Somebody asked me the other day if I was having fun and enjoying this ride that we’ve been on so far. It’s kind of weird because I’m so focused on winning and thinking about the games that it’s sometimes hard to have fun. But what I do enjoy the most are the actual games, and there’s nothing more fun than winning.
Everybody who knows me knows I like to have fun, laugh and keep everybody else laughing. We’re a pretty loose team and I think that’s why we’ve been so good on the road for the last couple of years. We’re not intimidated going into hostile Arenas like The Q because we don’t seem to get too uptight over anything.
Our guys are confident going into tonight and we know that we can close out the Cavs. We’re so close to reaching the NBA Finals, but we know there is still so much work to do.
Cleveland is going to come at us really hard tonight and we have to withstand that first punch from them. Like I always says hit first before they punch you. Well, I can’t really punch them because of my tech thang, but ya’ll know what I mean.
We haven’t played very good at the start of games up there, so it’s my job to help us get off to a good start tonight. We need to have a lot of energy, run and defend. We play that way, we really think we can close this baby out.
We really want to do this now, so let’s go get us a win. It’s going to be hard, but we have the team to close this out. I know we’ll be ready to play, just like we have all playoffs and all season.
Holla back at you guys on Twitter after the game.
– DWIGHT
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Tags: 2009 NBA Playoffs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwight Howard Blog, Eastern Conference Finals, Twitter
Good luck tonight! Wish you and the team the best! The games throughout the playoffs have been so exciting, I now call myself an Orlando Magic fan (although first and foremost a Knicks’ fan). I have a lot of respect for you and your team and have been frustrated at times right along with you all. May the best team win and that is without a doubt the Magic! Go get ‘em! I’ll be watching and cheering!
Pumped and ready…….show em what you got.
Good luck! Let’s end this thing tonight and ride the momentum into the finals!
All we need is one more game and i know you guys can do it tonight! No one believed you guys could do it but the city and even now they still dont believe in The Magic. Lets show em! LETS GO MAGIC!!!
I’ve been following the Magic since they came to O’town – this year’s team is the most talented in many ways, so let’s go to Cleveland and show them we are for real and can exceed their expectations. GO MAGIC!!
Best of Luck to you and the team!!
We are so proud of all of you!
Lets finish it tonight and move to the big dance!!!!
GO MAGIC!!!!
Good luck tonight, we can do this!! We’re cheering you on from LA!!
Dwight what is up with LeBron turning and walking away when he saw you in Lewis exiting the game on Tuesday? Did you say “Shake Those Haters Off.”
DWIGHT, KICK IT OUT TO HEDO!
HE CAN HANDLE IT!
LETS GO!!!! you know your the best big man out there go out and dominate and you know you got the help if you need it. BRING US TO THE FINALLLSS!!!
Let’s go Magic…you got this!
Im ready to party so I hope that the Magic do their thing. Good luck to the players, stay focues and bring it home!
DH-
I have watched each game this playoff. The Magic look good. Congrats on getting this far. But its not over. We (as MAGIC FANS) need 5 more wins. Tonight will be one of if not the biggest win for us in a long time. So LETS GO!!
Dominate the paint Dwight! I have faith in you and your teammates to get it done tonight! Remember, no more technicals… hahaha
Good luck!!!
I hope you guys win today.
Can’t wait for the game tonight! I know you boys in blue can do it. I’ve been a fan of the Magic for as long as I can remember, having season tickets my whole life. All you gotta do is stay focused, and play like you have been the whole season and post season!!
Let’s go Dwight..! You can close this series out tonight, go out and play..! Do your thing and stay focused for 48 minutes…I’m wishing you and the Orlando Magic team mates and members good luck..!
God bless…
I’ve been rooting for the Magic for years and i believe in you! Prayers work too
Good Luck! LET’S DO THIS, BABY!!!!
I’m from Florida working up here in Ohio. After work myself and another workmate from Florida are talking mad trash to these Cav’s fans about the real “MAN OF STEEL” and his supporting “SUPER FRIENDS” in the local sport’s pubs….We know what you and the rest of the Magic are capable of when you are in rythm, so let’s put an end to this “WITNESS” crap 2 NITE.
Dwight, make lebron have dwightmares about u all summer long…close this thing out tonight, on their home court.. We wanted people to take us seriously as contenders..u’ve proven that, what we need to prove is that we’re the best team in the N.B.A. The city of orlando is ready to celebrate this win tonight, but formost ready to see our players achieve their goal, to win that ring!!
GO MAGIC! GAME 4 WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! LOVE THE FIRE YOU CAME OUT WITH IN OT. KEEP IT UP I BELIEVE IN THE WHOLE MAGIC SQUAD. YOU HAVE ALL BEEN SLEPT ON AND NOW ITS TIME TO SHOW THESE HATERS WHATS UP.. LETS GET IT AND CLOSE THIS OUT.
