Tonight's Game: Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic
by Ben Q Rock on Nov 6, 2009 5:40 PM EST
in 2009/2010 Previews
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Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic, Nov 6, 2009 7:00 PM EST
| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 2-3 | 4-1 | |
| November 6th, 2009 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
| 7:00 PM | ||
| Sun Sports | ||
| Probable Starters | ||
| Rodney Stuckey | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Ben Gordon | SG | J.J. Redick |
| Jonas Jerebko | SF | Matt Barnes |
| Charlie Villanueva | PF | Ryan Anderson |
| Ben Wallace | C | Dwight Howard |
| Previous Meetings | ||
| November 3rd: Pistons 85, Magic 80 | ||
| Game Officials | ||
| Bob Delaney | ||
| Eric Lewis | ||
| Leroy Richardson | ||
It's a rematch of shorthanded Eastern Conference rivals tonight when the Orlando Magic look to avenge an earlier defeat this week at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Orlando's Vince Carter (ankle) isn't expected to play; ditto for Detroit's Tayshaun Prince (back) and Richard Hamilton (ankle). The Pistons handed the Magic their first--and, so far, only--defeat of the season on Tuesday, when their undersized, shoot-first guards attacked the lane and fouled out Dwight Howard and Marcin Gortat, the Magic's only centers, in fairly short order. The Magic, meanwhile, rarely drove the ball, and instead hoisted three-pointer after three-pointer, with poor results.
But since then, the teams have gone in opposite directions. The Magic bounced back with an impressive blowout of the Phoenix Suns in which they mixed outside shooting with aggressive takes to the basket; they also shut down the Suns' high-powered offense. The Pistons allowed 110 points to the Raptors, including 44 in the second period, to take their third overall loss on the year. They gifted the Raptors 47 free throw attempts, and 20 for Chris Bosh alone.
But throw all that out the window, right? Because when the Pistons play the Magic, nothing goes as it should, it seems. Orlando is 5-20 in its last 25 regular-season games against Detroit, dating back to 2003. The Magic are bound to break the cycle of futility against the Pistons eventually, right? Tune in at 7 to see if tonight's that night.
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I wonder if the shootings downtown will postpone this game?
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Nov 6, 2009 2:04 PM EST reply actions
I'm wondering the same thing. It's just on the other side of I-4 from Lake Ivanhoe which is where the main exit is for those coming westbound on I-4 to get to the arena.
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Which is where the team would be coming from if they were at the RDV Sportsplex in Maitland.
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I was thinking about the same thing...
The scene is pretty close to the arena correct?
I hope it won't affect the game too much
but its probably good reason to beef up security tonite.
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by stanleygoober on Nov 6, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
I do like Bob Delaney
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
The refs are darn near league average
Bob Delaney – neutral home/road (60% home win, -0.10 StDev), neutral point differential (+2.8, -0.24 StDev), neutral points (200.3, +0.14 StDev), neutral fouls (43, +0.65 StDev), neutral foul split (50.3% away, -0.81 StDev)
Eric Lewis – neutral home/road (60% home win, -0.10 StDev), neutral point differential (+3.9, +0.45 StDev), neutral points (200.6, +0.25 StDev), neutral fouls (43.1, +0.72 StDev), neutral foul split (51.0% away, +0.05 StDev)
Leroy Richardson – neutral home/road (57.1% home win, -0.52 StDev), neutral point differential (+2.9, -0.18 StDev), neutral points (197.2, -0.75 StDev), neutral fouls (41.5, -0.41 StDev), neutral foul split (50.3% away, -0.81 StDev)
Richardson’s the biggest concern of the three for a home team – his games are low scoring, low point differential, low foul, and has the smallest home advantage overall.
"When you make your final stand
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And all I ask of you is
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By the way, I consider anything within 1 standard deviation neutral, anything between 1 and 2 to be mildly pro-home/away, high/low scoring, et cetera, and anything over two to be significant.
