Found February 07, 2012 on Pro Sports Blogging:
The Orlando Magic season continues its topsy  tourvy ride through the land of uncertainty. After losing 4 straight games a little over a week ago the world of Disneynearly came to an end. A Jameer Nelson minor concussion, a Glen Davis 2 game suspension, and a Dwight Howard “call out” of his teammates later and the Magic came into their match up with the Los Angeles Clippers winners of 3 straight games. Go figure. Unfortunately  for the Magic they were unable to figure out the Clippers vaunted pick and roll attack and lost an overtime thriller 107-102. Chris Paul carried the Clippers home with  a 29 point, 8 assist, and 7 rebound performance.  Dwight Howard tallied another monster line of 33 points and 14 rebounds but had just 2 points combined in the 4th quarter and overtime period.  Coach Van Gundy commented after the game and took the blame “I could not come up with an answer on their pick and rolls. We went zone, which ended up being an extremely bad move. So defensiv...
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