Fourth Quarter Magic
Wednesday, 9. December 2009
Dwight Howard had his Birthday wishes answered with a dominating performance coinciding with the Magics sixth straight victory and eighth consecutive road win. Howard collected 24 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and a couple of posterizing dunks at the expense of Clipper starting center Chris Kaman.
Worthy of ‘its’ own stat line is the SEVEN blocked shots by the birthday boy himself, Dwight “sometimes Superman” Howard. Of course all coming with a smile on his face, which is just part of Howard’s nature I guess. Although, if I was capable of putting up those types of numbers, I might be smiling too!
The Magics balanced attack was on display once again, and is the reason I feel they will ultimately be representing the Eastern Conference once again in the NBA Finals.
Jason William’s had another strong performance with 16 points against the two headed monster of Baron Davis and Eric Gordon. Rashard Lewis also kicked in 17 points to help offset a quiet night from Vince Carter.
Last night’s contest is a perfect example of the type of game that a championship caliber team finds a way to win. Playing against a lesser team on the road in a desolate arena. Yet, the Magic found a way to get it done with an impressive fourth quarter surge. While on the same night, the Cavalier’s, who in my humble, are counterfeit contenders, showed their vulnerability once again with an embarrassing loss to the lowly Memphis Grizzlies. I think you get my drift.
Thursday will be a different animal all together as the Magic head north to face a much more formidable foe in the Utah Jazz. The Magic frontline will be put to the test with the physical play of Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap. Coupled with the defensive prowess of Andrei Kirilenko and the adept shooting touch of Mehmet Okur. Definitely not a laughing matter, so I’m hoping Dwight Howard puts his LOL smiley face on hold and brings his never displayed before “Evil Grimace”. Jason Williams will also have to bring his A game once again, going up against one of my favorite players in the league in Deron Williams. Another test for the Orlando Magic who are proving to be road warriors. Should be a fun game to watch and a good excuse to stay up late on a school night for all the young Magic fans out there.
