In your face, NBA. The Orlando Magic have stolen the show so far this season.
After a road trip marked by wins over each of the Western Conference's three division leaders - the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets - Orlando stood atop the NBA mountain with a 33-8 record.
So you're wondering, how in the name of Dennis Scott did this happen? Elementary. This team plays to its strengths - the inside game of Dwight Howard and the outside game of its splendid arsenal of three-point sharpshooters (led by Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson).
Thursday night will be another test as the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics look to put a Larry Bird-style beatdown on O-Town at Amway Arena. I suggest you watch this one if you can (TNT, 8 p.m. ET).
WITH OR WITHOUT PULP? - Did you know that before the franchise was officially named the Magic, Central Florida's NBA team was almost named the Orlando Juice? Don't believe it? Read it.
MYSTIQUE, SCHMYSTIQUE - The last team to win an NBA game at venerable Boston Garden was the Magic. The Shaquille O'Neal/Anfernee Hardaway-led Magic scored a 95-92 triumph on May 5, 1995, and in the process gave the team its first-ever playoff series win.
CALLING LIL' PENNY - While the Magic are playing lights-out basketball, they might want to consider finding a spot for Lil' Penny in their pursuit of a title. If just for some comedy relief. Watch this classic spot, fool!
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