--An MRI Tuesday revealed no significant damage in Vince Carter's injured knee. It appears less and less likely that he will be able to play tonight. 

--Phil Jackson made some interesting comments about the Heat and coach Erik Spoelstra. Those comments made Dave Hyde of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel wonder if Spoelstra needs to win right now to get the Pat Riley hawk off his back.

--Michael Rosenberg of Sports Illustrated explains why America hates LeBron James.

--Brian Schmitz of The Orlando Sentinel writes the Magic are out to get even tonight when the Heat, who are struggling, come to town.

--Zach McCann takes a quick look at the best five-man units for the Magic.