Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The Orlando Magic Try to Hold off Elimination

Recent news trickling out of Orlando is small forward Rashard Lewis has had a viral infection and could be to blame for his recent struggles this series against the Boston Celtics. He is expected to start game-five in Orlando but had said he’s not sure how it will affect his play.

"Overall it effects you," he said after Orlando's shootaround Wednesday. "I've been throwing up. I haven't been at full strength. I've been feeling weak, my legs been feeling weak. I find myself getting tired very fast in the first quarter. You know, when you can't hold food down you have no energy in your body to go out there and perform."

Magic point guard Jameer Nelson and company finally decided to show up in game-four on Monday night winning the contest 96-92 in OT. Orlando staved off elimination making the series 3-1 in favor of the Celtics. Nelson finished with 23 points and made two key three pointers in overtime to help the magic to their first victory of the series. Magic center Dwight Howard had a double-double with 36 points and 17 rebounds but went a dreadful 6-14 from the charity stripe.


The Magic will have to start game-five with the high pace tempo they previously displayed in game-four. The Boston Celtics and have made the Magic’s three-point shooters uncomfortable this whole series.

Both teams’ benches will play a major role in how this game will be decided tonight. If J.J. Redick and Mickael Pietrus play well off the bench the Magic they will be in position to win. However, if Tony Allen and Glen Davis play well for the Celtics off the bench it could be the final home game at the Amway Arena for the Orlando Magic and fans.

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