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I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
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Wow, nice info as always. Thanks for that.
by derekk on Nov 6, 2009 3:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thoughts go out to Pops tonight.
Hopefully we’ll learn from the last match-up and take the W this time.
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I'll be there
First game on the year for me, good seats to boot.
"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC
Magic are whopping 12 1/2 point favorites
…with an over/under of 193.
Magic will get that much-elusive win over the Pistons as long as they maintain their focus and execute their offensive game plan the way they did against Phoenix.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions
David Steele looks ridiculous with that brown suit/blue shirt combo
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
David Steele with the early statistical gems...
Dwight is 2 blocks away from surpassing (and eliminating another record for) Shaq as the all-time block leader in franchise history.
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I'll jot that down in my notes and ask Dwight about that after the game if he breaks the record.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Unless SunSports and David Steele are wrong...
shrug
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Excuse me, it was Paul Kennedy, not David Steele
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Dwight has 824 blocks, Shaq had 824 blocks so he's tied according to Basketball-Reference.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Wait, are you sure about that?
From what I’m reading, Howard already has the record. Unless I’m wrong.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I rewound it and Kennedy said he was 1 shy of tying Shaq's franchise record, even though the graphic they threw up showed them as tied.
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Yeah, they're tied.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Even though Barnes hit that, I'm REALLY surprised the ball didn't go down to Dwight or involve some type of dribble penetration on the first possession...
especially considering the lack thereof in the first game.
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Much better start that the first game in Detroit...
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This is still the Pistons we're facing. I'm not counting them out until the final horn!
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Yeah, when it comes to the Pistons, I can only conclude that God must hate the Magic . . .
considering the Pistons has the Magic’s number no matter how sucky the Pistons seems to be.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
2nd
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
I hope we embarass them this game . . .
I mean TRULY EMBARRASS THEM.
I want them to PROVE to everyone that the last game was a FLUKE!
I need this PLEAZ! :)
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Yeah, but just don't call for a Magic player to punch a Pistons player
Like you did last year. :oP
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Magic 5 of 5 from the field, and 3 of 3 on threes
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions
They are playing the Celtics tonight if anyone was wondering why I said that...
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I got it
If Grant Hill goes for 40 points for the win, all should be forgiven with him.
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WHAT'S UP RYAN?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
RA ALREADY doin stuff that Garrity NEVER did in his careeer!
Or could even DREAM of doing!!
I hate Garrity…
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What the hell is a "Jonas Jerebko"?
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Swedish candy?
No homo
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I'm friends with him on facebook
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Oh JJ, you've finally figured it out
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Ryan has shaken off whatever ailed him the other night.
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RA is trying to make ammends for the last game in Detroit . . .
And me likey!
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Geez, when Rashard and Vince gets back
Magic’s bench is going to be crazy good.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Also, I HATE BRIAN HILL!
Just seeing his stupid block head makes me angry!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Eh?
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Hill isn’t there is he?
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
He is an assistant for New Jersey, I think.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Ah. My bad. Sorry, blue-b
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
My bad I'm watchin' multiple things and just blurted that out!
But I STILL hate him!
LOL
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Oh NBA League Pass
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
30 pts and there's still nearly 3 mins left in the quarter.
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The Raptors scored 44 pts in the second quarter the other day against the Pistons
…so it can be done.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions
Only 40 points for the Magic
I guess they aren’t as good as the Raptors.
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Hah! Suck it, Shaq
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
It gives me GREAT pleasure ebverytime Dwight erases a little bit more of Shaq from our history . . .
Almost like he never existed! :)
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Peaches chucking threes already, off the dribble no less!
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Kwame must have heard Dwight talking about people blatantly hitting him...
…and assumed those were his instructions.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Both Brandon Bass & Ryan Anderson are absolutely determined to stay in the lineup once Rashard comes back
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
They are both playing insane
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Magic already at half their total score from Thursday
And no fouls on Dwight.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
I think its safe to say they'll double that score
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Wow what a first quarter for the Magic!
