Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons; UPDATE: Orlando's Carter (ankle) to Start, Detroit's Hamilton (ankle) and Prince (back) Inactive
by Evan Dunlap on Nov 3, 2009 6:53 PM EST
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PrintOrlando Magic at Detroit Pistons, Nov 3, 2009 7:30 PM EST
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| 3-0 | 1-2 | |
| November 3rd, 2009 | ||
| The Palace of Auburn Hills | ||
| 7:30 PM | ||
| FSN Florida | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Jameer Nelson | PG | Rodney Stuckey |
| J.J. Redick | SG | Ben Gordon |
| Vince Carter | SF | Jonas Jerebko |
| Ryan Anderson | PF | Charlie Villanueva |
| Dwight Howard | C | Ben Wallace |
| Game Officials | ||
| Steve Javie | ||
| Joe Forte | ||
| Eli Roe | ||
The Orlando Magic will attempt to make their first 4-0 start in team history tonight against the Detroit Pistons, a particularly unfriendly foe. It's the perfect "trap game" for Orlando, as it's the more talented team, and its opponent is missing arguably its best player; Richard Hamilton sprained his ankle in the Pistons' season-opener and is out tonight, so free-agent signee/supersub Ben Gordon will start in his place.
Vince Carter, himself coming off an early-season ankle injury, hopes to return to the Magic's lineup tonight, and he will if he makes it through shootaround feeling okay. Without him, the Magic didn't miss any beats offensively, with J.J. Redick lighting up the Toronto Raptors for a Carter-like line of 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The game tips at 7:30. Detroit was the only Eastern team against which the Magic went winless last year, so even without Hamilton, this one could wind up challenging the visitors.
UPDATE: Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel filed this report at around 1 today, so it's several hours old. Still, here's what we know about Carter's availability tonight:
The Magic will make a game-time decision on whether shooting guard Vince Carter (sprained left ankle) will play tonight against the Detroit Pistons, but small forward Mickael Pietrus (flu-like symptoms) remained home in Orlando.
Carter particpated in shootaround Tuesday morning, but said he would decide during warmups.
UPDATE 2: Not injury-related, but interesting nonetheless, is this tactical note from the Detroit Pistons' official Twitter:
[Coach John] Kuester says Pistons will try to do some things early in game vs. Orlando to get Charlie V, averaging only 9 ppg, going offensively.
UPDATE 3: Vince Carter will play tonight, reports John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com. More shocking is the news, via the Detroit Pistons' official Twitter, that Tayshaun Prince will sit out with a lower back strain, which ends his consecutive games-played streak at 496.
UPDATE 4: Also from the Pistons' Twitter is the news that rookie Jonas Jerebko is expected to fill-in for Prince at small forward tonight. Jerebko has appeared in one game this season, playing 6 minutes, during which time he recorded 2 rebounds and 2 fouls. He has yet to attempt a shot at the NBA level.
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Any word on Air France for tonight's match-up in DET?
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
He's still out. Probably also out for Wednesday. Carter is still a gametime decision.
by thermodynamic on Nov 3, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
I was talking about the minutes off the bench.
What the rotations would like with Vince, but not MP.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Ah, I see.
We’ll probably see another “unconventional” lineup.
With Barnes resting, I imagine the ideal lineup would be Nelson, Reddick, and Carter at SF. Or perhaps two point guards and Carter/Reddick like we saw against Toronto.
by thermodynamic on Nov 3, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
Vince may see some time at 3, he may not.
Van Gundy could throw out a three-guard lineup (Nelson, Johnson, Redick) like he did against the Raptors, given that the Pistons play small. Really, Stan could do anything. That’s the beauty of having such a versatile roster – it’s open to numerous lineup combinations.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
If Vince doesn't play, it'll be the same starting lineup as in the Raptors game.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
rec
I am so, so tired of seeing the Magic lose to the Pistons. I was at game 3 of the Pistons-Magic series in the 2008 playoffs, and a Detroit fan was sitting right next to me, shouting “DEEEE-TROIT BASKETBALL” the whole time. The Magic won that game, but pretty much everybody there knew Detroit was going to knock the Magic out again, just like they did in 2007 and 2003. Even last year, when we were NBA finalists and Detroit got swept by Cleveland in the first round, we couldn’t beat them. I know I’m saying stuff everybody here knows, but damn I am sick of the Pistons.
Kill ’em guys.
