The buzzer sounded.
The scoreboard lit up, and the final score read 92-88. The Boston Celtics won game one in Orlando.
This was certainly not the way the Magic planned to begin the Eastern Conference Finals.
Dwight Howard displayed frustration in his lackluster performance, going for only 13 points and 12 rebounds in 39 minutes.
Howard was 3-10 from the field and 7-12 from the line. His play was affected by the Celtics big men hanging on him on every play.
It was hard to watch. Howard played emotionally, and Rasheed Wallace and Kendrick Perkins got inside his head.
Rasheed Wallace, Kendrick Perkins, and Glen Davis physically guarded the big man on every play. He never caught a break. Wallace could often be seen at the end of plays with his arm locked around Howar ...
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Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics: NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game Two Preview
Posted: 18th May 2010 by Chase Yutzy in NBAComments Off on Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics: NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game Two Preview