Tonight's Game: Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
by Evan Dunlap on Jan 22, 2009 7:57 PM EST
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| 2008/2009 NBA Regular Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 35-9 | 33-8 | |
| January 22nd, 2009 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
| 8:00 PM | ||
| TNT | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Rajon Rondo | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Ray Allen | SG | Courtney Lee |
| Paul Pierce | SF | Hedo Turkoglu |
| Kevin Garnett | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | Dwight Howard |
| Previous Meetings: | ||
| December 1st: Celtics 107, Magic 88 | ||
Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics. There, I just explained why you should watch this game. But if you need more convincing, Brian Schmitz has ten reasons why this game matters big-time.
I usually wait until after the Magic's opponent finishes playing its most recent game to write these previews, but I went ahead and pencilled the Celtics' record at 35-9 when I saw they led the Miami Heat, 29-10, at the end of the first quarter last night. The media would have you believe that the Celtics were in a tailspin, as they went through a 2-7 stretch. Well, the reports of Boston's death have been greatly exaggerated.
We're lucky enough to have not one, but two Celtics bloggers on board for today's pregame q-and-a. Zach Lowe of Be The Three and Steve Weinman of CelticsBlog graciously spent some time answering the questions I had about the defending champs. Make the jump to read their responses.
Go Magic.
Third Quarter Collapse: A sentiment a lot of Celtics fans express is that Rajon Rondo is the player who makes this team go. What makes him the difference-maker?
Be The Three: The difference between aggressive Rondo and deer-in-the-headlights Rondo may be the largest of any player in the league. When he's going at the rim, looking to score and hitting his jumper without thinking too much about it, he's a legitimately great offensive player. When he's hesitant and barely glancing at the rim, defenses can guard him almost like he's Ben Wallace. When he's on, the offense just flows more easily; it doesn't devolve into Pierce working hard to free himself for a jump shot (or driving into the lane and falling down), Allen sprinting around screens in desperate hope for an open three or KG tossing up a 20-footer with the shot clock running down. Rondo gets open looks for everyone, and he can use his defense to get the C's going in transition. The Celtics defense is going to be there every night. When the offense plays at its highest level, the C's are a very tough team to beat. And that depends on Rondo more than anyone else, since the Big 3 are consistent. And for the record, Rondo hit 50 percent of his two-point jumpers in the playoffs last season; he's hitting just 28 percent this year. Improving that stat may be the key to Boston's season.
CelticsBlog: When Rondo is playing confident and aggressive basketball, his speed and ability to push the ball adds a dimension to the Celtics' offense. He has the physical traits required to break down nearly any opposing point guard in the league, and his ability to finish around the rim forces defenses to react to him inside. He is also gifted with a great ability to see the floor, and when he draws help defenders to him, it only makes it easier for him to find one of his teammates. That three of his four fellow starters are perennial All-Stars makes the proposition of sending help at him that much less enticing for opposing defenses, and that leads to Rondo getting his share of lay-ups once he beats his man. When he gets going offensively, he gives this offense four major scoring threats, and center Kendrick Perkins has only improved from a season ago to boot.
On the flip-side, part of the reason we see Raj as a difference-maker is because we've seen our share of nights where he hasn't had his best stuff. While he has canned a coupl e of jumpers over the past week, his reputation as an awful jump shooter justifiably remains intact, and he has had a couple of nights (namely the Cleveland game) where he seems to have lost his confidence not just from the outside but around the basket as well. During the Celtics' 2-7 stretch around the turn of the calendar, a couple of teams (namely the Lakers and Knicks) put bigger players on Rondo (Kobe, Jared Jeffries) in hopes of forcing him to the outside, which they did. The fact remains that if you turn Rajon into a jump shooter, you do yourself a great service toward stopping the Celtics.
That isn't to say that the Celts can't win if Rondo isn't on his 'A' game - they've got plenty of firepower. But when they are getting him the ball off the glass, and he is pushing it with confidence, they become very tough to stop. And Raj seems to really get up for matching up with big-name point guards around the league. Over the past week and change, he has played three of his best games of the year, embarrassing Devin Harris twice and outplaying Steve Nash as well.
One more Rondo note that I feel worth mentioning whenever I get asked about him: I'm not as sold about his individual defense as his national reputation might suggest. Raj is a fantastic team defender in the sense that he has freakishly long arms, great hands and quickness, and his instincts are excellent - he jumps passing lanes well, gets more than his share of deflections, nabs a few weak-side steals from time to time and is generally a very good gambler. I think, however, that this occasionally comes at the expense of focusing on simply stopping his own man from beating him to the rim. For instance, Roko Ukic repeatedly beating him to the rim in an overtime game with Toronto last week was a bit unettling. That said, this is not Rondo-bashing by any means. He is 22 years old and in his third year in the league, and his defense overall is quite good. But there is always room for improvement, and I would really be impressed if he ups his level of individual defensive play. Perhaps it is nitpicking, and I'm thrilled to have him as my team's point guard of the future.
Third Quarter Collapse: The Celtics have played much better with Brian Scalabrine, of all people, starting at center. Is this a coincidental consequence of the team being motivated to play smarter after a 2-7 stretch, or is Scal really contributing as a starter?
Be The Three: It's a coincidence. Scal's played more than 20 minutes just six times this season, including the last five games (all wins), where he's started at center in place of Perkins. But those wins have come against New Jersey (twice), Toronto (twice) and Phoenix on the second night of a back-to-back. Give Scal credit--he hustles, he contests jump shooters and he's working hard to be in the right place on defense. That was especially true on Monday, when he was the primary defender in holding Amare Stoudemire to three measly points and seemed to beat Amare to every spot on the floor STAT wanted to go. And he can hit an open three at a not-horrible clip (34 percent this season). But he's still Brian Scalabrine, with a PER around 7 and a game best suited to very limited minutes (if any) during big-time playoff games.
CelticsBlog: Yes and yes. This is not the .930 team that its record said it was through late December, and it isn't the .222 team that the next nine games might have indicated. I believe that the combination of the Cleveland game as a wake-up call and the upcoming schedule thereafter would have resulted in this team getting back on track around the time it did no matter who was at center, and I don't think the Celtics won their next five because Kendrick Perkins was out of the lineup.
That said, Scal's play has been a joy to watch of late. Scal and the issues surrounding the semi-mocking, semi-maybe-not-so-mocking chants of his name at the New Garden have long polarized Celts fans. In the past, you could label me firmly on the wagon of those who felt his supposed intangible contributions were overrated. I got the impression that merely because he didn't do anything that showed up well in the box score, he got credit for harder-to-disprove assets as "understanding the system" and rotating well defensively.