The match ups worry me a bit on defense.
Can Ryan and Bass cover Charlie V? They didn’t do a great job against Bargnani, and Charlie is more talented in some respects.
Gordon in the back court. Not sure if Carter can keep up with him. Nelson will have his hands full with Stuckey.
I think Ryan matches up better vs Charlie V than Bosh or Bargs, way better. The offense isn’t runnin through the 3 so we don’t have to worry as much about Tay’s D and with Rip out I just don’t see the crippling D that has haunted us. JJ is gonna have to hit his shots though.
I know what Bo dont know.
by D-RAK on Nov 3, 2009 4:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I won't be able to watch tonight, so as they say: Dirty Dee, you're a baddy daddy lamatai tebby chai!
"Put it on Film" (not on the glass)
Hooray for night classes...
Only 8 more months…
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Hopefully you'll be able to catch a replay.
League Pass Broadband?
by thermodynamic on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Time to excercise the demons!!
Two game home-and-home with a game against the Suns squeezed in between is as good a time as any to get the monkey off our backs when it comes to the hated Pistons. Get it done! If we can’t beat this team, well then…I dunno. We’d suck!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
I'd rather exorcise them
The demons don’t need any more exercise.
:P
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Latest on Vince?
Anyone have anything new?
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Game-time decision.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Did we already label this game a loss yet? Will save some time :P . 3-1. Tay will prolly explode, who never does bc is always consistent instead, but just having 1 Piston from that era will be enough. After that, Detroit will click a light bulb on and say hey, we need your center Gortat, take Tay’s contract. Boom, done.
Jameer- Carter- Prince- Lewis- Dwight
Jason- MP – MP/MB- Bass/Ryan- Bass
I'm back in O-town, just in time for this game 2nite. Does FSN have an HD channel on brighthouse this year??
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Nov 3, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions
FSNHD 718
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
channel 1000
for both brighthouse and fsn hd at least in the central florida area of brighthouse. i don’t think tonights game is on HD.
scratch that
1031 for sun sports hd and 1050 for fsn hd they just put these channels in not even 30 minutes ago.
Thanks Man!
I would’ve NEVER found the game in HD without that. :)
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Dedicated HD Channels for FSN and SunSports on Brighthouse? Does this mean all the games will be in HD for the rest of the year?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
They don't even have these new channels listed on their website channel listing yet and there is no guide. Interesting...
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Wow, Tayshaun is not playing.. Good to hear VC is back tho.
by derekk on Nov 3, 2009 6:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Don’t be surprised by Austin Daye tonight. I realy like his game. He’s compared himself to Rashard Lewis.
by derekk on Nov 3, 2009 6:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I call him Daye-shaun because he plays similar to Prince.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
You know, part of me wishes Vince Carter didn't play.
With Hamilton and Price out, not like the Magic need him.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Yea, me too abit but I truly think VC is fine.
by derekk on Nov 3, 2009 7:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
SVG should watch Carter's minutes carefully
…especially with the back-to-back tomorrow night.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Magic are favored by 8 1/2 points
…with an over/under of 193.
Bring on the big, bad Pistons!
Go Magic.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions
IF we SOMEHOW don't win this game tonight . . .
Then there REALLY IS a Detroit curse!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Redick starting at the 2, Carter starting at the 3.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Interesting
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Gosh, I would have thought Redick's performance Sunday would have won you over, TGS!
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
an unrelated note
but washington is beating cleveland by 12 in the first quarter of their game @ cleveland.
nba league pass
only reason i can watch this game is the free trial of nba league pass which ends tonight, making me sad. don’t really want to pay the $169 special to get the entire season.
Magic will be in national TV so many times this season...
for that reason I’m not getting League Pass.
I’ve enjoyed the free week preview, though.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah...I was watching this on my league pass
They’re up by 14 after 1…What is the deal with Cleveland?
no offense
has always been their problem, only now they cant defend the pick n roll at all….that and arenas is looking pretty beastly in just about every game since he has been back.
they beat dallas in dallas
they will definitely be a playoff team, but seeding is up in the air right now.
Boston is leading Philly by 2 at the end of one
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions
Did you guys (BenQ or Eddy) do some minor changes to the look of the site today?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
read earlier today
it was a site-wide design/format/layout change (all of sbnation’s hosted sites)
We have to bring out "A" game tonight...
