PHOENIX - Broadway star Idina Menzel says Whitney Houstons rendition of the national anthem is her favourite version, but shes looking to make the song her own this Sunday. Jordan Shoes Uk Sale .Menzel said singing the anthem before Super Bowl 49 is the culmination of a lifelong dream, one forged on Sundays watching football with her father.Its the pinnacle. Its the milestone in my career, Menzel, a Broadway star whos gained widespread popularity, said Thursday.But Menzel cautioned people not to just pay attention to the songs high notes, which have been a benchmark for singers since Houstons rousing version before Super Bowl 25.Houston radiated the spirit of the song, Menzel said. It was Whitney, she said of what made that rendition memorable. There was just something so beautiful that was coming from her that day.Menzel said she will sing the song live, so that her rendition captures what she is feeling at the moment.Its a beautiful melody, and I just want the humanity and the truth to come out, she said.Menzel, whos become a superstar after singing and voice acting in the Disney film Frozen, said she doesnt expect to be more nervous about her upcoming performance than she is singing before a Broadway audience.I love to sing, I love to perform live, she said. I love to put myself out there and make myself vulnerable.She became famous for appearing in both the stage and film versions of Rent, and has since appeared in films and performed at last years Academy Awards.Menzel infused her press conference Thursday with details about her relationship with football.I grew up watching football every Sunday with my dad, she said. 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The Sixers entered having given up an average of 117.4 points during the losing skid, and they had been beaten by an average of 20.3 points before Wednesday. The teams began the fourth quarter tied at 67, but the Magic used an 18-8 run over the first 3:52 of the final quarter to take their largest lead to that point, 85-75, with 8:08 remaining. Nelson scored 10 of Orlandos points during the spurt, including a pair of 3-pointers. Orlandos lead grew to as many as 13 points and the Sixers never recovered. Twoo 3-pointers from Hollis Thompson to start the second half helped Philadelphia take its largest lead to that point, 50-42, 50 seconds into the third quarter. Cheap Air Jordan Online. But Orlando ran off 11 straight over the next 4:18 to go in front 53-50 with 6:52 left in the period. The Magics lead grew to as many as seven points, 65-58, with 3:05 left in the quarter on Harris free throws before Philadelphia closed the period by scoring nine of the final 11 points to enter the final quarter tied at 67. Philadelphia completed a buyout of the contract of Granger on Wednesday night, enabling the veteran forward to sign with any team if he clears waivers by 5 p.m. on Friday. Granger was acquired from the Indiana Pacers last Thursday for Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen but never played a minute for Philadelphia. The 76ers also received a 2015 second-round draft pick in the deal. NOTES: Orlandos Arron Afflalo (right ankle sprain), who averages a team-leading 19.7 points per game, missed his third straight game. . The Magic entered Wednesday averaging 89.4 points during their road losing streak. . The Sixers are scheduled to retire Allen Iversons jersey during Saturdays game against Washington. . 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