This season, even prior to his run as a starter, I've increasingly felt that he has done those things for this team. His individual and help defense has been impressive. He still isn't knocking down his open looks at quite as high a clip as we might like, but he hasnt been a liability at that end either. He has always carried himself as a professonal and been a good teammate. Perk returned to the lineup last night in Miami, but the guess here is that Scal will continue to play an expanded role in the rotation from here on out, albeit perhaps more on the wings than down low.
Third Quarter Collapse: Assuming Kevin Garnett remains in the starting lineup for this year's All-Star game, which Celtics (if any) deserve to join him in Phoenix as a reserve? I'd like to note for the record that Paul Pierce's statistics are nearly identical to Rashard Lewis'.
Be The Three: I could easily argue that both Ray Allen and Paul Pierce deserve to go (yes, over Rashard Lewis), but you could easily counter that neither deserves to go. I started by listing nine guys I considered automatic All-Stars: The five likely starters (LeBron, Wade, Iverson, Howard and Garnett) and four reserves that have cinched bids (Granger, Bosh, Devin Harris and the mandatory back-up center). That leaves three spots for a group of forwards and centers that includes the following: Allen, Pierce, Lewis, Joe Johnson, Vince Carter, Rondo, Jameer Nelson (see how generous I am?), Caron Butler, Andre Iguodala and probably someone I'm forgetting. Of the three we pick, one has to be a guard, since we haven't filled our quota of two reserve guards yet.
Gun to my head, I think you have to give the last mandatory guard spot to Allen. I just can't ignore the 63.5 percent true shooting percentage or the consistency he's brought the offense after last season, when injury kept him from playing up to his normal level.
As for the last two, I'll cut Rondo (inconsistent), Butler (ditto, not the same player as last season), Lewis (sorry) and Iguodala (not quite an All-Star). That leaves Vince, Nelson, Joe Johnson and Pierce for two spots. And if you don't think I'm going to argue that Pierce is the best of those four players, then you haven't met me (and, actually, you haven't). He has more end-of-game responsibility than any of those guys (though Nelson is has had some big fourth quarters lately), and he's probably the best defensive player in the group. He and Lewis have similar numbers, yes, but I'm pretty confident any GM in the league would take Pierce over Lewis in a big game.
As for the last spot, why not Jameer Nelson? His PER is 21, his true shooting percentage is over 60 and he has been killing it for the last month. So there--we can all be happy, right?
CelticsBlog: This is a tough one, especially because I've become increasingly disinterested with the All-Star Game over the past few seasons. No Celtics in Phoenix would be wonderful, because all of these guys could probably use the rest. But as for who is deserving, I'll go with Ray Allen and Paul Pierce in addition to KG.
Allen is scoring a shade below 18 points per game, which is no doubt a step down from figures from earlier in his career, but he is also taking just 12.7 field goal attempts per game (fewest since his rookie year). He is getting his points on an insane 63.5 percent true shooting, which ranks him seventh in the league and first among guards. He shouldn't be penalized for volume scoring because he plays on a team with multiple stars, and his improved shooting from this time a season ago is one of the biggest reasons the Celtics have gotten off to as good a start as they have this season.
As for Pierce, wow, I hadn't looked at his stats next to Rashard's - they are eerily close across the board. That said, Pierce has continued from last year so far as playing some of the best defense of his career is concerned. That has been a breath of fresh air with him since the beginning of the KG era, and it has helped him become a more complete player and better leader on this team. I haven't watched Lewis quite closely enough to discern how he compares here, and I haven't thought enough about All-Star rosters to know whether there might be room for both players. But I support Pierce having earned the right to be there (and I should mention that he has also broken out the cape for a few old-fashioned Superman fourth-quarter performances, which are always mesmerizing).
As mentioned above, I've been mostly thrilled by Rajon Rondo, and he is in the discussion, but I think he gets squeezed out. Despite the fact that he outplayed Devin Harris twice last week, Harris' body of work on the season earns him a spot, and Jameer Nelson has been great. Those two at the very least get the nod ahead of Raj at this point.
Third Quarter Collapse: There's a perception that Boston has a weak bench, which may hurt it in the playoffs. Is that assessment fair?
Be The Three: It's a legitimate worry, but one most teams have. Almost every team, save maybe the Lakers, would like to improve its bench--it's like the bullpen in baseball. Last year, the bench really only had one player (Leon Powe) who could create his own shot or draw a foul without much help; the same is true this year. But there are reasons to worry. First no one on the second unit has improved, something the front office was counting on when they let James Posey sign with New Orleans. Tony Allen has been almost decent (a PER of 12.0 compared to 13.7 for Posey this season), but he can't stay healthy and he is, frankly, a bad offensive player. He's a poor jump-shooter (27 percent, according to 82games), and his turnover rate is the worst among the C's regulars. He hasn't shown he can replace Posey. Eddie House is shooting a few ticks worse this season, and Big Baby Davis has gone from a power forward last season (67 percent of his shots were from in close, and he got to the line a lot) to an ineffective jump-shooter this season (63 percent of his shots are jumpers, and he's hitting fewer than 30 percent of them).
In other words, the bench is having problems scoring points. Last year, Posey and P.J. Brown could at least hit open jumpers. Will this hurt them in playoffs? Probably. A long scoring drought in or two key games can end a season.
CelticsBlog: Absolutely. We fans love to complain that the national media doesn't understand the special dynamics of our particular team, that our boys are being misjudged and so on (Magic fans know this feeling, I'm sure). But in this case, the pundits have it pegged so far: The bench has blown leads and been inconsistent in every facet of the game. There isn't a whole lot of length in the frontcourt, and there are still questions about ball-handling, though it's my contention that this team will can be successful with Eddie House and Gabe Pruitt there, especially if the latter continues to get opportunities in the rotation (and Sam Cassell is around in reserve). The wing play is frustrating, especially because a) we lost a wonderful reserve wing in Big Game James Posey this summer and b) no matter how healthy Tony Allen's knees and ankles get, his biggest concern may always be his head, and we haven't seen many signs of that improving. I'm one of many green fanatics enthused about Bill Walker's future prospects, and it's been fun to see him get some garbage time run of late, but I don't know that he'll get the opportunities or prove himself ready to be a contributor when it matters this season.
I'm not saying that the team can't win with this bench or that any particular change has to be made. The improved play of Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen and Kendrick Perkins from a season ago have been big factors in helping this team overcome some of its second unit problems. But whereas last year's bench was a strength of this team (especially in the playoffs, when P.J. Brown was around), losing Posey and Brown without obtaining adequate replacements has hurt. Just how much remains to be seen.
Third Quarter Collapse: Which team would you rather the Celtics avoid in the playoffs, if possible?
