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Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at San Antonio Spurs

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Orlando Magic at San Antonio Spurs, Jan 11, 2009 8:30 PM EST


2008/2009 NBA Regular Season
Orlando Magic 20th anniversary logo
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San Antonio Spurs alternate logo
29-824-11
January 11th, 2009
AT&T Center
8:30 PM
FSN Florida HD / NBA TV
Probable starters:
Jameer Nelson PG Tony Parker
Courtney Lee SG Roger Mason Jr.
Hedo Turkoglu SF Michael Finley
Rashard Lewis PF Matt Bonner
Dwight Howard C Tim Duncan
Previous Meetings:
December 18th: Magic 90, Spurs 78

Tonight's matchup between the Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs features a few storylines, the most obvious of which is the individual pairing of Orlando's Dwight Howard and San Antonio's Tim Duncan. Both players dominate the paint on both ends of the floor, and both players draw opposing defenders away from their three-point marksmen. As it happens, the Spurs and the Magic are among the league's most prolific three-point shooting teams.

A more interesting story, though, might be the battle of wits between Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Although they prefer their teams to play at wildly difference paces--Van Gundy wants the Magic to push the tempo when possible, while Popovich would rather the Spurs play a slow-it-down game--their philosophy is essentially the same: win games with defense. The way to do that, these coaches believe, is not by gambling for steals, but rather by forcing opponents to settle for low-percentage shots, then grabbing the defensive board. According to 82games.com, 68% of Magic opponents' field goal attempts this season have been jumpers, almost identical to the 69% figure the Spurs post. However, the Magic (20th) and the Spurs (30th) rank in the bottom-third of the NBA in turnovers forced per 100 possessions. In short, both the Spurs and the Magic get their stops by playing under control, a more cerebral style than most teams play.

As much as I'd love for the Magic to roll to victory in this one, it's going to be tough. They haven't had much success in San Antonio lately--six defeats in their last seven visits--and Popovich is arguably the league's best tactical coach. He'll have his team well prepared after their disappointing performance in Orlando earlier this year. On the other hand, the Spurs don't have a heckuva lot of firepower--their three-point threats like Roger Mason Jr., Matt Bonner, and Michael Finley are fairly efficient shooters, but not volume shooters--and the Magic may be able to secure a win if they jump out to an early lead. Then again, Manu Ginobili is always lurking on the Spurs' bench, and the dude knows how to do, um, pretty much everything offensively.

The tip's at 8:30 on FSN Florida HD or on NBA TV. Let's hope the Magic come out looking sharper than they did the last time they played on a Sunday. Go Magic.

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I'm confident

It seems like we match up very well with the Spurs. I can’t think of any match ups they can take advantage of. I’m expecting a minimum 35 point victory.

by magic fanatic on Jan 11, 2009 12:14 PM EST reply actions  

Roger Mason was such a good pickup for them

With Arenas out and Butler/Jamison unable to carry the scoring load every night, the Wizards are missing Mason’s output. The Spurs are always so good at getting small but essential pieces to add to their roster, never any blockbuster trades or signings that grab the headlines.

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions  

There will be a season 5

The crew is guaranteed episodes for several seasons, I believe…you can find variations of the articles on the Internet. The guys (Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton) created another show to be shown on FX called “Boldly Going Nowhere”; I am not sure if it has premiered yet. I actually prefer Night Man to Day Man, but Night Man’s lyrics are too long :) Season 4, to me, was a dud…1-3 are gold. Which episodes are your favorites?

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Spurs fan from PTR here. Here to catch the other side of the story. Hope you don’t mind.

Please don’t beat us.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions  

I typed “Heya” there, but dunno what happened. So, before anything else, hello.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions  

No worries, DSK. I read the rules when I joined. And I’m not an idiot.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL. I know, most outsiders are awesome who share their input during the game.

It’s just every once in a while someone will come along pushing buttons.

I’m excited for this game and the most boring player in the League, Timmy. I just read the chapter on him in the Free Darko book this afternoon, some interesting stuff on a boring player.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions  

That book has some great art. If you want to check out game thread when the game starts, check the fanpost section of PTR. (PTR would be PoundingTheRock.) We only play against each other twice, so it’s always interesting to get a glimpse into the other team’s fans’ opinions.

Bah, to me at least. I’m kind of an NBA blog addict.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Depends on the blog. Most have instant access, some don’t. Must be in the settings somewhere.

I just joined this one a couple of seconds before posting.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Most SB blogs you can join and contribute immediately.