14 of 18 from the field (77%); 7 for 7 from the FT line, and 5 of 7 on threes (71%).
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions
That's what I'm talkin about
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Magic also outrebounding the Pistons 10-4
Pistons shooting just 45% (10 of 22).
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions
JWill and Marcin seem to have a good on-court chemistry early in the season.
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Just got in to see the game
What a commanding lead!
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We are going to be a MUCH BETTER fast break team this year!
And I LOVE IT!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Kwame Brown struggles on the free throw line?
Kwame Brown struggles EVERYWHERE.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
I was about to say...
You were like 4 minutes behind. lol
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I'm around one play behind...
…and I was expecting Gortat to block someone AGAIN. So disappointing!
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
This unit is struggling a bit on the offensive end.
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Random metal rock out music during commercial breaks on League pass
Fun-Knee..
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Magic cooling off a bit in this quarter
…shooting just 1 of 7 .
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions
Yeah Orlando needs to get better shot selection
Pistons can still get into this.
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Shout out to Vince for wearing his sunday best on Friday Night
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Peaches and JJ step out of bounds more than any players I've ever seen!
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You should watch Bobby Simmons play a full game
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
I SWEAR Peaches must LEAD the NBA in stepping out of bounds turnovers!
Does he have HUGE ankles or something???
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and he travels a lot setting up for threes
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Wow, that whole Pistons play fell apart.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Gortat with block, Peaches with the And-1 on the break!
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The Polish Hammer says... "Not in my house!"
Wait, let’s try that again.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Magic perfect from the FT line... 11 of 11
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions
He usually dominates us. Let's hope that trend doesn't continue.
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WOW when we're finally @ FULL STRENGTH and are playing SVG Defense consistently . . .
we’re going to beat a sight to BEHOLD!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Gordon only 1 for 9 shooting
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions
We're letting them hang around. Hopefully that doesn't come back to bite us.
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That's 9 pts for Daye
Stuckey leads them with 15.
Anderson with 11, D12 with 10 to lead the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions
aaaand just like that my feed is blocked
ugh…and no league pass is not free overseas..
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It back!
http://channelsurfing.net/watch-nba-3.html
Keep on the down low like R Kelly
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Magic need to protect the ball better
8 turnovers for them.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
Yeah... they need to work on taking better care of the ball in the second half
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
D12 6 of 7 from the FT line
Keep up the good free throw shooting!
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions
Good first half
Capped off with the random Avril Lavinge music
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That was a BS no call at the end there...
Barnes was CLEARLY tripped but they ignored it cuz time was running out!
BS!!!
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Congrats to Dwight for passing the block record for the magic
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SVG was pissed before the second quarter ended.
He started walking to the locker room before halftime.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Lack of defense, I'm sure.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Probably the easy points they gave up right before the end of the half.
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This.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I ust love that he has such high standars that he gets pissed even when we have huge leads but aren't playing well...!
He’s BY FAR my fav Magic coach ever!
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it's what makes him a great coach and the Magic a great team.
Stan never lets his players become complacent.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Yeah they mentioned it on tv
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Magic score just 18 2nd quarter points on 6 of 18 shooting
…and they’ve missed their last 6 three pointers.
Despite that, a 58-43 Magic halftime lead, as the Magic shoot 55% for the half.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions
Detroit is getting too many easy buckets in transition and off turnovers.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
But the halfcourt D is improved, maybe only bc Dwight is not getting the ref’s Palace special calls but still
by derekk on Nov 6, 2009 8:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It's better, yeah, but the turnovers aren't helping.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
this
Like I mentioned earlier, the lead would be HUGE were it not for those turnovers..
They were costly ones!
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9 Magic turnovers in the first half
They’re outrebounding the Pistons 19-16.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions
First quarter was impressive, second quarter .. not so much.
Orlando should be up by more than 15.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
The more I learn about VC the more surprised I get. I really like his personality from what I know.
by derekk on Nov 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He's a chill guy, pretty easy-going personality.
