Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at New Jersey Nets
by Evan Dunlap on Oct 30, 2009 5:20 PM EDT
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| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
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| 1-0 | 0-1 | |
| October 30th, 2009 | ||
| IZOD Center | ||
| 8:00 PM | ||
| Sun Sports | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Jameer Nelson | PG | Devin Harris |
| Vince Carter | SG | Courtney Lee |
| Mickael Pietrus | SF | Chris Douglas-Roberts |
| Ryan Anderson | PF | Yi Jianlian |
| Dwight Howard | C | Brook Lopez |
| Game Officials | ||
| Dick Bavetta | ||
| Tony Brothers | ||
| Phil Robinson | ||
Tonight, the Orlando Magic kick off a three-game road trip with a visit to the New Jersey Nets, with whom they completed arguably the most important trade in franchise history this summer. Ryan Anderson and Vince Carter combined to start 110 games last year for the Nets, and they'll suit up against their former mates tonight. Anderson and Carter had splendid debuts with the Magic, combining for 31 points on 10-of-22 shooting in Orlando's 120-106 win over Philadelphia. In case you're curious, here are the requisite stories from the local papers regarding Carter's return to New Jersey and Lee's first time facing off against his former team.
The Nets' former Magic players did not fare as well. Tony Battie sat out with a sore knee--Dave D'Alessandro reports Battie "has spent more time in the trainer's room than on the floor" since joining the Nets--while Rafer Alston and Courtney Lee combined to shoot 2-of-13 for 5 points. Despite their wayward shooting, and a disappointing turn from All-Star point guard Devin Harris, the Nets were poised to open their season with a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks in large part to Brook Lopez's dominance: 27 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 blocks for the second-year center. Yet a putback at the buzzer by Minnesota's Damien Wilkins (the son of former Magic forward Gerald, and the nephew of former Magic forward/Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique) sent New Jersey reeling; the Nets entered the fourth quarter with a 14-point lead, but shot 5-of-17 and committed 8 turnovers in the final frame. Such are the growing pains of a young, rebuilding team.
Orlando's focus tonight will be on defense. It dominated the Philadelphia 76ers for the first three quarters on Wednesday, but its effort on D waned in the fourth period. Coach Stan Van Gundy lamented his team's mailing it in after taking a 31-point lead. One of the hallmarks of a championship team is that it finishes lesser opponents off when it has the chance. The outcome of Wednesday's game never came into doubt, but the Magic needed to maintain its intensity. Several times in the coming season, the Magic will lose games they should have won; it's an inevitability. For sanity's sake, I hope tonight is not such a game.
The game tips off unusually late for a non-nationally televised game on the East Coast, at 8 PM. Florida viewers, don't be alarmed when you don't hear David Steele calling play-by-play on Sun Sports; he's in Kentucky to attend his father's induction to the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences' alumni hall of fame. Paul Kennedy will take over Steele's duties on the mic. Congratulations to the Steele family.
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I love Fridays.
Also After ponying up $50 to play fantasy basketball with my buddies, I can say its money well spent.
I get excited about other games that are not the magic.
Keep pumpin, ain't worried bout nuttin
Busters thought we was frontin, so reload and keep dumpin
Keep Sleeping on Orlando...
But I swear I just WATCH
I Don’t get happy with the results either way, I would never be unfaithful to my Magic!
Keep pumpin, ain't worried bout nuttin
Busters thought we was frontin, so reload and keep dumpin
Keep Sleeping on Orlando...
Ugh
Dick Bavetta, I just threw up in my mouth.
I know what Bo dont know.
by D-RAK on Oct 30, 2009 2:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Tim Donaghy said some sick stuff about Bavetta in his book from the excerpts I've read
It’s pretty heinous of Bavetta if the accusations are true or it is pretty heinous of Donaghy if it is all false.