Be The Three: I'm going to assume you mean in the first round, since after that, the East gets really strong right away. (Even the top seed, who will likely play Atlanta in Round 2, is not getting a walkover there). The 6-7-8 seeds in the East will likely be Philly, Miami and one of the garbage pile of New Jersey/Milwaukee/New York/Chicago. Of all those teams, Philly is the one that frightens me. The Celtics have no problems with Miami, but Philly...when they get those young legs running and force teams to play outside their half-court defensive comfort zone, they can be very effective. I could see them riding an '07 Golden State/'08 Hawks kind of vibe, gelling at the right time and getting a loud home crowd behind them. The Celtics are a better team, but there are lot of miles on some of those legs.The key, obviously, will be if Philly finds a way to play their style with Brand in the lineup.
By the way, how fun is the race for the top seed going to be? It's worth going all-out for, since it means getting a cake walk in the first round followed by Atlanta or Detroit in round two instead of one of the other top three teams.
CelticsBlog: Sorry, Ben Q, but I have to go with the team that has the planet's finest active player here. The story I've told a few times is the conversation I've had with good friend and Columbia Missourian hoops reporter Bill Powell before the conference semis last year. Bill said something to the effect of "If all he has to do is beat your team four times out of seven tries, I wouldn't feel too good about this if I were you."
Consider that for a second. Normally, we talk about being wary that a specific player could go out and take over a single game. Granted, Bill said it with a smile, but he was only somewhat-kidding. The idea that this one could go out and take care of a 66-win team not merely in a single game but over the course of a series is terrifying. And he almost did.
Further, regardless of what the case may have been at times during the last two seasons, there is no longer a case that this is just LeBron versus the Cavs' opponents. Danny Ferry has put a cast around LeBron that Mike Brown has been able to mold into a group where eveyrone plays a role, from stretching the floor from the perimeter (Delonte West, Wally Szczerbiak, Daniel Gibson) to crashing the offensive glass (Anderson Varejao, Ben Wallace), to serving as the primary non-LBJ offensive options (Big Z, Mo Williams). And everyone on Brown's team plays defense. They sit third in the league in offensive efficiency and second on defense, and they've got the league's best player. The Magic continue to get more dangerous by the day, but the Cavs remain the biggest threat in my eyes to the Celts' defense of the title.
Thanks once again to Zach Lowe and Steve Weinman for their insight.
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Looking foward to getting home and
watching my dvr’d game. It’s going to be a tough one! I think Boston wins by 7-10 points, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we pull it out. Hope it’s loud at the O-rena.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Allen won't be a factor IMO
Courtney Lee has had some tough assignments and I believe Ray Allen won’t pose a threat. I’m more worried about Garnett. If him and Rashard are matched up, it could be a real problem.
by magic fanatic on Jan 22, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Any chance they go with a bigger lineup
and drop Lee?
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Nope. Most likely not.
.. but do expect to see quite a bit of Battie & Gortat tonight.
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Lee's undefeated as a starter, of course he's starting :)
Lewis will be matched up on Garnett as long as Perkins is in the game. The majority of people voted for Lewis on 3QC (Lee here) for defensive player of the year, not named Dwight. Well let’s see what he can do tonight.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Lewis, but expect Dwight to guard KG tonight a little bit too.
.. and Battie, and Gortat.
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Not concerned about ray allen because hes being guarded by a rookie? huh…thats kinda weird…if he’s feeling it I dont think it matters whos guarding him, and hes been the most consistent celtic all season shooting over 50%…hes a concern
by TheAncientRivalry on Jan 22, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Him being a rookie has nothing do do with it
He’s a very good defender…BUT I agree with you. Ray is one of those guys who can get hot and bomb you to death. Courtney needs to make it rough for him every time he gets the ball, so he can’t establish a rhythm.
I'm paranoid Ray Ray will bring out his Jesus Shuttlesworth alter ego out tonight.
That .. wouldn’t be good for the Magic.
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UNFNOLE: You think Boston will win by 7-10?
The magic would have to play REALLY poorly for that to happen, imo. I see a 1-3 point game either way, really think it’ll come down to the wire. The Magic are a 4.5 point favorite in Vegas tonight, which I think is WAYYY to high for an opponent that has more W’s than they do, it’s one of the rare games this year my money will be on the sideline.
LETS GO MAGIC
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 1:16 PM EST reply actions
I dont think 7
is an indicator that the Magic played poorly. If you are down by 3 or so then have to start fouling…7 isn’t that much in a basketball game.
I think it will be close.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
This will be a close, close game tonight.
I’m curious to see how the 4 day layoff will affect the Magic .. it may be detrimental to the team given the fact Orlando build up a ton of momentum during that West Coast roadie, and then have it abruptly broken with a long lay-off.
I expect the Celtics to be sharp tonight, hopefully the Magic will be too.
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Celt's will be playing in the 2nd of a road back-to-back
and third in four nights, I expect them to be a little tired. At least I hope, while the Magic are freshly rested. I don’t expect the lay-off to throw their game off. On another note, would it kill Amway to be rockin’ tonight? I mean, I haven’t been lucky enough to get to a game there (CT resident) but by all means, MAKE NOISE PEOPLE!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Well, the trek from Miami to Orlando isn't that .. excruciating.
I doubt that fatigue will play a huge role for the C’s tonight, even though their Big Three are over the age of 30.
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The trek isn't excruciating
but playing on the road and not sleeping in your own bed on back to back nights, does play a role.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
but you're right...
they’re the champs, they’ll be regardless tonight. Hopefully we show their same intensity, maybe the fans can play a bit 6 man tonight? I know it’s a lot to ask and all, but stand up!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
meant to say, they'll be READY, regardless
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
I will be there . . .
. . . and I plan to do my part! :) I am usually the loudest person in my vicinity and come home with little to no voice. My only regret is that I’ll be way up in the cheap seats, but every voice counts!
DEAR GOD I HOPE WE WIN!
GO MAGIC!!!
I'm jealous. Enjoy the game.
I went to the Magic/Celtics first home game last year and it was amazing (granted them their first loss of the season last year). Shoot .. the second Magic/Celtics home game was better (but I wasn’t there).
Hopefully tonight lives up to its billing.
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They haven't
known what a 4 day lay off looks like.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Bah .. what sucks in all of this tom foolery is that I have a night class tonight.
Meaning .. I’ll be missing the game tonight on TV.
Good news is that I’ll have my laptop in class, so I can check on the game that way ..
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that's awful
how long does this class go? are you out of commission for the entire production, or maybe a chance to catch the end?
Let’s just hope it’ll be a Celts win, so you won’t feel too bad about missing it. :-D
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Jan 22, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Three long & excruciating hours, starting at 7 EST/6 CST.
