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Orlando Tragic in Philadelphia

Philly backcourt keys decisive early surge in surprising Orlando road collapse

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Feb 27, 2008 9:57 PM CST
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(Newser) – A night after yet another convincing road win, the Magic lost a clunker in Philadelphia, entering halftime down 19 and departing Wachovia Center with a 101-89 loss that wasn't as close as the score, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando's backcourt was so miserable on defense that rusty guards J.J. Redick and Carlos Arroyo saw significant minutes.

Sixers point guard Andre Miller shot 90% from the field in the first half; he and starting backcourt mate Willie Green ended with 26 points each. Philadelphia hit 14 of its first 16 shots and has now won eight of its last 10; its 26-32 record is good for 7th and playoff eligibility in the diluted Eastern Conference.

Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy call a play during the second quarter of the Magics' NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph, Jr.)
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy call a play during the second quarter of the Magics' NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph,...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson, left, defends as Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Miller drives into the lane during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)
Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson, left, defends as Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Miller drives into the lane during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic's J.J. Redick (7) looks to shoot as Philadelphia 76ers' Rodney Camey (25) defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph, Jr.)
Orlando Magic's J.J. Redick (7) looks to shoot as Philadelphia 76ers' Rodney Camey (25) defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H....   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks shouts instructions to his team during an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph, Jr.)
Philadelphia 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks shouts instructions to his team during an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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