I Don't Believe in Magic
Admittedly, I've been avoiding the Orlando bandwagon for a while now but I still can't get behind this team. I think they rely way to heavily on a soft style of play, particularly the three pointer. Yes, it's a good idea when you have someone like Dwight Howard in the middle but I don't think they'll ever be a true championship contender until they get another big man to bang down low with Howard.
I also don't think I'll ever get off of the fact that Rashard Lewis is vastly overpaid and that his contract is going to be the difference between the Magic being good and great. Currently, he's the fourth most important player on that team IMO and he's getting paid a ridiculous 20 million a year.
When it comes to the playoffs, I have the Magic ranked 4th behind Boston, Cleveland, and Detroit and I really think they are ripe for an upset. They remind me of last year's Houston Rockets. Everyone got excited about a regular season win streak and then it was one and done for T-Mac and friends. If Miami actually swings a deal with Marion, I might even put them over Orlando since I wouldn't bet against Wade and a, wait for it, an improving Michael Beasley. If New Jersey gets Mike Miller, I could see them or Atlanta giving the Magic more than they can handle.
As for the Celtics, it was a nice statement game. This team is going to lose some games here and there but I think they are focused on what matters most. An 18th banner.
If there's one thing I'd like to see more of, it's some legit minutes for the young guys. Let Tony Allen rest, introduce Patrick O'Bryant to a nice tailor, and give The Alien a clipboard and let the rooks and Gabe get some more run. It's looking less and less likely that the C's will be making a trade or picking someone up off of waivers so these kids are going to need to play a few minutes IMO.
