Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks
by Ben Q Rock on Jan 7, 2009 7:08 PM EST
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Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks, Jan 7, 2009 7:00 PM EST
| 2008/2009 NBA Regular Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 27-8 | 22-11 | |
| January 7th, 2009 | ||
| Philips Arena | ||
| 7:00 PM | ||
| FSN Florida | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Jameer Nelson | PG | Mike Bibby |
| Courtney Lee | SG | Joe Johnson |
| Hedo Turkoglu | SF | Marvin Williams |
| Rashard Lewis | PF | Josh Smith |
| Dwight Howard | C | Al Horford |
| Previous Meetings: | ||
| October 29th: Hawks 99, Magic 85 | ||
No, I can't believe the Atlanta Hawks are 22-11 either, even after they embarrassed the Orlando Magic on their own floor on opening night. As much as I want to dismiss the Hawks as a flukey team, I can't. We're nearing the halfway point of the season and Atlanta is winning two games for every one it loses. I don't want it to be true, but it is, and the Magic need to be ready.
UPDATE: How ready? Pretty ready. Matt Watson details how well Atlanta has played recently:
The Hawks may be the league's best team no one is talking about yet, but they've only lost two games in their last 12 -- the first a three-point loss to the Celtics and the second the result of a buzzer-beater by Vince Carter in overtime.
I had no idea.
Injuries may change the Hawks' gameplan a bit tonight, but not much. Starting small forward Marvin Williams is a game-time decision, meaning Maurice Evans could start in his place. UPDATE: Marvin Williams is a go, says Sekou Smith. Zaza Pachulia and Acie Law IV are out. Ronald Murray would see extensive action off the bench, with the Hawks shifting Joe Johnson to small forward in a three-guard lineup. That's the strategy they used to beat the Houston Rockets on Saturday... and to beat the Magic on opening night, for that matter.
No matter who takes the floor for Atlanta tonight, the key to stopping it is to close-out on its three-point shooters. Kevin Pelton has traced the Hawks' marked increase in offensive efficiency to their taking--and thus making--more treys this year. The Magic have the personnel to make this happen. I'd argue the Magic have about zero chance of sticking with Johnson, so they should instead focus on keeping Evans, Williams, and Mike Bibby in check.
Based on some comments he made after last night's narrow 89-80 win over Atlanta, in which Wizards two-guard Caron Butler scored 29 points, Stan Van Gundy might agree that the Magic can't guard Johnson. Here's Van Gundy, as transcribed by John Denton of Florida Today:
"If you're a two-guard, we're the team you want to play," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy muttered Tuesday night. "We're struggling to stop anybody at that position."
If the game is close in crunch-time, the Hawks will go to either Bibby or Johnson, while relying on Josh Smith and Al Horford for rebounds. Defensively, they'll probably switch Johnson on Jameer Nelson and protect Bibby from being exploited by cross-matching him with Courtney Lee. We've seen bigger guards frustrate Jameer throughout his career, most notably Richard Hamilton, so the Magic may find themselves depending on Hedo Turkoglu or Rashard Lewis for crunch-time buckets instead of Nelson. I'm sure plenty of NBA teams would love to have that problem.
One thing to consider while fearing Johnson: he hasn't been defended by Lee yet. In the first game, Keith Bogans and J.J. Redick shared the backup shooting guard minutes. Johnson torched everyone, and Murray really had his way with Redick. There's the hope that Lee will be able to at least frustrate Johnson... right?
A loss tonight wouldn't bother me too much, as long as the Magic return the favor when these teams meet again this Friday in Orlando. Tip's at 7 on FSN. Check out Peachtree Hoops' gamethread for more about the Hawks. Go Magic.
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This will be one of the toughest games of the season for Orlando as the cards are stacked against them. I’m expecting a split in these two games but I sure hope we can grab both of them and create some room in the division.
By the way, how about JJ Redick as of late. He’s not putting up huge numbers but he’s doin all the right things on both ends of the floor (minus that defensive lapse against Kapono). I hope he continues his strong play tonight.
Atlanta likes the jump shot
We like to force teams to take them. Should be interesting to see how that turns out for us.
These teams are very similar in a lot of ways. I still say we sweep these next two.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
I had read an article about the Hawks looking forward to the game two days ago
So they’re probably foaming at the mouth for this matchup.
Curious to see how the Hawks play.
If they play like they did against the Celtics at home a few weeks back, the Magic are going to be in for a major hurting. Atlanta scares me, because when they’re on, they are unstoppable.
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I don't know!
