Magic/Hawks Game 4 Recap

by Tzvi Twersky With Orlando coming into Monday night’s game with a 3-0 series lead over Atlanta, it wasn’t a matter of “if” the Magic would move on, it was a matter of “when.” When it comes to Hawks SG Joe Johnson, we know the “when”—he’ll be a free agent this June—but we don’t know if he’ll be back with Atlanta next year. With that question looming over the Hawks (especially after Johnson’s Game 3 comments), Game 4 took on added importance for the home crowd. Johnson may not be the only Hawk bidding the ATL adieu. Early word has it, coach Mike Woodson probably will not be retained. The Hawks flew high all year, ’till they ran into Dwight Howard and the Magic. Join me in recounting their stunning return to earth… MORNING SHOOTAROUND -The Orlando Magic began the day with a morning film session. No matter the margin of victory, Stan Van Gundy’s had no trouble finding small faults in his team’s performance. At practice Sunday, SVG said the team’s D performance was uneven in Game 3. To...