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Tonight's Game: Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic

Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic, Nov 3, 2008 7:00 PM EST


2008/2009 NBA Regular Season
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2-11-2
November 3rd, 2008
Amway Arena
7:00 PM
Sun Sports
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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 3:21 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions  

Well as long as JJ got his rest.

by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions  

This could be a bad matchup for Orlando, I won’t be shocked win or lose.

by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions  

GO MAGIC

WE WILL KICK THIR A—

I HOPE

by Dolphan on Nov 3, 2008 5:47 PM EST reply actions  

Rose will get his … but the Magic should win.

Contributing Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website.
Class of 2009 - DePaul University

by erivera7 on Nov 3, 2008 5:55 PM EST reply actions  

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

by erivera7 on Nov 3, 2008 6:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Pietrus gives it back

Fouls Gooden on a layup. Drew makes the and-one.

Can’t afford for Pietrus to get in foul trouble.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 7:14 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 7:17 PM EST reply actions  

That’s a brilliant stat. Funny.

by NBR on Nov 3, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

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.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 7:20 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:25 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:26 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:26 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:27 PM EST 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

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  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

lol, nice pass

'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 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:36 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

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  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:38 PM EST reply actions  

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  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

Battie's in the game

Where the heck is Marcin Gortat? He hasn’t played since Opening Night.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:44 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:44 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:45 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:49 PM EST reply actions  

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  

Yeah, Lee’s 0 for 4 so far.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 7:50 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:00 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by NBR on Nov 3, 2008 8:02 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

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  

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  

Let the Bulls hang around …. still they should come out and win the game in the second half.

The Magic are clearly the far superior basketball team

by NBR on Nov 3, 2008 8:13 PM EST 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:15 PM EST reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Finally found the game online. It’s a crappy feed but it’s the best I got in S.C.

by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 8:21 PM EST 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  

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  

dumb shot, but whatever it went in

by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 8:28 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions  

Absolutely

Do that Steve Nash thing where you drive the lane but don’t pick up your dribble…

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 8:30 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:30 PM EST 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions  

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  

Big surprise

He’s at, like, 67% for his career… and around 90% this season. I don’t get it.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 8:41 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:41 PM EST 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 8:42 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 8:45 PM EST reply actions  

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  

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  

I don't have sound

What was Hedo complaining about?

by magic fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

I like Johnson :3

Brings some needed leadership to the team.

by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 9:05 PM EST 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  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:05 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

the guy can play that’s for sure

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2008 9:21 PM EST 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:25 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

Yup

Really worried now. 4 bad games in a row after a lousy preseason.

by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2008 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

David Steele said it best:

“the Magic survived.” And that’s all they did.

by TheGiantSquid 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  

Thank God this one's over

Now I can get back to studying for the GRE :|

’Night, all!

by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2008 9:42 PM EST 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

by Eyriq the Red on Nov 3, 2008 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by Marie on Nov 3, 2008 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by Marie on Nov 3, 2008 9:58 PM EST reply actions  

A win is a win

now move on and prove that the media was wrong in assuming Brand makes Phili better than Orlando

by magic fanatic on Nov 4, 2008 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

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