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Before the arrival of Dwight Howard in Orlando, the Magic were still shaken by the departure of Shaquille O'Neal. Until recently, the Magic were hung up in the early 1990s. Most of the success of the franchise came when O'Neal played for the team. After he left, the Magic could not get things going again. By 2004, they had hit rock bottom, but they landed the first overall pick in the draft.

Much like in 1992, they used that first pick on a seven foot center. But, this time that seven footer was Dwight Howard. Unlike Shaq, he did not bring an immediate impact to the offensive game. Early in the career of Dwight Howard, he was more of a defensive threat. He often posted a lot of blocks and rebounds. But, in his third season, Howard developed a nice offensive game.

In the 2006-2007 season, he dominated and led the Magic to their first playoff berth since 2003. Despite being swept by Detroit in the first round, that season is what the current title contender has built upon. The next season, Dwight Howard came back determined to have his team contend. As a result of his determination, the Magic went from winning 40 games to 52. They would win the Southeast Division and the third seed in the 2008 NBA Playoffs. In the first round, they made quick work of the Toronto Raptors, which set the stage for a rematch with Detroit.

Much like in the previous season, the Magic were overpowered by the Pistons and easily dispatched in five games. However, the next season, Orlando built from within and they built around Dwight Howard. In the 2008-2009 season, the Magic formed a dynamic duo between Howard and Jameer Nelson. Throughout the season, it was a three-way battle between the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and the Magic. In the end, the Magic would come up short in this battle. The LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers would take the first seed and the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics would take second. Outside of those three teams, there was no other team from the East who could compete, thus leaving Orlando at number three.

Motivated by losing the regular season battle, Dwight Howard came into the 2009 NBA Playoffs with a reckless abandon. His toughness was a little too much and it led to his suspension in the first round. Howard became a little physical with 76ers center, Samuel Dalembert. Their scuffle left Howard out of the deciding game six, but his team pulled through for him. Then, with Howard back, he powered the Magic to a 101-82 game seven win over the defending champion Boston Celtics. Following his spectactular play and dethroning the champions, Dwight Howard fearlessly posted 40 points and 14 rebounds in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals. In that series, he led the Magic to an upset over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The result of their victory over the Cavs led to Dwight Howard leading the Magic to their second appearance, all-time, in the NBA Finals. Because of the fact that they dethroned the NBA champions and eliminated King James before the Finals, Dwight Howard and his Orlando Magic are feared in the NBA. It has become known that Howard is the best center in the league. Also, it is no secret that when the Magic play at their best, they are capable of beating any team in the NBA. They have proved that this season and their win over their first-round opponent from last season, the Philadelphia 76ers, has powered the Magic to their third straight 50-win season after years of obscurity. From 1996 until 2007, the most wins from the Magic in a season was 45.

Howard was big on the offensive end with 23 points and he pulled down 15 rebounds in the victory.
Dwight Howard leads Magic to Third Consecutive 50-win Season
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Before the arrival of Dwight Howard in Orlando, the Magic were still shaken by the departure of Shaquille O'Neal. Until recently, the Magic were hung up in the early 1990s. Most of the success of the franchise came when O'Neal played for the team. After he left, the Magic could not get things going again. By 2004, they had hit rock bottom, but they landed the first overall pick in the draft.

Much like in 1992, they used that first pick on a seven foot center. But, this time that seven footer was Dwight Howard. Unlike Shaq, he did not bring an immediate impact to the offensive game. Early in the career of Dwight Howard, he was more of a defensive threat. He often posted a lot of blocks and rebounds. But, in his third season, Howard developed a nice offensive game.

In the 2006-2007 season, he dominated and led the Magic to their first playoff berth since 2003. Despite being swept by Detroit in the first round, that season is what the current title contender has built upon. The next season, Dwight Howard came back determined to have his team contend. As a result of his determination, the Magic went from winning 40 games to 52. They would win the Southeast Division and the third seed in the 2008 NBA Playoffs. In the first round, they made quick work of the Toronto Raptors, which set the stage for a rematch with Detroit.