Fits in well with the team.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
he wasn't a band geek, its just sort of "his story"
the best high school player in the state will never be a “band geek”
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
D12 with 16 pts, RA with 11 pts, and Redick with 7 pts lead the Magic
Stuckey with 15 pts and Daye with 11 pts lead Detroit.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions
Gordon cold so far for Pistons
…just 5 pts on 1 of 9 shooting.
Hope he doesn’t heat it up in the second half.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions
Ditto.... go Suns!
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Anyways, what's up with everyone?
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Not much man just watchin' this game with bated breath . . .
Like everyone else I’m sure!
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LOL, don't hurt yourself.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
How's the atmosphere at the game tonight with the crowd, E?
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Decent.
Definitely heard and seen better crowds.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
The Magic lost momentum there in the second quarter
…after a great first quarter.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
I'm sure they'll bounce back in the second half.
Orlando seemed to get complacent after the great start.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I guess we couldn't expect them to shoot 77% for the whole game
…like in the first quarter.
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by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
LOL, yeah.
They were bound to regress.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
I'm following the game on cbssports.com
Yahoo! isn’t updating the stats for some reason.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, the site is screwed up for some reason.
That seems to happen periodically with Yahoo! Sports.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Eriv since ur gettin a real life view...
How tall would you say Brandon Bass REALLY is?
6’6"?
6’7"?
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Uhh, probably 6'5'' or 6'6''.
I’ve stood next to him and he isn’t that much taller than me.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Vince is 6'5.5"
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
As tall as him, I'd say.
Brandon makes up for it with his wingspan, though.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
7'2.5" for Brandon
around 7 for Vince
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Holy Gorrila Arms Batman!
I’m surprised his knuckles aren’t raw!
Although he does have WIDE shoulders…
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6'6"... I did a fanpost on this during the offseason
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
make it 3
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Alright folks, need to head back to the game.
Take it easy, everyone!
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Hope we can talk about a dominant Magic victory afterwards
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
As long as the lead is in double digits for the Magic, I won't worry
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions
As long as there's time on the clock I WILL woory!
This IS Detroit after all!
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he's done
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Horrib offensive set that last trip
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We just can't seem to get this lead past 19...
No sir, I don’t like it!
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*horrid
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Come on you guys!, Sure you had the open three, but you had the entire right open!
Drive in Meerkat!
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Oh god, please drive in, take a charge lol
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Falling in love with the outside shot again, letting them get back into the game.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
RA out witha sprained right ankle???
GOD I HATE DETROIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pull it together, Magic!
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
oh, god, the second unit hasn't even come on yet
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Thank goodness Pistons are missing their FTs
…just 12 of 21 so far.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions
Whoooooooooooo Bassy!
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
After starting 5 of 7 from long range...
Magic have made just 2 of their last 15 threes.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions
Yes, but when they are making a run because that's all we're doing, it's time to dribble penetrate, not keep taking threes!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
I hear u man but they're like addicts and the 3s are their SWEET, SWEET CANDY...
I wish they would show more restraint too :)
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Momentum swinger
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Williams breaks the string of misses from long range
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions
Bass with 11 pts off the bench
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions
We will win this game..
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
We need to see this win happen at the Palace now
by derekk on Nov 6, 2009 9:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pistons outscore Magic 25-24 in the third
They went to the FT line 18 times in the quarter and made 12.
Pistons outshooting Magic now 47% to 46%.
Magic 18 of 21 from the FT line.
Looks good for the Magic with a 14 pt lead entering the 4th.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions
Magic shot 12 threes in the third
…and made 3. Magic shot 8 of 23 overall in the third.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions
D12 with 20, Redick with 12 to lead the Magic
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions
Never thought I'd be sad to see JJ go to the bench with foul trouble . . .
You’ve come a long way baby!!!
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It's been one quarter of Wednesday followed by two quarters of Tuesday...
