Tonight's Game: Miami Heat at Orlando Magic
by Evan Dunlap on Nov 25, 2009 7:18 PM EST
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PrintMiami Heat at Orlando Magic, Nov 25, 2009 7:30 PM EST
| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 8-5 | 11-3 | |
| November 25th, 2009 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
| 7:30 PM | ||
| FSN Florida / ESPN | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Mario Chalmers | PG | Jason Williams |
| Dwyane Wade | SG | Vince Carter |
| James Jones | SF | Mickael Pietrus |
| Michael Beasley | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Jermaine O'Neal | C | Dwight Howard |
| Game Officials | ||
| Derrick Stafford | ||
| Sean Corbin | ||
| Sean Wright | ||
Eddy already told you the buzz about tonight's matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat, and I don't have much to add, except that the Heat have kind-of dropped off a cliff. As Basketball Prospectus predicted, Miami hasn't maintained its elite defense with which it started the season. About the only thing it still does well on that end is guard the three-point line: the Heat are 4th in eFG% defense.
The Magic will probably not bother trying to stop Dwyane Wade, who's tortured them in each of the last few seasons. Instead, they'll look to shut down the Heat's secondary options, chiefly second-year combo forward Michael Beasley.
On offense, the Magic should stick with their three-point-happy offense, but should also work the ball inside to Dwight Howard if the three-balls aren't falling. Jermaine O'Neal is an excellent defensive center, but he can be beat. After him, it's Joel Anthony and Jamaal Magloire. Get him in foul trouble, or winded, and go to work from there.
Tip's at 7:30. See you then.
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Let's win!
3 out of 4 this week with a statement win over Atlanta would be awesome-
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by chiefs_55 on Nov 25, 2009 6:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Let's win!
3 out of 4 this week with a statement win over Atlanta would be awesome-
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
by chiefs_55 on Nov 25, 2009 6:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
D-Wade's flirting is such a tease listening to that newspiece on PTI
I would love to see him on the Magic, but I cant imagine Otis pulling up the dough…even though it is oh so tempting.
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
There's no real way for it to happen, short of a sign and trade.
And if the Heat go through with a sign and trade, I somehow doubt it’ll be with their in-state rivals, especially given that said rivals are title contenders.
I’m sure Wade knows this. I call mind games.
I still feel like two of the three main FAs this year, LeBron, Wade and Bosh, end up together somewhere. No idea where, though. If the Knicks manage to deal Eddy Curry somehow, I’m almost ready to call it — though I might suspect league intervention in a case like that. I honestly wouldn’t care, though… as a basketball fan, some part of me wants to see those guys playing in D’Antoni’s system, and as a Long Island native, some part of me wants to see the Knicks do well.
As a Magic fan, of course, I’d rather not. But if it does happen, there is one big question mark to look at: the Cavs and Heat are two of the slowest teams in the game. Honestly, I don’t worry about that if I’m LeBron — that guy can dominate at any speed — but is Wade still Wade in a D’Antoni-style offense?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
The Magic are 9 1/2 point favorites
…with an over/under of 192 1/2.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions
I'll miss ya AI
:(
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
lol@these guys hanging loose in a huddle
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
lol@ Dwight all hyped up
D-Wade is so gonna dunk on him :(
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Slow start for the Magic
…1 for 6 shooting
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions
Early times
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Nov 25, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
That will improve, no doubt
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
lol@ Hubie Brown being annoyed at the flow of the game so far
For real stop settling for outside shots, take it in like J-Will and kick back to the big man
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
There you go, get in
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Here comes the D!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
And here comes Dwight!
Things are restored
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Ugh...okay not the D I envisioned lol
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Williams with 8 pts to lead everyone
…on 3 of 3 shooting.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions
Tres Bien Peaches
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
that was an amaaaaazing shot :D
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 25, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
Magic have made 5 of their last 7 shots
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions
J-Will!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
You too!
Are you home for Thanksgiving?
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
This truck is pretty deep lol
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
relax lol
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Nov 25, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Still plenty of time to turn things around
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Another 3!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
DWade getting plenty of help
Jones has 10 points, Beasley has 8 pts, Wade has just 4 pts.