Everyone is probably aware of it already, but here is the link to excerpts in case anybody is interested:
http://deadspin.com/5392067/excerpts-from-the-book-the-nba-doesnt-want-you-to-read?skyline=true&s=x
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Yea very crazy stuff. Freaks me out. Bavetta seems like a good ref too.
by derekk on Oct 30, 2009 5:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am split here.
The guy who authored this book is a convicted felon.
Why listen to him….
Keep pumpin, ain't worried bout nuttin
Busters thought we was frontin, so reload and keep dumpin
Keep Sleeping on Orlando...
They said the same thing about Jose Canseco and he turned out to be telling the truth.
If there’s smoke, there’s usually fire.
I have a hard time believing there isn’t shreds of honesty in Donaghy’s words.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
So are most of the guys that broke Omerta
That didn’t mean they were lying about the Mafia. Maybe Donaghy’s telling the truth, maybe he’s not. I don’t pay enough attention to the specific referees to know if his claims have merit or not.
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Yeah But i grow weary of becoming that fan
Who always cries Foul when things seem to go awry, that’s why I am split.
Keep pumpin, ain't worried bout nuttin
Busters thought we was frontin, so reload and keep dumpin
Keep Sleeping on Orlando...
I've been wearing my CLee jersey today at work out of respect.
Good luck in the future, just not against the Magic. I read that the Nets picked up his option. Congrats?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Yeah, I was halfway hoping that the Nets front office were going to make a catostrophic error and forget to pick up the option
Then Courtney could sign back on to the Magic next year. Alas, it was not meant to be.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
i have a funny feeling we have not seen the last of lee in a orlando magic uniform.
you never know esp. when otis is running the show.tho it may take a few years for it to happen.
Speaking of Otis elleven
Battie 6.6 mil, Gortat 5.8 (BYC) -still Tony is a bench guy and Gortat would start for most teams. But yet Otis gets questions by espn for spending that much on a backup guess they thought Tony started for us for the last 3 years. No dis to Tony he’s a great guy and I wish he were still here just not at 6.6
I know what Bo dont know.
by D-RAK on Oct 30, 2009 5:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah, but I don't think anyone was legitimately arguing that Battie wasn't overpaid.
Seems to me that, if we choose to go that route, we could easily sell Gortat for $12 million or so after the season, thereby breaking even. (I think we’re probably trading him for players and/or draft picks, though. Or maybe we’re keeping him — who knows?)
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Honestly, I think it all depends on how the Magic fare this year (with regards to Marcin's future).
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Magic are 10 point favorites
…with an over/under of 199.
It’s unusual for a road team to be favored by double digits so early in the season, but the Magic opened a lot of eyes with their dominance (for the first three quarters) of the 76ers.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
Well, I have played 4 simulated seasons in NBA Live 2010, and the Magic won the championship 3 times
It is either a sign of what is to come, or I just singlehandedly ruined the Magic’s karma by winning the championships in my video game instead of them doing it in reality. I sincerely hope it is the former.
The one season I lost in the game was to the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round. Oddly, I felt a little bit of that old anger against the video game version of the Magic’s primary nemesis from the last several years.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
I think Lee is gonna be too amped up to have a good game against us.
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Oct 30, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
And Rafer is either going to be insanely good or insanely bad against the Magic
Just like he was while playing for the Magic in the playoffs. You just never knew.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Isn't it a little weird that people still ask Lee about feeling wronged by being traded?
It’s sorta a disservice to the Nets.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
I'm just thinking if a player were traded to the Magic and people kept talking about the old team . . .
I would be a tad miffed as a Magic fan.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Best of luck to CLee and Alston and Battie
…whenever they’re not playing the Magic.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm watching the YES coverage of the game on League Pass
They were showing all of Vince Carter’s top moments in his career with the Nets… pretty neat!
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
Out of curiosity, do you have DirectTV, Dish, or Comcast?
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Comcast Cable
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
On League Pass, are you getting both broadcasts this year (NJ & Orlando)?
