On the Magic side, tonight's game is a homecoming of sorts for Brandon Bass, who made a name for himself with the Mavs after riding the bench in New Orleans for two seasons. "It's kind of weird ... Dallas was home for two years, so it's a little awkward, but it is what it is. Both teams made good business decisions, and I'm excited to get started with the Magic. ... It's a blessing for me. You play this game to one day win the championship, and this team was so close last year that hopefully we can get back to that point this year." The other Orlando connection, of course, is back-up center Marcin Gortat, whom the Mavericks signed to an offer sheet that was ultimately matched by the Magic. Full Article at Hoopsworld