2010 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs

This is my take on the 2010 NBA Conference finals. In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics are matched up. At the beginning of the series, it seemed oh so likely that the Magic would continue their domination and burst their way into the NBA finals. And yet as I type, the Magic are trailing in the series 1 game to 3. How did this happen? Consistency seems to be prevailing in this series. While the Magic live and die by the 3 pointer and the sometimes shaky and emotional Dwight Howard; the Boston Celtics rely on experience. The big 3 (Garnett, Pierce, Allen) seem to be scorching the magic with no regard for the 7 footer in the paint. And then there is the break out point guard Rajon Rondo. He seems to be flying past Jameer Nelson like he is standing still. The enthusiasm being produced from the Boston can be likened to the fans we saw in Oklahoma City earlier in the playoffs. The screaming crowd is throbbing and the green ocean of fans only makes the task of mounting the greatest comeback in NBA history even more daunting. And yet, the Magic were able to stave off elimination, in Boston no less, and get the chance to go home and continue to fight for their playoff survival. And it truly will be a fight. Dwight Howard will have to not only be Superman, he will need the Justice League behind him. Rashard Lewis will have to step up and perform, Vince Carter will have to step up and perform, Jameer Nelson will have to keep driving to the basket. The bench will have to stand up. It will take a total team effort, not just Dwight Howard. So can Stan Van Gundy make the necessary changes to keep his head above water and accomplish a feat that has never been accomplished before? I'll be watching. I hope you will too...

Nickolas Sharp - Construction Project Coordinator