Why the Orlando Magic Will Beat The Los Angeles Lakers

The 2009 NBA Finals were set before the playoffs began, in the minds of many. Kobe Bryant would lead his Los Angeles Lakers into battle against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and that was that.

King James and Kobe were supposed to square off for the title of NBA Alpha Dog and the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Then, Superman stepped in and changed everything.

Instead of LeBron and the Cavs, it is Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic set to go head-to-head with the Lakers in the NBA Finals.

This series won't be what most pundits will say it is. Orlando is the perfect storm—much like an under-the-radar team driving through the NCAA tournament. Clicking at the right time is huge, and as long as the Magic continues to click, the Larry O'Brien Trophy will head to ...

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