Go Orlando!

Yeah! Sink those TV ratings! Kill the prospect of a LeBron vs. Kobe NBA finals!

ScottHar

^I'm rooting for the Nuggets, myself.

I hate the Lakers.

2. Author: ScottHar

Sorry, I don't think they will be covering each other. Besides, what do you think Dwight Howard is, chopped liver?

^Dwight Howard is phenomenal, but he ain't a household name yet, my friend.

LeBron vs. Kobe would feature the two biggest stars in the NBA squaring off. If it's anything other than this matchup, the ratings go south and the network execs and ad sales guys reach for the Maalox, NEEDING a close Game 7 to save their asses. Nuggets vs. Magic would need something prescription-strength to prevent loss of life.

ScottHar

^

No doubt.

(But... If I were building a team today and could chose whether to build it around Kobe or Dwight. I'll take the kid!)

Too bad Howard is really a power forward.

If the Magic had a true center (not even a great one, just a good one) and their starting point guard, they would likely be considered the best team in the NBA.

Remember earlier in the middle of the season when they were the team to beat? They were something like 6 & 1 on a west coast road trip.

If they can just win tonight, it is over for Cleveland...

Anyone else watching?

Anyone?

Nope.

I do know the Cavs had a 23 point lead at one point and now it's tied up.

They can't finish. Orlando is going to win this series based on the fact the Cavs come out like gangbusters and then fade.

They did it in game 1, too... and lost. At home.

Helluva game. I caught the last 8 minutes -- WOW! (You okay rfenst?)

ScottHar

Amazing Finish . . .

13. Author: ScottHar

I am fine with what happened. It was a "miracle" shot by one of the very best players in the game. **** happens. You win some and loose some.

Any team can win one game-this is a series. The Magic didn't even show up to play until after the first half. Although they lost, they weren't beat by Cleveland. The Magic lost that game on their own.

No doubt in my mind which team is truly better, deeper and has the greater potential.

I watched the game a second time on replay late last night. Magic just have to work out some kinks and play all four quarters- that has been their problem pretty much all year...

JJ Redick needs to be played more. Howard needs to post up better and more often. Orlando defense was fine overall. Offense just got a late start.

What do you all think?

This is what I think...

loose = opposite of tight

lose = opposite of win

Go Magic!

"We just kept fighting. That's what we got to do, we fight to the end," Howard said. "We can't worry about nothing, we can't worry about the calls, can't worry about nobody else. We just got to get out there and play."

Dwiight Howard

Go MAGIC!!!

Big game tonight. I wish I could spend $500 for a seat...