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Boston Celtics (2) vs. Orlando Magic (3)
The Magic depend heavily on their shooting and offense to win games, but even then they have Dwight Howard as a major shot-blocking presence in the paint. They returned a 59-23 result in the regular season this year and defeated Iguodala's 76ers 4-2 after a rough start. The Celtics have been struggling in the playoffs this year after losing Kevin Garnett to injury late in the season. They need their bench to perform, and this was shown as they scraped through to a 4-3 verdict in their first-round match up against Derrick Rose's Chicago Bulls.
Note: Orlando scored an "upset" on the road as they won game 1 to lead the series 1-0.
Odds
Magic: 2/5
Nuggets: 21/10
Players to Watch Out For
The Magic have been led these playoffs by Dwight Howard who is averaging 20+ points and 15+ rebounds per game thus far. In the frontcourt they have the recently acquired Rafer Alston as well as Hedo Turkoglu who is playing one of his best seasons in the NBA. 5 members of the Magic are shooting nearly 35% or higher from beyond the three point line these playoffs. The Celtics are without KG but they have a strong frontcourt line with Paul Pierce and the sharpshooting Ray Allen. Allen has shrugged off some of the initial jitters to find his rhythm and knocks down almost 4 three-pointers per game. The Celtics' PG Rajon Rondo has also showed up to this series, but his fitness levels are worrying for Celtics fans. Finally, Glen "Big Baby" Davis has been surprisingly productive this playoffs, which is helping to fill the KG void.
The Magic depend heavily on their shooting and offense to win games, but even then they have Dwight Howard as a major shot-blocking presence in the paint. They returned a 59-23 result in the regular season this year and defeated Iguodala's 76ers 4-2 after a rough start. The Celtics have been struggling in the playoffs this year after losing Kevin Garnett to injury late in the season. They need their bench to perform, and this was shown as they scraped through to a 4-3 verdict in their first-round match up against Derrick Rose's Chicago Bulls.
Note: Orlando scored an "upset" on the road as they won game 1 to lead the series 1-0.
Odds
Magic: 2/5
Nuggets: 21/10
Players to Watch Out For
The Magic have been led these playoffs by Dwight Howard who is averaging 20+ points and 15+ rebounds per game thus far. In the frontcourt they have the recently acquired Rafer Alston as well as Hedo Turkoglu who is playing one of his best seasons in the NBA. 5 members of the Magic are shooting nearly 35% or higher from beyond the three point line these playoffs. The Celtics are without KG but they have a strong frontcourt line with Paul Pierce and the sharpshooting Ray Allen. Allen has shrugged off some of the initial jitters to find his rhythm and knocks down almost 4 three-pointers per game. The Celtics' PG Rajon Rondo has also showed up to this series, but his fitness levels are worrying for Celtics fans. Finally, Glen "Big Baby" Davis has been surprisingly productive this playoffs, which is helping to fill the KG void.
