Orlando seeks playoff Magic in likely matchup with Sixers
But, fear not, this is a different Magic team — one that should survive thanks to Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, and Rashard Lewis. Agent Zero could be a hero Truthfully, do you think anyone in the Eastern Conference wants to play the Wizards? Gilbert Arenas may be nicknamed Agent Zero, but to opposing teams this season, he might as well be called the X-factor. No one knows what he’ll be able to do and for how long. When I’m 36 A few years ago, this possible matchup of the NBA’s top superstars — Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal — would have taken center stage, but age has caught up with the Big Cactus, er, Shaq-tus. So unless he finds a giant alien cocoon in his swimming pool, this one favors Bryant and the Lakers, who won the season series 3-1. L.A. won by an average of 11 points. You’ve got to be Kidding The Dallas Mavericks acquired all-star point guard Jason Kidd in hopes of bringing a title to Big D. But his presence in the Mavs’ lineup has been anything but smooth. Since Kidd’s arrival, Dallas has played barely over .500 ball and struggled to make the playoffs. AUTO RACING Watch out for Wheldon *IndyCar: Firestone IndyCar 300 at Japan, Twin Ring Motegi, Sat. — Dan Wheldon is the driver to keep your eye on. He is a two-time winner and has four top 10 finishes at this track. *ChampCar: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., Sun. — I know what you’re thinking . . . just when you think ChampCar series is dead, they pull you in with this final one, which counts toward the overall IndyCar series standings. *NASCAR Nationwide Series: Mexico 200, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Sun. — With the senior circuit on hiatus this week, the Nationwiders head south of the border for this road-course race. GOLF LPGA visits Central Florida
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