Heat shooting 56%, including 3 of 4 from long range.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions
DWade, DHoward, Orlando 2010, lets get it done Otis!
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Can we get some Dfence before that though?
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Nov 25, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Bad defensive spacing on that last 3 from Jones
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Get some new Jeans Bret
Get some Evisu or Billionaire Boys Club in your life…
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
That RAM truck really is deep
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
That was yours Dwight lol
Nice post up Shard
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Okay 1st quarter
Magic will make there run, just be cautious of Jones and Wade
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Both teams shooting 9 of 20
Magic 5 of 9 on threes, Heat 3 of 5 on threes.
Jones with 10 pts leads the Heat, JWill with 8 pts leads the Magic.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
I'm watching on ESPN
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry 'bout that
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Pietrus has been playing some good defense so far...
I like him on Beasley
Magic have 7 turnovers so far
Heat have just 3 TOs.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions
espn 360 woohoo!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Stupid announcers.
First they say the Magic are 6-13 from three, then they ask why they’re taking so many threes. Um, because that’s what’s working for them?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
that was a clean block!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Maybe D12 can get going now
…he’s only got 2 points so far.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions
where's
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
J-Will at?
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
need to get slo-mo Anthony out
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
You must not want JWill to have any legs left at the end of the game.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Magic shooting 37% for the game
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions
Dad is so sloooooooooo
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
start calling him gramps
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Williams played the whole first quarter
He’ll be back in there soon.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions
good we need spark and energy, fast breaks/fast break D
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Yep... JWill has been very impressive
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Good I missed 1st Q... Mr. Mom tonight
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Magic 8 for 15 on threes, 5 for 16 on twos
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions
Barnes? yay!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Sweet Lew
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
comeback run!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Threes are worth three!
I’m seriously beginning to think twos aren’t even worth taking, unless they’re dunks or open lay-ups. I mean, as a change of pace, sure. But as an efficient shot? Sure, sometimes you get fouled on twos, but the vast majority of turnovers happen on attempts to get the ball inside, or on attempts to extricate the ball from inside.
Okay, maybe not THAT seriously. But tonight? Bringing the ball inside has led to nothing but disaster. Just shoot the three if you have the three.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
That much having been said...
…it’s always great to get the ball to Dwight. :)
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
First Magic lead of the night
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions
there doing well on the inside now...
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Oh, Jermaine shoved that ref.
He should be out. He should be completely out.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
in all honesty, Howard gets hit like that all the time
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
yep
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
bad call
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
The Van Gundys' parents look... about how you'd expect.
That is one dour-looking family.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
refs trying to overcorrect
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
DWade still with just 4 pts
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions
he'll come on in the second, or VC is smothering him like liver & onions@!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Wade lobbing bricks
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Oneal is a floppin' fool
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Dad sux
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
At least Dad doesn't have personality too...
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Jermaine O'Neal = Blankman
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
we have a Joel Anthony: B Bass!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
I haven't seen him play enough to make that assessment...
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Magic outscored Heat 20-17 in the second
…a defensive struggle.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions
Magic shooting 8 of 17 on threes, 6 of 23 on twos
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:44 PM EST reply actions
Williams with 10, Carter with 9 to lead the Magic
Beasley with 11, Jones with 10 to lead the Heat.
DWade is 1 for 8 shooting, Rashard Lewis 2 for 10 shooting.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 8:46 PM EST reply actions
An .. interesting first half.
I write for Third Quarter Collapse and have a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Dad is so... well...
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Joel covering Shard?
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
these games is why we have to out-D and out-brawl under the hoop...
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
come on Power rankings, Magic beat Celtics and Phoenix
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Halftime thought...
Im all in for the Wade to Orlando campaign but not if its going to ruin our team as a whole. I’d hate to lose Gortat and MP and if Jameer has to go with it, I dont think Dwight will be too pleased about it.
It most likely would have to concern VC and Gortat along with some picks correct?