But a mayor change in this game will be our new stater Lee. He, definitly, is a better defender than Bogan or Redick. He will contribute on both site of the court. This is gona be his take or break oportunity.
I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(21 years and counting)
Better win!!!!
The Hawks better win this game tonight!!!! With 3 solid days of no games, time to game plan and rest there’s no excuses for them………
seeing as I was at that horrible game opener
winning this one would be sweet sweet revenge.
Go Magic! Don’t suck!
Good luck DSK
I think I would have stayed away from that considering how well Atlanta has been playing at home, but I hope the Magic can come through tonight.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
This seems like an exhibition game or something?
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Hawks announcers already saying they disagree with the foul call on Howard
long night of homer-ism ahead.
I don't remember who the other guy is
But I believe Dominique Wilkins is the other commentator. Dennis Scott does the radio, I believe.
Must be the Atlanta traffic
… might be a late-arriving crowd.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions
I love Turkoglu's look when fouls are called on him, he's never made a foul in his career
he’s gotta make lay-ups though.
Turk leading the way so far
… with 5 points.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions
I see that Chucky Atkins was traded to OKC today
… I know some people wanted the Magic to pursue him as a backup PG.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions
OKC gave away a first rounder?
They’re going to have a top 2 pick lol… it’s gotta be a first rounder like 3 years from now, or they have numerous first round picks.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Johan Petro
Petro wasn’t playing at all, and OKC signed Nenad Krstic last week.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
JJ does his hair for game-time?
Little bit weird. But then again, if you’re rockin’ custom-fit jeans in the locker-room post game, I guess you’re allowed.
You could practically hear everything in this game
The players, the coaches…that’s one good thing about a silent arena
Especially with 5.1 surround...
love the bickering
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
I love the mics on the rim
Dwight shouting “HEY!!! HE HOLDIN’!!!” in a game last week was hilarious.
how about 'sheed in the pistons game
“all three of yall out here and you all finna be wrong”
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Man, we were up like 21-9 and after a missed Dwight free throw
Hawks cut it 21-14… they’re going to get right back into this before the quarter is over…
Interesting Magic lineup
How many times have Redick and Lee been on the court at the same time this season?!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions
Carl Pavano & Rob Dibble went to mine...
Pavano was my pitching instructor at baseball camp too.
2 World Series winners from my high school is pretty cool though.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Pavano just signed with the Indians
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Yep... he stole $40 million from the yanks (good) over 4 years
and probably signed with the indians for 1 million 1 year… I wanna see him do well of course.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
If he can stay injury-free he could have a pretty good year
As a White Sox fan, I’m hoping he doesn’t do well against them.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think Dwight like the double foul...
Jones fouled him, then looked like he fouled him again to make sure the continuation wouldn’t go. Dwight started walking towards him said a few words and they bickered back and forth for a while. It’ll be interesting to see if that’ll set Dwight off. Wake a sleeping giant?
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Was it picked up by the mic?
I had switched to the Cleveland game really quick to see some crab dribbling and fake retro unis
Seriously, way to blunder a 21-9 lead guys. No 2 for 1 to end the quarter, instead a Bibby steal? And AJ engineering the last possession
by running the clock down to 5 seconds before driving into traffic and a sloppy pass to Gortat?
C’mon Man!
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
That's understandable
The Bobcats did a huge favor for the Magic last night which is good enough.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if his knee is a hundred percent yet
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
Nah... Miles 3 years ago maybe.
I don’t know, I just don’t think Battie should get minutes over Gortat. And playing both of them at the same time, which SVG is doing now really does nothing for me.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
Hawks coming back
… they tied it after trailing after trailing 21-9
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions
dudes
this lineup is the fuckin worst.
i cannot tell you how much i hate anthony johnson. good god.
www.last.fm/user/mhetrick04
Orlando Magic – Atlanta Hawks
LIVE
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OK SVG, that's a start
now remove JJ, AJ and Tony please.
Seriously 9 minutes left in the half and the starters have been resting for 5+ minutes already, is this really necessary?
You would have to watch the warm ups before the games probably
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
When you look at Turk's hair from the back has anyone else thought he's trying or has a mohawk?
seriously…
the middle of his head has more hair on it than the sides, a quick glance you’d think he could pull off the hawk with some gel.
Maybe he just has a bad barber?
I was wondering that before
Like if he was doing the faux-hawk, but his hair is too curly for it to work
not even shorter on the sides like a fade...
it’s like the top center of his head is longer then the side parts of the top center of his head, lol if that makes sense
ok back to bball, enough of the hair dressing breakdown…
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Redick did pretty good when he was in there
6 pts on 3 of 4 shooting.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions
Bibby and Joe Johnson...