I will most likely miss the entire game via TV, unless I .. a.) don’t go to class (I’m thinking about it) or b.) fake sick during class and leave early (that’s my back-up plan).
Hah, and if it is a C’s win, then yeah, I’ll be glad I missed it (I hate watching the Magic lose, but I put myself through the visual torture because of my undying, professed love for Orlando).
. my title sounds like I’m promoting a show, btw. Hah.
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On a side note, I'll probably bounce in & out of the game thread tonight.
I’ll drop by tonight, but .. my participation probably will be spotty.
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Frontline depth???
I agree with you Erivera7 on us seeing Battie and Gortat tonight… Alot of folks are going to find out that we do have some quality quality big men behind Howard (national audience). Battie is no push over and he’s been reminding people of that with his play this year. I thought he imposed his will during the laker game in staples, he had a nice game in philly as well. He’s what we needed last year. Gortat suprises me every time he’s on the floor….
Impressive showings!!!!!
I know this really has no bearing on the outcome of the game but aren’t we undefeated when playing on national TV this year???? I thought we did pretty good last year in the games on national TV as well…..
Yep. Orlando is undefeated this year in Nationally Televised games.
5-0, if I’m not mistaken. At Philly, At Washington, San Antonio (home), New Orleans (home, and At Los Angeles (the Lake Show).
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I'll be at the game
it’s going to be INTENSE. Have fun tonight, guys! :)
Rhaegar fought valiantly, Rhaegar fought nobly, Rhaegar fought honourably. And Rhaegar died.
Make noise!! I wanna see it rocking!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
SVG getting them pumped!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions
Dwight Howard first NBA player to receive 3 Million votes for the all-star game
congrats Dwight. Good work boys & girls.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions
Woot
Just finished watching two hours of Lost, just in time for the game!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Predictions tonight folks? Share 'em!
.. and I’m in class btw, hah.
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I will be optimistic and predict an Orlando win
Though it’ll be tough. Is Perkins still out with the injury? Dwight should have a field day in the paint.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Way to spend those hundreds of dollars per credit hour, chatting during class :)
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Never mind, Perkins is back
I hate that guy
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I wonder how surprised they were to find out how cold it is here
There was frost this morning!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Wow! I'm glad people could actually be in their seats for the start?
lol…. SAD
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions
here we go!!!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions
Hedo & PIerce matched up as always.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
Hedo misses the three
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Terrible call, quick foul on Courtney, ew.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, because he could really knock Perkins down
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
These are lame fouls!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Nice bank by Dwight, take Perkins in.
ouch quick foul on Hedo.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions
Crap... need 'shard to be on tonight...
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
SHARD!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
What's it going to take for us to get a call here
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
shard was fouled at least 3 times.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
I know, right
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
travel call on the celtics? I'll take it!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions
DWIGHT!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions
Describe! I'm in pain right now not watching the game right now.
Did Dwight throw it down?
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No, he hit a tough hook
MIght’ve gotten fouled, which is why it was tough to begin with
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I don't know about this whole looking at the end thing..
he’s been doing it more and more the past few games, it’s the wrong attitude to develop.
And makes him start taking shots like THAT. Dwight is the last player who should be able to take heat checks.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Where the hell was Dwight there?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions
Is Rondo really out rebounding our team?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions
A couple of Magic turnovers now
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Travel? Pierce?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions
Yep. Typical verb usage by Harlan.
Says it a couple times a game.
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Probably, but .. his thought process probably didnt .. process .. that past knowledge.
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Kinda like when Bill Walton described the Chris Bosh/Dwight Howard frontcourt as a "Twin Tower Attack" at the 2007 FIBA qualifying
I don’t think you’re allowed to use the phrase “twin towers” with the word “attack” anymore.
:-/
LOL. He said that?
Typical Walton. He’s quite the quote machine too.
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He has Tony Battie to credit for saving his life.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
"Sucked the gravity right out of the building" .. is another favorite Harlan quote of mine.
He’s a quote machine.
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"No regard for human life"
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
That's a goaltend!
They always call that on Dwight!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Not on the world champs...
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Another turnover
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Too many careless turnovers on the magic...
SVG lashing time
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, SVG hates turnovers. A lot.
Can’t afford to be careless against the Celtics tonight.
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Turk! Nice bounce of the rim. Three!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Hidayet!
His three drops in
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Back from shopping to watch the game
Had to make sure I got all my shopping done so I can see most of the game… GO MAGIC!!
Hope you all are handling the Florida chill alright!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions
There was frost on my car this morning
I was baffled by it
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
It was, haha
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Sager's outfit tonight
Is relatively tame
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Another turnover...
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Why Bogans?
Shots aren’t falling tonight.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions
We're missing open shots
But getting the offensive boards
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
How is that not a foul on Garnett?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions
He's wearing a green jersey, that's why
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
He was getting hit too
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Jameer finally hits a shot.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions
good thing...
he was on the verge of losing confidence, last trip down the floor he wasn’t looking to shoot.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Rashard going inside for two
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I'll be back for more.
Have to do an in-class project. Lame!
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What class are you in?
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
A PR/Advertising class.
It’s .. quite boring, to be honest.
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Mad Men makes the advertising world exciting
With all of their drinking and smoking and sleazy affairs…
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I love advertising (and journalism) .. but this class is boring.
I have to re-write press releases and stuff as some of my assignments. Kinda lame.
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Man! DEFENSIVE REBOUND???
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions
Allen for 3, misses, Garnett somehow does not get called for the over the back foul
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I've seen Garnett literally get away with 4 fouls
in the FIRST quarter!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Ok three.
Dwight under the rim twice and the over the back now.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
and Rashard with those 3 pump fakes under the rim.
Should be four.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Perk 2 fouls...
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions
Here comes Scalabrine, probably
Rashard put on a clinic against him in Boston, so Doc might go with Leon Powe instead. Hm.
Devin Harris not in that list of top East point guards
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
That explains it
The Nets are below .500
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Big Baby is in the game
Not Scal
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Oh wait, sorry
He’s there too…how could I overlook him, he’s so obvious
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
This shooting is horrendous!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions
it might be JJ time?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
2 on Big Baby, 2 on Perk.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions
I disagree with KBo the first SG off the bench instead of Redick
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions
There was no foul there
They called it on No Neck
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
No Neck wastes no time
fouling Rondo.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions
Scal fouls Rashard while shooting two
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
He misses the first!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Rashard misses free throw...
it’s been a bad first quarter…
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions
Scalabrine fouled shooting 3...
