Q-and-A with Magic beat writer

[Schweney]

http://www.examiner.com/x-4704-Charlotte-Bobcats-Examiner~y2010m4d19-Playoff-expectations-from-Orlando-Q-and-A-with-Magic-Examiner

Thought you fellow 'Cats fans would enjoy this question and answer session with a writer that covers the Orlando Magic. He has some good things to say about Charlotte, but is predicting the Magic not only to win in 5, but to win an NBA Championship for several reasons.

Check it out, thoughts?

I think the 'Cats can take the momentum from Game 1 and steal Game 2. Hopefully Charlotte is bumping when we return for Game 3!

[jdsingar]

I'd agree with most everything he says with the exception of the Magic making the finals. He says that the "real" NBA Finals will happen between Orlando and Cleveland, and I beg to differ. Sure, that is an excellent matchup of two top teams. However, the Western Conference opponent isn't going to be a cakewalk, and has a very legitimate chance at winning.

I'd agree that the Lakers are not as healthy as the Magic, but are the Magic even better than last season's squad that faced a quick exit in the Finals? If the Lakers have some relative health (looking mainly at Bynum) I don't see how the scenario would be much different.