If it happens, it happens…if not, in Otis I trust (and of course God too foremost)
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
I don't think it will
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
wade to orlando is like talking about bron bron to orlando.
its not going to happen.
c'mon man
Wade to Orlando is more likely than LeBron
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
I just dont see why not though...
Wade himself said he wants to play with Dwight, now theres no way in hell Dwight goes to MIA lets get that straight.
But if he wants to come to Orlando, why wouldn’t MIA honor his request? I know we’re divisional/conference/state rivals but MIA obviously is going to have to rebuild sooner or later.
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
I think you answered your own question... we're rivals
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Wade has done so much for the Heat already
and he makes a good point when he said: I said from Day One that I wanted to be in Miami, that maybe I could get certain players to come to Miami, but at the same time, this is my only chance at free agency," Wade said. “There are a lot of possibilities out there. And nothing is impossible.”
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
that's true, I think they keep him, just opinion,
Don’t get me wrong, he is my fave 5! Favorite SG
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
he has the offensive tools, plus he's not as diva as Bron
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
+10 Defense too, he's my fave SG, but I don't see it
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/11/25/wades-free-agency-could-end-in-orlando/
read the whole article, it just says: Wade wants to Orlando. Plus maybe theres a hidden SVG factor in there somewhere
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
did you ever see VC to Orlando
or TMac leaving Orlando in his day?
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
I've read TMac may be coming back too though, all speculatory
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
why cant carter just take the ball to the hoop when dwight is sucking
why does dwight argue with refs when he fouls someone?he clearly fouled o,neal on his third foul and argued as he walked away.
Oneal = same noncall foul on previous play... it is what it is...
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
The last thing we need is Carter being encouraged to take the ball anywhere.
Obviously, Carter is a part of this offense — a major part. But he’s taking way too many isos, often when there’s no reason to stop the ball from moving. He’s going to do it enough on his own, he doesn’t need to be encouraged to do it more.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
lol B Jennings
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I like this kid Jennings
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GREAT Pass by Dwight.
Just a missed shot by Shard
Heat have 6 blocks
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
nice rainbow carter
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Lewis is off
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DHEA doesn't work lol
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
true... Couldn't beat Ray Allen without, maybe JJ takes it!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
nice peaches
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Wade T? nice... Don't you wish your teammates were hot like ours?
… Don’t you??
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
damn carter
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Thank God Richardson is out
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Williams continues to impress
16 pts, 5 assists, 0 TOs.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions
J-Will taking it to his old team!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Wade please, come to orlando!!
last one for the night sorry
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
all good...
We all think he’s great, but we have to get our rings this year first!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
D12 has 3 steals and 8 boards
… to go along with his 7 points.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions
weird stats for Howard
weird year for him, too many stupid fouls
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Lewis 3 of 14 shooting, 1 of 6 on threes
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions
he'll get better, hopefully tomorrow night he's on from the get go!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
His shooting touch will come eventually
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Stupid shot for Pietrus.
I can live with Lewis’ shot — it was way off, but normally that’s a shot we want from Lewis. A 20-footer from the corner is not a shot we EVER want from ANYONE.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Pietrus is sooooo streaky
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
I don't care.
If he’s going to take that shot, he needs to step two feet back and make it a 3.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
JWill... 6 of 9 shooting, 4 of 6 on threes
19 pts, 5 assists, 1 steal, 0 TOs!
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions
what foul?
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
Pietrus and Lewis a combined 6 for 22 shooting
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions
Pietrus 3 of 4 on threes, though
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions
JWill is pissed at Heat!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
J to the Will BABY!!!
I officially have a man crush on him!
no homo!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I want to play D&D with him!
Bucs: Raheem will become relevant when his actions speak louder than his words. Gators: National Champions! Magic: Stop getting injured!
I think DWade would look cute in a Magic uni
NO HOMO lol but seriously…
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Don't get ahead of yourself here.
Remember, we’re barely beating Miami. (And Williams’ +/- is -1 at this point. Yeah, AJ has a +6.)
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Yet J-Will has only made like, 1 mistake by my count tonight . . .
