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SERIES DETAILS
(3) MAGIC WIN OVER (2) CELTICS, 4-3
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M. Pietrus- PTS: 17
- AST: 1
- REB: 3
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E. House- PTS: 31
- AST: 2
- REB: 4
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H. Turkoglu- PTS: 25
- AST: 12
- REB: 5
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R. Allen- PTS: 23
- AST: 3
- REB: 4
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ESPN STATS & INFORMATION
- This is Orlando's third season of at least 55 wins. The Magic made at least the conference finals after its two previous 55-win seasons.
- The Magic were eliminated by the Pistons in each of the past two postseasons.
- The Magic had lost seven straight postseason series before beating the Raptors in the first round last season.
- Orlando is one of two franchises to make the NBA Finals but not win a game (Cavaliers).
- Seven expansion teams have been added to the NBA since 1989. The Magic were the first of these teams to make the NBA Finals (1995).
- The Celtics have won 17 NBA titles, the most in NBA history. Boston is 17-3 in NBA Finals series.
- The Celtics have the most retired uniform numbers of any NBA team (21).
- Last season, Boston won its first NBA title since 1986.
- Paul Pierce went 21-for-21 from the free throw line on April 19, 2003, against the Pacers, the most free throws made in a playoff game without a miss.
- Boston played in 26 playoff games last year, the most by any team in a single postseason.
PLAYER MATCHUPS
MAGIC
CELTICS
Point Guard

- R. Alston
- Points: 11.7
Rebounds: 2.9
Assists: 5.3

- R. Rondo
- Points: 11.9
Rebounds: 5.2
Assists: 8.2
Shooting Guard

- J. Redick
- Points: 6.0
Rebounds: 1.7
Assists: 1.1

- R. Allen
- Points: 18.2
Rebounds: 3.5
Assists: 2.8
Small Forward

- H. Turkoglu
- Points: 16.8
Rebounds: 5.3
Assists: 4.9

- P. Pierce
- Points: 20.5
Rebounds: 5.6
Assists: 3.6
Power Forward

- R. Lewis
- Points: 17.7
Rebounds: 5.7
Assists: 2.6

- G. Davis
- Points: 7.0
Rebounds: 4.0
Assists: 0.9
Center

- D. Howard
- Points: 20.6
Rebounds: 13.8
Assists: 1.4

- K. Perkins
- Points: 8.5
Rebounds: 8.1
Assists: 1.3
TEAM STATS
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PPG
- 101.0
- 100.9
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RPG
- 43.3
- 42.1
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APG
- 19.4
- 22.7
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FG%
- 45.651
- 48.555
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FT%
- 71.505
- 76.482
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3P%
- .381
- .397
SEASON SERIES
PLAYOFF HISTORY
Championships: 0
Last Championship: Never won title
Last Season:
Lost in Eastern Conference semifinals
Championships: 17
Last Championship: 2008
Last Season:
Won in NBA Finals
FEATURED COMMENT
“Bottom line was it was a game until Orlando couldn't miss in the 4th quarter. They came out on an 11-0 run and hit some crazy shots that went down. From there it was basically over.
” -- NiteMovesMgr
EXPERT PICKS
CONTENT ARCHIVE
Monday, June 15
- Daily Dime: Kobe named MVP as Lakers win NBA title
- Sheridan: Howard, Nelson sat and watched as Lakers celebrated
- Broussard: Why Phil Jackson is the greatest coach
- PER Diem: Lakers can be better in 2009-10
Sunday, June 14
Saturday, June 13
- Sheridan: Turkoglu has many free-agency options
- Daily Dime: Magic's style delivers points, but not a crucial Finals win
- Stein: The man who brought Kobe to L.A. relishing NBA Finals
- Adande: Odom or Ariza? It appears the Lakers will have to choose
Friday, June 12
- Broussard: Why did Game 3 hero sit out fourth?
- Sheridan: Magic find a way to lose
- Daily Dime: Fisher's big shots help Lakers win Game 4
Thursday, June 11
Wednesday, June 10
- Daily Dime: Can the Magic pull even?
- Daily Dime: Rafer redeems himself
- PER Diem: Magic's D met its match?
- Adande: Bryant's winning touch missing in Game 3
Tuesday, June 9
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