About two weeks ago, I wrote an article, saying Orlando wasn't the best team in the 2010 NBA Playoffs, however they were playing the best basketball after going 8-0 vs. Charlotte and Atlanta during Eastern Conference Playoffs Round 1 & 2. Now Magic trailing the Eastern Conference Finals vs. Boston Celtics 3-0. Orlando lost both games at home to begin series, then were blown away in Boston during 3rd game. Orlando reminds me of the team they defeat last season Cleveland Cavaliers, who last season swept first two rounds before losing to Orlando. Missing from Magic is point forward Hedo Turkoglu who opted out his contract for Toronto Raptors. Vince Carter was acquired from New Jersey. Carter basically became Turkoglu replacement, however he's not the all around player as Hedo, who's a player who opens up the floor for the likes of 3point forward Rashard Lewis also Dwight Howard. Orlando are the defending conference champions, however they aren't playing with heart, playing very lifeless. Many had Orlando in NBA Finals once again especially after Cleveland was eliminated by Boston. Unless the Magic can become first NBA team to win a series after trailing 3-0, it'll be a long season, plenty of questions heading into a new season and new arena in Central Florida next year. Howard is struggling offensively, outside of dunks or layups, Lewis isn't getting open perimeter shots, bench players aren't playing well. Kudos to Boston as they are one win away from making 2nd NBA Finals appearance in 3 years. Celtics are playing excellent championship caliber defense similar to 2008.
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