…Let’s see a little more Wednesday to close this out.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
No, no, not that. That's Tuesday.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Can’t wait for when Sweet Lew gets back
by derekk on Nov 6, 2009 9:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
No Marcin there was not a foul lol
So euro on that last move…
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Thanks for acting like its 2001-2002 J Will
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Take better care of the freaking ball!
Get Jason Williams out of there lol
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Any reason Anderson has only had 16 minutes?
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Rolled his ankle, not coming back into the game.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
It's the Pistons... I don't even know why I'm surprised.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Nov 6, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Relax, just take smart shots on offense and we can still win this game
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Crap call.
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Did Barnes used to play football or something?
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Charlie V with the Sheed look
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
Founder and only member of the Kristin Kreuk Appreciation Society, and future Husband
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
As long as the Magic make their FTs, they will win
Pistons figure to foul a lot here in the final five minutes.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions
ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THE CRAP SHOT SELECTION???!!!
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
6 PT game???
KILL me now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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They must love to play against the Magic.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Nov 6, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions
Finally, internal agression
Bout time
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
Founder and only member of the Kristin Kreuk Appreciation Society, and future Husband
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Crap
I forgot the Magic were playing. :|
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Yeah
It sounds like it.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Magic have missed 18 of their last 21 threes
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions
You know, it's a coin flip.
They’ve missed the shots, but they’ve been good shots. If they have good shots, they need to keep taking the things.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
I'm beginning to really like Barnes.
He’s like if Pietrus settled down a little and learned to pass.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Steele & Goukas are like the first sip of the day
It just doesn’t get much better than that.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
How are you coping with the Kevin Martin injury?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
I'm not :(
But, I’ll move on. Kinda have to yanno?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
They're one of the best in the NBA
That is definitely for sure.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Haha Charlie V
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Bass competing with Charlie
Thats what sup
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
Founder and only member of the Kristin Kreuk Appreciation Society, and future Husband
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Magic are doing great at the FT line...24 of 27
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions
That wins a lot o games in this league Mike
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
It really helps, pookey!
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Bass baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
First team to 100 wins!
(I like it better when I get to say that in the third quarter…)
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
And Jameer
Jameer’s been clutch.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Depth is magical isn't it?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Whoooooohooo
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
Founder and only member of the Kristin Kreuk Appreciation Society, and future Husband
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Meer Cat
And O-Rena is rockin too.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Why does EVERY SINGLE GAME against the Pistons have to be so stressful? Even the wins?!?!?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Because the Magic has a lot of playoff series to them this decade?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Even when one team is good and the other is not, its tough to watch without chucking things at the TV and punching holes in walls.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
It is when you expect every possession to be perfect :)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Yeah I know LOL
I wuz just messin with ya.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
The Pistons are really good on perimeter defense...
…and play a slow, physical game. It’s a frustrating style of play.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Alright, I'm out like Bogues in a Dunk Contest.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Dwight’s free throw shooting has improved the last 3 games other than the 1st 2 games of the season he hasnt missed that many
He's 40-58 so far this year...
…69%. If he can keep that up, we’ll take it.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Six Magic players in double figures
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions
Pistons mishandled that possession...
and only have one TO left. This is over.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Cross your fingers, the Celtics are losing , Hawks already lost, Miami blowing out the Nuggets- bad that the Heat are in our division but at least the Nuggets lose so by the end of the night the Magic could be tied for best record in the league I think
I'll give updates on the Bos-Phx game
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Missed FTs, trying to annoy me even more are we?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Just not that well played of a game eh?
Seems like it.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Should have neer been that close
Detroit is tougher than people think…..but better shot selection from the Magic PLEASE. Those bad plays on offense almost cost us the game.
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
Founder and only member of the Kristin Kreuk Appreciation Society, and future Husband
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I'll take it from Barnes...
…because Barnes has drawn so many fouls, and done so many other good things. But Pietrus and J-Will shouldn’t be shooting a bunch of threes.