THAT’s why I don’t like +/- #s sometimes!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
It's not a matter of "mistakes".
Sometimes it’s just a matter of finding, or not finding, or (indeed) not CREATING the open man. J-Will has played well, but he doesn’t have the court vision or the rapport with the offense that we need from a point guard. This is certainly understandable to an extent — he just got here. But the simple fact is, his offense has not been flowing right since Nelson got hurt.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
I don't think you can hang all of that on Jwill...
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Not all of it...
…his shooting has been great. But I haven’t been impressed with his management of the offense — not tonight or in general.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
All he does is win, his pace is superb...
I don’t care if you like Dad better, Dad sux…
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His management isn't as much the problem as is Pietrus, Shard and VC non-rotation in the pick and shoot/roll
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So you're saying he's... not managing the players?
That’s the point guard’s job — to direct the rotation.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
The players actually know where they should be, he's the only guy that's creating offensively tonight
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Yeah, his shot is falling.
I just a) don’t think he gives us much when his shot isn’t falling, and b) don’t believe his shot is going to keep falling like this. He’s definitely a solid backup, and I agree he’s better than Johnson, but I’ve noticed a lot of disrespect for Nelson lately, and it irks me. That’s all.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Oh. I'm not a part of the Dissing on Meercat, he's an Allstar, and disservingly so....
Meer = #1 JWill = #2 definitely
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I just love the change of pace from JWill
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AJ is sucking his Pace sux
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Gortat soooo not smooth, but you gotta love the hammer
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Will shooting like Jordan tonight
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all bottom on the nets...
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damn
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Gortat not rotating
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True...
Beasley, Jones, and O’Neal are outscoring Howard, Lewis, and Pietrus 38-26 and outrebounding them 24-17.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
Hey guys what's up?
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digging on J-Will
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Not much. How's the game?
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Magic have held Wade in check, while JWill is leading the Magic
Wade has gotten lots of help, though.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
There must be a door open from that corner. Second airball of the night from that same spot!
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Magic bench is shooting a combined 2 of 11
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions
...make that 3 of 12 with Anderson's 3
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions
What's with all these missed FTs...by players not named Dwight Howard?
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Did they all party at JJ Whispers last night?
sorry a 1995 flashback for me… OBT
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Magic 14 of 22 on FTs tonight
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions
Heat are 16 of 21 from the charity stripe
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions
VC had made 22 straight FTs coming into tonight
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions
...shooting 2 of 4 on FTs tonight
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else afraid that this hard fought game DOES NOT bode well for tomorrow night vs the Hawks?
With them getting 4 DAYS of rest, just like the Cavs game!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I think we need this to wake up from our vaction it seems
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It'll be tough, no question
…but the Magic are capable of winning if they can focus on their D.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
What's up, Ryan?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Ryan is such a stud
He’s gonna be a star!
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Magic have held Heat to just 47 pts since the first quarter
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions
Does Miami's coach want to go to White Castle? lol
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Anderson shows off his offensive versatility
… a long three, followed by a nice drive and 1 to the basket.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions
I love it.
Ryan’s defender falls down, he thinks for a second… “oh, right, I guess I can drive the lane now.” Foul on Arroyo, pass to Ryan, 3.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
And then that!
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Anderson's been way better than I thought he would be.
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Wade, I hope you like what you see....join in on the fun next season at the Amway Center in possibly a black magic uniform
…my dream Magic 2010 start =)
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and in the new Orena!
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I'm focusing on this season for now
…next season is a long ways away.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
No diggity
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I don't think they'll have the money for him.
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Everytime RA makes moves like that . . .
I get INFURIATED BY the Garrity comparisons!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I don't think anyone is saying that anymore... lol
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I feel bad now...some guy on the Sentinel website argued that Anderson is a better starter than Lewis.
I told him he was crazy. He has a little bit of a point now…LOL
he doesn't
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No, he IS crazy. Rashard has just started off slow after his suspension, but he's a much better all-around player than Anderson at this point.
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Not better, but definitely comparable.