Role players usually always step up when key guys are out. This is a classic “trap” game.
I'm just gonna go ahead and say it...
Ryan Anderson is a terrible defender
He's only 21... he has a lot to learn yet
He can only get better defensively.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Comcast Jacksonville = Lame!
It appears that Comcast here in Jacksonville did not pick up the bonus package offered to them by Fox Sports Florida to show all Orlando Magic games here. Any peeps here from Jax who are subscribed to Comcast? I already filed a petition so they will consider adding the games to their line up. Please help me out by sending them an email thru their website. If there’s more demand, they might consider.
Very slow start for Magic
2 for 8 shooting… VC is 1 for 5.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions
And Big Ben flops and Dwight has two quick cheapie fouls! GAH!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Magic getting outrebounded 10-4
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions
Just about to mention that.
It doesn’t give me a good feeling about tonight. I hate detroit as much as LA, Cle and Boston.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
This is gonna be a long game...
against a team we should be dominating. This is why it’s so hard for a team to win 70 games. These “trap” games can set you back.
This is gonna be the Magic's worst quarter of the season, by far
…but there’s still three more quarters left.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions
17-10, but it would be a lot worse if the Pistons were hitting shots!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
17-10 Pistons
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Rodney Stuckey's eyes lit up everytime he sees Jameer
..He always dominates him. This is embarassing.
Pistons aren't shooting well either
But their 37 1/2% is better than the Magic’s 27%.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions
0 for 5 on threes for the Magic
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
5 point deficit
is amazing at this point in time. vince needs to stop trying to make up for the shots he couldnt take against toronto and pass the ball.
Yikes.
Carter is the only one finding open shots. They are playing solid defense and killing us off the glass.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Watching the Heat/Suns game, Arroyo looks strange in a Heat uni!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
He scored 12 pts against the Bulls Sunday
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
could have been worse
we only had 8 points through the first 10 minutes, scored 6 in the last minute and 45 seconds
Magic wind up shooting 33% for the quarter at 7 for 21
VC leads with 6 pts but is just 3 for 9.
Pistons outrebounded the Magic 16-10.
Stuckey has 10 to lead them.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions
White Chocolate coming in and making a quick 3!
Maybe that will take the lid off the rim…
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
I don't ever remember the palace being this quiet, even for an early regular season game.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
I bet if Maxiell comes in...
he scores 16 points and grabs 12 boards…
And Kwame Brown and Chris Wilcox and getting PT ahead of him?
Is he injured?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
There have been some ridiculous foul calls tonight.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Just came in
Saw the stats from the 1st qtr. Im a little suprised at how even with Rasheed’s absence, Orlando struggles against the Pistons…
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this is much better
seems like we haven’t missed int he 2nd quarter
5 of 6 shooting for the Magic in the quarter
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
It was a struggle, but the Magic finally have the lead
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions
The crowd is so quiet in the Palace that they can't even muster enough effort to groan...
Never thought I’d see the day!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Wow....my internet went down for a minute
When it came back up we had about a 10 point swing. I like it.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Long climb uphill back in the game
I’m stunned we still struggle against the Pistons even in Sheed’s absence
heh, I say “we” yet Detroit were my 2nd fav team
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
and Rips and Princes.
And we are struggling.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
vince off the floor
and we go up, coincidence ?
We should have never let Turk leave. It's Hedo that kept the rythym
and was our go-to guy.
(sarcasm)
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Va-JJ?
*splutters * oh GOD.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
no I dooooo
it’s beautiful *wipes tear from eye *
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha . . .
glad I could bring a smile to your face :)
Feel free to use it anytime!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Will Bynum is a heck of a player for Detroit
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Last night of enjoying free League Pass.
We better win.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Nada for Ryan Anderson yet
0 for 3 from the field.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions
Magic 3 for 10 now on 3s
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions
Nice J-Will
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
The ref on the other side of the court blew the whistle when the guy right next to play didn't!