… have shot a combined 5 for 15 so far for 11 points. Let’s hope they don’t start heating up.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions
He was the only one who played consistently through those lineup experiments, and he's still in...
gotta believe SVG will remove him any minute.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
lol, Lewis misses the 3, corrals his own miss, immediately posts up Mo Evans, gets to the basket, and draws the foul
That Mo Evans sure is an ace defender.
however why in the world would Lewis dribble to the 3 point line after that rebound . . .
just so he could back down Evans from further out. He just made it a little harder for himself unnecessarily.
Anyone else think it's hilarious that Dominique Wilkins wants Josh Smith to attack Rashard Lewis offensively?
Nique is aware that Josh Smith can’t dribble, right?
Gotta finish this half strong
they have the tendency to nap in the last 2 minutes of the first half.
According to the Hawks' announcing crew, the Magic have committed every foul in this game.
Atlanta is now at fault
Atlanta 10 fouls Magic 8 fouls
… a small disparity there.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions
Atlanta commentators don't seem to think so
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
then they've been "stunned" the entire game
they are dreadfully quiet :(
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
monotone
inflection, sir, do you speak it??
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
his Subway commercials are lolarious
eeeeeeat fraish
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
I got one!!
my mom gave the gift card to my mom
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
let's try that again...
my DAD gave the card to my mom
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Magic shooting great for the half
22 of 38 for 58 pct… Atlanta just 18 of 42 for 43 pct.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions
Magic doing well at the FT line also
12 for 15 compared to just 5 of 12 for the Hawks.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions
Awesome
I’ve heard of the business, but never been to the website…these are all the photos they showed in the halftime feature
I also like how Kevin Willis has his jeans business
Maybe it’s clothing in general, but I always thought it was just jeans
I love it
It looks like he found some poor schlub with some talent and bankrolled him to reap the profits.
CLE 60 CHA 42 at the half
… BOS 37 HOU 31 with 8:54 remaining in the second.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions
That reminds me
I thought it was so funny how Kenny Smith was an audience member on The Price Is Right.
He's having a nice all-around game
11 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
"Even though josh missed the shot...
they still got the shot they wanted."
Um, ’Nique….I pretty sure shots you want are ones you make.
lol yeah that was funny
Maybe he was referring to the Magic when he said “they.” Because the Magic will let Josh Smith uncork from 20 feet every time.
he's got some good soundbites of utter inanity
but Reggie Miller is still king of “WTF did he just say?” moments
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Magic looking nice...
here’s to hoping that SVG doesn’t mess with the lineup for a few minutes.
COURTNEY!
maybe the person broadcasting the feed
might have a microphone nearby
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
... and the Magic are shooting 16 of 20 from the line
usually it’s the other way around.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
I have no idea
that was….strange and unpleasant
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
AH! testament to Lee's D?
Gortat just got owned.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Celtics are collapsing worse than my Cowboys!
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
lol
I thought Denver blew it in the end there, too
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Not entirely surprising
Bibby’s little more than a traffic cone at this point.
Still a great take,t hough.
Turk needs to sit down... he's tired, just lofting them up there.
Here go the magic falling asleep and playing wreckless at the end of a quarter again.
It's probably impossible... but I'd like to see stats of...
What the magic look like in the final 2 minutes of a quarter (ON AVERAGE) in comparison to their opponents. It seems like the Magic play half-assed the final 2 minutes of every quarter, especially the end of the 2nd quarter. I don’t know it seems like whenever we have BIG LEADS with about 3-4 minutes left in a quarter, we ALWAYS allow a team to go on a 7-0 run or something to end the quarter.
I'll never understand the clipping of the nails in between games.
Nobody’s fingernails visibly grow in the span of 2.5 hours, I don’t care.
seems like more of an obsessive compulsive tic than an actual need to trim his nails
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 7, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
We have looked good tonight, yes.
And J.J. is just picking his spots. He looks much more comfortable.
finally
I’ve noticed JJ has realized he doesn’t need the “home run.” I hope he’s played himself ahead of Bogans finally.
by magic fanatic on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
11 pt game
Turk made a good take there, but J.J. was WIDE OPEN IN THE RIGHT CORNER and he didn’t see him.
Dwight a double double
… with 22 pts, 14 boards, but no blocks yet.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions
Magic lead by 5
Don’t understand why they’re rushing on offense? They’re not even using 10 seconds off the shot clock before putting up bad shots?
