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The Magic are one win away from being the best NBA team to never
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Shaquille O'Neal Admitted It Was His Fault The Magic Lost To
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Mario Elie on 1995 NBA Finals: 'It was over' once Magic lost Game 1
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Magic Classic Wins: Games 1 & 2 of 1995 Eastern Conference Finals
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