Tonight's Game: Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic
by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 12:44 PM EST
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PrintChicago Bulls at Orlando Magic, Nov 3, 2008 7:00 PM EST
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| November 3rd, 2008 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Derrick Rose | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Thabo Sefolosha | SG | Mickael Pietrus |
| Luol Deng | SF | Hedo Turkoglu |
| Tyrus Thomas | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Drew Gooden | C | Dwight Howard |
UPDATE: Brian Schmitz reports J.J. Redick went to the spa yesterday to unwind and clear his head. Redick has missed all 8 of his field-goal attempts this season. If he goes bananas tonight, we have his masseuse to thank, do we not?
Keep discussing the Iverson-to-the-Pistons blockbuster in this FanShot.
If the Chicago Bulls' starting lineup looks unimposing, that's because it is. Apart from the rookie star Derrick Rose and the underrated Luol Deng, there isn't anyone truly scary in that starting five. Really, Drew Gooden and his ugly beard starting at center? That's the best the Bulls and their new coach, Vinny Del Negro, could do?
Actually, no, and that's the point: the Bulls' bench is ridiculously potent. Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon provide gobs of scoring in relief of Rose and the defensive-minded Thabo Sefolosha, while Andres Nocioni and Joakim Noah provide energy and difference-making hustle plays. As Brian Schmitz explains, the Magic don't have any hustle guys on their bench. And it's the play of that heretofore anemic bench that may decide whether or not the Magic win tonight. From John Denton:
Through three games, Orlando's top five scorers are all starters. In 202 minutes of action, the bench has given the Magic just 39 points. [J.J.] Redick has yet to make a shot in eight tries and Marcin Gortat was pulled from his one stint on the floor, while [Courtney] Lee and [Brian] Cook have yet to see game action.
By comparison, Chicago's reserves are averaging 38 points a game through three games. Hinrich was bumped to the bench after the Bulls drafted budding star Derrick Rose (18.3 ppg.) with the No. 1 pick and Gordon returned to his role as a sparkplug reserve.
If the Magic are unable to build a big lead against the Bulls' starters, they might find themselves 1-3 before the night is over. I don't have any confidence in the Magic's bench's being able to outplay the Bulls', which is why it's imperative that the starters are all locked-in tonight.
If there's anything that swings in the Magic's favor, it's their advantage at the power positions. Tyrus Thomas and Joakim Noah record blocks and rebounds, but their man-to-man defense isn't always superb, and they're going to need to play out of their gourds if they hope to stop Dwight Howard. And it's not as though they're going to get back on offense what they give up on defense. Neither player is an offensive weapon, meaning Dwight should once again feel free to roam the paint for weak-side rejections. Hopefully he'll be able to welcome Rose to the league with at least one signature swat.
The tip's at 7. Check out BlogABull for more on Chicago. Go Magic.
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Not worried. Magic win.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Edit: Magic Crush
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Though Marc Stein seems to think the Bulls are the better team...
lol not to mention the Pacers are ahead of us. Whatever, it’s what we deserve for getting beat by Atlanta and Memphis. Still a joke though.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Rose will get his … but the Magic should win.
Contributing Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website.
Class of 2009 - DePaul University
I wish Jameer and Anthony a lot of luck
Because they’re going to need it to keep Rose from getting to the rim.
hah, they’re going to need more than luck. I saw Rose in a pre-season game up here in Chicago and, he can pretty much go to the basket at will already. I don’t see how Jameer or A.J. will do anything to change that.
Should be fun to watch, though.
Contributing Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website.
Class of 2009 - DePaul University
Pietrus gives it back
Fouls Gooden on a layup. Drew makes the and-one.
Can’t afford for Pietrus to get in foul trouble.
Odd stat
Tyrus Thomas just blocked Dwight Howard’s shot. It was the 10th time this season Dwight’s had his shot blocked. He’s only missed 15 shots this season. So, uh, 66.7% of his misses are due to blocks.
Keith Bogans is the first two-guard off the bench
After Pietrus picks up his second foul.
J.J. Redick might get his first DNP-CD of the season tonight. Oh well. It was nice while it lasted.
Aaron Gray off the bench for Chicago
He’s not a bad player, but he has no chance of stopping Dwight. Too slow.
Bulls lead, 16-14, prompting the Magic to call timeout. 5:32 remaining in the first.
Dwight’s the only bright spot for Orlando, with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Turkoglu is 0-for-4 from the field, and Lewis has only taken one shot.
Get that junk out of here!
This guy is doing it all!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Wow, Rose is looking good
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
What happened to JJ?
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
We have the same Turk this year. Good to know
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Oh, if he makes that JJ would be as good as burried
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
What in the??? CLee!!!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
errr?
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Oh man, I take all the negative stuff back about Bogans. Love it!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Bogans
Bogans has just cemented his rotation spot ahead of Redick… 7 points off the bench already!
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 7:31 PM EST reply actions
Stan may feel sorry for JJ, but he is going to do what is best for this team.
JJ=Epic failure
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
27-21, Orlando leads, with 2:26 remaining in the first quarter. Bulls call timeout.
