Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 8:22 PM EST
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UPDATE: Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley will be in uniform for the Phoenix Suns tonight in their game against the Orlando Magic, reports Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic.
| 2008/2009 NBA Regular Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 17-5 | 13-10 | |
| December 12th, 2008 | ||
| U.S. Airways Center | ||
| 9:00 PM | ||
| Sun Sports | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Jameer Nelson | PG | Steve Nash |
| Keith Bogans | SG | Grant Hill |
| Hedo Turkoglu | SF | Matt Barnes |
| Rashard Lewis | PF | Amare Stoudemire |
| Dwight Howard | C | Robin Lopez |
The Orlando Magic will try to extend their winning streak to five games when they take on the potentially new-look Phoenix Suns in the desert tonight. The Suns traded for shooting guard, three-point assassin, and dunker extraordinaire Jason Richardson on Wednesday, and there's a chance he, along with Jared Dudley, will be available tonight. I'd much rather their flight get delayed, or something. Phoenix will already be without starting center Shaquille O'Neal, who will be traveling back from attending a family funeral. It'd be nice to face a team at much less than full strength, especially since the Magic are fairly healthy.
However, the Suns, even at less than 100%, are still deadly. They had only eight men available to play Wednesday night against the full-strength/deadly Los Angeles Lakers, and still managed to only lose by five. Much of that has to do with Matt Barnes' lighting up from downtown--he sank 5 of his 11 three-point attempts--but the fact stands: the Suns are still quite good.
Tune in to Sun Sports at 9 to watch Jameer Nelson blow by Steve Nash and Dwight Howard dunk on Amare Stoudemire. Go Magic.
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video link? Justin TV has this: http://www.justin.tv/www_iddaliyim_tr_gg1, but holy god the quality is about as good as JJ’s Defence….
Magic shooting 7 for 8 so far; Suns 6 for 6
Update: NO 40, BOS 37 Halftime
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions
Bogans leads the Magic with 6 points
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions
Magic with 25 points in the first six minutes
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions
Here, a link right to the comment
click on the Magic-Suns audio/radio link. It’ll launch in Windows Media Player or your other default audio thing.
I can't get it on my computer
… but I’m following the game on Yahoo! Sports
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
DH must be close to 100% from his oblique injury
… he’s got 12 points and 4 rebounds already
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions
I take it you're not a big GHill fan, TGS
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
I'm just as disappointed as anyone his Magic career was so injury-plagued...
… but he’s a class guy and for that I’ll always respect him.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Magic 33 Suns 28 after one
Magic shooting 13 of 23 for 56; the Suns 11 of 24 for 46… rebounding even at 11.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions
4-9 from the three
then Magic get a illegal defense thing whatever but Barbossa misses the FT.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
A three for GHill...
… he was only shooting 23% on threes so far this season.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:48 PM EST reply actions
Magic 6 of 8 shooting this quarter
… they are already 7 for 12 on threes for the game.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:50 PM EST reply actions
probably was
I heard travel and assumed Jameer
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Magic had their largest lead at 53-40
… but Suns have scored 6 in a row to draw within 7.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 9:55 PM EST reply actions
Three Magic players in double figures
… DH (14), Bogans (13), Lewis (10).
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:01 PM EST reply actions
That 13 point Magic lead sure didn't last long
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions
I was hoping the Magic would cruise to an easy victory
… but that’s hard to do on the road against a good Suns team.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply actions
Anyone watching the Phoenix broadcast?
The announcers sure aren’t concerned with letting their biases show.
Nash is averaging what... 15 points a game... he's got 17 already at the half
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:13 PM EST reply actions
Magic might want to close out the Suns' shooters
Nash is 4-4 from deep, including the last shot of the half. He was wide the F open.
Magic made only 3 of their final 14 shots in the second
… they are now 22 of 45 for 48.9; the Suns are 24 of 46 for 52.2.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions
Rushing garbage shots will do that to you.
Not worried. The Magic are the more talented team. I just hope Stoudemire doesn’t heat up in the second half.