Others, you have to wait a day or two to “process”. Luckily, 3QC isn’t one of those blogs.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Similar teams, to a point. But you’re playing on a higher level. Popovich is a firm believer in peaking late, and us fans suffer for it.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions  

My grammar is awful tonight. Way to make a good impression, eh? :)

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Can’t quite recall, but yeah, it was pretty bad. Tony got injured in game 5, Manu didn’t even start the season, and we had to start two new players. We did okay, but the schedule gets much harder now.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah. We were this close of hitting the panic button.

Anyway, AFK till gametime. See you guys later.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions  

The Spurs started 2-5

They’ve won 9 of their last 10 and 22 of their last 28 overall.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

On second thought, I'm down with Magic +3

they’ve been good to me AND my money thus far this season.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

www.covers.com

Click on NBA, then go down to where it says print sheets and click on that. It has all the matchups for that day, plus a lot of interesting stats including how teams have fared against the point spread and also over/under.

Since I spend a couple of weeks in Las Vegas every year, the print sheets on covers.com provide valuable insight which I like to look at before I place my bets.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

dang, SA only 17-17-1 against the spread.

I like my chances tonight considering what we saw in the first matchup and the Magic’s road dominance.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

thank you

very much guys, go magic!

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions  

Like I said a bit earlier, this should be an interesting game.

The Magic are capable of winning, but I expect the Spurs to win tonight ..

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

That's the spirit... :)

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

No, I got you

It’s a tall order…Duncan alone is hard enough to beat

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, it's just going to be difficult.

I expect the Magic to play well (hopefully) .. we’ll just see how it goes.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

If the Magic can play like they did against Atlanta Friday night...

I like their chances; but SA is so much better than the Hawks defensively. I don’t expect the Magic to reach 100 pts; but hopefully their defense can hold the Spurs also.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions  

The Raptors...

I wish they would have played as well against the Celtics today as they did against the Magic last Sunday. Celtics won 94-88. Magic need to win tonight to stay ahead of the Celtics in the East.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

That's wishing for too much

The Raptors are free-falling

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Or they overachieved the last season. They’re really missing TJ and Delfino. And that’s sad.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

They wrongfully fired Sam Mitchell

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I think they could have waited until later

He was like the scapegoat…which usually happens to coaches

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Want to read something funny? Check out the post-victory thread at CelticsBlog. Complete and utter panic.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Keep in mind that they won. (Then again, Calderon screwed the poop, and Bosh was also pretty bad.)

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Good luck matching up with Dwight, Rocket

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions  

Duncan will cover Howard, I imagine.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone else sick of the weekly...

“If the magic win this game, are they one step closer to being for real?”

I’ve been sick of hearing this for every big game, unfortunately we’re going to hear it until they win a BIG playoff series.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions  

I've got the spurs feed :(

Jameer’s gonna have to play better defense than that!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions  

Very much a homer. You’ve been warned.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I hate that so much. Wish they let the fans’ voices be heard.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, i think everyone in SA hates it, but they continue to play techno and cRAP all the time. I do enjoy going to watch there though regardless of the music, people are friendly there

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post

by Hamer_SpursFan on Jan 11, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Do the Spurs PA honestly play music throughout the entire game?

I suffer from migraines already, this is going to drive me insane!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

yes they do

we all hate it

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post

by Hamer_SpursFan on Jan 11, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Hedo with the verbal, but it's a foul

Day man
Fighter of the night man
Champion of the sun
You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions  

Nelson is making sure to establish himself early.

Hopefully he can start knocking his jumpers down. I like his aggressiveness.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions  

Meh. We’re playing at your pace. Bad for us.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions  

Still not a good idea. We love defensive struggles, at excel at them.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. —LatinD (2008 Playoffs

by hevchv on Jan 11, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions  

Duncan might have the largest hands I've ever seen...

Watching on a 90" projector could have something to do with it. That last shot though with his hand outstretched was ridic.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions  

hey, Jameer

there’s other guys on the court, you know.

PASS.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

Nah, he needs to assert himself. When he gets going, the Magic offense becomes extremely difficult to stop.

If he isn’t as aggressive, defenses can sag off him a bit and double Hedo, ’Shard, and Dwight.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm sorry :-/

had a horrible day, didn’t mean to bring it out on you

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

lol, no worries, didn't want you to think we weren't on the same page though.

