Magic bring the series home for a big win

Stan Van Gundy has really had his work cut out for him so far in the playoff series with the Celtics. Injuries and suspensions have forced him to get creative as the Magic try to unseat the NBA's reigning champs. So, you have to give the old ball coach credit for his hybrid line-ups.

Tonight, Game 3 saw the return of guard Courtney Lee, who looked like something of a hybrid himself. Following his recent nose injury, he was wearing this freaky face mask. Maybe it along with the hometown crowd was what the Blue and White needed to intimidate the Celtics at the O-rena tonight?

Whatever combination of factors ye socks choose to credit with the win, the 117-96 smack-down of Beantown's best had to be one of the best games of Orlando's postseason. They're really starting to gel, and are in the cat bird seat now.

Should . . . nay, WHEN they win in the same friendly venue on Sunday, they will have Doc Rivers and crew on their heels, 3-1 in the best of 7 series--a deficit they most likely could not overcome with the Magic back to full power and not having to rely on those hybrid line-ups anymore.

Go Magic!