Game Six: Orlando Magic 103, Cleveland Cavaliers 90

There is no other way to lead this.

After a 14-year absence, the Orlando Magic are returning to the NBA Finals.

The ticket was punched emphatically by Dwight Howard. Howard scored a career playoff high 40 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. He was dominant from the beginning, and for the first time all series looked like he was the best player on the court.

LeBron James was non-existent, seemingly running out of gas after carrying the load and averaging more than 40 points per game thus far. James did not score in a tell-tale second quarter and only 25 points on eight of 20 shooting.

But as the rest of the series went, it was more about what the star's supporting cast could do.

Rashard Lewis supported Howard with 18 points and eight rebounds. He was aggressive attacking the hole and not settling for 3-point shots. Mickael Pietrus was also aggressive and Courtney Lee was a nice surprise, finally breaking out with eight points.

Offensively though, this game was ultimately about Howard. He was finally the center of the offense Magic fans have imagined him to be. He got anything he wanted in the post. When the double team came, he dished out to the perimeter.

This was Orlando's most complete effort of the series -- and maybe even the playoffs. The offense was flowing. The 3-point shots were generally falling (12 of 29) but they were coming off of the post ups, or drive and kicks.

It was the Magic's offense working at its most efficient.

The defense complemented the offense on the other end too. Orlando kept James out of the paint for the most part as he settled for jumpers. The Magic had a difficult time keeping Delonte West in check. But with James looking mortal, it did not matter.

Orlando locked down Cleveland's secondary unit and took control of the game with a 28-15 second quarter. This was Lewis time and then Howard time and it gave the Magic a 16-point lead heading into the half.

The Cavaliers fought back early in the second, but could get no closer than nine points the rest of the way. The Magic never outright blew them out, but were never threatened either.

And that was it.

It was a rocking party in the O-Rena and the fans certainly did their part. It was an energetic building and once Orlando seized the lead, it was pretty certain the game was over.

This has been a long time coming for Magic fans. And I simply cannot put the emotions into words.