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The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy. The franchise was founded in 1989 as an expansion franchise and has had such notable NBA stars as Shaquille O'Neal, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard throughout its young history. The franchise has also been in the playoffs for more than half of their existence (10 playoff appearances in 19 years). Currently, the Orlando Magic play in Amway Arena, and is the only major professional sports franchise in the city of Orlando.

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Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, center, yells instructions to his team in front of the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89. Stan Van Gundy
TAIYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 31: Former NBA player Stephon Marbury (L) in action during his first game for Shanxi Zhongyu against Dongguan New Century during the 19th round of the CBA on January 31, 2010 in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of China. National Basketball Association
Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, right, is congratulated by center Dwight Howard after leading the team with 48 points in a 123-117 victory over the New Orleans Hornets during an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Vince Carter
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Dwight Howard
Orlando Magic's Vince Carter, left, fouls Boston Celtics' Tony Allen, center as the Magic's Rashard Lewis, right defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89. Rashard Lewis
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh shoots over New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Toronto Raptors
Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) fouls Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Atlanta defeated Memphis 108-94. Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace, center, is double-teamed by Washington Wizards forwards Caron Butler (3) and Antawn Jamison in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bobcats won 94-92. Washington Wizards
ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: A general view of Amway Arena during player introductions before Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Florida. Amway Arena
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, runs into Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Anthony was making his first appearance in the lineup after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle. Denver Nuggets
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, back left, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, back right, as Celtics guard Ray Allen, front, looks on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. Boston Celtics
Washington Wizards guard Randy Foye, center, puts up a shot between Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, left, and Matt Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The Wizards won 92-91. Matt Barnes
Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison, center, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass, left, as J.J. Redick watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Brandon Bass
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Andy Sonnanstine (21) throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Tampa Bay Rays
Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick, left, is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks guard Luke Ridnour while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The Magic won 99-82. J. J. Redick
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, center, goes up for a shot in front of Washington Wizards forward Mike Miller, right, as Vince Carter watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The Wizards won 92-91. Jameer Nelson

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, right, is congratulated by center Dwight Howard after leading the team with 48 points in a 123-117 victory over the New Orleans Hornets during an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, right, is congratulated by center Dwight Howard after leading the team with 48 points in a 123-117 victory over the New Orleans Hornets during an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison, center, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass, left, as J.J. Redick watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison, center, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass, left, as J.J. Redick watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, left, of Poland, blocks the path as New Orleans Hornets forward David West drives into the lane during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, left, of Poland, blocks the path as New Orleans Hornets forward David West drives into the lane during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic, right, of Serbia, looks for an opening as Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic, right, of Serbia, looks for an opening as Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, center, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Sean Marks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, center, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Sean Marks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, is fouled by New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, is fouled by New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic guard Jason Williams, right, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic guard Jason Williams, right, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, right, drives into New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, right, drives into New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, is wrapped up by New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Songaila was called for a flagrant foul as the Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, is wrapped up by New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Songaila was called for a flagrant foul as the Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, is wrapped up by New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, is wrapped up by New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter puts up a shot between New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila, left, and Darren Collison during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter puts up a shot between New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila, left, and Darren Collison during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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New Orleans Hornets center Aaron Gray, left, and James Posey react to a call against their team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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New Orleans Hornets center Aaron Gray, left, and James Posey react to a call against their team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Magic won 123-117.

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New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic, left, of Serbia, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic, left, of Serbia, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (9) keeps the ball inbounds as Orlando Magic's Vince Carter ducks in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (9) keeps the ball inbounds as Orlando Magic's Vince Carter ducks in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard reacts after scoring in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard reacts after scoring in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, center, yells instructions to his team in front of the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, center, yells instructions to his team in front of the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) shoots in front of Orlando Magic's Rashard Lewis (9) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) shoots in front of Orlando Magic's Rashard Lewis (9) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) dunks, and is fouled by Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, behind, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) dunks, and is fouled by Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, behind, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Orlando Magic's Vince Carter, left, fouls Boston Celtics' Tony Allen, center as the Magic's Rashard Lewis, right defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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Orlando Magic's Vince Carter, left, fouls Boston Celtics' Tony Allen, center as the Magic's Rashard Lewis, right defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89.

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"All I know is it doesn't have to be this hard ... We're better than this and we need to start playing like it, that goes for everybody."


Mike Bibby Feb 09 2010 10:18 PM from CBS Sports

"It's been relatively surprising because he's been playing around 30 minutes, and my original intention was to play him short minutes with high energy to get us off to great starts in first and third quarters, but he's earned the..."


Kurt Rambis Feb 09 2010 7:42 PM from Hoopsworld

"I’ve never see anybody do that on my team ... I called his number like six times in a row, and he made it six times in a row."


Jameer Nelson Feb 09 2010 6:20 PM from Columbia Tribune

"Right now, we’re that team that’s playing poorly ... We need to get back to that team that was 23-5. We were playing terrific basketball, we were playing simple basketball, and we were trusting everything."


Doc Rivers Feb 09 2010 3:28 PM from Orlando Sentinel

"We just couldn’t keep him contained ... The guy is a pretty good ball player. I thought we were in the right positions, but he made 3s and was really dominant."


David West Feb 09 2010 3:28 PM from Orlando Sentinel

"The was vintage Vince Carter ... That was really unbelievable."


Stan Van Gundy Feb 09 2010 11:32 AM from NBA.com

"He was unbelievable ... He made some really tough shots over two guys or three guys."


Peja Stojakovic Feb 09 2010 8:34 AM from Deseret News

"It's a new month. A new month brings new things. The past is the past, and it's going to be that ... I've had rough months. That's just how it goes. And I know the expectations, and you work so hard to have an impressive resume,..."


Vince Carter Feb 09 2010 8:34 AM from Deseret News

"I hope we can get in. I just want to make sure we can get out"


Stan Van Gundy Feb 09 2010 8:25 AM from The Shreveport Times

"It just really makes you feel good ... We're fans like everybody else."


Jeff Bower Feb 09 2010 8:25 AM from The Shreveport Times
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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, right, is congratulated by center Dwight Howard after leading the team with 48 points in a 123-117 victory over the New Orleans Hornets during an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, right, is congratulated by center Dwight Howard after leading the team with 48 points in a 123-117 victory over the New Orleans Hornets during an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison, center, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass, left, as J.J. Redick watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison, center, puts up a shot in front of Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass, left, as J.J. Redick watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, left, of Poland, blocks the path as New Orleans Hornets forward David West drives into the lane during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat, left, of Poland, blocks the path as New Orleans Hornets forward David West drives into the lane during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic, right, of Serbia, looks for an opening as Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic, right, of Serbia, looks for an opening as Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, center, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Sean Marks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, center, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Hornets center Sean Marks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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