Wha?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
This is just painful to watch on the offensive end!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
JWill with 6 off the bench
Tied with VC to lead the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions
3 seconds? Kwame was just camping out in the paint!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Howard has only played 9 minutes due to foul trouble
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions
So much for that great shooting JJ displayed last game!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Redick is 1 for 6 so far shooting
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions
This is totally not sarcasm. I kno u love JJ :P
by derekk on Nov 3, 2009 8:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Kwame Brown has quietly found his niche in Detroit and become somewhat of a serviceable player
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
At least the Magic are taking relative good care of the ball
4 TOs only.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions
on the bright side
this game is absolutely going to raise our defensive numbers hahah
Glad to see Denton is back covering the Magic
He is one of the best reporters in the business…much better than Brian Schmitz
Pistons have attempted 15 FTs to 2 FTAs for the Magic
ORL 36 DET 34
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions
home cooking whaaaa?
didn’t we score 36 in a quarter the other night?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
We scored 41 in the 2nd quarter against the 76ers
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Jameer gets fouled on one end, no call, Stuckey gets cleanly blocked on the other end, foul!
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Anyone know what the ESPN Insider article talked about
with JJ earning a “big pay day?”
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Nothing, just recognizing it's his contract year.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Stop living by the 3, take it in, these Pistons are not the Pistons of old in the panint
Jeeze…
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Damn Mason....
No Deeeeeetroit Baaaasketball?
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Yeah, it's weird not hearing him being all obnoxious!
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Bass isn't good at getting off the pick and roll.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
What an ugly half...but we still escape with the lead!
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Glad that's over.
We are taking way too many threes and they just aren’t falling.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
and the Cavs have rallied back to take the lead over the Wiz!
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The tempo of this game favours Detroit too much
I dont think this game ends with an Orlando win…
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
That all depends on whether the refs keep calling the game the way they are calling it and if the Magic decide to control the tempo!
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Can't fault them, Detroit's been more aggressive and regardless of personnel....They a
They always play Dwight tough with their bigs….which precisley why Boston concerns me looking ahead.
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
They really weren't playing Dwight tough, he got 3 quick cheap fouls before he ever had a chance to get a rhythm!
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It depends on which team comes out after the half . . .
If it’s the same team that played quarters 1 & @, then i agree!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Not to take away from Ryan Anderson's good start to the season...
but when he’s not hitting 3’s, he’s pretty much just another body out there. That is why Rashard is our starting 4. At least he’s a post up threat and plays pretty above average d.
Tru but . . .
he’s just a BABY!
He’ll learn what to do soon enough.
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He's still trying to adjust to Orlando's defensive scheme, that's pretty obvious.
And you can’t accuse Ryan of just being another body out there when his threes aren’t falling, he’s more than adept to post up and take it to the basket off the dribble (did it in the second quarter for a layup).
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Ryan can score in the post...
He was all over the post scoring vs. NJ.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Halftime stats
Magic are shooting 42%, DET 37%
Magic 5 of 18 from long range.
Pistons are outrebounding Magic 23-21.
DET 12 of 17 from the free throw line… Magic 0 for 2.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions
Orlando's defense is completely different without Gortat or Howard out there.
Detroit wasn’t afraid to attack the paint.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
FT difference is astounding... 17 FTA for DET, 2 FTA for Magic
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
The reason is simple, Orlando isn't attacking the paint. Detroit is.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Nelson has 7 to lead the Magic... Stuckey with 15 to lead Pistons
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:44 PM EST reply actions
And yeah, the Magic need to attack the Pistons in the paint.
I don’t mind the threes, just need to recognize the personnel on the court.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I think the Magic will be alright if D12 can stay in the game
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:46 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, he just needs to stay out of foul trouble.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
If it wasn't for the bench, the Magic would be screwed.
Helps to have so many weapons because one of them is bound to go off.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Barnes has 5 boards to lead the Magic
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions
I won't be surprised if Dwight gets a ton of touches to start the third quarter.
Need to establish him in the paint, then everything else should follow.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
yeah
this is usually what they try to do in the 3rd if his effectiveness has been limited in the first half due to foul trouble etc. usually it works out pretty well hopefully he’ll have another 20 point third quarter like that one game earlier in the year (cant remember if it was preseason or not)
Hawks game.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Right... he should get more than 4 pts and 2 boards in the second half
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
VC and Anderson a combined 0 for 8 from long range
We’re not used to seeing that.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, this is a worst-case scenario.
Dodgy officiating + everyone’s in foul trouble + nobody’s shot is falling.
And guess what? We’re still winning at halftime on sheer defensive toughness.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
I like to add before I leave here in a second, the Magic might need to win this game with defense.
Part of that is predicated on Dwight Howard staying on the court, to deter the Pistons from attacking the basket.
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
Alright folks, enjoy the rest of the game.