Go Dwight! You’ve got the whole city behind you! I can’t wait to see you guys rock the 1st quarter and quiet down that crowd! Closing time!!
Hearts are pounding in Knoxville for you guys tonight! I drove down I-40 this morning with my Magic pride on display for everyone to see. Who knew shoe polish could withstand a good, drenching storm?? It must be a testament to the way you’ve all weathered the storm through this season (and those prior). Make room on the bandwagon boys. . . everyone’s going to want a piece of the Magic after tonight–just make sure to save the best seats for those of us that rode it out when the the A/C went on the blink and we were riding on the rims. We’re with you all the way. Bring down the “Q” tonight!!
PS-I just got word that Mike Brown placed a “rush” order for flame-retardant uniforms for tonight’s game in case Skip To My Lou lights it up again.
good luckk tonight!
i’ll be rooting for the magic!
=] yay
I love your blog and how engaged you are with the fans. We all know you appreciate us and we love you for it. Thank YOU for taking us on this journey with you. Go MAGIC!!!
D-man! You and the other boys in blue GOT THIS! I’m nervous, anxious, and overwhelmingly excited to watch this game tonight. I’m planning on watching it from my favorite downtown Orlando bar, The Celt! I have all the faith in the world that you guys will dominate the court tonight. But no matter what, I am proud of the Magic team. No matter what happens, you guys will always be the best team in the NBA to me!
God speed!!!!
Superman you are!
You and your team can colse this out tonight.
Best of luck to all of you!
Blue & White Ignite…and that you have done.
Keep up the hard work, O Town will get that Championship
we’ve waited so long for….
We’ll be watching and rooting from home.
It’s been a great post season ride.
I have faith in my MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have come back from 23 points down and lost because of LBJ’s Hail Mary. There is no reason we can’t close this out 2night and rest while Denver and L A beat each other up in the Western Confrence! We have already shown who the better team is! And now we need to close it out and bring a championship back to O-town. Good luck tonight and remember to box out and no 2nd chance points!!
Send a Message! You are building a Dyansty in Orlando! don’t ever leave us superman.
You guys are going to do this ! 4-1 is just a biiiiiiig step away !
Cavs beat Hawks 4-0 and Pistons 4-0 and now they are getting knocked out by US ! this is awesome !
Newsflash: Bros love your dunks.
Saw a column in the Orange County Register (CA) about Dwight Howard and other athletes using Twitter. Pretty cool picture of Howard in the slideshow.
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/twitter-sports-followers-2430861-game-posted
Dwight,
Time to shut’um doowwnn! Let these non-Magic fans know that WE are the BEST in the N.B.A!!! The city of Orlando and Brevard LOVES you and the rest of the team. We know you guys can seal the deal tonight! GOOD LUCK!!!!
XOXO
I’m pumped, ready, and excited to watch you take LeBron down and beat him…..LET’S GO MAGIC!!!!!!!
No denying you are a beast and have made it extremely difficult for the Cavs. But as a Cavs fan, we know never to count LeBron James out. I for one thought it would be a tough series, but you guys have shocked me. I didn’t think you’d take my Cavs 3-1. Props for that.
All I have to say is watch out for THE BRON! My man is going to play like there is no tomorrow!
GO CAVS!
It’s time for SuperMan to come out and unleash the final blow! Take it home Dwight!!! I was at the Game Tuesday night, let’s rock crush it one more time. Best of luck!
GOOD LUCK ! GO MAGIC ! XOX
What is going on tonight!!! You guys should have had this one. You knew they were after you to foul out, and you still didn’t back off, when it started getting hot. LeBron came right after you for the last one. He wasn’t even trying to shoot. His objective was to get you. And why do you guys keep trying to hit 3’s, instead of hitting some 2’s to maintain the lead. You all look like you’re afraid to take it to the net.
Still love my MAGIC, but really disappointed.
SO HOW DID THAT GO?
I believe champion belong you.加油！！！！
C’mon D! close this series tonight! don’t let LBJ get some momentum again. G-luck !
DH,
Greetings from Fort Lauderdale. I grew up in Boston and bleed Celtic green…I did not cheer for the Magic in the last series…but support you and Hedo, andthe rest of the team now. Be humble, give back to the community and send QUEEN LEBRON home packing tonight my brother. The QUEEN and his mates need to eat a little humble pie…they disrespect other athletes in the NBA with their antics on the sidelines. Bring on Kobe, Gasol and the boys.
PS…get a better pupet maker for when they reploce the queen on the Nike commercials with you.
You need to be carefull with the foul, we bwlieve you can do it.
dwight
i like your upper body. especially your shoulder. how do you make it braod and huge
reply me back
you are the man
Saw you yesterday in ur blk phantom over by lk eola… freakin gorgeous!.. and the car’s pretty nice too. lol KIDDING! I’m def cheerin for you and the team tonight! God bless and stay safe out on the court!