Much like in the previous season, the Magic were overpowered by the Pistons and easily dispatched in five games. However, the next season, Orlando built from within and they built around Dwight Howard. In the 2008-2009 season, the Magic formed a dynamic duo between Howard and Jameer Nelson. Throughout the season, it was a three-way battle between the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and the Magic. In the end, the Magic would come up short in this battle. The LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers would take the first seed and the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics would take second. Outside of those three teams, there was no other team from the East who could compete, thus leaving Orlando at number three.

Motivated by losing the regular season battle, Dwight Howard came into the 2009 NBA Playoffs with a reckless abandon. His toughness was a little too much and it led to his suspension in the first round. Howard became a little physical with 76ers center, Samuel Dalembert. Their scuffle left Howard out of the deciding game six, but his team pulled through for him. Then, with Howard back, he powered the Magic to a 101-82 game seven win over the defending champion Boston Celtics. Following his spectactular play and dethroning the champions, Dwight Howard fearlessly posted 40 points and 14 rebounds in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals. In that series, he led the Magic to an upset over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The result of their victory over the Cavs led to Dwight Howard leading the Magic to their second appearance, all-time, in the NBA Finals. Because of the fact that they dethroned the NBA champions and eliminated King James before the Finals, Dwight Howard and his Orlando Magic are feared in the NBA. It has become known that Howard is the best center in the league. Also, it is no secret that when the Magic play at their best, they are capable of beating any team in the NBA. They have proved that this season and their win over their first-round opponent from last season, the Philadelphia 76ers, has powered the Magic to their third straight 50-win season after years of obscurity. From 1996 until 2007, the most wins from the Magic in a season was 45.

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Before the arrival of Dwight Howard in Orlando, the Magic were still shaken by the departure of Shaquille O'Neal. Until recently, the Magic were hung up in the early 1990s. Most of the success of the franchise came when O'Neal played for the team. After he left, the Magic could not get things going again. By 2004, they had hit rock bottom, but they landed the first overall pick in the draft.

Much like in 1992, they used that first pick on a seven foot center. But, this time that seven footer was Dwight Howard. Unlike Shaq, he did not bring an immediate impact to the offensive game. Early in the career of Dwight Howard, he was more of a defensive threat. He often posted a lot of blocks and rebounds. But, in his third season, Howard developed a nice offensive game.

In the 2006-2007 season, he dominated and led the Magic to their first playoff berth since 2003. Despite being swept by Detroit in the first round, that season is what the current title contender has built upon. The next season, Dwight Howard came back determined to have his team contend. As a result of his determination, the Magic went from winning 40 games to 52. They would win the Southeast Division and the third seed in the 2008 NBA Playoffs. In the first round, they made quick work of the Toronto Raptors, which set the stage for a rematch with Detroit.

Much like in the previous season, the Magic were overpowered by the Pistons and easily dispatched in five games. However, the next season, Orlando built from within and they built around Dwight Howard. In the 2008-2009 season, the Magic formed a dynamic duo between Howard and Jameer Nelson. Throughout the season, it was a three-way battle between the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and the Magic. In the end, the Magic would come up short in this battle. The LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers would take the first seed and the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics would take second. Outside of those three teams, there was no other team from the East who could compete, thus leaving Orlando at number three.

Motivated by losing the regular season battle, Dwight Howard came into the 2009 NBA Playoffs with a reckless abandon. His toughness was a little too much and it led to his suspension in the first round. Howard became a little physical with 76ers center, Samuel Dalembert. Their scuffle left Howard out of the deciding game six, but his team pulled through for him. Then, with Howard back, he powered the Magic to a 101-82 game seven win over the defending champion Boston Celtics. Following his spectactular play and dethroning the champions, Dwight Howard fearlessly posted 40 points and 14 rebounds in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals. In that series, he led the Magic to an upset over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The result of their victory over the Cavs led to Dwight Howard leading the Magic to their second appearance, all-time, in the NBA Finals. Because of the fact that they dethroned the NBA champions and eliminated King James before the Finals, Dwight Howard and his Orlando Magic are feared in the NBA. It has become known that Howard is the best center in the league. Also, it is no secret that when the Magic play at their best, they are capable of beating any team in the NBA. They have proved that this season and their win over their first-round opponent from last season, the Philadelphia 76ers, has powered the Magic to their third straight 50-win season after years of obscurity. From 1996 until 2007, the most wins from the Magic in a season was 45.

Howard was big on the offensive end with 23 points and he pulled down 15 rebounds in the victory.

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