Game Seven Adjustments: Magic-Celtics

1) Attack and kick: Orlando has not been shooting well in this series, it is no secret. Even wide open shots are rushed and not falling. But the Magic have been able to survive thanks to their ability to drive and get to the basket.

Whether the ball gets to Dwight Howard inside or not, Orlando must continue to find a way to attack the basket and get to the free throw line (the team shot 31 free throws to Boston's 13) or kick out to shooters.

What the Magic did very well in Game Six was continuing to attack even after the first kick out. Boston's defense is very very good. But Orlando has shown it can get to the basket, it must continue to do so.

2) Establish Howard or Lewis in the post: the Magic have two great post presences in this series. Lewis has gotten a lot of good looks in the post and has attacked the basket strong with Glen Davis or Brian Scalabrine on him.

Dwight Howard became a much more aggressive presence in the post and looked to score. He took a few ill-advised shots and the Celtics continued to frustrate him the post, but Game Six was by far his best in the series.

Getting a good post presence is important for this team. It is the best chance Orlando has at scoring in this series, working inside-out from the post. They have to work to establish this presence to set up everything they do.

It was great to see a mix of Howard and Lewis going in the post. It might be good to try to get Hedo Turkoglu going in the post. It seems to have gotten Lewis going and I think Orlando needs to try to do what it can to get Turkoglu going.

Either way, keeping the ball in the post is an easy way to take advantage of a mismatch and put the stars in easy places to attack the basket and score.

3) Be prepared for any and everything: this is Game Seven. There is nothing to be left behind. Boston is very experienced in these Game Seven situations. Orlando is not.

Don't know if that will help or not.

But the Magic have to be willing to try any and everything and cannot be afriad of anything. They must play with a fantastic effort ot pull this win out.

Something like the one they got in Game Six, only probably twice as much.

The Magic are certainly capable. They have proven to be a resilient bunch. Execution and desperation will be key. Orlando cannot get beat to loose balls and cannot get outhustled.

This could be the last game of the season for both teams, and both will play like it.