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Rafer Alston Orlando's Unlikely Hero
Rafer Alston Orlando's Unlikely Hero
by Tim Povtak ORLANDO -- Rafter Alston doesn't shoot the ball well every night. But he sure knows how to pick his spots. Alston became one of the unlikely heroes Tuesday night when the Magic beat the Cavs, 116-114 , in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final, delivering a career playoff high ...
Rafer Alston Finds Cleveland's Rims to be Friendlier than Those of Other NBA Cities
Rafer Alston Finds Cleveland's Rims to be Friendlier than Those of Other NBA Cities
thirdquartercollapse.com — More photos » by John Raoux - AP Browse more photos » Even though the Orlando Magic... have three All-Star-caliber players on their front line, their success in the Eastern Conference Finals against the ... (more) Rafer Alston Finds Cleveland's Rims to be Friendlier ...
Ra-diculous
Ra-diculous
thirdquartercollapse.com — More photos » by John Raoux - AP Browse more photos » Given that the Orlando Magic... are up 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, there hasn't been a lot of talk ... (more) Ra-diculous
Rafer Alston wants to remain with Magic after deal ends next season by
blogs.orlandosentinel.com — Magic point guard Rafer Alston, subbing for injured starter Jameer Nelson since a February trade, would like... nothing more than to sign an extension with the Magic. Alston told the Sentinel on Thursday that he wants to remain with the organization ... (more) Rafer Alston wants to remain with Magic after deal ends ...
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Orlando Magic 116, Cleveland Cavaliers 114 (OT): The Morning After
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