Seems like a nice turnout here, let’s hope the Magic beat the Pistons. For once.
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
Have a good one, E!
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Magic bench outscoring the Pistons' bench 16-10
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions
Did you hear him as he was walking off the floor? Man is PISSED!
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"I'm gonna fuck somebody up" that should be my new quote
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Nov 3, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
seriously, #64 is watching a different game than the other two refs!
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would be nice to get a call
suspect officiating to begin this half already
Great job by JJ.
Looked like Darrell Armstrong there.
This shoulder is going to be a lingering injury for D12 with as much as he bangs inside.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
I haven't heard anything.
I would be surprised if he dislocated it and just stretched the tendons.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
What happened to Christian Dwight?
“I’m gonna F*** somebody up.” LOL
christians fight some times too.
i say he needs to beat the hell out of some one to get people to think before they slap at him as hard as they can.
Gortat's gonna have to step up here in the second half
Looks like D12 might be having more shoulder problems.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions
Jerebko's a hustler
That Dwight shoulder is a worry
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I would guess the only remedy for it is rest.
Which considering the season is here, sucks.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
we are playing d today tho
only problem is their d is good too.
VC on target this half
He’s got 15 pts total on 3 of 6 from long range.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions
Pistons have attempted only 4 threes
…and haven’t made any.
But they are outscoring the Magic 15-0 from the FT line.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions
Are the Magic just not being aggressive?
Why no fouls?
With Howard out...
This is anyone’s game…especially with the way Gortat has looked this season.
Why's everyone worrying though?
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Best tag team ever
D12 and SVG.
I think they could take out the Steiner Brothers.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
1 for 7 now from 3 for Ryan
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
maybe that will help his free throws
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Nov 3, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
I love it when D12 blocks a shot with his LEFT hand!
Good Times :)
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
shoulder strain
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
fffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuu--
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
injured and hurt are different. He's playing and doesn't look to be in pain.
He’ll be fine, but its going to be a recurring theme through the season.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Talking about the schedule, the way it set up was...
1. rematch of round 1
2. Reunion with CLee, et al
3. Reunion with Hedo
4. Renewed rivalry with nemesis (Pistons)
5. Reunion with Grant Hill
6. Another rivalry game with Pistons.
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4 fouls on D12
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions
Goddammitt....there goes the feed :(
Anyone got a spare link? lol
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
NBA Broadband League Pass
is still free through tonight.
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uh.. high quality, not high def. I don't think.
It’s a good looking stream though.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
International version aint free...
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Founder and only member of the Kristin Kreuk Appreciation Society, and future Husband
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
UK, luckily one dude just said he's switching over after the last 2 mins of Wiz-Cavs
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Magic need to stop rushing so many threes early in the shot clock
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions
Hahaha
‘Meer just dragged him. He didn’t care just didn’t want a flagrant.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
The Pistons tv guys
are over-reacting a bit.
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I'm glad he tackled that bastard...
as much as they’ve been hacking the Magic the whole game. The Refereeing has been abominable
The Magic are not attacking the basket though
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
But even when they do initiate contact, there is no whistle.
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dwight has the 4 foul shots for us so are you saying dwights been hit only twice today
or anyone else on our team has not been fouled the whole game
I'm saying we aren't getting the whistle even when there is a foul made.
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Hi guys
Just got in, and don’t have %$&^ FSN. Looks like a low scoring game
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
It's been a tough one to watch. Be glad you don't have FSN...at least tonight!
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Both teams shooting under 40%
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Eli Roe
Don’t have my ref stats to hand, so I don’t know how he’s been previous years
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Magic now 9 of 28 on 3s
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions
stop with all the good news already
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
J.J. just made 3 FTs
…some good news!
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Boston's the best team in the NBA so far...and it's not even close..
Not saying the Magic can’t get there…but, they’re definitely not there now.
your optimism is overwhelming
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Nov 3, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
They are playing with a ton of energy....
We’ll see if that will last considering their age.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Just having one of those nights...let's not rank the Magic based on one night!
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The Magic still are missing Rashard Lewis.
If Boston can use the KG excuse, I guess it’s okay for us to use it.
I'm not saying the Magic won't be better as time goes on...
But I haven’t been impressed so far. Their three point shooting has masked a lot of weaknesses these first 4 games….Boston is beating teams by 30 on a nightly basis.
