Magic Choke Lose In OT 99-91

By MICHAEL ROSNER

The Orlando Magic lost a heart breaking game 5 at home tonight to trail the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals 3-1. Dwight Howard on the line for two free throws with an 87-84 lead and 11.5 seconds remaining on the game clock, it was all but over. Howard who struggled from the line all night only needed to hit one and the game was over, he missed them both. After the Lakers called a timeout Derek "Big Game" Fisher like he has done so many times drilled a 3 pointer with 4.6 seconds to send the game into overtime. In OT with the score tied at 91-91 and a little under a minute left, Fisher hits another huge 3 pointer to seal the game for L.A. as they go on to win 99-91. Kobe led the scoring with 31 points, but was only 11-31 form the field. Gasol and Ariza chipped in with 16 a piece and Fisher who saved his best for late in the game ended up with 12. Turkoglu led Orlando with 25 points and Howard add 15 points 21 Rebounds and an NBA finals record 9 blocks and Pietrus added 15 off the bench. The Magic lost this game at the line where they shot 22-37 and also committed 17 turnovers. Game 5 returns to the Amway arena on Saturday Night.