I had Comcast last year, and it was either one broadcast or the other. I’m using DirectTV this year, and I have the choice of both broadcasts. I was just wondering if this was entirely for everybody or if it is only DirectTV.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
I'm watching the free week preview from League Pass
They’re not offering the Magic broadcast of the game here; just the Nets’ broadcast.
A few other games, I noticed, have both teams’ coverage.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
CLEE looks pissed
"Shoot first, ask questions last" Jameer Nelson
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Oct 30, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
Didn't he always though?
Seriously . . . he hardly ever smiled last year.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
OH VINCE
"Shoot first, ask questions last" Jameer Nelson
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Oct 30, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
dunks on Brook + Lee
"Shoot first, ask questions last" Jameer Nelson
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Oct 30, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm torn this game
I want the Magic to win, but I have Brook Lopez on my fantasy team.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Yeah, I try not to think about it during the game
But then I hope the box score shows a monster game by my fantasy guy later.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
I know!
I makes me nauseous and furious at the same time . . . I makes me NURIOUS!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Okay, J-Will needs to grow some sideburns
He looks like a 5th grade nerd.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
I wish Dwight would just bite his pride and learn to shoot free throws granny style
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
DID YOU SEEEEEEE VEEEEE CEEEEEE???
I wonder if he’ll do that one again. Probably got caught off guard when VC nutted it on Lopez right off the tip off haha
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Another great start shooting for the Magic
7 for 10 from the field.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
8 pts 7 boards for D12
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
Right
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean we could've had Vince Carter in goggles this whole time?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Only one 3-pointer made so far. Shows we can play inside or out.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Dwight is on my fantasy team
and this dude is killing my FT%
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
You should have expected that when you drafted him...
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
he lied to me man
he told me 70% this season….my ass 70%
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
by magic12ball on Oct 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice little alley oop from White Chocolate to Superman for a little one-handed thunder!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Dwight with five first-quarter dunks... plus all Carter's drives...
If the Nets don’t start preventing the inside scoring, we may not even need the threes.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Dwight with 12-10 in the first quarter...with 7 missed FTs!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Dwight gave me 11-11 for my fantasy team
niiiiiiiiice
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
A good line by the Nets' announcer...
“Muscles don’t necessarily translate into made free throws”
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Magic shooting 63%... Nets 43%
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Magic have only attempted 3 threes
…and made 1.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Is that a one time charge?
Not that I’m getting an iPhone.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Yea I believe so, one time charge. So far, if you have League Pass on your TV, you dont get it free or even a discount for the League Pass Mobile. I also hear its on Android based phones too. One review said it lowers the graphics for 2G and 3G connections to keep the game feed lag free, but theres still some problems. Getting your phone in any WiFi area improves the graphics very well and keeps the feed better. I haven’t bought, I dont think I will, you have to be in South Florida or complteley outside of Florida to get the Magic games I think.
What just happened? A Magic player kicked the ball on a Magic possession and we are called for a kick ball violation?
That’s a first for me.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
It looks like his skin is about to fall off his face...
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Ugh... Gortat/Bass/Barnes/Redick/Williams?
Why is THIS a lineup? None of those guys can score well.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Not taking threes, our bench is struggling. It's the Twilight Zone?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
4 points from the Magic reserves
NJ is doing a great job of taking care of the ball… 0 turnovers.
Magic have 4 TOs.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
Well, one of those was a made up rule by Bavetta.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
I guess Bavetta doesn't want Jameer to play tonight!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Even though that went in, I have to imagine SVG wasn't happy with that play by JWill.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Williams worries me almost as much as Pietrus.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
They are interviewing Bill Simmons about his new book.
UGH!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
He was literally on the floor for one defensive possession before picking up his 3rd foul.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Magic have attempted 14 FTs (9 by D12)... NJ 7 FTA
Magic are 5 of 14… NJ 5 of 7
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
dwight and vince are the only ones into it right now.
meer keeps getin called for fouls
Ryan's scoring okay.
