No one expected the Magic to win its first 10 games. The loss of star forward Rashard Lewis for those games to suspension for using an illegal substance in his energy drink smoothies was sure to cost the Magic at least a few victories.á
Until replacement starter Ryan Anderson went down, the Magic were rolling along, but without his three-point shooting stretching the floor much the same way Lewis does, Orlando struggled in losses to the Thunder and Cavs in horrible blowout fashion.á
It became clear that the Magic need a court-stretching 'four' man and that Brandon Bass will not be their best option at the power forward position, as many postulated he might.
Save the substitution of Hedo Turkoglu and Vince Carter, the Magic will put the same lineup on the court that they did d ...
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