The significance of free throws is that before the game Rivers complained that McGrady wasn't getting the calls the Bucks were getting. On several occasions Saturday night, McGrady appeared to get fouled while driving but no whistles could be heard. But I have to keep on going. That didn't prevent him from screaming at them a time or two, and eventually he started getting the calls. McGrady's starting to get them, too, which is another sign of the respect that his game has earned around the league.
Officials know the great ones.
The Magic eventually built up a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, but then saw the Bucks heat up and get back into the game. Needless to say, Garrity didn't get the shot. McGrady took the ball in the middle of the court and drove left against Darvin Ham , beating him with a quick move to get the layup with the left hand and a foul. When he made the free throw, Orlando led by two with 8.9 seconds left. But the Bucks didn't go without a fight as Allen slammed home a dunk with 3.5 seconds left to tie it.