Magic will probably take the next one. The Lakers will get pushed around pretty hard at Orlando, and the Magic will mostly get away with it, and when the Lakers push back, they typically won't. I'm basing this not so much on my feelings regarding the Lakers or Magic, but just from observing a lot of play off games. It seems to be a pattern, and I imagine it's to keep interest in the games. Few people really want a sweep, and especially those making money on the games.

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If the Lakers win Tuesday night, the series is over. If they lose, the Lakers will win the series in six - back home.