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NBA-best Magic get another shot at Celts (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Jameer Nelson believes the Orlando Magic are close to commanding almost as much respect as the Boston Celtics. Really close, in fact. "They're a great team. We're a good team," said Nelson, the Magic point guard. "We're trying to get to where they are." A quick glance at the standings shows Orlando is rapidly closing whatever gap exists between the teams.