NBA Playoffs 2012, Pacers Vs. Magic Game 5: Game Time, TV Schedule And More

In Game 1 of their series against the Indiana Pacers and in the fourth quarter of Game 4, the Orlando Magic gave their fans hope that they are capable of winning a series without Dwight Howard. Down by 12 points to start the fourth quarter, the Magic clawed their way back into the game. David West cooled off while J.J. Redick and Glen Davis played like world beaters for a quarter. Redick hit a three-pointer with 38 seconds remaining in the game to force overtime, giving Orlando life in the series.

Five minutes of game time later, the Magic lost to go down 3-1 in the series. The Pacers, who had fallen asleep in the fourth quarter while content with their 12-point lead, woke up in overtime. George Hill scored six points in the final 1:20, including the game-winning free throws that he sank after drawing a foul with just two seconds remaining. The Magic's impressive comeback was all for nothing at the end of the game.

Down 3-1, with the series heading to Indiana on Tuesday night, the Magic are faced with the sobering reality that they're just not very good without Dwight Howard. Glen Davis and Ryan Anderson do not match up well against Roy Hibbert and David West. The Magic thrive on three-point shots, but when there's no one worth double teaming down low, there aren't that many wide-open threes available.