2-3, plus that one three that got called off because he stepped on the line.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
25 combined pts by D12 and VC
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
We've got this.
With all the inside offense we’ve been running, the Nets are NOT ready for threes.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Yikes.
Just send him to the locker room. It’s probably nothing, but if that’s true, we can always bring him back in the second half.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
can we get Lee back now???
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Oct 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
It didn't look like much of a roll of the ankle. Dunno...
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Some early adversity, let's see how the team responds.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
hes going to be good.i think
we are pissed now
CLee with 11 already. A little motivated are we?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Yo.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I saw it on TV, it didn't look that bad.
I’ve broken my ankle before, so I know what it takes to break it and looks like VC sprained it.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
White Chocolate with 7 assists at the half...thanks to Jameer's foul trouble!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Barnes...
I’m about to go check out the +/- for the team, and i am pretty sure that Barnes is going to have the lowest minus numbers.
surprisingly...
Barnes is +3 for the game so far. I guess semi-understandable because he was in the game when Anderson just made his couple of three pointers.
He's been okay.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Yeah, that's about how I would put it right now.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I saw the replay on Vince Carter and it didn't look that bad.
Tweaked his ankle, nothing more.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Yeah, I'd be surprised if he came back into the game.
Which is a shame because he was really playing well, offensively.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I wish.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Magic shooting 50% at the half, and are 5 of 11 from three range
Nets are shooting 39%.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
freethrows...
shooting 41.7% from 3 point land but only 35.7% from the line.
Yeah, if Orlando made more free-throws, the margin would probably be +10.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Those are actually great numbers. It certainly doens't look like the Magic are doing that well.
Then again, it kinda looks like the Magic are just toying with the Nets. Also SVG has rested his starters quite a bit and the Nets only took the lead once, briefly so I can’t complain about that…
by thermodynamic on Oct 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
turnovers and missed freethrows
these are the reasons we are not up by more.
Foul trouble has been a problem, as well.
Nelson hasn’t been able to stay on the court, though Williams is doing fine.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Pietrus has 2 pts on 1 of 3 shooting
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Magic need to clean things up with the turnovers and the defense needs to be much better.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
yeah
jersey has four blocked shots to our none as well. our dribble penetration defense has been nonexistent. matador-like.
Well, the easiest solution there is more Dwight Howard.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Magic have 7 TOs NJ 3 TOs
Carter with 16, D12 with 12, Anderson with 10 pts. Redick leads the reserves with 5 pts.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
Anderson has been quietly effective, as usual.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
To be fair, Jameer has been called with some ticky-tack fouls.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Williams
Another solid game so far from JWill. Nelson’s foul trouble is another reason we aren’t up by more.
JWill with 4 pts 7 assists
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
Vince Carter, sprained ankle.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Uhh, it's sprained.
If it was worse, they would have said so.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Of all the guards in their young, athletic guards corp. (Harris, Lee, CDR, Williams), I actually LOVE Terrence Williams game the most. He is going to be a real star in this league. He has a tremendous all around game everywhere on the stat board, is very athletic and can hit 3’s well. TWill is some1 Magic should trade for with CLee too.
If it's a sprain, he should sit for a week at least
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
I don't think Carter needs to wait THAT long.
Vince won’t be back tonight and will probably be listed day-to-day.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Hopefuly it's a minor sprain
If it is, you’re right, he will be listed day-to-day.
I hope this isn’t the kind of injury that will linger and limit his effectiveness.
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I doubt it.
If he absolutely needs to rest, he can afford to do so.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I think we can still win this game without him
We should sit him and let him rest it. Will be a good test for us
This is where all that depth comes in handy.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Crap!
I just came back in and saw the end of the half and seen Vince hobbling
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Oct 30, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, I need to step out.