Magic should be down 5 points after the 1st.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions
Scal is "fouled" while shooting a 3
He did that leaning in garbage
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yeah...
it’s been going on for 20+ years, I first saw Isiah do it…
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
I'm surprised Scal got away with it
I mean, he’s a scrub
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Magic trail by 5 after 1.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions
Ugly start...
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, I'm going to step away for a bit
I haven’t eaten dinner and I’m starving
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Celtics 24, Magic 19 after 1
As Harlan mentions, the Celtics close on a 10-2 run.
Not impressed with the Magic right now.
Yeah, too many TOs
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Magic are only trailing by 5...
… even though they are shooting terrible… 1 for 7 from three point range and 8 for 21 overall. We know they’re gonna shoot better than that!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions
dammmmn
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
There will always be Celtics fans at an away game
In January of ’07, when I went to a Magic/Celtics game, there were some Celtics fans there, even though the Celtics did horrible that season.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
We can't make 3 pointers, field goals, free throws or defensive rebounds!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions
...Other than that, we're doing alright
Other than that, not much is left, unfortunately.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Magic go with A.J., J.J., Bogans, Turk, and Gortat
Celtics going with Pruitt, House, Pierce, Scalabrine, and Davis
This game's about to get out of hand unless SVG makes some QUICK subs.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions
No fouls!?!?!?!?
no walks/???
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Geez KBo is struggling again with his shot
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Magic shooting is getting worse
… 9 for 25 from the field and 1 for 9 from long range, not to mention just 3 of 6 from the line.
It can’t get worse than this, can it?
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions
It's about to.
I know it’s early, but it really doesn’t look like our night.
Then again, it didn’t look like our night in L.A., and we know how that turned out.
they aren't even making contact right now...
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Turkoglu's in pain...
BIG BABY has 3rd. Perkins has 2. Powe hasn’t played yet.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions
Late whistle on that Perkins foul...
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:46 PM EST reply actions
Jameer back in the game
He’s gotta pick up his game… he’s only 1 of 5 from the field
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions
NOTHING is falling.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions
I second that Ben.
Not our night tonight.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions
Ben was right... it IS getting worse
Magic now just 10 of 29 from the field and 1 of 10 on threes.
I’m not giving up on this one, though… in the second half those missed shots could start falling for the Magic.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions
Rust vs. Rest.
Rust is winning right now. Not good for Orlando.
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Hey, that's great you can follow the game on your laptop in class
You haven’t missed much so far, as you know.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Nope. Apparently not. I'm pretty pissed right now, regardless.
My gut said this would happen .. that the 4-day layoff would be detrimental to Orlando. So far I’ve been right. I need the Magic to prove me wrong dammit.
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If they can keep it between 8-10, that's okay
A few stops and a few buckets will do the trick.
Good luck getting buckets against Boston, though.
I agree. Less than double-digits and I can see the Magic waking up a bit to take over the game.
They did it in L.A. last week .. they sure as hell can do it tonight.
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Looks like the Celtics are playing at a pace that is conducive for them.
Pretty low scoring affair so far. Magic need to turn up the tempo a bit.
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Sorry my Blazers couldnt beat the Cavs last night
Mo Williams had a season high 33 points.
"When I have the ball, I experiment." #5
by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I saw the box score (and a bit of the game).
Tough loss, especially with the Cavs short-handed.
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Nelson needs to pick up his play too.
He’s the engine/x-factor that makes the Magic’s offense go ..
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Maybe he'll have a big second half
How many times has Nelson had a mediocre first half followed by a spectacular second half.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Watch Redick miss now too...
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions
Yep. Hedo does on occasion too.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
"Ratard Lewis" umm. k.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions
Boston should be winning this game by about 15
…but they’re only up 34-28! This game is there for the Magic if they can start shooting better!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions
I'll be back for more in the second half .. need to trek back to my apartment via the El.
See everyone in a bit. Hopefully when I get home the Magic are up.
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Finally a three!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions
Dwight missing bunnies.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions
Perkins 3 / Big Baby 3
It’d be nice if one of them pick up one more before half. We still have Powe to deal with though.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions
TURK!
Don’t let him heat up!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions
No defense by JJ
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions
It feels like we're down double digits
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Tony. Don't shoot!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
The real Jameer Nelson needs to make an appearance
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
That's not going to get it done
Hopefully he’ll heat up after halftime
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
You can say that again
Nelson is 1 for 9 from the field, and 0 for 4 on threes!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Magic DYING from the 3 point line.
It’s true… Live & Die with the 3.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions
Magic shooting a sickly 31.6 pct from the field
… 12 of 38. 3 for 14 on threes (0 for 9 not including Turk).
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions
The short break didn't help them
I think we’re better in rhythm
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
This definitely isn't the same Magic team that looked so dominant out West
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
And this isn't the same Celtics team
that was getting spanked all around two weeks ago.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
*cough 4-day layoff cough*
I hate using it as an excuse, but it’s clearly the reason why the Magic are “off” tonight.
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Rebounding, free throws, and turnovers are about even, and we see that reflected in the score
It’s going to come down to who hits more shots… and right now it’s Boston by about a mile.
Was it LA we were trailing by 8 at half?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions
Well
let’s do it again.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
The Magic were shooting 36% FGs and 33% 3FGs in LA
Tonight, they’re at 32% and 21%.
Tough, tough, tough.
So is this how the playoffs are going to be if the 3's aren't falling?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions
Magic just need to go to Dwight more when that occurs.
I don’t .. necessarily believe the Magic truly live & die by the three, simply because of the Howard factor.
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Dwight 3 of 6 for 7 points so far
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
More Dwight. Who can stop him?
He’s the antidote when the threes aren’t falling.
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he missed a couple of baby hooks in the first half
… shots he normally makes.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
So what do they do the 8-10 minutes he's resting in the first half?
Or when he’s matched up with a good defender and can’t muscle his way in and is forced to take those wild 10 foot swing hooks?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
SVG needs to tell his perimeter players to attack the basket more.
Create fouls, get to the charity stripe. It’s the best way to get cheap points.
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Nelson and Lee
… a combined 1 of 12 from the field, 0 for 5 on threes, for 4 points!
You know that’s gotta improve by leaps and bounds in the second half if the Magic hope to come back and win this one.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions
Is it me or does that actor in that beer commerical
sound FREAKISHLY like Christopher Walken? Seriously… close your eyes next time it’s on, you’d swear it’s him, except the actor is like 30 years younger…
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions
I love Christopher Walken. Greatest voice, EVER.
His ‘cowbell’ SNL skit is infamous. It should be canonized.
