It was a bit surreal.
The energy in the Amway Arena was euphoric. The broadcasters on TNT did not quite seem to believe the result of the game in front of them. NBA executives, probably already realizing their dream matchup was evaporating, were probably scrambling to figure out storylines for this unexpected championship series.
The Orlando Magic had done what no one thought they could do. Ten years ago (Thursday, actually), the Orlando Magic eliminated the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 103-90 romp in Game 6. The Magic secured their first trip to the finals in 14 years and capped off one of the wildest and most memorable playoff runs in Magic history.