Well, at least Dwight's got game . . .

In just the latest example of basketball being a TEAM sport, witness the Orlando Magic's loss tonight up in Philadelphia.

Franchise player Dwight Howard brought serious game to the Wachovia Center: a playoff career high 36 points; 11 rebounds; 12 of 14 from the free throw line, etc.

But, when the rest of the team leaves everything behind in this little corner of heaven, the result is a #3 seed falling to a demoralizing 1-2 in a best of 7 series against a mediocre opponent like the 76'ers.

Once again, the difference between a win or a loss . . . or at least a shot at a win in overtime . . . came to just 2.2 seconds.

This time, the bullet to the temple came from the Sixers' forward Thaddeus Young, leaving the final scoreboard showing his team's margin of victory: 96-94.

I hate to say it, ye socks, but playoff dreams are fading fast for the home team. Let's just hope they can split the difference up in the city of brotherly love on Sunday night and bring the contest back to The City Beautiful . . .