Bogans has 7 points in 4 minutes. Dude’s winning his P.T. back.
The lineup for Orlando before the timeout was Nelson, Lee, Bogans, Turkoglu, and Howard. The lineup for Chicago before the timeout was Rose, Hinrich, Deng, Nocioni, and Gray. I expect that much to change.
Magic bench...
has outscored the Bulls bench 7-5 so far… how long is that going to last I wonder
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 7:32 PM EST reply actions
Dwight could score 40 tonight!!
The Bulls have no answer for him
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions
CLee is the answer. I'm excited here!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
lol, nice pass
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Yikes, but keep shooting em big guy
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Lee looked good in that drive
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
The defense has looked better with Bogans in and Rose out
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
lol
I was actually trying to give Bogans props, until I realized that Nelson and Rose where out of the game.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Magic score the last 13 points of the period.
And the Bulls went cold from the field.
I like the effort so far. Keep it up.
Beautifully run defensive set there against Chicago
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Very encouraging first quarter!
Magic are shooting 11 of 24 from the floor and are outrebounding the Bulls 16-13. Bulls are only shooting 9 of 24 and have 5 turnovers to 3 for the Magic.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions
"Lee is 0-2 from the field. BENCH HIM!!! BUST!!!"
Whoops, I take that back. I confused myself for a Duke fan.
Hmm, but he brings more energy. Lee that is. I thinjk he'll have a longer leash.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
That is bull, that should have counted! Lewis is the man!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
what about that bench
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Nocioni was just playing
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Wow, this is a whole new Bogans.
lol at Lee, he caught a case of the JJ’s
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Bulls announcers just commented about how well the Magic spacing is on offense.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 7:49 PM EST reply actions
So far I'm happy
esp. with how we’re playing. Keep the energy up and the mistakes low, and I think we can go into halftime with a decent lead.
I shall now go knock on some wood.
Peaches is feeling it these last two games
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
That is bull crap!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
The refs hate Peaches
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Magic have an 8/4 assist/turnover ratio so far, while the Bulls are only 3/8.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 7:57 PM EST reply actions
Put in Bogans
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Uh-oh...
Gordon’s heating up and the Bulls have scored 13 of the last 15 points.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:01 PM EST reply actions
17 point lead down to 6
The team had a chance to kill off the game and threw it away. Disappointing.
Wow, refs played a huge role in that half. I hate to say it, but it's true
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
I agree
There were some dicey calls.
I would also like to announce at this point that I hate the 3 second rule.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
both :-/
I just feel like it limits the actual playing time. Plus, it gives more power to the refs, whom I hate as well.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
I like the offensive rule, but not the defensive one
Either let teams play zone defense or don’t. None of this halvsies stuff.
It’s so unbalanced either way. The refs seem to constantly call it against Dwight, but rarely against the opposite team. /bias
I dunno, I just really dislike that rule. Just let ’em play ball, man!!
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Magic shot just 7 of 23 from the floor in the second… 18 of 47 for the game.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:13 PM EST reply actions
A lot of that is Nelson laying Bricks. I don't know what is wrong with him.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
A positive point is the play of our bench. Battie and Bogans have done great.
Lee and AJ could do better
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Sure a few calls were questionable, but...
the Magic have shot 15 free throws to 6 for the Bulls… Bulls had 13 personal fouls for the half, the Magic 9 personal fouls.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:15 PM EST reply actions
It when the call happen and on whom. That blocking foul on peaches was bull crap
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
lol, speak in plain english man!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
I knew what you meant....
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
lmao
word that sounds like another, but is spelled differently
i.e., whether/weather, aisle/isle, etc
And that concludes our English lesson for the evening.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
He calls himself Peaches... (can you nickname yourself?)
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
I call myself Mrs Consuela Bananahammock all the time, so...yeah
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
I call myself Eyriq the Red, and I rule
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
The Doberman does suit him though
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
The Magic bench is hanging in there so far, only being outscored 17-13 by the Bulls’ bench.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:16 PM EST reply actions
Keith's really trying for that first off the bench spot
At this point, he looks like the better option :-/
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
That's a heck of a stat line for Bogans for a half
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions
yeah, may have knocked JJ out of the rotation until he cools off
by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Although he never should have been a starter, he is pretty good for how much he gets paid.
by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Magic are getting outshot...
46% to 38% from the floor. Magic better pick up their percentage in the second half!
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:24 PM EST reply actions
I don't get this trend of us not shooting well. Last year and in the preseason we were excellent
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder if Courtney Lee will see PT in the second half...
after a miserable first half where he shot 0 for 5.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions
They need to give some PT to Cook
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
not a bad idea...
