Dinosaurs Facing Extinction (Again): Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors Playoff Preview
Dinosaurs Facing Extinction (Again): Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors Playoff Preview (flag)
www.emptythebench.com — Let’s be honest: this is hardly a sexy matchup. Aside from All-Star Chris Bosh, the Toronto Raptors hold about as much appeal to the casual NBA fan as John McCain does to a women’s liberal arts college. Orlando hasn’t had much to play for since early March, so it’ll be interesting to see if they can flip the high-intensity switch back on and dominate a team that’s ripe for the taking.
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Linkage - April 19
The AltRaps Blog — ... so far see a hard-fought, six- or seven-game series, I think that it could be shorter if the Magic make up their minds to be physical with Bosh, Ford, etc.. If they do, Toronto could wilt rather quickly, especially if/when they drop Games 1 and 2 in Orlando. This physicality may or may not be manifested in Dwight Howard picking up T.J. Ford, snapping him in half over his knee, then sucking out his bone marrow. Predictions Andrew: Orlando Magic in six. Brian: Orlando Magic in five. - Empty The Bench I can’t find anything good with this Raptors team outside of Chris Bosh and ...

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