Dwight Howard shot just 10 of 22 from the foul line, helping allow the Philadelphia 76ers hang around until the Orlando Magic could edge them in overtime 99-98. Howard's misses and timely offense by Philadelphia had the Magic down by four with 21.8 seconds left in regulation.
76ers Vs. Magic: Dwight Howard’s Missed Free Throws Necessitate Overtime In Orlando Win
Surely, Doug Collins implored his team to guard the three-point line well, but to under no circumstances foul. Andre Iguodala fouled. Or did he?
That doesn’t look like a foul from here, but I’m at least 3,000 miles away, so what do I know? But don’t worry, there’s more!
In overtime, the 76ers led by one point, 96-95. Magic ball. J.J. Redick rises for a three and ... would you believe the Sixers fouled again? Lou Williams tagged Redick for another four-point play. The Magic wouldn't need to score another point.
You live by the foul, you die by the foul. Philadelphia wouldn’t have been in contention had the team not hacked Dwight Howard just about every time he touched the ball, and it just couldn’t turn off the spigot when the Magic wings were firing up threes.
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