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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

(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... Read full story »

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Philly backcourt keys decisive early surge in surprising Orlando road collapse

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