Due to foul trouble, McGrady's time on the court was limited in the first half, and the Magic had hoped Hill would hold the fort but didn't expect him to fall like the invincible Zoffy once again.
The moment Hill fell, you could see the expression of shattered dreams on Doc Rivers's face.
The best team in the Eastern Conference, 60 wins, entering the finals to block the OK Lakers' triple crown...none of these things would happen now.
McGrady didn't feel it as deeply as Rivers, he felt a sense of loss.
A year ago, he was brought in to support Hill, a year later, it had turned into Hill supporting him.
So far this season, even though McGrady averages 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, he always feels restrained, unable to play to his full strength because he needs to give Hill the ball so he could quickly regain his feel for the game.