I agree, I wish he wouldn’t be a “shoot-first” PG at all times. Although he has improved his shooting dramatically this season.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

he has improved

but I would like seeing the others get involved, too. If his offense goes cold, I’d hate for there to be no one else around to be able to take up the slack.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

dwight and jameer are

INTO this game. You can’t take that away from them. Intense.

that and how come TP can drive on us like that but we shut out CP3? interesting.

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions  

I'm not using the internet feeds.

I’ve got the package, but this game is blacked out so I’ve got to watch on NBA TV and their feed is going nuts. It seems to have corrected itself.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Basketball looks so nice when no one defends…

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions  

I've been watching JJ's defense

and he reminds me of the guy who shows up to a pick-up game that no one really knows and starts playing pesky defense, just ON YOU. hhahaha I love it, keep it up man.

and my feed sucks, and that call was late as hell.

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions  

Great first quarter

If we keep playing like this, the Spurs won’t keep up. Let’s go BLUE!!!!!

by magic fanatic on Jan 11, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions  

I may be late on this

but do we call Gortat the Polish Hammer because of Declerq?

i feel stupid.

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

oh i know

but Andrew Declerq was our backup center…and we called him the hammer.

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

32 Magic first quarter points

…on 14 of 23 shooting, including 3 of 4 on threes

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

We’re shutting you down, guys.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions  

Why is Gortat shooting 15 footers?

Magic are 23-1 when leading after the first quarter.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions  

SVG:

perfect time to put some starters in the game. At least put in 3 of the 5 starters. The magic built a small lead, you got away with the second squad out there without much of a scoring threat. Now is the time to bring the starters back in and let them go to work for a few minutes, don’t let the Spurs get back into it by leaving in Gortat, AJ, JJ

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

I don't really care who wins

though the Cardinals are pulling at my heartstrings. Ravens are playing out of their minds, though, so I could see them making it all the way.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Greatest Show .. on Grass? For this year at least, I think so.

The Cardinals offense is disgusting. Boldin will definitely be back for the Eagles game.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I definitely think he's the toughest WR in all of the NFL

and absolutely thought he’d play last night, that hammy must be REALLY hurting or he would have played last night.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Check out my site this week for upcoming picks...

if you’re into, you know… that type of thing.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I saw the site earlier

but I don’t know a thing about that kind of betting or whatnot

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Cool.

Originally, I registered the domain name with the idea of selling / auctioning it away, however since I’ve been doing really well this season (up close to 2k) I’ve decided to give away some picks for free and it’s fun to have a place that’ll track my picks. As of now, it’s just a simple blog where I can put my daily picks up, but eventually it might become more extensive, if indeed I keep the rights.

http://sportspicks365.com

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

"He walked!"

“and the ball knew it”

Seriously obnoxious.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

also

he keeps saying RIDick

it’s Redick. damns. with an E

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

JJ with the three

and the commentators pronounce his name “Riddick”.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Just a 100 times cooler than Ridick.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Redick vs. Thomas. Battle of the century.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

the NBA

where amazing happens right there

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post

by Hamer_SpursFan on Jan 11, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Will we see the starting five for the last 5 minutes of the half?

No, I guess not, but 4 of 5 isn’t bad for SVG.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

The spurs have been shooting lights out.

With an 8 point lead, I’d like to see someone out there that can play better defense, that’s all.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

again with the threes

i’m not sayin but i;m just sayin

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions  

Czar Stern is taking all the fun out of the NBA

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post

by Hamer_SpursFan on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Eh, even though the Magic are winning, I'm concerned.

No defense.

And if it isn’t for the three, the Spurs would be winning pretty handily at this point. Spurs haven’t made a three-pointer yet all game yet are down 4. Not a good sign.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

Parker's playing out of his mind

16 points on 7 of 11 shooting. The slam by Howard puts the Magic back up by 4.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

at the end of it, he should add "instead, eat cookies"

before emerging out of a garbage can, holding a gigantic chocolate chip cookie.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

*spittakes*

oh god I can’t stop laughing XD

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

XD?

:)

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

:D

but with its “eyes” crossed

XD

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

You can miss 3s? Wow, I had no idea. I thought it was shoot-n-make.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

Nelson!

Haha we got the last shot.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

I was just going to get on the magic for their typical slacking off to end a half

then Meer banged a three! I’ll take 5 going into half.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

AND

SVG has the starters nice and rested for the 2nd half. SO USE THEM!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

A good Van Gundy lashing is worth . . .

