Can the Orlando Magic finally start being part of the conversation now? You know...the one where writers, announcers and "experts" throughout the country discuss the NBA's best teams? We think now is as good of a time as any.
Dante & Galante both agree - Boston, Cleveland and the L.A. Lakers have all been out of this world, going a combined 55-8 heading into Friday night's action. LeBron is playing out of his skull, Kobe is letting his teammates help him out and the defending champs have not suffered a hangover from getting their rings.
However, Orlando is right there, posting an impressive 17-5 mark after Hedo Turkoglu and the Magic sent Portland to its first home loss with a dramatic three-point shot. We didn't know banks in Oregon stayed open so late...but we digress. The only other times the Magic were 17-5 through their first 22 games were 1994-95 and 1995-96.
The Magic are right there with the best. There is a definite line between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots'...and right now, Orlando is in the better half. Heck, make that the better 15 percent. There may still be another level for us to reach in order to catch the Celtics and/or Lakers, but it is not as far as you may think. Last night's gutsy performance in Portland proved that.
So speak up, Magic fans...Let your voices be heard. The country can't hear you, but they should...you just need to scream a little louder - GO MAGIC!
Dante & Galante both agree - Boston, Cleveland and the L.A. Lakers have all been out of this world, going a combined 55-8 heading into Friday night's action. LeBron is playing out of his skull, Kobe is letting his teammates help him out and the defending champs have not suffered a hangover from getting their rings.
However, Orlando is right there, posting an impressive 17-5 mark after Hedo Turkoglu and the Magic sent Portland to its first home loss with a dramatic three-point shot. We didn't know banks in Oregon stayed open so late...but we digress. The only other times the Magic were 17-5 through their first 22 games were 1994-95 and 1995-96.
The Magic are right there with the best. There is a definite line between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots'...and right now, Orlando is in the better half. Heck, make that the better 15 percent. There may still be another level for us to reach in order to catch the Celtics and/or Lakers, but it is not as far as you may think. Last night's gutsy performance in Portland proved that.
So speak up, Magic fans...Let your voices be heard. The country can't hear you, but they should...you just need to scream a little louder - GO MAGIC!
D&G
