publication date: Sunday, June 14, 2009 (part of Round XL)

category: Sports

clue: #12's magical skills are no match for Kobe's Lakers.

explanation: Howard wore #12 for the Orlando Magic. At the time this goo was published, the Magic were down in the NBA Finals against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. They lost the night this goo was published. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Walter Chesser, Elaine Beckland, Jason Lemler, Anthony Warren, and Dennis Wuorenma


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