, a look at what coach Stan Van Gundy wants his team to accomplish before the playoffs start. Plus, an assessment of where J.J. Redick ranks among this year's free-agent class, and more praise for Dwight Howard's defense.
A quick look at just how well the Orlando Magic played in March, and how far they've come in a very short period of time.
