2. Orlando Magic (59-23)
Last Championship: n/a
Previous Play-Off Run: 2009 Lost Finals 4-1 to Los Angeles
Previous Round: 4-0 Over Charlotte
Best Play-Off Performer: Jameer Nelson 23.8ppg 4.5apg
Biggest Concern: Dwight Howard's pedestrian postseason play thus far.
Season Series: 3-1 Orlando
Most Intriguing Match-Up: Athleticism of each team's front-courts.
4. Atlanta Hawks (53-29)
Last Championship: 1959
Previous Play-Off Run: 2009 Lost second round 4-0 to Cleveland
Previous Round: 4-3 Over Milwakee
Best Play-Off Performer: Joe Johnson 23ppg 5.3rpg 6apg
Biggest Concern: Inability to beat Orlando this season, needed a buzzer beating put back by Smith for their only win.
Orlando hasn't had much trouble with Atlanta this season. Had it not been for a lackluster effort in boxing out, Orlando likely would have swept them. However if Dwight Howard continues to play at a level far below that of a player his caliber, Atlanta could take advantage with their athletic bigs. I expect Dwight to wake-up though, and If the regular season is any indicator of this series' outcome than Atlanta won't even put up a fight.
Prediction: 4-1 Orlando
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