Just wanted to check in with everyone at halftime, as usual. Enjoy the rest of the game!
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Thanks for checking in
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
No problem!
I would be around for the whole game but I have to take care of some business. I’ll probably make a habit to step in during halftime, especially when I’m at Orlando Magic games in person.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I read he's attending a hall of fame ceremony in Kentucky
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, I'm still stunned about Vince.....
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
LOL! JWILL Tobacco free commercial
but he was squinting like he’s high as fuuuuuuuck, lol.
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Nelson 5 pts now with an assist
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
This just in . . .
Orlando Sentinel to report tomorrow that J.Will 2 challenge Jameer for the starting job after having 2 consecutive good games!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
His reputation is expanding faster than the universe!!
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Oct 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tempo, tempo...tempo
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Yay.. D12 made both Fts
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
I never got that.
Why do the away teams get to wear the cool jerseys, and the home teams have to wear the boring white ones?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
He needs to remember:
Until Rashard comes back, HE IS RASHARD. Do you think Rashard hesitates? No, we want him to shoot.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
You see? When Ryan plays offense, good things happen.
After Dwight, Jameer, and Vince, he’s the best option we have out there right now. And Vince isn’t out there right now.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Is this supposed to be a prediction?
He’s better than him now!
lol :)
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Barnes is doing his best Peaches impression tonight . . .
And not the good Peaches either!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
You know, Barnes' decision-making has always been the knock on him.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Anderson: 6 for 10 for 16 pts
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
Nice Bassy
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Yeah, their D is definitely starting to look better out there.
And not just because of Howard and his blocks.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
You know what's ironic
Brandon is the exact player that Cleveland needs…you know a frontcourt guy who can hit the J, a Horace Grant type dude to compliment Shaq
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Well I mean just from the fact that there competitor got what they needed lol
Seriously unless Clevleand makes adjustments or pulls some sort of trade, we should own them.
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by Wasabi Steak on Oct 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on what they have to give up to get him tho . . .
And how crazy Cap’n Jack acts!
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Yea, and LBJ is the exact player Orlando needs... you know a MVP type guy who can hit anything, a Michael Jordan type dude to compliment Dwight. :P
by derekk on Oct 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You think they'll make a trade?
Magic could probably throw in Barnes or Pietrus…
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Bass has good range shooting from the outside
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Magic shooting 51%, NJ 37% from the field
Magic shooting 37 1/2% from 3 and 55% from the FT line
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Meanwhile... Celtics whoopin up the Bulls right now
So much for that epic series…
(Rondo 15 assists in the 3rd Q for my fantasy team!)
Bulls looked good last night against the Spurs
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
20/20
looks like Dwight is going to get his first of the season tonight
Anyword on how long he's out?
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by Wasabi Steak on Oct 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Not yet but it doesn't sound too serious . . .
So I’m guessin’ day-to-day.
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Magic didn't score 100 in the first three quarters.
What’s wrong with our offense?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Oh, no, this lineup again?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Shouldn't that include Ryan?
Not that Bass isn’t a solid scorer, but I want to see someone out there at all times who can really put points on the board. Our five best offensive players (with Rashard out) are Dwight, Jameer, Vince, Ryan and Pietrus… granted, we don’t have Vince, but still. One of them should be out there, right?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Ryan should be joining them NOW.
Or Pietrus. Or SOMEBODY. Why do you take out the entire starting lineup at the same time?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Redick leads the reserves with 7 pts
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
I shall call them the W.B.W.C.
Which stands for White Boy Wrecking Crew!
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You know, between Bass and Anderson...
I’m starting to think maybe Yi Jianlian just isn’t a very good defender. :)
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
couple of nice shots by brandon
will probably get sub of the game if he keeps this up
hahaha old chinese proverb
the man who waves will confuse the man who drives, lol
NO RACIAL
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by magic12ball on Oct 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
yup
but we were warned to expect it. Let’s be happy his off night is vs. the Nets.
by magicfaninTN on Oct 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be happy when we close this out.
