The 2009 Orlando Magic’s run almost did not happen. It nearly died in the crib.
The Orlando Magic lost a 20-point in lead at home in Game 1 only to see Andre Iguodala bury them into a 1-0 hole against the Philadephia 76ers.
The naysayers were already having their day. A team that relied so heavily on 3-point shooting could not win in the playoffs when it mattered. The team that finished second in the league 3-point field goal attempts per game could not possibly survive.
Things only got worse from there.