Lakers Crush Magic in Game 1

by Tim PovtakFiled under: Lakers, Magic, PlayoffsOnly one team - the Los Angeles Lakers - looked like they belonged Thursday night on a stage as big and as bright as the NBA Finals. The Orlando Magic looked like a bad case of stage fright. Maybe the Magic -- surprise winners against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the conference final -- are in over their heads, as some had suggested before this began. The Lakers, seeking their 15th NBA title, blasted the Magic, 100-75, making a Game 1 statement that should have scared the neophytes right back to Orlando. Game 2, if the Magic still show up, will be played Sunday in Los Angeles. Lakers 100, Magic 75: Recap | Box ScoreLakers Lead 1-0 | Next Game: Sunday @ Los Angeles, 8 PM ET Lakers Crush Magic in Game 1 originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:55:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments