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Watch classic Orlando Magic games on NBATV on Sunday

By Philip Rossman-Reich

CHICAGO - MAY 18: Shaquille O'Neal #32, Horace Grant #32 and Dennis Scott #3 of the Orlando Magic huddle against the Chicago Bulls during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 18, 1995 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO - MAY 18: Shaquille O'Neal #32, Horace Grant #32 and Dennis Scott #3 of the Orlando Magic huddle against the Chicago Bulls during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 18, 1995 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – 1993: Nick Anderson #25 of the Orlando Magic shoots against the New Jersey Nets during a game played circa 1993 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1993 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

April 23, 1993: Orlando Magic vs. New Jersey Nets (4 a.m.)

The Orlando Magic’s day on NBATV will conclude Monday morning with a classic game that will be remembered for one reason when it should be remembered for two.

The famous image of this game is Shaquille O’Neal tearing down the basket toward the end of the game. An amazing feat from the rookie that showed off his power and potential. O’Neal was a true terror even as a young player. And this was his most impressive physical display — he had already torn down one basket in Phoenix.

But this game also deserves to be remembered for another reason. . . Nick Anderson came off the bench for his lone 50-point game in the 119-116 win.

Suffering from the flu, Nick Anderson promised coach Brian Hill to give him everything he had when he was called off the bench. He certainly did a bit more than that in this impressive scoring performance in a Magic win.

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Be sure to tune in Sunday for a full day of classic Magic basketball. I may even be tweeting some thoughts as we watch the games.