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Not just the cowbell
I love that Continental skit too…skits, I think.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
He plays that guy who stays at the Continental
He has a weird voice, and it’s from the POV of the camera…I’m sure it’s on Youtube.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I heart SVG
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
"We will make shots, we always have and we always will"
That SVG quote should be added to the side bar.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions
Is your class over, erivera, or is it one of those two and a half hour, once a week classes?
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Oh boy
I hated those. The prof would usually give us like a ten minute break and half of the class leaves. I’m guilty of doing that once in a while.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I do it sporatically .. more on a whim than pre-planned.
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Yeah, exactly
Like if the lecture is particularly boring or if I’m tired.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Hopefully the CLASSIC SVG LASHINGS occurred.
And that the Magic respond, as they usually do.
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Celtics are having their way in the paint
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Hedo, please stop with the fadeaways
I still love you, though…
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Dwight needs to stop shooting shots that he has no chance of making, why does he believe he's Tim Duncan?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions
It'd be one thing it the team came back from a lay-off to play like .. the Clippers.
But .. it’s another thing to do so against the freakin’ Celtics.
Oh well. If Boston wins, they certainly deserve it.
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Yep, and it not only gives them the tiebreaker in determining playoff seeding
but it puts us in a big hole of possibly going 0-3 against them with a loss in Boston in March.
Tell me a 3 game season sweep won’t play mind games with the Magic if they meet in the post season?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Eh .. maybe not as much as the Pistons. That's simmered on the minds of the Magic for years.
Not the same case with the C’s.
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True.
But if we get swept in 3 games in the regular season, both teams will remember that in the post season.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
They are really having their way in the paint, the Celtics
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
It felt that way when we were down just single digits
To me, at least
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
JJ will save us
Not…
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Magic are still ice cold
…shooting just 1 of 5 in the third quarter
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions
I'll be back in a bit peeps!
Hang in there! Hopefully there’s some “magic” left in Orlando tonight.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
Everyone's confidence is SHOT
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions
This is the poorest I've seen them shoot all year.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Christopher Walken
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Celtics aren't missing. Magic can't buy a bucket.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions
Dwight was posted up on Rondo
And they couldn’t get him the ball.
"When I have the ball, I experiment." #5
Great second effort from Rashard
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Rashard, the only one playing hard.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions
a foul?? this is absurd.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, I didn't see it either
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Another turnover
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
We're even missing easy layups
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Rejection!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Ball don't lie.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions
About time the Magic got some home cooking
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Rashard is even missing from the line
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
That should be a foul on Garnett
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Does JJ know how to pump fake and draw the foul?
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yes, he just did.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
He needs to do it in the act of shooting
Instead of passing or on the floor
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
There you go, Jameer!
Time to heat up!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
All-Not
I’m sure this has already been discussed, but who still thinks Jameer should be an All-Star? If only we were in the West, it’d be straight to the Championship
Rondo
is whipping him tonight. great full court pressure on j throughout. think its thrown him off. gotta do it in the big games
true
and I can’t recall how he’s done in the earlier BOS game or DET, fingers crossed for a redemptive 4th quarter
"If only we were in the West, it’d be straight to the Championship"
I am assuming you are saying this because the Magic have done well against the west. But remember, they only play west teams twice. The west is a better division.
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by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
*conference
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by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
but we gun
and with the exception of SA, the rest of the teams aren’t against a faster pace. We can see what methodical and tough defense do to us tonight
Classic game on NBA TV
Jordan with 60+ points against the Cavs
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
JJ misses free throws?
WHAT. IS. GOING. ON.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Can we really afford No Neck and Battie right now?
I don’t care about rest, these rested scrubs don’t give us a better chance to win.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Was that Pierce's first foul?
Really?
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Dwight has 4. Hello Gortat.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions
Welp. Battie, AJ, Gortat, down 11. Game over.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions
Lee was shut down tonight
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yeah, I've been saying it all night, their confidence is SHOT!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
It's not really shot, I think that's an extreme word.
It’s just obvious the team is out of its groove right now.
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EVERYONE. missing free throws. uggggh.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:52 PM EST reply actions
Does this game remind anyone else of the first game of the 2007 playoffs?
Magic stay within 8-12, but you never got the sense they were going to make a run
HEDO!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions
Pierce
Hate him
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
That was absurd. Hedo hits Pierce with his body, he knows Pierce is going to continue shooting..
so why does Hedo walk away instead of putting his hands up and stopping the shot attempt? This is common sense!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions
Can we make some free throws now?!?!!?!?!?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions
hedo looks like
he needs a massage down on OBT after the game. Dang neck
Pierce picks up 3 fouls this quarter
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Wow, that free throw still wasn't pretty. CMON
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions
GORTAT YOU ARE TRASH
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions
Is that Gortat or Haseem Thabeet?
What’s the deal with your paws big fellow?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Come on, Gortat
You had that board already!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
so much for our other big men
making a statement tonight. Battie & Gortat have been nothing short of HORRENDOUS
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
This is the Walken sound-a-like!!!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions
foot locker?
"When I have the ball, I experiment." #5
by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
SVG... "We cannot get good shots off them"
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions
54 points... a season-low after three for the Magic
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions
at least they're consistent
it was 36 at half
Does Dwight really think he can make those out of control swinging hooks?
I know he made one in the beginning of the game, but seriously, he must be < 15% with those.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions
Howard's got 5?
Not our night guys.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions
c'mon capitalize!! we need a 3
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions
He acts like he's never committed a foul in his life
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
What do you
"When I have the ball, I experiment." #5
by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Is it blazers fans goal in life to bad-talk the celtics at all times? why do you think there is a legitimate rivalry going between the 2 teams, they meet twice a year and theres absolutely nothing there other than a made up feud by blazers fans
Good Game Magic fans, see you down the road. stay classy
by TheAncientRivalry on Jan 22, 2009 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
lol not with dwight at the line.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Surprised he hasn't bailed yet
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
big baby is making 15 footers? uggh.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:13 PM EST reply actions
Our Big Three (Lewis, Turk, DH) has 45 pts, their big three 42 pts
It’s the other players for the Celtics who are playing way better than the Magic’s other players.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:13 PM EST reply actions
we can't get past this 11 point gap.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions
there it does
"When I have the ball, I experiment." #5
by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
goes*
10pt game
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by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
JJ!
let’s get going!
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions
Sledge hammer to the groin would do it.
by steve-o1285 on Jan 22, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
Not even that
Just dish out whatever it was that gave him that “crippling injury” in the playoffs, the one that required three or four people to carry him out
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Rebounding is disgusting.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions
Celts 36 boards, Magic 33
The Magic did have a large advantage after the first quarter, but the Celts have dominated the boards since.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Hahaha, Sager
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Oh man, Jonny Davis taking over Memphis!