Magic have missed 7 shots in a row
… since DH made a layup with 6:46 remaining.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions
This is intense.
AND a fourth quarter collapse.
Remember what I’ve been saying about the Magic in the final 2 minutes of quarters????
Pay attention.
Lee got lost on Joe Johnson, Jameer pushes off for the rebound, SO STUPID!
he didn’t have to do that!!
Nelson foul on Bibby
Looked like he did push him.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions
What a huge break for the Magic
Bibby missed an easy layup
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions
To recap for those that lost their feed..
Magic had the ball with 1 minute, hawks get a steal at their end, shard steals it back, back to nelson, five on the shot clock, fumbles it away, hawks recover ball throw it down the court, bibby wide open attempts a free throw to cut it to 2 and misses! Magic recover, take it back down the court, Rashard called for a bogus offensive foul. Hawks with the ball now 39 ticks left down 4…
Joe Johnson having an off night
5 for 16 with that miss.
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions
So I see I've missed a hell of a game.
Thanks night class.
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How have the Magic looked tonight?
I’ve been so busy with school today I haven’t had any chance to see the game tonight.
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Drills the first FT
Misses the second.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
played leaps and bounds above last night
errrr 4th quarter not withstanding.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Clearly the team was hyped for this game.
Can’t blame them .. hard to get up for a game against the Wizards.
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Three Magic players over 20
… Howard 23, Lewis 20 and Turk 20… Nelson with 15, Lee with 11, and Redick with 11… Six guys in double figures!
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions
How about J.J.?
He’s ruining all these jokes I have lined up for him. Oh well, Bogans can take his place. As can No Neck.
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One thing's for sure.
JJ’s definitely rockin’ some custom-fit jeans in the locker room right now, maybe a beret too.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe his stylist is giving him good luck.
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by erivera7 on Jan 7, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Dwight's starting look more in early season form.
Good to see .. been a while since Dwight went Optimus Prime against a key opponent.
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Anyone watching the Celtics/Rockets game?
Artest and Ray Allen just wrestled each other to the ground and the Celtics announcers are going nuts on the refs.
"I hope we never see Eric Lewis again! I want him to fade from my memory"
this is absurd commentary, surprisingly it wasn’t Tommy with those comments.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yao .. doesn't use his height enough.
Surprising .. he falls in love with his jumpshot too much.
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It's surprising how many times he gets blocked
I think the ’bawful crew are keeping an eye on that stat
Wouldn't be surprised.
Certainly material that’s up there alley.
Another weird stat is that Yao avg.’s less than 2 blocks a game.
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I'll add that obviously he isn't super athletic, but the dude is 11 feet tall.
You’d think he snag more than 2 blocks a game.
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I know it was dramatic
But the stats are amazing. This is a big win and you should all be happy. This was not a game I thought we would win. Go Magic, wish I could have saw it.
I'm very happy. They played great for 3 quarters and below average for 1, takes 4 quarters to win the game...
or more better quarters than your opponent, lol… and they did that tonight.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
How much money did you win on the game
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
I saw typical wager
but on Sunday’s I make about 5-8 “typical wagers” on all the different games. I love Direct TV and it’s sunday pass, lol.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
By the way for everyone here ..
If you want your material posted next week for the next featured fanpost, don’t be afraid to bless 3QC with your writing talent. I like to see what else people can come up with their posts.
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I hate Kendrick Perkins
He always looks like he just ate a lemon and acts so entitled, as if he’s above fouling people
He's worse now though .. I know he's always been that, but you know what I'm saying.
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Yeah, I've slowly lost respect for KG.
Pretty sure we’ve had this discussion before, hah. Sounds familiar!
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Starbury can't be in Boston quick enough it seems.
Especially if Boston loses again.
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rockets lead. artest fouls out and he's going nuts!!!
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Celtics announcers are going insane with Ron fouling out, they hate him!!!
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Artest is an animal.
He’s awesome, I’ve always liked him .. even after the whole Detroit fiasco.
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I hate the Celtics so much that I don't mind if Houston wins this one
The Southwest standings are too close
The Mavs had to come back to beat the Clippers last night
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
wait you're a dallas fan? AND a magic fan? Or just a Dallas fan that hangs on the magic board?
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
so Mavs vs. Magic championship. Who ya got??
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
I live in Orlando
I’ve been here practically my whole life. I just happen to be a Mavericks fan too. I got sucked in during the Big Three days (Dirk, Nash, Finley, not the original Big Three).
Ah, okay. Cool.
