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Eastern Conference First Round

Bobcats vs. Magic | Magic Win 4-0

Game 1

CHA
89

@

ORL
98

OT

Sun. April 18 5:30 PM ET on TNT

Game 2

CHA
77

@

ORL
92

OT

Wed. April 21 7:00 PM ET on TNT

Game 3

ORL
90

@

CHA
86

OT

Sat. April 24 2:00 PM ET on TNT

Game 4

ORL
99

@

CHA
90

OT

Mon. April 26 8:00 PM ET on TNT

No. 0 Seed

Season Record: 0-0
series stats
ppg opp fg% 3P% ft%
94.8 85.5 0.440 0.375 0.713
Orlando Magic

No. 0 Seed

Season Record: 0-0
series stats
ppg opp fg% 3P% ft%
85.5 94.8 0.443 0.279 0.716
Charlotte Bobcats

Game 4: Magic 99, Bobcats 90

Magic pull away in Game 4, finish sweep of Bobcats

Dwight Howard scored just six points, but the Magic got hot from beyond the arc, hitting 13 3-pointers to beat the Bobcats 99-90 to complete the sweep.

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Opinion

Brown Out?

Is Larry Brown thinking of leaving Charlotte for greener pastures?

    Video & Analysis

    All-Access

    Go inside the huddle with coaches Larry Brown and Stan Van Gundy.

      Postgame: Howard

      Dwight Howard says the win over Charlotte is the first step towards a title.

        Postgame: Brown

        Bobcats coach Larry Brown talks about how proud he is of his team.

          Postgame: Van Gundy

          Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy talks about how tough the Bobcats were.

            Photo Gallery

            Game Action

            Check out the best pics from the Magic's series-clinching victory.

              Game 3: Magic 90, Bobcats 86

              Nelson, Magic put Bobcats' back against the wall

              Foul trouble plagued Dwight Howard early on, opening the door for Jameer Nelson to take charge as the Magic won in Charlotte to take a controlling 3-0 series lead over the Bobcats.

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              Opinion

              Nostalgic Thoughts

              Bobcats fans are hoping to see something that reminds them of the old Hornets.

                Postgame: Magic

                Nelson and Howard discuss what factored into Orlando's Game 3 win.

                  Postgame: Brown

                  Brown talks about Jameer Nelson's huge game and strategy for Game 4.

                  Postgame: Van Gundy

                  Van Gundy comments on the series' intensity and his respect for the Bobcats.

                    Photo Gallery

                    Game Action

                    Check out a collection of photos from Orlando's Game 3 win in Charlotte.

                    Game 2: Magic 92, Bobcats 77

                    Balanced attack helps Magic cruise to 2-0 lead

                    All five Orlando starters score in double-digits as the Magic build a big lead, then hang on down the stretch to beat the Bobcats 92-77 and take a 2-0 lead.

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                    Video & Analysis

                    Game 3 Lookahead

                    Matt Devlin and Kevin McHale break down what's in store in Charlotte.

                      Postgame: Brown

                      A noticeably frustrated Larry Brown addresses the media.

                      All-Access

                      Go inside the huddle to see how Stan Van Gundy gets his team prepared.

                        Postgame: Howard

                        Dwight Howard talks about fighting foul trouble and what to expect in Game 3.

                        Opinion

                        Clawless 'Cats

                        Scary thought: Orlando is rolling ... and doing it with Dwight Howard struggling.

                          Photo Gallery

                          Game Action

                          Check out the best pictures from the Magic's big Game 3 victory in Orlando.

                            Game 1: Magic 98, Bobcats 89

                            Nelson has the Magic touch in Game 1 victory

                            Dwight Howard may be Superman, but it was Orlando's perimeter attack, led by 32 points from Jameer Nelson, that paved the way for the Magic's win over the Bobcats in Game 1.

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                            Video & Analysis

                            Game 2 lookahead

                            Matt Winer and Steve Smith look ahead to Game 2 in Orlando.

                              Howard and Nelson

                              Jameer Nelson and Dwight Howard talk about the keys to Orlando's win.

                                Postgame: Wallace

                                Gerald Wallace talks about playing in Charlotte's first ever playoff game.

                                  Postgame: Brown

                                  Larry Brown talks about the challenge of defending Dwight Howard.

                                    Opinion

                                    Redemption Song

                                    Jameer Nelson is putting last year's playoff disappointment behind him.

                                      Photo Gallery

                                      Game 1 Action

                                      Check out the best snapshots from Game 1 of the Magic-Bobcats series.

                                        Game 1: Sunday, April 18, 5:30 ET

                                        Magic ready to teach 'Cats some hard playoff lessons

                                        With their eyes on another run to the NBA Finals, Vince Carter and Co. will try to avoid any type of drama with the playoff newbie Bobcats.

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                                        Video & Analysis

                                        Series Preview

                                        The NBA TV crew breaks down the clash between the Bobcats and Magic.

                                          Perfect Coach?

                                          Don't laugh ... the perfect coach would look a lot like Stan Van Gundy.

                                          Reps On The Line

                                          Jameer Nelson and Vince Carter have much to prove in this playoff run.

                                          Winning Time

                                          Larry Brown knows exactly what it takes to become a winner.

                                            GW's Career Dunks

                                            Watch Gerald Wallace's top 10 dunks throughout his career.

                                            Podcast

                                            Hang Time Podcast

                                            Sekou Smith and Vince Thomas break down the Magic-Bocats series.

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