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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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Didn't the spurs start something like 5-8 on the season, or was it even worse?

24-11 is a pretty impressive record considering.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Orlando is a 3 point underdog on the road tonight.

Not touching this game…

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 6:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Cool, thanks.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

thank you

very much guys, go magic!

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Game thread at Pounding the Rock.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

The history of the Magic in San Antonio isn't good

The Spurs have beaten the Magic 16 of the last 18 games.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

He's not the coach Brian Colangelo wants.

He was going to get canned sooner or later.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Duncan will cover Howard, I imagine.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Very much a homer. You’ve been warned.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

stop the DMX

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by hevchv on Jan 11, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dwight I love you

but shut the hell up!

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

hey, Jameer

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

PASS.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

times 2

beautiful pass…

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

NBA TV feed going haywire...

anyone elses?

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Basketball looks so nice when no one defends…

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Sweet Lew

Pretty jumper.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ugh, Johnson needs to stop shooting. That's what I hate about him.

If he makes a few shots, suddenly he think he’s Gilbert Arenas and he’ll keep chucking it. No more shots No Neck, unless you’re absolutely wide open.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lol I know!

no, that just makes you look like a tool.

Come talk to me when an official calls offensive interference on an alley-oop to Dwight.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Exactly

The D needs a lot of work in this one.

I like seeing Rashard get the best of Bruce Bowen, though. He’s made him look a bit silly.

Third Quarter Collapse: An Orlando Magic blog at SB Nation

by Ben Q Rock on Jan 11, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

We’re shutting you down, guys.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The three's will win us a title.

No one shoots them as well as much. Momentum killer.

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why don’t you try missing one, eh?

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

TO that I say the

05-06, 06-07 Florida Gators.

yes, I know it was college. shhhhh…

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

*facepalm*

airball by Jameer. Crowd lets him have it.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

"He walked!"

“and the ball knew it”

Seriously obnoxious.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

you love JJ

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

JJ with the three

and the commentators pronounce his name “Riddick”.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I love how he commentates.

His style is like .. he speaks as if everyone is involved. We know that J.J. Reddick is an outstanding shooter, etc. .. as an example.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just a 100 times cooler than Ridick.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

*Than Redick. :)

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thomas, the 18-foot assassin.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

On and off.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

^^what he said

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   0 recs

Redick vs. Thomas. Battle of the century.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

yep, he waited for the 8 point lead to be shaved to 2...

whatever. There’s a reason why he’s the coach and not me. =)

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Rashard WALKED down the court after that miss.

SVG lashing to come.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it's possible anymore

don’t they use plastic backboards now?

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

you’re right, anything’s possible

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

yeah you're right..

I’m just hoping for like a bent post at least.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I loved it when I played NBA jam and the net caught on fire. Can’t he do that instead?

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website

by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I'm in and out

The Magic game is on TV while the Mavs game is via online feed

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They can't miss

And Dallas can’t play D…nothing new. That was showcased during Friday night’s massacre

by Marie on Jan 11, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

*spittakes*

oh god I can’t stop laughing XD

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

XD?

:)

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

:D

but with its “eyes” crossed

XD

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol nice!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Never mind.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

*pets*

it does happen, trust us.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nelson!

Haha we got the last shot.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Is it true that Howard plays 50 minutes per game?

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Very.

I’m sure Dwight would agree.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

very pleased with that

just keep falling in the ranks, boys

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

All tied up.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

No one can stop Parker

25 points on 11 of 16 shooting.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Miss a 3 already, dammit.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Jameer has 4.

TOO MUCH NO-NECK

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SVG t'd up.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hah.

He’s also a savvy dresser.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Mr. 4th quarter

is getting a head start…

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Now you’re talking crazy.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Tonykuglu.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TP torchin'

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

"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   0 recs

T!!! DUNCAN!!!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

DELAY OF GAME!??!?!

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

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

How can Timmy get away with throwing the ball across the court

and get a delay of game warning opposed to a T?

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. As I said, probably a make-up call.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Just don’t like that kind of thing. Didn’t mean to sound offended… ‘cause I’m not.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There’s emotion, and then there’s emotion.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s agree to disagree, DSK.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Stan would never allow that to happen

plus, it’s just not a part of his personality.

KG’s just an arse.

by TheGiantSquid on Jan 11, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

even as a boys fan

I’ve always thought of him as a classy guy, for one reason or another, but that… ehhh takes a notch down…

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Told ya they were homer, didn’t I?

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

HHHMMMMMMMMM

is what I say on the last few calls.

someone reminded the refs what arena they are in?

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

…That’s a foul on Bowen? Really?

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Magic called for 13 fouls, Spurs 11

Spurs 13 of 13 from the line, Magic 8 of 10.

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 11, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

"like a computer who can talk and learn"

….have you never played a videogame?

by fwedo on Jan 11, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Black mouth. Creepy.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

um what?

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Magic up 5, without Turk yet.

I’m starting to like our chances.

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by erivera7 on Jan 11, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

shhhhhhhh!!!!

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

And Howard doesn’t even miss the FTs.

by LatinD on Jan 11, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Time out.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 11, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs