What They're Saying: Celtics vs. Magic Game Six

-Lot of consternation going on with Dwight Howard's comments about Stan Van Gundy after Game Six. Some believe the Magic might be crashing and burning before our very eyes. Either way, some weaknesses in the makeup of this team have been exposed this postseason and Otis Smith has his work cut out for him to fix it this offseason.

-Dwight Howard attempted to explain his comments on his blog Wednesday. I think he was just venting some frustration. You do not want to do that to the media, but in the end, Van Gundy WILL be the coach of the team next year and hopefully the team will be better for this experience.

-John Hollinger rips apart Dwight Howard's comments on Stan Van Gundy with some interesting stats. Not saying the Magic are better without Howard, but having him in the game changes sometihng for the worse.

-X's and O's of Basketball believes Stan Van Gundy may have lost the locker room in the wake of Game Five. Either way, he wonders why Howard vented his frustrations to the media instead of talking openly and honestly with the coach.

-Brian Schmitz of The Orlando Sentinel has some interesting insight into Dwight Howard's questioning of Stan Van Gundy after Game Five. Van Gundy is apparently at piece that he will one day be run off by the superstar, Howard backed off his comments and takes his role as franchise player seriously and the two are prepping for Game Six tonight.

-erivera7 of 3rd Quarter Collapse goes over some keys for Orlando to force a Game Seven. Included in there: start Courtney Lee (not sure about that one as JJ Redick has played fantastic defense on Ray Allen this series), play Marcin Gortat (always a good decision) and make Rashard Lewis the No. 1 option on offense.

-Nate Jones of NBA FanHouse states what I think a lot of Magic fans were thinking after Game Five: We really miss Jameer Nelson.

-After 94 games this season, it could all end Thursday night in Amway Arena.

-George Diaz of The Orlando Sentinel says Superman cannot be super unless he delivers in the Playoffs. Right now, the Magic look like they are folding and playing soft. They will need to toughen up to force a Game Seven.

-Bob Ryan and Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe preview Game Six and the feud between Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy. They find it mostly unfounded and think the Magic will win... although the feud has brought in some doubts in their mind.

-Paul Ego of The Puns are Starting to Bore Me writes an open letter to Dwight Howard begging him to ignore his offensive struggles and focus on defense -- where he can make the biggest impact for his team.

-Ben Q Rock of Third Quarter Collapse breaks down Dwight Howard's touches this series and concludes that Howard has not been effective at all on offense this series -- outside of putbacks and offensive rebounds. The only fault with Stan Van Gundy is not involving him in the right kind of plays to get him points.

-John Hollinger wonders why all Orlando and Boston's 3-pointers are not falling. It is a good question or an explosion waiting to happen.

-Mike Moreau of Scouts Inc. says Orlando should get more drives off ball reversals in Game Six. Also expect Boston to focus more on defense and defending the pick and roll and those driving lanes. Moreau's prediction: there will be a Game Seven.

-Frank Dell'Apa of the Boston Globe says the Celtics are preparing for a more focused and desperate Magic team tonight. The apparent divisions could bring the team closer.

-Kendrick Perkins expects a much better effort from Dwight Howard tonight. He has been up to the challenge so far.

-Adonal Foyle provides his thoughts on what Orlando must do tonight to win. Surprisingly he does not suggest that he should play and get the ball. Foyle is cool like that. He will actually be blogging for The Orlando Sentinel from now on. Hopefully he will still be in a Magic uniform, he is a joy for the roster.