Yeah, they were a fun team to watch. Completely revived the franchise for Dallas, with the help of Mark Cuban of course (and Nellie).
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Yes, they were fun
And now, they are occasionally still fun…they are too up and down right now. I’m glad that I have a consistent team with the Magic or else I’d go crazy
They ended the game on an 11-1 run to win 107-102
Dirk had what… 34 points I think
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Dallas needed that win after the trouncing they took by Memphis the other day
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, God
I’m still disgusted by that, too…they just rolled over and took that beating. No defense, no thinking on the court…
Well, even the Magic lost to the Grizz
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Unite for a common cause. Unite against the Celtics.
Stan Van Gundy supports this message.
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How crazy would it be if the Magic got the #1 seed?
After all this Boston/Cleveland/’96 Bulls talk … that be hilarious.
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I will say this .. Boston's swag is slowly being eliminated. Teams aren't afraid of them anymore.
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I don’t think that is ever true in the NBA, teams are just doing a better job of taking advantage of their weaknesses.
by magic fanatic on Jan 7, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
That's what I'm saying .. teams are getting away from it now.
Before, the Celtics would sucker teams into talking trash with them to get them off their game. But teams are quickly realizing that to combat the Celtics’ antics and mouths, to simply just respond by their play on the court. It’s certainly working.
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Sure, but certainly Boston thrives on an intimidation factor of sorts. Especially when they're at home.
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Intimidation plays a bit factor in all sports, not just the NBA.
Celtics have developed that aspect a bit .. though it’s starting to go away with all these losses.
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I believe it's Wayfer... not sure though.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
skip to my lou is Rafer Alston, different player than Von Wafer
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jan 7, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Hah, yeah.
Man .. Wafer used to be a beast at Florida State. He shouldn’t have left after his freshman year, that was a mistake for him. I used to watch him live and the kid was disgusting.
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That's great
only a half game behind Boston. We’ll catch them. I also think we’ll catch the Cav’s, I don’t think they are for real
This is only their second loss at home I believe
They have lost 6 out of 8
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions
Guarantee Starbury becomes a Celtic .. within the next week or so.
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I'm convinced of it. They're bench is getting really exposed.
When there’s smoke, there’s fire (when it comes to the Starbury to Boston rumors).
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There's talks of them playing Pruitt more as a possible solution, but I don't think it'll be enough.
As crazy as it sounds, Starbury seems like the most logical remedy.
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You know, I've never seen Pruitt before tonight
I have no idea who he is…a rookie? I’m out of touch with the Celtics (on purpose)
You all have a good rest of the night
by Mike from Illinois on Jan 7, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, they can tend to get away with that type of stuff.
I like Eric Snow .. he has a legitimate knowledge of the game. He’s not as biased as the other “analysts”.
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Yeah, he's good.
I’m real critical .. because I’m a journalist too myself so .. I’m picky when it comes to who I feel are legitimate analysts. There’s so much terrible journalistic quality, it’s sickening.
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I like him, for his personality, but as an analyst he's terrible.
He just rants and puts on a show. Like Skip Bayless.
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He's not really an analyst, but...
I love David Aldridge. I hate how he’s always getting fired or let go from the papers, but he always finds a home on TV.
He's not as bland as Jalen Rose
I really thought Jalen would go to TNT, since he did some sideline stuff for them in the playoffs
Jalen plays favorites, that's one of my knocks on him.
But it’s not a surprise, ESPN themselves play favorites.
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ESPN have some incredible journalists.
But to be frank, most of them are baseball guys. Stark, Kurkjian, Gammons, Olney. They’re just geniuses.
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I'll add that ESPN's team of Morgan/Miller is terrible.
There’s a website out there that completely critique’s Joe Morgan’s “analysis”. It’s hilarious …
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
Both.
I prefer online because that’s the future. Print, itself, is really on the downturn. Just recently, the Chicago Tribune went bankrupt so that really sent chills down my spine for my future as a writer.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
I love writing, but I feel it's going to become a hobby.
it’s increasingly getting difficult to get your name out there in sports journalism. It’s all about who you know now .. and to be frank, I know the right people but it’s so hard.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
Just keep it up
Especially since you have the talent. I love reading fan blogs because for the most part, the writers are passionate about the team/sport and are very good at what they do. I like how they are also fans, it helps me identify with them since they feel the same way as me.
http://blogmaverick.com/2008/12/24/why-pro-sports-need-newspapers/
It’s pretty long…I mainly skimmed through it.
Well, I'm going to head out.
i just got back from my night class, so I’m uber tired. Nice talking with you Marie. You have a goodnight.
Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
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