I feel sorry for that team…
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Marie... what happened to your Mavericks last night?
They got trounced by the Bucks 133-99!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
They stopped playing D after the first quarter
Seriously…they were just standing around, it was embarrassing. Detroit and Boston are coming up, too…two more losses to add to the total!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Too little. Too late.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions
KG is unconscious.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions
9 assists
in 43 minutes. Atrocious as bill walton might say
yep.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, he's a douche now
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Can we bring in the bruiser Brian Cook?
Let him start a fight, then get suspended? I mean we don’t use him, so f— it.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
What a suprise, a blazer fan talking bad about KG and an uneducated fan saying “hes a douce now” hes always been this way, and his was extremely calm throughout the game tonight so I wouldnt complain, him jawing is just who he is, always has been
by TheAncientRivalry on Jan 22, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
You are right
He has always been a douche.
by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 23, 2009 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
can't get over the 11 pt hump.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Have the TNT announcers make any mention of the 4-day layoff?
I just got back to my apartment, so I’m seeing the game now finally.
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throughout the whole first half.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
wow meer.
still too little too late
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions
7 point game.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions
3 minutes to go.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Big Baby. Dagger.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions
Offensive foul. Howard fouls out. Game over.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions
WTF? Big Baby with the "clutch" jumper .. wow.
Just not the Magic’s night. Good grief.
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dude he's been banging 18 footers all game.. unreal.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
That's absurd. Oh well .. we've dished out plenty of unconscious shooting displays ourselves.
.. getting a taste of our own medicine, that’s for sure.
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We made it interesting for a minute.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions
yep. We were never in this one.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
it happens, let's see how they'll bounce back.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
ehhh dwight wasnt very effective tonight
never made his way to the rim. no dunks. and showed why perkins was number 2 in allstar voting for center.
He had one dunk
A monster one off an offensive rebound. That was it.
by Evan Dunlap on Jan 22, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
which he was fouled on
by Garnett, twice, on the one play.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
i gotta pay better attention
doing a bit of work while I watch. missed the only tragic highlight
I don't mind Howard fouling out.
I applaud SVG for playing so much despite the foul trouble. He realized we were on the brink of losing a hold of this one and let his MVP go the distance for his team. Good move SVG, thanks.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions
Dwight was outplayed by a big baby
On national TV
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
It happens.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Eh .. I wouldn't look too much into it.
This is one of those cases where the schedule screwed the Magic to a certain degree.
Again, I’m not excusing Orlando’s effort tonight, because it was pathetic .. but it’s worth mentioning.
Celtics deserved the victory tonight. Hats off to them.
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schedule had nothing to do with us, Celtics would have switched places with us if they could..
they just outplayed us, plain and simple.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone still want to argue that the Celtics aren't the team to beat in the East?
Big boston statement tonight and Gortat’s honeymoon is over, he’s officially GARBAGE
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions
Nope. I stand by my belief.
One game isn’t going to change my outlook ..
.. and why so harsh on Gortat? He had a bad game, hell .. the whole team had a bad game. I don’t think it’s fair to call him out like that.
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Dude you didn't watch what? 3 quarters of the game?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
On MULTIPLE occasions, Gortat had the basketball on his hands, finger tips, easy rebounds
and he could not grasp the basketball, ALL NIGHT, it wasn’t just ONE play. Ask anyone who saw the game.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Lol... I know, I'm just saaying why I'm being extra harsh on him
you told me I was being unfair, I’m just telling you what I saw, which FORTUNATELY you were able to miss.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
Still can't toss out Gortat, just like that, after one game.
That’s a bit foolish.
That’s on the same level as everyone here panicking after the Magic started 0-2. It’s one game. Relax. Breathe.
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I guess, but he hasn't looked all that impressive to me as of late, on the west coast trip
he was kinda indifferent. It’s usually against bottom dwelling teams, in mop-up duty that he excels, just being real.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
And the Celtics have the best record in the NBA
AND are the defending world champions, yeah they’re the team to beat.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
yep. Nothing wrong with differing opinions, I guess "team to beat" will be determined with the #1 seed at the end of the regular season.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
We agree there. Definitely.
Whoever gets the #1 seed is in the drivers seat.
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yep, only have to play 1 of the big 3 will certainly help.
Hope this loss doesn’t deflate our squad.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
It shouldn't. The Magic have accomplished WAY TOO MUCH to let this game affect them.
Orlando will have a chance to redeem themselves against Cleveland.
Until then, we’ll have to wait and see.
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Let's play some D
We might have a small chance…could be like the Portland game
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
We beat them without Roy
But yeah…you are right. The Magic played much better in that game than this one. And you guys still needed BS threes.
"When I have the ball, I experiment." #5
by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
True, but you can say the same for what Portland did to Houston months back.
Goes both ways.
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you beat the celtics without roy
so…does this mean blazers>celtics? I think not…celtics defense dominated the magic tonight, stan van gundy said it himself…the celtics didnt play good out west in that trip
by TheAncientRivalry on Jan 22, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
his worst game of the year. hands down.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like it. LOL.
Sounds like Gortat switched bodies with .. DeClercq.
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thanks for having us ben
better luck next thurs on a national stage
Thanks it easy man. Thanks for joining in the discussion.
Don’t be afraid to drop by here at any time.
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CLee's worst game of the year by far
0 for 5 shooting for 0 points.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions
C'mon SVG, let it go.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions
Orlando should have won this game
Therefore I am not giving them a comment of anykind, other than this comment. With that said, consider this a non-comment.
If they shot >= 35% in the first half, it'd probably be tied right now.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
they shot 31% in the first half, if they shot at least 35, which is still TERRIBLE
it’d probably be tied or like a 3-4 point game.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder how bad of a verbal lashing SVG is going to give it to the team after the game.
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I wouldn't say a word. I'd walk in the locker room
and say, “go home.” and walk out, not saying a word to any of the players.
Mind games people, mind games.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yo Mike from Illinois..
It was a wise choice to stay away from Orlando -4.5 heh?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions
Yeah I made that comment to you about ten minutes ago
Unfortunately, you were right DSK
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Lol.. check my site, I actually put money on under 192 tonight...
couldn’t stay away completely.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Nelson has hit 4 of his last 5 shots... too little too late
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions
Hopefully some good comes of this
The boys were knocked off their perch tonight. Hopefully they will be embarrassed…then get pissed.
Under 192, another winning pick!
