Jamal Crawford sank two key free throws to give the Hawks a 4-2 series victory over the Magic. Atlanta will tip off against the Bulls on Monday, while the Magic will face a summer of questions about what went wrong.
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ESPN’s Ric Bucher has speculated where Howard would force a trade to for months. According to Alex Kennedy, Howard made a point to ask Bucher for some insight before Game 4 in Orlando.
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For the series, the Magic shot 37-141 from long-range, just 26.2 percent. It was a departure from Orlando’s regular season performance, where the Magic finished No. 10 in three-point shooting at 36.6 percent. The Hawks have a strong three-point defense, but its success in this series was simply wild.
Howard is scheduled to be a free agent in 2012. There has been significant speculation as to his future. Stay tuned to SBNation.com and Orlando Pinstriped Post to follow the Magic’s offseason as it progresses.
Read Article >Magic Vs. Hawks, Game 6: Can Jamal Crawford, Atlanta Finish Off Orlando?
For the Magic, being able to dominate with Howard in addition to hitting those three-pointers will be important. Howard had just eight points in the Game 5 win after thrashing the Hawks early in the series. If Orlando wins, it won’t matter what Dwight did; survival is the only everything. But Orlando typically does much better when Howard dominates, so the hand belongs in the glove.
Be sure to check out or Magic vs. Hawks hub for full series coverage. For more on the Magic, visit Orlando Pinstriped Post. For more on the Hawks, visit Peachtree Hoops and SB Nation Atlanta.
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