If not for one shot the Cavs could be down 0-3, as Orlando was able to hang on to control the series 2-1. Dwight Howard scored 24 points -- 14 on free throws -- and Rafer Alston added 18 as the Magic were probably sick of the dick sucking of LeBron James.
This was rugged and physical game, in all there were 58 personal fouls called, two technicals, and a flagrant.In the first half, Mo Williams had his left eye split open by Orlando's Anthony Johnson. Williams, who needed four stitches to close two cuts, and James felt the blow was a cheap shot.
"I think it was," James said. "You see Mo's face, it's not a pretty sight. That's not called for in this game." Which is bullshit. Maybe Anthony Johnson put a little something extra into his elbow, but it was nothing that ridiculous. But that is the way the Magic made the game. The Magic limited the Cavs to a postseason-low 37.2 percent shooting. The Magic had an excellent game plan in making the other players not named LeBron beat you. And they didn't, no other Cleveland player scored over 15 points and were all cold from the field.
I may have overlooked Orlando, or may have overrated the Cavs, but I seriously believe that the Magic may have the Cavs number. And If I were from Cleveland I would be a wee bit worried.
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