Fansided · Jun 7, 2020
Orlando Magic lost in 1995 because of their immaturity
Orlando Magic center Shaquille O'Neal dominated the 1995 Playoffs, becoming the champion who would dominate the league for a decade. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images)
Nick Anderson’s free throws are a microcosm of the immaturity that cost the Orlando Magic the title in 1995. The team’s confidence was penetrated that day.
Nobody could possibly have known what was going to happen late in regulation.
The Orlando Arena was euphoric sensing the biggest win in Orlando Magic history. The young team had always faltered throughout its Playoff run, but the team was so talented it always pulled itself together.
The rallying cry, “Why not us, why not now?” never range truer. It was a statement of defiance.