--The Magic missed 100 3-point shots in the five-game series, hitting 48 of 148. They made at least five 3-pointers in each of the five games, following a regular season in which they made at least five in all 82 games.
--The Magic was the first team in the league to advance into the second round, beating the Lakers by a few hours. The Lakers swept the Denver Nuggets later Monday night. --The Magic is expecting to play Detroit, and the history is not good for the Magic. The Pistons swept the Magic in the first round last spring. And the Pistons beat the Magic, 4-3, in 2003.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I'm looking for absolute perfection." -- Coach Stan Van Gundy on Dwight Howard.
