Down 11 with 5:02 to play, the Orlando Magic looked overcome, overwhelmed and underqualified to challenge the 76ers on their home court on October 20th. JJ Redick sank two free throws to give Philadephia a decided advantage in what would become a career-night off the bench for the 13-year veteran. The Magic had just suffered an anticlimactic loss to the Hornets after surprising the Heat on opening night, and on the road, it seemed the Magic stood little to no chance against one of the prohibitive favorites in the Eastern Conference.
And yet, the Magic would rattle off a 17-6 run and tie the game in spectacular fashion on Terrence Ross’ 42-foot three point shot.