Exclusive Preview: (1) Orlando vs (5) Philly

[Philadelphia 76ers]

(1) Orlando Magic vs (5) Philadelphia 76ers

VS

Team	Player	Leader	Team	Player
	Kevin Garnett 21.0 PPG	Points		Jason Terry 23.0 PPG
	Kevin Garnett 11.1 RPG	Rebounds		Tyson Chandler 9.7 RPG
	Gilbert Arenas 5.9 APG	Assists		Jason Terry 7.6 APG
	Kevin Garnett 1.7 SPG	Steals		Jason Terry 2.36 SPG
	Kevin Garnett 1.93 BPG	Blocks		Tyson Chandler 2.32 BPG

First Round Recap:

(1) - Orlando Magic [4W-0L]- Orlando didn't even have to break a sweat in ther first round sweep of the Wizards. The Magic pretty much dominated every aspect of the game. Orlando's suffocating defence was better than ever (holding the Wizards to 83.3 point per game). However, Orlando's production offensively has got to be a slight concern. They only averaged 96.8 points per game on 40.5% shooting against the fairly weak Wizards defence. I wouldn't be too worried though, I mean a team with Jason Terry, Al Jefferson and Shawn Marion is capable of lighting it up anytime. If the offence can get going, look for the Magic to make quick business of this series. Look for the Magic to come out a little rusty after a 6 day break.


(5) - Philadelphia 76ers [4W-3L]- Momentum should be the Sixers side coming off a series clinching win against the Nets just 2 days ago. Philly's dynamic duo of KG and Agent 0 are in top form right now, the bench was as good as any in the first round and the defence was respectable against the Nets in the first round. However, the Sixers are gonna need more consistency from the other three starters (Mutombo, Walton and Mobley).

** Philadelphia 76ers **	** Position **	** Orlando Magic**	Advantage
Gilbert Arenas 15.5 PPG 3.9 RPG 5.5 APG	PG

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Jameer Nelson

16.9 PPG
2.5 RPG
6.3 APG

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Arenas

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Cuttino Mobley

15.5 PPG
3.9 RPG
5.5 APG

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SG

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Jason Terry

23.0 PPG
2.8 RPG
7.6 APG

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Terry

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Luke Walton

13.2 PPG
5.4 RPG
4.7 APG

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SF

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Shawn Marion

16.3 PPG
8.2 RPG
1.7 BPG

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Marion

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Kevin Garnett

21.0 PPG
11.1 RPG
4.2 APG

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PF

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Al Jefferson

14.5 PPG
8.7 RPG
1.8 BPG

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Garnett

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Dickembe Mutombo 10.8 PPG 8.1 RPG 1.43 BPG

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Tyson Chandler

16.2 PPG
9.7 RPG
2.32 BPG

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Chandler

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Bench



Philly- Philly's bench was the deciding factor in their first round matchup against the Nets. Ricky Davis, Kyle Korver and Linas Kleiza were huge contributers providing the Sixers with some scoring punch off the pine.



Orlando- Orlando's bench is mediocre at best, Stevenson has provided some scoring, Stack has the odd double digit points game but his experience is what makes him valuable to this fairly inexperienced Magic squad. The Magic lack a quality big to rely on forcing Chandler and Jefferson to play heavy minutes. We'll see how this pays off as the playoffs go on.

[Oklahoma City Thunder]

Great write up TG!

Im going to have to go with ORL in 6

[Orlando Magic]

I am gonna second that notion, ORL in 6. I def think that you can get 2 wins tho and maybe even push a 2-2 after ur home stay. But as a whole, my team of 5 solid players will be too much for KG and Agent 0 to handle.

I will be open to trading for arenas/KG in the off-season though! lol

[Philadelphia 76ers]

Gotta have faith lol, Sixers in 7 baby!

[Denver Nuggets]

gotta go with orlando, don't think philly will have an answer for marion and tyson chandler.