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Van Gundy positioning Orlando toward elusive title
By TIM REYNOLDS
Stan Van Gundy just bought a new car.
A gift from the Orlando Magic coach to himself, a reward for his team's sizzling start to the season? Not really. Van Gundy simply needed one because of engine problems in the old one.
Of course, that's what happens when someone engulfed by work forgets to change his oil for 30,000 miles.
"It's not to say that it's a joyless existence," Van Gundy said. "But you don't have time to focus on the record and 'Oh, well, we're doing well' and all that. The next game up is all you're really focused on."
It's a simple approach, one Van Gundy has always had, whether it was at Castleton State in Vermont, or as Pat Riley's replacement with the Miami Heat or even now with the Magic, who matched their best first-half start in franchise history. Orlando (34-10) plays host to the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-8) on Thursday - a game between two of the league's elite clubs.
The approach works, too.
His car problems notwithstanding, Van Gundy has the Magic running on all cylinders.
