‘Magical Movies’: Hedo’s Bank Shot - Orlando at Portland - Dec. 9, 2008 - Episode 41 – May 28, 2020

‘Magical Movies’ features a Hedo Turkoglu (24 points) bank shot winner that topped off a 9-0 run in the final two minutes of a 109-108 win for the Orlando Magic on the road in Rose Garden Arena over the Portland Trail Blazers on December 9, 2008. It’s a contest that Brandon Roy (30 points) and LaMarcus Aldridge (25 points) should have won for the home side. Rashard Lewis (27 points), Jameer Nelson (21 points), and of course the Turkish Michael Jordan all hit key shots in a fantastic contest. Full Game (Portland’s Comcast SportsNet broadcast): https://youtu.be/hGjoCVGyTgs (Please, NBA, don’t take these down. We don’t own them, let your fans watch some great basketball) The box score: https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200812090POR.html The game audio highlights (1:21) and game summary (3:28) are followed by the handing out of awards. The categories: • The Jack ‘Sweater Vest Guy’ Nelson Fashion award (15:23) • Most Magical Momentum Move (18:26) • The Brian Hill Clipboard Smashing Play of the Game (19:57) • The Richie Adubato Best Broadcast Moment (21:16) • The Brian Cook Heat Check award (24:36) • The Olumide Oyedeji ‘That Guy’ award (25:27) • The Johnny Davis Coaching Botch award (27:27) • The Stan Van Gundy Best Coaching Decision award (29:21) • Best ‘Huh, I Forgot About That’ Moment (31:46) • Best Musical Performance (36:45) • The Tree Rollins Oldie, But a Goodie award (37:10) • The Dominique Wilkins Oldie, NOT a Goodie award (38:05) • Most Magical Shot (40:00) • Is Anyone at their Peak Here? (41:12) • Which Player Comes Out of this Game Looking the Best? (44:21) If you want to rename a ‘Magical Movie’ award, or suggest a new award, please let us know. Positive ratings or reviews are always welcome. We’re here to entertain you. #LetsGoMagic #MagicAboveAll Warning: Adult Language Songs: Blinding Lights - The Weeknd WIN – Jay Rock