During the 1997 NBA Playoffs, guard Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway became the first Orlando Magic player to have a 40-point game in the playoffs. Two days later, he did it again.
On this day 25 years ago, Hardaway paced Orlando with 41 points as the Magic knocked off the Miami Heat, 99-91. The victory for the Magic forced a decisive Game 5 back in Miami.
After rallying from 20 points down to win Game 3, the Magic arrived at Orlando Arena on May 1, 1997 down two games to one and looking to even the series. In Game 4, Orlando led most of the way.