Heat Hate Week; 'Magical Moments': Game 3 1997 Playoffs 1st Round - Episode 22 - March 24, 2019

There was a blowout and a stressful overtime encounter, but the now 35-38 Orlando Magic went 2-0 for the week and are in sniffing range of the Miami Heat for that 8th spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Orlando has 9 games remaining in the regular season. All of which sets the stage for what will be one of the most crucial Heat-Magic rivalry matchups on Tuesday, in Miami, in their three-decade existence. We break down those wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and the overtime thriller over the Memphis Grizzlies. Elfrid Payton’s triple-double streak got stifled. Looking at the week ahead and who the Magic face, Brooklyn and Detroit are also in range to be caught. ‘Magical Moments’ returns. Pops talks about his first ever Magic game attended in person, Game 3 of Orlando’s series against the Heat in the 1997 first round of the playoffs. Down 2-0, riddled with injuries, and trailing by 20 points in the second quarter, Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway would hoist the Magic on his shoulders and put on an all-time show. It’s the only time Orlando and Miami have clashed in the postseason. Bonus: Verne Lundquist and Doc Rivers having a wonderful time. Trivia Game: How many players who played both for the Magic and Heat franchises, in meaningful regular season minutes, can you name all 24 of them? #BeatTheHeat Warning: Adult Language Song: Ace Hood - Overtime ft. Akon, T-Pain