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no he is a starter for anyone else, but not in front of Shard
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On offense, it's close.
Shard is better, but Ryan is moving up. This line could get awfully blurry.
On defense, though? There’s no comparison? Shard has developed into a great defensive player, while Ryan has a long way to go on that.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
We are playing ball now baby!
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damn i eat my words
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Man, what happened? We start throwing the ball all over the gym and stop playing defense. BAH!
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9-0 Heat run
..thanks to missed shots and turnovers from the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions
I love the old fat dude behind our bench... lol
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Wow, that happened fast. Bleh.
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Magic with 13 TOs
…Heat with just 8 TOs.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions
Geez... another dumb foul
…fouling a three point shooter.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions
my bad... just a 2 shot foul
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Way to throw the lead away fellas,
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Why is Wade shooting FTs? He passed the ball. Are we in the penalty?
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4th Quarter collapse
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Howard, no more dumb fouls
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16-0 Heat run
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions
WTF with the Wade calls?
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Flashbacks of the '06 Finals.
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by Diosnomeama on Nov 25, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
take pietrus the F out!
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get hot VC! now!
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F you Wade!
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Lazy ass howard
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We need good rotations
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and rebounding
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IF we lose this game . . . WHAT the F@CK do WE HAVE TO DO TO GET A REBOUND????????????!!!!!!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I hate Blankman
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They've got their energy back, they are focusing on playing basketball again, and the Heat are cooling off.
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box out damnit
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VC!
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nice rotation around the arc finally
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Howard beastin on the boards now! 'Bout f'n time!
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FT!
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nice d
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Damnit, Peaches...knock that shit down!!!!!!!!! GAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
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make a damn ft
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Pietrus and Lewis shooting a combined 6 of 26
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions
why not carter creating his shot right now?
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Dwight is fucking this game up for us
Im sorry, give me a tech if you want
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It's not Dwight's problem.
Yeah, it would be nice if he made his free throws. But we’ve had three consecutive threes by Pietrus, and why is Pietrus so prominent in the offense at this point? He’s not one of our better scorers, and he’s been off tonight.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Dwight is working on the boards
He just gotta make the FTs
I almost want to see Ryan out there.
On offense, at least.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Dwyane Wade doesn't commit fouls. Ever. :)
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by Diosnomeama on Nov 25, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Like I asked earlier, are we sure this isn't a Heat home game?
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As per the NBA rule book . . .
D-Wade can only receive fouls, NOT give them!
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not funny but lol
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He's got 5 fouls. I'm sure he's worried they'll call some bogus illegal screen offensive foul call on him.
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if it was on Wade then yes!
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this is a rivalry, thanks refs
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Celtics won...and Cavs are up big on the Pistons...
We can’t afford to drop both of these games.
it's a long season... it's cool, we got to get together
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That's one fadeaway three I won't bash VC for.
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THANK YOU MR. 4TH QUARTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS WHY WE PAY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Vince! VIIIINCE!
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
VC!
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Still a LOT of time on the clock though. Time for our defense to man up!
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Yeah, but we forced them to go for the 3.
Or for the quick 2 + a foul.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
TurkaWHO?
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Vince hit a hell of a shot. Magic fans will learn to expect it.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Is J-will our free throw guy in that scenario?
I mean, he might be.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
A great offensive game from JWill
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damn
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WOW
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Tense
Had to come back on here for this
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Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
This SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We only needed ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You could at least have hit 1...goodness.
What the hell? That just completely nullified the VC 3
damnit
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maybe not yet
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Why did time come off the clock if he was out of bounds?
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Damn...
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Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
sux
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EPIC FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, looks like we’ll be 0-2 by tomorrow night! :(
later all
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Magic were 20 of 33 on FTs
…Heat were 27 of 32.
That was the difference in the game.
It’s a shame.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions
that and turnovers, bad defense in the 4th and no offensive energy when it counted
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That and a good raping of Vince by DWade that wasn't called, though knowing how things went tonight, he would've missed both FTs anyway!
shrug
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QRich talking shit in a suit. I hope he's healthy the next time we play them.
