2009 Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs Odds: Magic vs. Sixers

The Orlando Magic have to shake off some late-season struggles that saw them lose three straight games before a victory on the final night of the regular season. (AP Images)"]

Luckily for Magic backers, the Philadelphia 76ers were even worse down the stretch, dropping six straight and costing themselves a shot at the No. 5 seed before beating Cleveland’s reserves in their finale.

Orlando swept the season series (3-0 ATS), winning twice in Philadelphia, and did a good job defensively against the 76ers, allowing 94 points per game. Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu both scored 23 points in one game and 20 in another. Andre Iguodala averaged 18.3 points and Thaddeus Young added 16.7 for Philly.

It could be Turkoglu or Young that ends up being the deciding factor for each club. Both players had ankle injuries late in the season, and the Sixers really struggled. Turkoglu, with all his postseason experience, is often the player Orlando turns to when it needs a big shot.

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