Daily Market Trends: Orlando Magic Not Looking Good, Chauncey Billups Still Out

5/13/2008 6:00pm EST

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If the six point spread is any indication, Dwight Howard and the Orlando "Not So Magic" will be cleaning out their lockers after tonight's game five showdown in Motown.

Detroit leads the series 3-1. Win or lose, Dwight Howard not only lived up to the hype, he exceeded it. Easily the most exciting and charismatic big man to enter the NBA since Shaq, his game will only be better next year. If only Orlando had a point guard. Chauncey Billups will miss this affair with his bad hammy.

In pivotal game five between the Spurs and New Orleans, the Hornets are mild 4.5 favorites, up from an open of –3.5. Expect this one to be every bit as close as the spread indicates.

Key Injury Updates

Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons)

Updated	Player	Pos.	Injury	Status	Expected Return
5/13/2008 5:45  PM	Chauncey Billups	G	Hamstring	OUT	5/12 Missed last game, is downgraded to OUT  TUES vs. ORL

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Two pivotal game five NBA playoff match-ups are on tap: the Jazz travel to Los Kobeland, and the Celtics are back home where they actually play well at times. The early line is –8.5 in both games, with the home teams favored.