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smh...
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Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
J-WILL pulls a Nick Anderson and costs us the game . . .
And he was virtually flawless otherwise!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That was........well, I'm not sure what that was. How depressing.
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THAT BALL WAS OVER THE RIM. COST THEM THE GAME
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Well...of all the things that happened in the last few minutes, that was the least of the reasons why we lost the game. How about a box out there?
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we are soft under the hoop right now... and that's D12's responsibility
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Well, on that play, he was out doubling Wade. Can't blame him for that.
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I mean the whole game, not the play that shouldn't have happened because of our weaknesses
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I think he's letting his frustration with the officiating and the tick-tack fouls being called on him affect his defense and rebounding, at least from the point of being aggressive under the basket.
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The refs blew the call. It was an illegal shot. The box out was irrelevant.
irrelevent
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by ben_gleicher on Nov 25, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
It was a close call and even in slow-mo, it's too close to call that there at the end of a game. I understand why it wasn't called.
Either way, if he were boxed out, he wouldn’t have had the opportunity, legal or otherwise, to win the game on the put back. ;)
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Give the Heat and DWade's Refs the credit guys, they deserve it
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Heat scored 33 fourth quarter points
…after scoring just 40 combined in the second and third quarter.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions
yep... our team collapsed in the 4th, thank God it's November
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they'll learn not to lose these, and the Heat out balled us under the hoop
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This is a game you kinda want to forget
Even though it was a heck of a game
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Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Heat outrebounded Magic 50-42
…with 15 offensive boards.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 10:32 PM EST reply actions
You can't let...
One of the leagues best scorers run rampant in the fourth quarter! I thought this is why we got Barnes, to clobber guys like Wade. Do anything! Throw him off his rhythm. AbSolutely horrible.
by The Stan 'Stache on Nov 25, 2009 10:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
stab him with a soldering iron!
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Alright Im going to bed lol
Night folks, I’ll talk about it tommorrow
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Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Happy Thanksgiving to all
Another tough game tomorrow night.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 25, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions
Let's beat Atl!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you.
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by Diosnomeama on Nov 25, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
back after tiring myself out on the punching bag
I knew the heat would have this one. . . the Magic love blowing late leads. . . I need to stop watching 4th quarters
I am the world's best basketball player! *
* Among those with no skills whatsoever
I PRAY the Magic use this as motivation for tomorrow night . . .
And CRUSH the HAWKS on National TV!!!
That would make me feel a little better >:(
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a lot better...
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don't know if J-Will will have anything left in him tomorrow
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night night!
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The Magic won this game 98-97. They didn't blow the lead. They won the game.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
If JWill had stepped up and made his FTs, it would have been moot point!
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he doesn't trust his own shooting enough. . .
you could see his lack of confidence before he shot those
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True but irrelevant. If they called the offensive interference then the game is over.
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by ben_gleicher on Nov 25, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
And IF the team hadn't blown an 11 point lead by allowing a 16-0 run, the game would have been over.
Come on, man, don’t let one call (out of MANY tonight that were wrong) cloud your judgement into thinking the refs stole the game from us. The team did everything in their power to blow it on their own. Let’s lay blame where it is deserved.
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There can always be credit and blame spread all over the place.
BUT ON THE LAST PLAY OF THE GAME, WITH EVERYTHING ON THE TABLE, THE REFS MISSED THE MOST IMPORTANT CALL.
If Jason made the free throws Miami still could have tied it up with a three and won it in OT. If the refs made that call at the end the game was over.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
by ben_gleicher on Nov 25, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
But the tip in (legal or not) wouldn't have mattered because we'd still be up ONE!
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Also, your claim of the goaltend is irrelevant if he hits those FTs or if someone blocks out on that last play.
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I'm not blaming this on the refs...this is all on the players...
They have to step it up. J-Will choked when it mattered most.
his clutch shooting
reminded me of Nick Anderson in the finals against Houston
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The refs have to step up. They blew the call with a second left.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
by ben_gleicher on Nov 25, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
Stop blaming the refs ONLY. There is plenty of blame to go around for tonight's loss...
