Archive for May, 2010

Another Magic overhaul? GM Otis Smith says it’s unlikely, but not impossible

Magic general manager Otis Smith wanted to be clear: He’s not looking to overhaul the roster again.

What Went Wrong: Vince Carter

All this week Orlando Magic Daily will be taking a look at the things that went right and wrong this season as Orlando fell short of a second straight trip to the NBA Finals and the franchise’s first NBA title.

MVP Winner: Do The Numbers Lie?

The regular season MVP award has lost its luster, due to disappointing play by MVP recipients.

What changes does the offseason hold for the Magic?

Orlando Magic players head into vacation after today’s exit interviews - some exiting for good, some left wondering what the franchise will do next to secure a title.

Dwight Howard Calls For Change

Following the Orlando Magic’s elimination from the NBA Playoffs on Friday night, Magic Center Dwight Howard dropped some subtle calls for change in the Magic roster.

NBA / Celtics beat Magic to book finals berth

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Hedo Turkoglu Wants Out Of Toronto

According to an article from Thescore.com Toronto Raptors and Former Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu wants out of Toronto.

Magic’s bid to become first NBA team to overcome 3-0 deficit foiled by Celtics 96-84 win

No historic comeback for the Orlando Magic, no second straight trip to the NBA finals.

Orlando Magic no match for Boston Celtics, end season with Game 6 loss

Vince Carter scored 16 points in the Game 6 loss. BOSTON — In the end, it was the beginning of the games that doomed the Orlando Magic and derailed their championship chase.

Duke the only bond for Celtics’ Williams, Magic’s Redick

The Celtics’ Shelden Williams and the Magic’s J.J. Redick spent four years together in Krzyzewskiville, the faces of Duke basketball from the time they stepped on campus in 2002 to the time they left in 2006, winning 116 games and going to the Final Four in 2004.

Rondo is taking his shots

The Magic have made it their mission the last two games to establish themselves as the aggressors in the Eastern Conference finals, and as part of that, Dwight Howard has made it is job to pound Rajon Rondo .

Perkins cleared to face Magic

The Celtics are roughed up and the Magic are upbeat. Beat down Don’t snooze on this any longer, fans: The labor war could… Wake-up call Punishments for umps’ mistakes shouldn’t be kept secret.

Commentary: Orlando Magic’s climb back into series has me wondering: why not them?

Boston’s Glen “Big Baby” Davis struggles to get to his feet after suffering a concussion in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 26, 2010.

Fighting back: Magic top Celtics 113-92 in Game 5

Howard’s elbow inadvertently came down on Glen “Big Baby” Davis’ face near the basket in the third quarter, giving the Celtics forward a concussion.

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