We’re… not quite there yet.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
We've seen a LOT of Magic players dribbling behind the basket.
And surprisingly few ill-advised Pietrus shots. WE DON’T NEED A THREE, MICKAEL.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Yeah -- I still don't know why we need two of them.
Is the reasoning that it takes two erratic SFs to replace Hedo?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Thunder up 10 on the Pistons IN DETROIT!
chuckle
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
There's Dwight's 20/20
I’m calling it — we’ve got this game.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
I second that
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by magic12ball on Oct 30, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Boy it's a GOOD thing the Nets suck . . .
cause we seemed DETERMINED to keep them in it!
Also, Lee was beastly tonite, as expected . .
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Ben Wallace is back in Detroit? When did that happen?
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this summer
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by magic12ball on Oct 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
This past off-season.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Ah! Must've missed that one...
A bit of an ‘under the radar’ type of move?
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I hope VC is okay
probably not too serious since he walked out on it, hope he can play Sunday
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Bass with 13, Redick with 12 to lead the reserves
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
Meanwhile, Redick out-rebounds Bass and Anderson combined
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Magic only 6 of 20 from threes
…but are still gonna win the game, which is a good sign.
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Exactly
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Redick with 5 boards
…along with 2 assists
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
consistent
these are the numbers he put up in the preseason, and he “only” shot 40% from three (he had been shooting about 55% through 7 preseason + game1 regular season)
I agree
He probably won’t get 16 a game, maybe more around 12-13. But he seems to be showing good consistency, even if it was just preseason
Back-to-back 16 point games? Obviously he won't have the PT to keep it up once Rashard comes back, but I think the kid is for real!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Yeah I feel like he HAS to play more min than Bass when Shard comes back
Even though Bass may have a “higher priority” being that he was our main free agent signing.
Good problem to have.
Agreed
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
He did it in the preseason. He did it on Wednesday.
There hasn’t really been a point since he joined the Magic when he HASN’T done it. I’ve basically been pro-Ryan since the beginning, but all the evidence suggests that he’s for real out there. Obviously, he’s still a work in progress on the defensive/rebounding end, but the guy just scores.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Magic finish shooting 49% from the floor
29% from three and 60% from the FT line.
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
The Raptors are about to lose to the Griz on the road. Hmph..
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
kind of a dud for Pietrus tonight
but solid effort from everyone all-around tonight. excellent second half from jameer (his only stat line from the first have was the 1 assist/3 pfs) superb game from howard 20-22 and 4 blocked shots. good spread on the offense (5 people in double figures) hope vc will be ready to go on saturday
Magic were favored by 10 and won by 10
Good win without VC for the second half.
Nice to know the Magic can win without playing their best game.
They did hold NJ to 85 pts and 38% shooting, which was a big improvement from the 76ers’ game.
Have a good weekend!
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by Mike from Illinois on Oct 30, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
I think we learned a lot about this team tonight...
…maybe more than we learned in the opener.
I’ll say this much — Williams looks better than I could’ve imagined before the pre-season. I’ll also say that if Shard can play SF, we may need him there more than anticipated — both because Ryan and Bass are holding down PF so solidly, and because I don’t quite trust Barnes or Pietrus.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
I don't buy it, Lewis should see minutes at SF but not the majority of the time.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Probably not, no.
I didn’t mean the majority of the time, though. I meant “hey, if we were planning to play him at the 3 for 6 minutes a night, maybe we should think about 12 minutes.”
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Yeah, that works.
Have to take advantage of the offensive mismatches he brings to the table.
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Good challenge win
With VC out and Rafer and Court playing with a purpose, it was a good test for us.
I just hope Vince can comeback soon..oh man :(
Worst night of tv ever lol
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Relax, Carter is okay.
I pretty much called it once I saw him go down, it didn’t look too serious to begin with.
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