The Magic's playoff lead is 16 years in the making: 'We just want to win so bad'

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have not been here, with such a clear opportunity, for a long, long time.Sixteen years.That was how long ago the Magic led a playoff series after three or more games. It was 2010, and the Magic employed a starting lineup of Jameer Nelson, Vince Carter, Matt Barnes, Rashard Lewis and Dwight Howard. That quintet, along with a deep bench, swept a second-round series against the Atlanta Hawks with a barrage of 3-point shots and with Howard dominating on both ends of the floor.Advertisement