The Orlando Magic have Wednesday off. They’ll return to practice Thursday and play Game 3 on Friday at 8 p.m. (Brad Barr-US PRESSWIRE)

The Orlando Magic churned out a victory last night, but how much confidence should Magic fans have going forward? We get into it in today’s links.

1. Magic even series with Hawks with 88-82 Game 2 victory, Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: It wasn’t pretty, but the Magic grinded out the win.

2. Magic need some relief fast, Brian Schmitz, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: The days of the “Bench Mobb” seem like so long ago.

3. Enjoy these Dwight nights as long as they last, Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: Rather than focusing on what will happen next summer, why not just enjoy what’s going on in front of us?.

4. Magic 88, Hawks 82: Quick take, Zach McCann, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: The Magic’s defense improved immensely from Games 1 to 2.

5. Atlanta Hawks using waves of centers against Dwight Howard, Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: The Hawks are going to keep getting physical with Howard.

6. Memo to everybody: Dwight Howard needs help, George Diaz, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: Howard’s teammates are not producing how they need to.

7. BDL, and the NBA’s, Defensive Player of the Year, Kelly Dwyer, Ball Don’t Lie

The Buzz: There’s no question Howard deserves the award.

8. Report: Houston may make run at Stan Van Gundy for coach, Kurt Helin, NBCSports.com

The Buzz: A prominent reporter floated Van Gundy’s name to fill the Houston coaching vacancy.

9. Magic hold off Hawks in Game 2, Michael Cunningham, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Buzz: Overall, the Hawks can’t feel too badly about splitting the series’ first two games.

10. Sky high after they earn a hard-fought victory, Bob Ryan, Boston Globe

The Buzz: More late-game heroic propelled the Celtics to a Game 2 win over the Knicks.