…and I’m one to quickly denounce bad officiating.
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I blame every Magic player
But if a last second basket shouldn’t count, then it shouldn’t count
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It was an extremely close call on the last play of the game and they wouldn't be able to replay it. With the naked eye, I could see why they didn't call it.
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absolutely, we didn’t finish the game.. Missed free throws and turnovers.
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I'm blaming them for a one point loss instead of a one point win.
The Magic played poorly regardless, but the refs are the difference between a win and a loss in the final seconds.
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by ben_gleicher on Nov 25, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
I would rather lose a game won by luck to MIA than to lose to BOS on national TV
In the end, I believe we still won the last 11 of 13 vs. MIA and we’re still #2 in the EC, MIA is now #6. Oh well, on to Atlanta.
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We need more from Rashard Lewis. 3-15 is not good enough.
Also, 3-5 from D12, again due to foul trouble. Those 2 guys should be leading the team, I’m gonna get nervous if we are going to rely more and more on Vince Carter to win games.
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by North of the South on Nov 25, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions
Dwights foul trouble is starting to get alil worrisome indeed. I think Lewis will be shooting good soon.
by derekk on Nov 25, 2009 10:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
There is no excuse for 5 shots over 35 minutes.. VC played less minutes than howard and scored 22 points. Ryan Anderson played for HALF the amount of time that Howard played and shot the ball 7 times.
No excuse and the players know that.
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Carter is turning into a black hole
I guess he’s forgetting there’s guys on this team that made it to the Finals without him. It seems like the more he asserts himself the more Lewis fades into the background.
Does anyone know his assist avg?
Lewis is not shooting well enough yet to be a viable option
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Rashard is the black hole right now.
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by ben_gleicher on Nov 25, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
Horrible rebounding and boxing out. You kno Dwight boxes his man, but if the shot is in the air you need to get up and rebound irregardless so you kind of expect Dwight to not let those O rebounds happen and the other Magic frontcourt players to put up some semblace of rebounding and box out effort. Tho the Magic effort wasn’t there all game to begin with. I think they’ll bounce back tomorrow night.
by derekk on Nov 25, 2009 10:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
People
Continue to defend D12 with abstract stats. Plain and simple he isn’t getting it done.
Down in pts and rebs..
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He's down this year by any measure.
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by ben_gleicher on Nov 25, 2009 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
I think his per minute stats are about the same. Problem is he should not be getting baited into foul trouble this much like he was some kind of project center and when he did an OK job of foul management just a few some months back last season. He has to avoid the flopping of others.
by derekk on Nov 25, 2009 10:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nope he's a little worse
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by ben_gleicher on Nov 25, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
If I were Dwight. . .
I think I would have the same trouble with the calls. . . might even end up with an opposing center or two being thrown into the third row. . .
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I hear the per minute argument
but he is most physically gifted player at C. he needs to dominate and it just isn’t happening.
If I am 7 feet and I am more athletic than anyone close to me in height, I am going for 30 a game. Heart
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I hate to agree
But yeah, Dwight’s really starting to frustrate me. He’s not making any adjustments at all, and he continues to whine instead of just playing ball. Yes, some bad calls are going against him that other superstars would get (Wade had 2 or 3 times where he leaned almost at a 45 degree angle into the defender in the air and got the whistle), but that’s the life of a dominant big man. Except you need to be dominant when the calls aren’t taking you out of the game, and Dwight just is not doing that more than 5-10 minutes a game. He’s riding the bench far too often, not allowing the team to get into rhythm on either end.
At some point he needs to take responsibility for his own actions and be this leader he kept on talking about.
J-Will was the only bright spot
And that spot went dark in the last few seconds
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We need Darrell Armstrong!!!
Someone with some heart off the bench
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Bass?
That guy didn’t even take off her his warm-up suit tonight
AJ another gooser night?
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I would have liked to see Bass at center a bit tonight
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I don't think he would have made much of a difference.
Miami’s interior defense was stout.
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Tough loss, but it happens. Just have to come back and play well against the Atlanta Hawks. No biggie.
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