Whoever bet that the Lakers would be playing the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Finals is probably seeing the money roll in right now. This was certainly an unexpected match-up...

It's Superman vs The Black Mamba!

Many basketball fans were hoping for a Lebron/Kobe show-down - especially with all those Nike commercials featuring the two basketball All-Stars - but unfortunately we won't be seeing that this year.

Tonight basketball fans around the world witnessed the Orlando Magic dominate the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals which took place on their home court. Dwight Howard was cast as the lead in which he displayed physical toughness and ended up with an all-season scoring high of 40.

So, who will take the title this year? Stay tuned for amazing things!

Basketball news stories of interest:

• Howard scores 40 as Magic beat Cavs to make finals
• Everything you've heard about the Orlando Magic is wrong
  

NBA Finals schedule:
Game 1: at L.A., Thursday, June 4, 9 p.m., ABC
Game 2: at L.A., Sunday, June 7, 8 p.m., ABC
Game 3: at Orlando, Tuesday, June 9, 9 p.m., ABC
Game 4: at Orlando, Thursday, June 11, 9 p.m., ABC
Game 5: at Orlando, Sunday, June 14, 8 p.m., ABC
Game 6: at L.A., Tuesday, June 16, 9 p.m., ABC
Game 7: at L.A., Thursday, June 18, 9 p.m., ABC