And Orlando's missing their best perimeter defender and an All-Star power forward
As well as having another All-Star playing injured. Their biggest weakness right now is that they’re relying on their reserves to beat other teams’ starters.
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
our team is not together yet either.
shard will bring our d around. i agree boston healthy is the team to beat
In other news, the Lakers are only up 1 on the Thunder in the 3rd quarter!
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Wow, and the Cavs have roared back to lead 16 late in the 4th!
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Wow! Just gets in the game, Kwame flops and Dwight gets his 5th!
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If Detroit could play the Magic every night . . .
They would be a DYNASTY.
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If we're going to lose this game anyway . . .
Then why not let Dwight play?
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Wow...the power of the mind
Different players…same uniform…same result.
This game proves 2 things:
1) We’re not as deep as we all got excited into thinking
2) Detroit beats with the most simple of moves. For all the ability of the magic to suck people into unorthodox plays, a fundamental can beat them.
For now, Boston still is better than Orlando
For the love of god, drive to the basket….you’re playing on offense like well, Detroit used to lol
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
When our 3's aren't falling...
we look very ordinary. We can’t afford to lose games like this when the playoff seeding is on the line…especially when Boston is looking unbeatable like this. This is gonna come back to bit us.
we are deep, players are hurt,missing and we are having a bad night shooting.
till we play better d. boston is better
I disagree with point #1
The entire team is having a bad night, can’t say that means we aren’t deep. If Dwight gets in foul trouble, that effects the entire flow of the team. It will take time for everyone to adjust to nights like these. It won’t happen over night.
Also, yes, drive to the basket!
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Well look at the last game at the Toronto game for instance
Without VC and Peaches playing one of our most crucial spots was left to JJ to run. And if Dwight is in foul trouble and it causes the whole team to be out of sync then it only further drives the point.
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
So we were without 3 starters and one was dinged up (Dwight), yet we still won.
Name another team in the league that would have accomplished such a feat.
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The point of being called a deep team is knowing you can garuntee the guys on your bench will come out with the same confidence
I just cant see that consistency if those starters go out…and again if Dwight Howard has foul trouble and he goes out and the team struggles (despite the opportuinty to then run an alternative offense to say VC) then maybe the team in “deep” in the traditional sense.Thats kinda my point
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I think you are overreacting a bit to one bad game in week 2 of a long regular season.
There are going to be nights like these for every team, even the good teams with deep benches. Relax, understand that it’s a learning process with so many new pieces added to the puzzle and that the team will get better. To say we aren’t deep because we have one bad game is a bit crazy IMO.
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I'm just skeptical of our deepness. On paper sure, in the preseason fine
But the matchups and the players in question can be streaky (Vince, J-Will, Ryan even) so I’m not that confident in saying “hey we can beat so and so because we’re deep” because I still feel these are matchups that can be easily exposed with the right team.
Not hating, still optomistic, but just noteworthy
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I'm saying that this early in the season, this will affect the flow. These types of games will allow the team to grow and get better. It's all part of the process.
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True it is early but its a still something worth addressing this early I feel..
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Nelson, Howard, and Anderson have combined to score 18 points
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions
Recipie to beat the Magic
Put on a Piston’s Jersey.
not if you keep jinxing it :P
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
That's the way to slow Bynum down, slap him in the face!
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I do not condone this type of thing, and it was inadvertant.
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I second this comment
Open-hand slaps are too inefficient
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
stay down punk!!!!
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Nov 3, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Bynum took a shot to the chops . . .
AAAAAAAhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha . . .
ha :)
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Wow Magic got away with a foul there
Gortat with the obvious poke in the eye.
It was inadvertent, but should have been called a foul.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions
which led to the fast-break layup by Barnes
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions
cavs 102, wizards 90
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I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Anderson is useless tonight, yet he keeps jacking up the threes.
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Magic have missed 9 threes in a row
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Wow, this is just a terrible shooting night for us.
I don’t know how much I would read into all this.
Thunder 73, Lakers 71 at the end of the 3rd
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I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
We can all stop the Anderson love now...
He has come back down to earth.
Everybody has bad games now and then
We’ll need to see how he does next time out
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I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Stop chucking Ryan, Dude is on sheed Wallace ish tonight
Especially with all that space Detroit has in defense. Ugh shit makes me wanna get 94-96 Penny to drive in the lane.
