Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers on their 15th NBA championship. They remain the winningest professional sports franchise by percentage over the last 40 years. If you don't believe me, look it up.
Despite what might be remembered as a competitive series, the Lakers were simply better than Orlando. In the end, inconsistent shooting and a lack of experience sealed the Magic fate. One factor cannot be overlooked: the ineffective play of Dwight Howard.
This article appears in Jun 10-16, 2009.