A 5-8 point run to begin the 3rd at the very least.

by funny80sguy on Jan 11, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Roughly.

Depends on how extreme the lashing is.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Document them . . .

and then rate them. I’m thinking a 5-tiered system:
1. Dejected lashing: Magic are so far behind, Stan gives up the game.
2. Token lashing: Stan gives one but not exactly sure what for.
3. Mediocre lashing: Magic are up by 20, and Stan needs to find fault somewhere.
4. Good lashing: Stan focuses on one player and shames him in front of the rest.
5. Great lashing: Stan tears a new a-hole into everyone and bites the head off of a chicken.

by funny80sguy on Jan 11, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Both teams shooting well

Magic at 21 of 42, including a scorching 8 of 11 from three point range. Spurs are 21 of 38.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions  

Is it true that Howard plays 50 minutes per game?

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

impressive

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post

by Hamer_SpursFan on Jan 11, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Very.

I’m sure Dwight would agree.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope the Heat win tonight

help push LA back in the standings, especially since the Celtics “won” today.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

How about Philly? Putting the smack in smackdown against Atlanta.

I think the Hawks are still trying to preen their wounds after our game.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

very pleased with that

just keep falling in the ranks, boys

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

59-57

not a good start to the third.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions  

Miss a 3 already, dammit.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Duncan DEFINITELY walked.

So these announcers, keep “not being sure about that one” HOMERS

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Jameer has 4.

TOO MUCH NO-NECK

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

contrary to popular belief

he doesn’t really get many right? so weird.

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Lewis needs to re-assert himself.

He’s disappeared since the first quarter.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

Van Gundy crosses his arms better than anyone else in this league.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

Hah.

He’s also a savvy dresser.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Mr. 4th quarter

is getting a head start…

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

Hedo really is the go-to guy, eh? Wow, how he’s improved since his days in black and white.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

"a rare air ball"

“did someone hit his elbow?”

NO! NO ONE HIT HIS ELBOW!

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

DELAY OF GAME!??!?!

HE THREW THE BALL!!!!!!!!!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions  

That’s not a charge? Hmm. Well, could be a make up call for that no-T.

But seriously, how can you have so much contact and no call? It’s either a foul on Manu or on Howard.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions  

Really erratic refs tonight

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post

by Hamer_SpursFan on Jan 11, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions  

My 5.1 surround sure picked that up.

“Somebody’s gotta f’in go! Don’t just f’in stand there!”

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

he cusses like a sailor 24/7

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post

by Hamer_SpursFan on Jan 11, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I love it,

it’s not immature. He’s just a competitor. Damnit Dwight, sometimes I think you’re 12, but I loveeeee it!

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Meh. That’s the kind of crap that leads to KG-level antics down the road.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

really?

If it comes with a ring, let’s see more of those antics!!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Would make sense if it were the only way of winning one.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Speaking of that...

anyone see Mcnabb run to the giants sideline today and then pick up their phone to their coordinators? WTF!!!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions  

THAT

was hilarious

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post

by Hamer_SpursFan on Jan 11, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Aikman's response

"Great football player. I don’t understand what goes on in his head sometimes, however.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

crowd hasn't caught on

to the fact that the Magic love playing in hostile environments.

Keep booing, please.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions  

Moving pick on Duncan...

what did Lee do? Wasn’t even moving???

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions  

I love how they're talking about how

the Spurs built Hedo to what he is—-

“He was here for a year, sure learned something didn’t he?”

WHAT?

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

Yikes. Don't agree with that there.

Pop is a hell of a coach, but that’s a bit much to say for a year stint with the Spurs.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

When are we going to see a T on Timmy?

If Dwight pulled a fraction of this he’d have been tossed already.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

3rd in defensive efficiency.

But of course, most television analysts don’t use advanced statistics.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions  

same clowns that questioned, "when did Hedo become a go-to-guy"

proving their knowledge out of Texas basketball.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions  

well it's not even so much homer-ish

it’s just showing a lack of knowledge of the NBA outside their own team.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

…That’s a foul on Bowen? Really?

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

Guess so. Never liked make up calls. Call it right the first time…

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Did anyone miss Courtney Lee called for two fouls for just standing there?

But when Bowen does it everyone is in an uproar?

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

Sweet Lew always does this ..

He’ll disappear for a quarter or two, then he’s like .. alright, time to try this quarter. This will be one of those quarters.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

Black mouth. Creepy.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

I don’t know who was shooting FTs, but he had something in his mouth. T’was black.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Meer? What was that? That looked like his left handed alley oop set up...

just heard him say, “had to shoot it, I got stuck in the air”

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

nevermind...