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
These refs are just out to get Dwight tonight. Dwight fouls out. ACK!@
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couple of really bad calls
wish it was consistent
Terrible shooting night for Nelson
3 for 11.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:52 PM EST reply actions
Well...at least Dwight will be fresh for tomorrow night's game
So we can have a chance to go 4-1
I'm sensing a very interesting press conference from SVG after this game
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Where was the foul on Jameer? He was playing great D!
THESE REFS ARE A JOKE!!!
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This game isn't over
Magic can still win despite everything
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions
Yeah too much pessimism...
But it’s probably because it’s Detroit.
by Swami Digital on Nov 3, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
This is the type of shit that makes you think the NBA is fixed...
foolishness…calls have been so one-sided…it’s not even funny
Javie's gotten in on some suspect calls of late as well.
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Javie last year
62 games
64.5% home team win percentage
Home team +3.6 points over away team
195.3 points/game
38.8 fouls/game
51.5% of fouls on away team
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Eli Roe
In 2008-2009 when he was on a crew (52 games):
71.2% home team win percentage
Home team +5.4 points over away team
199.5 points/game
44.1 fouls/game
50.7% of fouls on away team
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I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
Well, the Detroit guards as usual have a field day against Orlando, Stuckey, Byum, plus no Pietrus. And then the Magic decided to a) play like only 3 pointers existed and b) played Ryan 3x as many minutes he was deserving of especially w his rebounding and defense and c) no defense from Magic guards and d) no ball movement and offensive chemistry. Jameer was looking for 3s when he has an even better midrange and needs to driving and probing more. Atleast Jameer can look to improve over time but why was Bass playing so little when Ryan was so horrible?
Despite it all, if you asked me to believe many of those calls were fair, I’d still have a real hard time believing it and would love nothing more than to rewind the game tape to get just a slightly reasonable explanation on some calls.
One thing for sure, Magic have alot of work to do.
by derekk on Nov 3, 2009 10:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
There goes Gortat with what looked like a clean play, haven't seen the replay.
UGH!
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Detroit is being the far more aggressive team tonight
Magic aren’t even trying to drive the lane; therefore, Pistons are getting the calls.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions
It's ironic because thats the thing that kinda lost the Pistons a title in 05-06
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I'm not blaming the refs, just calling out the refs for some pretty pitiful officiating tonight. The Magic have done themselves no favors!
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FUCK THESE REFS!!!!!
IM SORRY FOR THE LANGUAGE, THIS IS MY FIRST AND ONLY POST FOR 2NITE.
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Magic have attempted 33 threes, Pistons just 6
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions
Just gotta say
Were playing terrible, but the officiating has been equally atrocious. Granted, we should be running away with this game with Prince and Hamilton out, but man theyre doing everything in their power to make us lose. And Ryan Anderson needs to quit shooting this game.
Shaq sucks.
Cant blame the refs, Detroit just were aggressive and challenged the frontcourt of Orlando
This is a key matchup to remember…and something to remember when playing against someone like Boston. Rondo has similar speed and tenacity as Bynum, the frontcourt is as aggressive as Boston’s.
Def something to move on with
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Copy/paste
I’m not blaming the refs, just calling out the refs for some pretty pitiful officiating tonight. The Magic have done themselves no favors!
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Yea these kinda games w Detroit are good barometers against Bos and La. I may actually think the offense needs more work. Zero ball movement, little attacking the rim and being aggressors. Dwight playing so little and Pietrus/Lewis missing wouldve helped the defense alot more than what the offense was like tonight. SVG has to work in a few PR sets with the PGs, Vince and get Jameer to be more aggressive. How weird it must be for Pistons fans to see them still beating the Magic all the time while rebuilding? Lol
by derekk on Nov 3, 2009 10:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Again, the Pistons' aggressiveness is winning them this game
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions
See, even when they foul, no whistle. I don't care how much more aggressive one team is that the other, not every call should go toward that team,.
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Tough call...
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
This is very disappointing for a team...
that supposedly has championship aspirations.
They couldn't overcome bad shooting, lack of aggressive play toward the basket, Dwight's foul trouble, and horrendous officiating.
It just wasn’t their night!
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It is UNBELIEVABLE how the ghost of this F#KIN' TEAM owns our SOUL!
I’m speechless.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I really thought after Sheed going the Magic would get over the Detroit hump
lol@ Ben Wallace showing up like its 2003
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I guarentee you they will have their off nights, that's why no one goes 82-0!
