Game 4 was a classic example of two teams with different mindsets throughout the game. The Magic played with a sense of desperation and the Celtics played like they were up 3-0. However, this does not mean the Celtics will lose this series, like the Bruins. For the first time in this series Orlando Head Coach Stan Van Gundy out coached Doc Rivers. The Magic had a great game plan: run the floor, get Rashard Lewis started early, and throw a thousand alley-oops to Dwight Howard. JJ Redick hit clutch threes late in the fourth quarter and Jameer Nelson outplayed Rajon Rondo. I was impressed with the Magic, but they still could have lost that game. The Celtics' mental toughness typically shown throughout the playoffs was lagging. The Celtics argued every foul and no call, to their credit the refs made a couple of terrible calls, but they needed to stay focus. They could have theoretically won the game if Rasheed Wallace didn't get a technical foul.
Finally, the Celtics offense execution was atrocious throughout the game, especially when the game mattered most. Paul Pierce over dribbled and missed a wide open (how?) Ray Allen at the end of regulation. In overtime; did Rondo know they were down by 4 with 10 seconds remaining? With great confidence, I believe the Celtics will win this series, but Game 4 was important for both teams. The Magic only needed one game to get going and Game 4 was just that.
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