In Game 2 of the 2010 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, one of the major storylines following the Orlando Magic’s victory against the Atlanta Hawks was the phenomenal performances of Jameer Nelson, Rashard Lewis, Dwight Howard, and Vince Carter — each of them were brilliant. It’s very rare when the four All-Stars for the Magic play …
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May 07
Atlanta Struggles Against Pick and Roll
As seen on ESPN’s Daily Dime. After the Atlanta Hawks’ 43-point loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic in Game 1, it was widely assumed that Game 2 would be a more competitive contest between the two teams from the Southeast Division. And it was … for approximately three quarters. However, the Magic went …
May 07
Second Look: Orlando Magic 112, Atlanta Hawks 98
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “The Orlando Magic remained the only unbeaten club in the postseason, pushing their winning streak to 12 games, including the last six of the regular season. They defeated the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 on Thursday night at Amway Arena to seize a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference series. Other …
May 07
Recap: Orlando Magic 112, Atlanta Hawks 98
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images BOX SCORE In a competitive game that went back and forth until the fourth quarter, the Orlando Magic were able to defeat the Atlanta Hawks by the score of 112-98 to take a 2-0 series lead in the 2010 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals. Game 2 was a battle …
May 06
Orlando’s Dwight Howard Highlights 2009-10 All-NBA First Team
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images Via the Orlando Magic: Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, the 2009-10 NBA Defensive Player of the Year presented by Kia Motors, and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 2009-10 Most Valuable Player presented by Kia Motors, were unanimous selections to the 2009-10 All-NBA First Team, the …
May 06
Sneak Preview: Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic, Game 2
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “[Stan] Van Gundy said his team was serious even though all the [Orlando] Magic did was watch film and shoot. He said players have been sharply focused ‘for the last three months.’ And, to a man, says small forward Mickael Pietrus, they are on ‘a mission’ to win the title. They …
May 05
Dwight Howard Headlines 2009-10 NBA All-Defensive First Team
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images Via the Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, winner of the 2009-10 Defensive Player of the Year Award presented by Kia Motors, and guard Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics headline the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today. By totaling 57 points overall, including 28 First …
May 05
Second Look: Orlando Magic 114, Atlanta Hawks 71
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Who knew that the Orlando Magic would end up taking another day off? They certainly couldn’t have expected it to be this easy or their play to be this crisp once they blew off the cobwebs. But with their game in mothballs for seven days, the Magic showed none of the …