Best Magic Game So Far At The Midpoint Of The Season
by funny80sguy on Jan 23, 2009 7:02 PM EST
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PrintYou know the deal. With the new week well into play, time for another showcased fanpost. This go 'round, funny80sguy would like to know what the community feels has been the best Magic game so far this year? Chime in, if you haven't already. - ER
Well, we are now in the middle of the season and I was wondering what was everybody's favorite Magic game so far this season and why.
My favorite so far has to be the game in Portland. I live in Seattle, so my girlfriend and I took the train down south to watch the game in person. We wore our Magic shirts and carefully planned out our beer and snack breaks for the game while we were on the 4 hour train trip. We drinked quite a bit so we got louder and more obnoxious as the game wore on. I got into some friendly banter with a Portland fan all game who sat near us (we mostly just glance at each other meaningfully whenever one our respective teams did something positive). I suspect another guy behind me was cheering louder for Portland than he normally would have because I was cheering for the Magic (he was even screaming at made free throws). I will say that Portland probably has one of the best fan base because that arena was rocking from start to finish.
When the Magic were down by 8 with about 2 minutes left, I had about gave up on them but was content because they played a good game. But when they totally shut down the Blazers that culminated with that last second 3 by Hedo . . . man, I'm still buzzed when I think about hearing the crowd scream out a collective "NO!!!!" when that shot banked in. My girlfriend and I were jumping up and down for a solid five minutes while everybody was exiting around us.
You can tell that basketball is a huge deal in Portland because the next day I bought one of their papers and they had a huge picture of a dejected Brandon Roy lying on the floor on the front page, and the columnists were commenting on what a huge loss the game was for the Blazers.
I always knew that it is difficult to win on the road for an NBA team, but I developed a newfound respect for the Magic's fortitude when I experienced firsthand what they are up against with all that energy of 20,000 fans directed against them to lose.
Without a doubt, it was the best game I have ever attended in my life. I can think the only way that this game could possibly be topped for me is if I went to a Magic championship game in person on the road and they won in the same fashion this game. This game was so awesome, I even re-watched it on my league pass archive a couple days later to relive the feeling (and it felt just as good).
So what was your fav?
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This is a fun post. I'll play ..
For me, personally, I have to go with the Lakers game last week (with the Kings game a close second). That was a true heavyweight fight in every sense of the term.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
Those were two nice games
Can’t argue against a close game of division leaders (and potential contenders) or a game where the Magic set a 3pt record that could conceivably last a very long time.
"I will say that Portland probably has one of the best fan base because that arena was rocking from start to finish."
As a Blazer season ticket holder I thank you for those nice words. That was an exciting game, devastating, but exciting. I was so mad at Hedo I kicked him off my fantasy team (picked him up a week later).
"When I have the ball, I experiment." #5
No prob, man
The Blazers are a fine team. I desperately wanted to jump on your bandwagon this year as my west coast team, but the NBA has blacked out all of Portland’s games in my area since the Sonics left.
Blazers EASILY have the best fan base in the NBA.
No argument here.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
For some reason the Dallas game stands out to me
That was right before they got hot and we made some really gutty plays to pull it out. A 2cd fav so far has been the Philly game where Shard hit the dagger from the corner to win it. What a great season! Blowing out Atlanta was also a thrill.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
That Dallas game was an odd one
Didn’t they beat the Magic in every conceivable category except for points scored in that game? You’re right; that was all guts.
With their awful broadcast crew
Sean Elliot talking about how Dwight Howard needs to improve his defense.
by Evan Dunlap on Jan 20, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
the Mavs game sticks out the most for me
simply because we were losing for pretty much the entire time, and whereas the Magic of the past would’ve just given up, our guys kept pushing and pushing and they were able to pull out a very impressive win. :)
The Magic are my East Coast team
So do yourself a favor and beat down on BOS and CLE,also do us a favor and beat some West Coast teams
by southern oregon on Jan 21, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions
Well, the Magic certainly have taken care of the West .. time for the team to step up against BOS/CLE.
Right now, Orlando is in a favorable position given that Cleveland is missing Big Z/West .. and the fact that the team at nearly full strength matches up favorably with the Celtics.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
Honorable mention (since the best games have been covered)
The Hornets game on Christmas day (at least the first half of it). I’ve never seen such a beatdown before against such a quality team. It was one of those games where they probably could have shot with their eyes closed and still made everything.
Imagine if the Magic actually played in the second half .. scary thought.
The beatdown could have been on the level of the Hawk’s pimp slap Orlando gave to their divisional rival a few weeks back.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
That's a worthy mention
The second-half was just too atrocious to ignore, though.
But in the first half? Firing on all cylinders like that?
Scary good. That game was a lot of fun.
Long time reader... 1st post
My best game of the season so far was the home game against the Laker (dec 20th i think). There was a definate playoff atmosphere for the entire game in the arena. When Kobe missed the game-tying buzzer beater, the place went nuts. Best game I’ve been to/watched this year.
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Thanks for posting.
Yeah, that game was definitely an awesome one to watch .. that was really a coming out party of sorts for Jameer, who played lights out and garnered praise from Kobe afterwards.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
Great game
Portland was definetly an awesome game, easily one of the best games of the season. I have to go with the second Lakers game though. We came in ready to play and showed we could hang with the best.
by Sam Rabinowitz on Jan 26, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions
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