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
Rebounds are even at 21; Suns have 6 turnovers, the Magic 5 turnovers
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:17 PM EST reply actions
that's a bright spot
Magic win games in which they have fewer TOs than the opponent
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Now if only they could stop themselves from taking stupid shots
The long rebounds on 3s act as TOs because they ignite the Suns’ break.
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
...and the Magic had an outstanding 26/7 assist/turnover ratio against Portland
It’s 12/5 this game, which is pretty good.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
Ben's right
we’ve just got to take better shots
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
The Magic are shooting 100% from the free throw line!
… 10 for 10.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:23 PM EST reply actions
well duh
THEY’RE TEH BEST TEEM EVARRRR!!!!
ANYTHING IS POSSSSSIBLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
lol
I was hoping the Hornets would show a little more pressure but alas…earwax
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah...we should just cancel the season now and give the championship to the Celts hehe
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
that's pretty much what all the sports people are saying, isn't it?
Celtics, Cavs, and Lakers. No one else is good enough duh
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Magic 7 for 16 on threes for 43.8%
…with Bogans going 3 for 4 on threes.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:25 PM EST reply actions
The Magic may consider guarding that Stoudemire fellow
That lead vanished in a hurry.
Magic gonna get smoked if they aren’t careful.
Stoudamire only scored 9 in the first half
… so yeah, he’s due to have a much better second half.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:31 PM EST reply actions
I rarely use that word at this site. Sorry.
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
Suddenly I'm glad I've never been to Phoenix
bunch of excuse makers if you ask me
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Magic 1 for 8 shooting this quarter so far
… they’ve made only 4 of their last 22 shots… even colder than the temp here in the Chicago ’burbs!
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:38 PM EST reply actions
god that's depressing
from hot to cold in a matter of minutes.
It’s cold here too!
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
He isn't even looking to pass
Trying to get to the line.
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
this game's gotten pretty out of control
I don’t think we’ll pull this one out, thought I’ve (thankfully) been wrong before.
Turk... 2 of 12 shooting for 8 points
… maybe has a slight hangover from his game-winner the other night.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:42 PM EST reply actions
maybe he'll come back with a vengeance in the fourth
*hopeful look *
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed.
As much as well all love AJ… I think we could benefit from some Lee instead.
Can't put Lee on the floor without Turk
And Turk is playing like crap
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Yup
A Lewis 3 and a Lewis reverse. The only Fgs in the quarter
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
Magic 2 of 15 (!) shooting this quarter
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions
bombs as in hits
or bombs as in, box office failure
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Forget AJ
Gortat is who will lead us to the Promised Land.
Everyone except J.J. has seen action for the Magic this game
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions
Yes
Pietrus, Richardson, and Wilks are inactive.
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
Gortat beats the 3rd-q buzzer with a jumper on the baseline.
First points of the year for the Polish Hammer
I don't know if it qualifies as a spark.
But I’ll take it.
Wow... a 16 footer for Gortat!?
87-77 Suns at the end of three
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions
Please tell me y'all just caught that Shaq highlight reel set to Smashing Pumpkin on the justin.tv feed
That was one of the best things ever.
Magic were outscored 27-16 in the third...
they wound up shooting 4 of 18 from the field.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 10:55 PM EST reply actions
Howard sore left knee, doubtful to return
Commentators can’t figure out when it happened, even after looking at video
Howard's final stat line for the game...
19 points and 7 rebounds in just 23 minutes.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions
noooo
:(
btw, we’ve hit 18 of our 19 FT :O
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
Both teams putting up quick shots... and making them, for the most part
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
yeah but Phoenix was already ahead
if we don’t make some stops, we won’t make up the difference, and it’ll all be for nought
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
I can't believe they just gave Louis Amundsun that call
However, the Magic have caught their share of breaks in this game. Not gonna worry about it.
After a great night by Turk and Lewis against Portland...
… when they combined for 51 points, they have combined for just 25 points tonight on 7 of 27 shooting.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:05 PM EST reply actions
Mostly Turk's fault
He’s stinking up the joint.
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Magic 13 for 26 on threes...
but Suns are shooting 10 of 17 on threes.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions
Haha, this random highlight reel just showed Dwight getting an offensive rebound, throwing an elbow at Gerald Wallace (who fell to he ground), then finishing the play with a mosnter dunk
Even better, the next clip was of Chauncey Billups making a layup in traffic.
Jameer's critics are going to be howling again...
… he’s only 3 of 11 shooting for 7 points so far, but he does have 6 assists. This is his first bad game scoring and shooting wise in a while.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions
Yo watching your game what happened to Dwight?
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Your guess is as good as mine
Can’t point to any specific play, but he has a sore left knee
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
serious knee injury? someone on justin.tv said season
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Haven't heard that.
All I’ve heard is “sore.”
No, the sideline reporter said Howard's knee was just sore.
I’ll take his word for it, not that guys in the chat room who say things like “KOBE TRADED 2 THUNDER”
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Magic shooting 11 for 18 this quarter
… after that awful 5 for 29 stretch in the second and third quarters
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:16 PM EST reply actions
Gortat... 8 points 5 rebounds in 11 minutes
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:17 PM EST reply actions
Justin.tv gold
11:28bakedpigeon26:IF THE MAGIC WIN IM GOING TO SHOVE A HANDFUL OF 3 PRONGED FISHHOOKS IN MY *
Only six seconds on the 24 second clock for Phoenix to shoot
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:22 PM EST reply actions
What an intense game!
GET THE BALL TO MR 4TH QUARTER!
TURK!!!!
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 12, 2008 11:24 PM EST reply actions
Magic down 111-110, have the ball. 12 on the shot clock, 14.5 on the game clock
So they can’t get the last shot unless they miss and get the board.
Nelson's gonna be the hero... he has 10 points in this quarter
He will hit the game-winner!
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:24 PM EST reply actions
TURKOGLU!!!
hits a long 2. On the same play they ran against Portland. And he was wide the F open, too.
Mr. Clutch... he plays like crap the whole game then hits the possible game winner
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:26 PM EST reply actions
Good D by the Suns
… Lewis was forced into taking a tough shot
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:31 PM EST reply actions
you know it's true
Portland doesn’t count either
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Nope, not at all. That shot was a fluke.
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 12, 2008 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
totally
the only teams that matter at the Celtics, Cavs, and Lakers anyway
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 12, 2008 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
It's har winning 5 on the road
when your playing out west. I really hope Dwight is fine. Way more improtant
That hurts
A revers layup froma guy with no ankle. I’ve had a few drinks, I could write 7 paragraphs about how much that hurts right now.
by magic fanatic on Dec 12, 2008 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Tough loss... but I'm proud of the effort
… down 10 entering the fourth and almost pulling it out without Dwight Howard.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:33 PM EST reply actions
Yeah... but I'll take 4 out of 5 the whole season
… that would mean around 65 wins.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Hill... 15 points 9 rebounds
In hindsight… Turk probably took that shot too early and gave Phoenix too much time.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:34 PM EST reply actions
SVG certainly has confidence in him.
Considering he was 3/17 at that point.
Then went to 4/18 with the game on the line.
Furthermore, why was he inbounding with 2.8 seconds instead of taking his 19th shot attempt!?!??!
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 13, 2008 12:36 AM EST up reply actions
well time to drown my sorrows in more ice cream
…in 40 degree weather :D ‘Night, all. We’ll win the next one ;)
Wish it could have been a victory sundae!
… maybe tomorrow night! Have a good night TGS
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
Tomorrow night at Utah.
Certainly won’t be easy. Let’s hope we see more of tonight’s 4th quarter, and less of the 3rd.
Final stats
Magic shoot 39 of 86 (45.3), the Suns 44 of 87 (50.6). Magic 13 of 30 from the three point line and the Suns 10 of 19. Magic 21 of 22 from the free throw line while the Suns were 15 of 19. Suns outrebounded the Magic 44-39 and had 11 turnovers to the Suns’ 13.
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2008 11:42 PM EST reply actions
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