I’d much rather my team have won tonight, but I need some kind of consolation.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 22, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions
We better not lose to Miami
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Go Wiz
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by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 22, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
I like to root for the Wizards
And the other really sorry teams in the league like OKC, Charlotte, Minnesota, and Memphis…but not Toronto, since they shouldn’t be as bad as they are right now
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I'm not gonna even post the final stats
The Magic were sub-par in most areas tonight.
Night everyone…
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions
Good night
Don’t freeze over there!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
We have a slight reprieve...
It hit 33 degrees today, but then by the weekend, it’s gonna crash below zero again! We haven’t had much snow the last week though.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
You do love shoveling snow :)
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Be prepared for more frost by you tonight, Marie
But it’s gonna warm to the 70s this weekend by you so hang in there!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I'm not happy with this cold weather at all
I have to wear real shoes and socks to work
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
My sister has to leave for her teaching job early in the morning
She has had to wear her warm winter coat the last few mornings.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
What's worse
Is that my office is also super cold, so I have no reprieve…the air conditioner still runs even though it’s freezing outside.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Geez that's brutal
Hope you wear a warm sweater or something to keep warm, or at least drink hot chocolate or something
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
I have the sweater, plus a scarf, indoors
And I hunch over, which is ergonomically great for my posture
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
.. and yeah, it's been getting warmer up here, thankfully. I can deal with weather in the 30s just fine.
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Watch this weekend though!
Another cold wave on the way with below zero temps
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know how you guys can get out of bed
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
As you know... I love cold weather and snow :-)
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Today I walked 3 and a half miles
… in the forest preserve. It was about 33, but it felt like spring because it was so much warmer than the past few weeks!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
Did you see any interesting animals?
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Every once in a while...
I’ll see a deer or two!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
I'd love to see a deer in the wild
And a bunny…I love bunnies
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Oh we have lots of those too
… and squirrels also. I sometimes take my digital cam so I can take a pic if I see something interesting like a deer.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
I live in Plainfield,,, about 40 miles SW of Chicago
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, okay cool. I'm slightly familiar with Plainfield.
When I used to live in Chicago for two years back when I was younger, I used to live in the NW suburbs .. in Schaumburg & Roselle.
I know that’s opposite of your way, but figure I’d share that info. for the goof.
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It's great out here
… lots of bike and nature trails!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
Nice, that's cool.
Schaumburg & Roselle were the same way. Lots of parks and trails.
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I haven't gone walking in the nearby park in a while
Probably because someone was murdered there not too long ago and I’ve been paranoid ever since
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I used to love walking there
It’s a nice long trail
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Used to be.
It’s a mess now .. tons of drug dealers camp there. Orange County Police haven’t done a good job of cleaning up that area.
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I did not know about the drug dealers!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yeah, it's bad. Usually it's serious ish ..
.. like cocaine, heroine, etc.
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Okay, I'll probably never go back to that park!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yeah .. don't. It's a mess, like I said.
You’re better off in OBT, no joke, than at the Econ. Trail.
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There have been some car thefts at the park, too
My parents’ friends had parked in the entrance by the Taco Bell and when they got back, the car was broken into.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I was there when that happened!
I was driving past the post office off Econlockhatchee Trail when they had all those police cars there… they had just discovered her body!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
I live near that post office
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yeah, it's pretty creepy
And then they thought they found Caylee Anthony’s body there, though it was a false alarm
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yeah, I remember hearing about that ..
.. when I went home to Orlando this past summer.
Crazy stuff.
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I'm used to it. Unless it's below 0, I can tolerate the cold up here.
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Have you gone to DePaul all 4 years?
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. I'm a Senior .. almost done. Just got two quarters to go.
Winter & Spring, then I’m finished.
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Awesome... then you've gotten used to the cold Chicago winters
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. I'm immune at this point to the cold.
Like I said, as long as it isn’t below 0, I’m fine.
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Have you watched any Bulls games while you're there?
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yep. I've been to a couple.
Saw Derrick Rose just once this year, but man .. that was a treat.
I watch a lot of Cubs games mostly.
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The Bulls are my second favorite team
… way behind the Magic, who have been my favorite team since they were founded
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
Magic are my only NBA team.
I’m a Bears & Cubs fan, simply because I’ve lived here for almost 6 years total. Basically adopted them since the Magic are the only pro team in Orlando.
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You forgot the Solar Bears and Predators :)
Are those teams still around?
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Solar Bears, no. Predators, yes. BUT
.. the AFL suspended operations this year due to the economy. But they’re still around.
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They lost a close one the other day
Was it against NY? I’m trying to remember. I’m glad Hinrich is back; I’ve missed him.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
They lost to the Hawks too Tuesday night
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Del Negro is a terrible coach ..
.. and Paxson is an idiot for hiring him.
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I heard that Larry Hughes might be trade material
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Teams are interested, but ..
.. in classic Paxson wit, there’s no offers he “likes”.
Stupid. He’s a waste of space and a salary cruncher, just move the guy. Good grief.
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Who could possibly be suckered into getting that guy
He is overpaid and injury prone!
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Yeah
Paxson traded one problem (Wallace) for another (Hughes)
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yes... he's had a DNP-CD the last 5 games
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
*shrugs*
Never know with Paxson. He’s made countless dumb personnel moves.
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Maybe Chicago...
Can throw their hat in with the other teams for the Marion sweepstakes
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Maybe ..
.. but that type of trade wouldn’t make sense for Miami.
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Shoot ..
.. trading Marion in the first place doesn’t make sense for Miami, but he’s not being utilized correctly there .. so it’s best to move him in this case.
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Marion
Needs Nash and D’Antoni to thrive. He can’t play his game if no one feeds him the ball.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Well, not necessarily.
He’s just better suited as a PF. D’Antoni recognized that and it’s no coincidence Marion was a stud.
Kevin Pelton actually writes an article about Marion I think you’d be interested in reading.
go to BasketballProspectus.com and check out the article. It’s a good read.
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Hopefully the Magic's shooting will "Heat up" next game
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions
The Solar Bears...
they were freakin’ awesome! I loved going to their games on my orlando vacations!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:14 PM EST reply actions
I've never watched a hockey game in person
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
I've watched a few Blackhawk games.
They .. are .. awesome (this year). But live hockey games are incredible. Seriously.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
I'd love to watch a live soccer match too
But over in Europe, where the game is appreciated and adored
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Ditto. Their appreciation for soccer is equivalent to our appreciation for football.
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Yeah, with the face paint and the team colors, the chanting
Awesome
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
My comp's slowing down
Marie… erivera… have a great rest of the night… I’ll be here for the next magic game
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 22, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions
I need to head out too. Good talking to you Marie. Have a good night.
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Good night
I’m out as well.
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
Good night
"Poor guy is probably out there without a flipper, swimming around in a circle, freaking out his whole family."
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