Magic Starting 5: Dwight Howard vs. Nikola Jokic; NBA Finals Schedule
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1. DWIGHT HOWARD vs. NIKOLA JOKIC
"Prime Dwight Howard all day, everyday!" Howard exclaimed. "I'm dominating every play with a smile on my face."
"And despite 4,704 career three-pointers being lofty expectations, Hawkins could be tasked with a similar role as Redick over his six career seasons in Orlando - a reliable knockdown shooter and sixth man."
3. 76ers HIRE NICK NURSE
The Philadelphia 76ers are filling their head coach vacancy, hiring former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse.
Nurse, 55, has coached the Raptors since 2018, leading them to a 227-163 record and the 2019 NBA championship.
Now, Nurse is set to lead reigning MVP Joel Embiid and the Sixers, who haven't been to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2001.
4. NBA FINALS SCHEDULE
Game 1 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Thursday, June 1, 8:30 p.m.
Game 2 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 4, 8:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Wednesday, June 7, 8:30 p.m.
Game 4 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Friday, June 9, 8:30 p.m.
Game 5 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Monday, June 12, 8:30 p.m.
Game 6 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Thursday, June 15, 8:30 p.m.
Game 7 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 18, 8:00 p.m.
5. DRAFT COUNTDOWN
The Orlando Magic is 23 days away from the 2023 NBA Draft, where the team will welcome the newest members of the franchise.
Coverage begins on June 22 at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
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