Last year Cook gave the Magic a spark off the bench for a few games.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions
I like that penetratoin by Nelson into the key. He is so much more effective from there
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
that's what she said
Sorry sorry, couldn’t help it.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Ewww, I like this side of you, lol
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Turk and Lewis feed off each other, hopefully Lewis will follow suit... or what they said on tv, lol
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
except to keep doubling/triple teaming him
He gets frustrated then, when he doesn’t get calls.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
His passing has been much better though.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
I do enjoy how the list of teams that have no answer for Dwight gets longer every season. I thought Memphis was on that list.
by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Air France!!!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Your right, much better than "Peaches", unless we get a white pg that is
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
*you're*
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Sweet Lew!!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
lol at that pass! We need to end all talk of trading Hedo right now
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
I want to see Gortat play, until then this game will remain shallow
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
thanks to hot shooting and careless turnovers by the Bulls.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions
Rose, welcome to the D12 playground
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
What are the chances he makes the all star team this year?
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Tough to handicap
Garnett and James start at the forwards, that’s a given. Pierce and Bosh will probably get the coaches’ votes, so that doesn’t leave much room for Lewis.
Oh snap, Air France was about to drop and nuke
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
What about this guys free throw shooting? Suprise suprise
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Bulls announcers are commenting that the Magic are falling in love too much with the three point shot… that they should use their size advantage more.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions
lol at Shard trying for that and 1
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
omg, gay call on Pietrus
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
dude, that was a big time charge, Gooden set his feet perfectly
by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever, bull lover
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
That's Mr. Eyriq the Red to you
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
omg, gay stupid call on Pietrus
Fixed that for ya.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
sorry, I'm not of the politically correct crowd
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Damn, Gordon lead the last comeback
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Pietrus needs to wake up a bit
Yeah he’s in foul trouble, so he hasn’t played as much, but dude doesn’t have any rebounds tonight. C’mon.
The lack of rebounds are disconcerting. I'm hoping it's just a thing
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Luol Deng hasn't scored a single point so far...
but the Bulls only trail by eight entering the fourth.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:53 PM EST reply actions
The Bulls bench...
has 33 points now to 15 points for the Magic bench… but the Magic starters are playing much better than the Bulls starters, outscoring them 61-35.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions
The Bulls announcers are really surprised Redick has yet to play tonight… they’re wondering why Lee has seen PT instead of Redick.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 8:59 PM EST reply actions
he really wants his blocks
to be fair, I think one or two of them have been legitimate
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
I like Johnson minus the shot attempts
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
ummm, ok
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
sorry, little doped up on cold medicine :(
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
or just a little bit of a dope? lol
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Good three from AJ...Now put in Nelson
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
If Howard can get 5 more boards...
he’ll have a 20/20 game.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions
That is the Jameer that I know and love
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
All five Magic starters in double figures...
plus Bogans off the bench.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:16 PM EST reply actions
D12 is serious about this block buisness
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Turk has a very slim shot at getting a cheap 10-10-10 triple-double
He needs 3 rebounds and 4 assists to do it. Unlikely, but still possible.
Nocioni...
the guy you love to hate… unless he’s on your team.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions
We could use a player like Nocioni
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
I hate rooting for dudes like that
I mean, yeah, toughness/hustle, that’s nice and all. But you don’t have to be a goon. Bo did all that in his prime and he didn’t cheap-shot people like Noce does.
I agree
it’s just not fun rooting for douchnozzles
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
He misses Arroyo?
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Oh boy
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Nelson wanted that shot the whole way
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
I don't think a team like Chicago should be hanging around with us... not good
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Not a good assist/turnover ratio by Jameer tonight...
3 assists, 4 turnovers
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions
When do we hit the panic button on Nelson?
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Umm, coach, put in Peaches, yes?
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Hedo is 3 of 16 from the field tonight!!
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions
Lousy teams playing us tough = Magic not as good as I hoped???
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Regardless of how bad Hedo has played, this is on Nelson's shoulders.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
It pisses me off that Air France is still on the air strip. Van Gundy thinking Bogans is better here is mindboggling
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Thats why we lost against Memphis for crying out loud. And yes, I am crying
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
You’re up four points guys… you don’t foul!!
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions
With the Magic up by 4, Rashard Lewis fouled Andres Nocioni on a three-point attempt
Pretty much the worst thing he could have done in that situation.
you guys made it sound like a four point play. I got scared
by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
hahahahahaha
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Yikes, ugly, ugly win
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Still a W
2-2, back to .500
Let’s start things over and get the ball rolling
by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
A win is a win... even an ugly win like this
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions
I know :((
I get the feeling Stan’s been ripping into them for a week now, and it hasn’t been doing much.
This team has so much potential. I don’t understand the disconnect.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Let's do it again Thursday...
Good test against the Sixers and Elton Brand.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Bogans is playing great! I like the future for Lee. Only complaint? Play Peaches Stan!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
Wow
That was an ugly game…Van Gundy has got to be concerned about the squad giving up these double digit leads at crunch time. Nice to see Lee get so much playing time tonight.
Lee...
I wish he could have done a little more with that playing time. It’s understandable he might have been a little nervous.
You’re right about the Magic almost blowing the 17 point lead… SVG should be concerned.
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:54 PM EST reply actions
It's early
But it’s a rough start to the season so far. I’m going to blame it on those motivational, if not pre-mature, championship shirts.
A win is a win
now move on and prove that the media was wrong in assuming Brand makes Phili better than Orlando
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