slamdunkcentral.com - 4/25/2009
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For the second consecutive year the Philadelphia 76ers have gone into the Post Season as the lower seed and given their opponent all they can handle. Last year Philadelphia went into the Playoffs as the number 7 seed and gave the number 2 seed the Detroit Pistons some very scary moments ...
2009 NBA Playoffs: Sixers-Magic Game 1 Recap
talkhoops.net 4/20/2009 — Philadelphia came out with a lot of confidence early in this game. They seemed to use Chris Webber's comments that nothing is a guarantee and Orlando would not roll past them as a rallying cry. They were rebounding, rotating well on defense and pushing the tempo. Orlando's ...
Magic/Sixers Preview
slamonline.com 4/19/2009 —
by Michael Tillery
Dwight, get mean. Come clean …
Yeah you get the 20/20 but where’s the 30/30? Why not a 40/20, 40/30 or even a 40/40?
Do you really think this is beyond comprehension?
Dude you are a monster. You might be one ...
2009 NBA Playoffs: Magic-76ers Game 3 Recap
talkhoops.net 4/25/2009 — First of all, can ESPN find a way to get Kevin Calabro and Tim Legler to do more games? That was the best announcing I've heard since the playoffs started. Calabro was even handling sideline reporting duties. He can really do no wrong in my book.
Before the series the ...
2009 NBA Playoffs: Magic-76ers Game 5 Recap
talkhoops.net 4/29/2009 — Orlando Magic 91, Philadelphia 76ers 78 This game wasn't particularly interesting and it never really felt like the 76ers had enough to make a run so let's get the particulars out of the way before we get to the real issue at hand. Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis carried this Orlando team ...
Back to Philadelphia tied 1-1
libertyballers.com 4/23/2009 —
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by John Raoux - AP
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Philadelphia 76ers center Theo Ratliff, left, dunks in front of Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), ...
2009 Playoffs Preview: 3) Orlando Magic vs 6) Philadelphia 76ers
talkhoops.net 4/16/2009 — Youth versus youth in the All-Athletic series
How Did the Magic Get Here?
The Orlando Magic took over their division lead on November 18 with a win over the Toronto Raptors, and they haven't looked back since. At that point they were 8-3, and they rode the stellar ...
2009 NBA Playoffs: Game 3 - Philadelphia 76ers 96 Orlando Magic 94 (Highlights)
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com 4/25/2009 — Philadelphia 76ers 96 Orlando Magic 94 Analysis: It's now official...the Magic are in big, big trouble in this series. If they go down 3-1 to the 76ers then I think the series is over. They have to win Game 4, so it's pretty much on Dwight Howard to go out there and take over the game. ...
Magic/Sixers Game 5 Recap
slamonline.com 4/29/2009 —
by Michael Tillery
Orlando Magic 91, Philadelphia 76ers 78. In a series where seeding has not mattered, this was the most decisive result. Three out of the previous four games were decided by three points or less.
Dwight Howard: 24 points ...
Magic/Sixers Game 5 Preview
slamonline.com 4/28/2009 — by Michael Tillery
Ahh, the pivotal Game 5.
Who are ya rockin’ with? Who takes ownership of this ultra competitive series. Both teams have started strong, been stopped late and made runs but neither team has consistently put together a ...
Sixers Miss Opportunity, Lose Game 2
reclinergm.com 4/23/2009 — Deflating loss for the fans and a missed opportunity for the Sixers that they need to quickly move on from and make the most of their new found home court advantage.
Analyzing Game 2 Using the 6 Keys
Put up more shot attempts .
Sixers: 75
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Bleacher Report - NBA 4/25/2009
I find myself torn during these NBA playoffs. On one hand, I'm ecstatic that my Sixers have stolen two of the first three games against Orlando. On the other hand, I know it doesn't matter.
Maybe it doesn't matter because the Magic will eventually ...