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30-year Orlandoversary: Anderson’s winning layup lifts Magic past Cavs, 95-93

Although Game 1 of the 1995 NBA Finals may still be a sore subject for basketball fans in the City Beautiful, Nick Anderson had more than his fair share of clutch moments over his 11-year tenure with the Orlando Magic. One of those moments came on this day 30 years ago.

Anderson was able to overcome a rough shooting night with the game-winning basket. His reverse layup with 2.8 seconds remaining lifted the Magic past the Cleveland Cavaliers, 95-93.

The Magic were off to a blistering 7-3 start as they arrived at the Orlando Arena on Nov.