Throughout their run to the NBA Finals, the Orlando Magic made a habit of sticking around every time it looked like they might be finished. That is worth remembering in the wake of the 100-75 blowout loss they endured Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening game of the championship series.
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Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel - May 6, 2012
There was no fanfare.
No standing ovation.
No curtain call.
No farewell speech.
There wasn't even a goodbye wave.
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Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel - May 9, 2012
Thank you, Indiana Pacers.
Thank you for what you did on Tuesday night.
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