"Ten!"
In the stands of the US Airways Center, all the fans began counting down in perfect unison.
"Nine!"
On the court, it was Magic possession. Tracy McGrady threaded his way through the crowd just as the ball flew toward him. With barely any time to adjust, he caught the pass and leaped into the air, pushing his physical limits to the absolute edge.
It was another fadeaway as he launched a three-pointer. The basketball pierced the net like an arrow through the heart. The deficit dropped to eight points.
"Seven!"
The fans in the stands didn't care. With only seven seconds left and the Phoenix Suns gaining possession, the Magic couldn't possibly make any waves.
The Magic had already used their final timeout. Gentry stood on the sideline, waving his arms wildly and roaring for his players to press up. Everyone surged forward to apply full-court pressure.