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Its only a concern because we can see a senario where the team can unravel.
And this team excecuted in a way that Boston specfiically could
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Founder and only member of the Kristin Kreuk Appreciation Society, and future Husband
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Nov 3, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
I'm very disappointed in Jameer's play tonight
He was not aggressive, shot just 3 of 11, and committed 5 TOs.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions
Thank goodness the rematch is Friday night
I hope they learned something from tonight and will turn things around Friday against the Pistons.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions
That was absolutely horrible.
Waste of a night watching that game. Hope to never see another like that. I can’t afford to break any more furniture.
I am the world's best basketball player! *
* Among those with no skills whatsoever
P.S. RIP my nice new computer desk
I am the world's best basketball player! *
* Among those with no skills whatsoever
Personal Fouls tally for the night?
Orlando 30
Detroit 17
Unbelievable.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Big Ten officials taking a cue from the SEC?
I would hope SEC officials would actually favor the team from the southeast, given that they don’t call an even game.
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
That’s what happens when you jack 3’s the whole game, refuse to play near the basket, and the one guy who does play near the basket is on the bench the whole night.
by pjlawrence81 on Nov 3, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Redick, Nelson, and Anderson combined to shoot 9 for 37
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions
we played awful,
but i haven’t seen a game officiated that one-sided since lakers/kings game 6 in ’02
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Well I gotta go puke now . . .
Goodnight to all my fellow sadists.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Thankfully my roommate just came back with a sub
Or else my cat would be dead by now
Shaq sucks.
by Paul Finger on Nov 3, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Indeed, but I also hate how the Magic play against the Pistons regardless of who is in a Pistons uniform.
sigh
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Magic wound up 10 of 35 on threes
… and shot 37% from the field, compared to 37 1/2% for Pistons.
Pistons were 31 of 38 from the FT line, Magic were 12 of 16.
Magic had 15 TOs, the Pistons 9 TOs.
Just a bad, all-around game for the Magic, but at least they have a chance to get even Friday night.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 3, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions
Also:
Where was Vince in the 4th qtr? Need to fix that.
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I'm guessing SVG decided to give him limited minutes to recover.
It also looked like he stepped on Bynum while coming back on defense during one possession.
by thermodynamic on Nov 3, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Plus he was just jacking up 3s and getting beat on defense every possession.
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Tweaked his ankle, sat out the fourth quarter.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
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I am not watching the Pistons anymore...
the most boring team in the league.
The Magic need to learn how to play an ugly game. Threes are sexy, driving to the hoop is ugly.
JJ and Ryan need to put their heads down
and get into the lane to make contact. They both can shoot FTs. Ridiculous.
by magicfaninTN on Nov 3, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
I believe every word Donaghy says.
Sure Detroit was more aggressive, that doesn’t mean it’s reasonable for both of Orlando’s centers to foul out in a total of 40 minutes. How many fouls were called on jump shots? How many offensive fouls were called on the Magic? I’m sorry but the Magic will be sending the league the tape from this game.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
12 fouls in 40 minutes. Says a lot.
And don’t give me the….they just drove to the basket more business. That’s only part of it.
by magicfaninTN on Nov 3, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
really, it's actually impressive that we stayed in the game at all
given the circumstances.
Pietrus' D would have helped tonight.
Why didn’t Barnes knock somebody out? I thought he was a bruiser?!
It's hard to believe that the Pistons still have our number.
Oh well, as long as we don’t meet them in the playoffs we are fine.
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by North of the South on Nov 3, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions
Can these Pistons make the playoffs?
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by North of the South on Nov 3, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
They only play us 3 times a year, so it's doubtful. lol
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Ryan needs a cap on his trigger
SVG needs to put a limit on the # of 3s he can jack before he has to lower his head and go for a layup. Say maybe shoot 5 then drive? That’s easy to remember.
Wow.
Keep pumpin, ain't worried bout nuttin
Busters thought we was frontin, so reload and keep dumpin
Keep Sleeping on Orlando...
This seems to be Eli Roe's first game of the season.
Would’ve thought he was one of the D-League trainees carried over from the lockout.
only one other ref last year has a higher home team win % and reffed for >52 games. but his % of home/away team fouls is statistically more balanced than tonight’s game.
by magicfaninTN on Nov 3, 2009 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
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