LOL 4th missed TECHNICAL / FLAGRANT call.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions  

Dwight 5-6 from the line

and then JJ makes a stupid move. I HATE YOU!!

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

What a game. We struggle to score, and you make crazy 3s. I’m dying inside.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

The magic are playing average, and below average on the defensive end.

The threes are consistent though, look the team stats over the course of a season. If they’re the best 3pt shooting team in the NBA why are you ‘dying inside?’

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions  

"bonner pop-a-shot and he does!!!"

oh man, 1:00 to go, thank God.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

It's over

We have five guys on the court that refuse to lose this game. I freakin love this team.

by magic fanatic on Jan 11, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

maybe eric snow and the other NBA TV tool think they're closer to an elite team because they beat another contender on the road

then again they do it every week

and they’re questioned every week..

KEEP HATIN!!!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

TONY PAKER = MIKE BIBBY

AH HA HA AH AHAHA HAHAHA HAHA !!!!!!!!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:48 PM EST reply actions  

Just another game on the belt for Orlando .. critics are losing ammo by the day.

Great effort by both teams. Hell of a game.

It’s not just the Lake Show in the West, Spurs will be right there as well.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions  

yah, i feel like the spurs were

harder to beat (this time around) than the lakers were.

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

But the critics don't pay attention.

The magic have beaten the Spurs by 15 and now 8 at home… will they notice? NOPE.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

If you're still around Latin... thanks for coming and participating

and please don’t blame it on the refs, the Spurs got away with numerous technical / flagrant fouls.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks for dropping by Latin, definitely.

Good to have a Spurs take on things on here for tonight.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!

I can’t believe we won!! I had such a bad feeling about this one, too.

We swept the series! :D

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions  

Nice team you have there, people. Good luck with the rest of the season. See you in the Finals, one hopes.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions  

I has stats

Magic: 33 rebounds, 22 assists, 48.6% FG, 86.4% on FTs, 63.6% on threes (!!), 4 steals, 13 TOs, 2 blocks

Spurs: 38 rebounds, 23 assists, 50.6% FG, 100.0% on FTs (!), 23.1% on threes, 7 steals, 11 TOs, 3 blocks

…how did we manage to win? o.O

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions  

Game ball needs to go to the Big Three of Howard/Nelson/Turkoglu.

Those guys carried the Magic tonight. Each in different segments of the game.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions  

I have to say .. it's great to be a Magic fan right now.

I’ve been a fan forever, since I was born basically .. and it’s great to see Orlando field a dominant team once again. Brings back good memories of the mid-90’s era when you pretty much felt the Magic could win every game.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions  

I know

it’s been so long since we’ve had a team like this. :))

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I have to admit...

I was expecting the Spurs to win tonight. They owed the Magic a beating from earlier this year. I love how mentally tough the Magic are now to pull these tough victories on the road.

by funny80sguy on Jan 11, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Look how poor the Magic were just three years ago

… Brian Hill was coach, Steve Francis was PG… man, what a turn-around!

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

It's crazy. I know. I expected a Spurs win tonight as well.

Glad I was proven wrong.

Our boys are growing up in front of our eyes .. it’s incredible seeing the team mature like they’ve had this season.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Lee wasn't much of a factor tonight

5 points in 33 minutes on 2-5 shooting. JJ made up for that, in spades.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions  

Next game up is against the Sac.

Not exactly an automatic win. Lakers did lose there .. but that should be a victory. Hopefully Orlando takes cares of business and doesn’t look ahead to the Lakers game after the Kings matchup.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions  

I think I've become a serious fanboy now because...

I wouldn’t want to trade Hedo for anybody at this point. I hope we can keep him next year because he is so important for the Magic’s offense.

by funny80sguy on Jan 11, 2009 11:06 PM EST reply actions  

You're right

Some people think Turk should be traded because of his defensive liabilities, but I think his offensive versatility far outweighs any of his shortcomings on defense. The team chemistry is so good right now.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Great win

Late to the party…I apologize if this has already been posted or announced, but Dwight will “coach” the rookie/sophomore game

by Marie on Jan 12, 2009 12:13 AM EST reply actions  

Statement win.

“Take us seriously, bitches.”

by eltharion_doa on Jan 12, 2009 12:24 AM EST reply actions  

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