‘Magical Movies’: Shaq Returns a Laker - L.A. at Orlando Feb. 22, 1998 - Episode 39 – April 21, 2020

‘Magical Movies’ is back with an emotional 96-94 win for the Orlando Magic at home inside the O-rena over the Los Angeles Lakers on February 22, 1998. Nick Anderson drops a game-high 30 points, the game-winning 3-pointer, shows off his Merton Hanks duck walk, and gets a small dose of revenge against Shaquille O’Neal. Derek Harper, Bo Outlaw, Danny Schayes, Horace Grant, and Derek Strong bring the support. This is Shaq’s first game in Orlando as a Laker after departing the franchise in 1996. Shaq has a quiet 20 points and 10 rebounds. Young Kobe Bryant provides 18 points off their bench. NBA on NBC intro (1:21): https://youtu.be/N_54B6L373M Entire Game minus the first 5 minutes (NBA on NBC broadcast): https://youtu.be/4GyQ8N3gzHk (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/199802220ORL.html The game audio highlights (4:19) and game summary (5:32) are followed by the handing out of awards. The categories: • The Jack ‘Sweater Vest Guy’ Nelson Fashion award (25:11) • Most Magical Momentum Move (26:46) • The Brian Hill Clipboard Smashing Play of the Game (29:12) • The Richie Adubato Best Broadcast Moment (31:38) • The Brian Cook Heat Check award (37:41) • The Olumide Oyedeji ‘That Guy’ award (40:23) • The Johnny Davis Coaching Botch award (41:46) • The Stan Van Gundy Best Coaching Decision award (44:09) • Best ‘Huh, I Forgot About That’ Moment (46:06) • Best Musical Performance (48:51) • The Tree Rollins Oldie, But a Goodie award (51:14) • The Dominique Wilkins Oldie, NOT a Goodie award (54:41) • Most Magical Shot (57:02) • Is Anyone at their Peak Here? (57:46) • Which Player Comes Out of this Game Looking the Best? (59:55) 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