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
It wasn't that pretty, but a W against the Pistons is a good W.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Nov 6, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions
Ouch Rondo just scored an And1
Nice move too.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Awful FT by Rondo though
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Phx is up 7 now
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Nice take by Ray Ray
Got up that time.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Amar'e just scored a deuce
Phx isup 7 again.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Up 5 KG just scored
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Whty these two arguing?
lol
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
When Pistons get Hamilton and Prince back...
they shouldn’t be taken lightly by anyone.
They have a good chance to be a 6 or 7 seed in the East.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions
If they play this hard every night, I'll agree with you.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
that is awful, awful news for us.
We better be 1st seed then! :D
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Nov 6, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
But what if Detroit misses out on that 7th spot and falls to 8th?
!
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
Than the Magic get to avenge playoff losses of years past
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Objectively, you would think that would be true
However, every self-respecting Magic fan probably still pee in their pants with the thought of playing the Pistons.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Breathe in your fears funny
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
You know, not that it hasn't given me fits as a Magic fan...
but Villanueva’s run has done my fantasy team a world of good. :)
He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.
WHY ARE THEY CALLING A TIMEOUT BEING DOWN 9 WITH 20 SEC TO GO???
THEY NEVER GIVE UP AGAINST US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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God this game is just dragging alone isn't it?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I love what Matt Goukas is saying
He’s right.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
QUIT F@CKIN' FOULING U DOUCHE BAGS!!!!!!
U LOST!!!
Let it go already!!!!!
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28 pts for Villanueva
Stuckey with 20, Gordon with 19.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:50 PM EST reply actions
Won't this game ever end?!?!?!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Nice night for Barnes... 18 pts, 9 boards
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions
So true . . .
He no star but he’s tough as nails and is gonna be an important part of our team this year!
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DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIDE F@KIN PISTONS DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now if only Phx wins I’ll be good :)
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Pistons outscore Magic 60-52 in the second half
…but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Magic’s 58-43 halftime lead.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions
Dwight raised his FT% total by almost 4 tonight
He’s shooting close 69% on the season. That will make him only greater than he already is!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I'd like to know what his FT% is jfor just the last 3 games cuz he's been on a tear!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Sure
He was 3-6 against Philly to open the season, 4-11 @ NJ as well.
Against Toronto, he was 14-16, @ Det he was 4-8, 9-14 against Phx and 8-9 tonight.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
HOLY CRAP!
If my math is right that’s like 74% in the last 4 games!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
85% FT shooting for the Magic tonight
30 for 35.
Pistons were just 23 of 37 (62%).
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions
Magic shoot 28 of 48 on 2 pointers, just 8 of 28 on 3s
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions
It's funny
The NBA must love the Suns broadcast crew. Wonder why.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Doesn't mean as much in the regular season
It is what it is.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Magic shoot 47% overall
…compared to 51% for Detroit.
Magic outrebound Pistons 36-33, and had a 19/12 ast/to ratio.
Magic rode a great first quarter and great free throw shooting the whole game to victory!
A win is a win… good job Magic!
Everyone have a good weekend.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Nov 6, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions
@ HOME NO LESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We SHOULD BE #1 in EVERYONE’S Power Rankings next week but you know we won’t!
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Game over, Celts fall 110-103 at home to the Suns!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
We cannot play that game
Otherwise, with that reasoning, we should fear the Raptors because they beat the Pistons worse than the Magic.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Actually, I do fear the Raptors, so I don't know what I'm saying.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Exactly . . .
Once the Magic get their starters back, they are vulnerable and practically doomed.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Not to discredit what the Magic did, but the Suns were coming from a back-to-back game
It means they’re weaker than the Magic given their age.
I think it’s going to be more of a contest (a close game even) if both teams were given time to rest.
Of course, the Magic were coming from a loss from Detroit
This, stamina-wise, the Suns needed the rest much more. I think schedules are random and will be an insignificant factor come playoffs.
The Magic were coming from a back-to-back game, too, so I don't buy that excuse.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good nite all around!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Gonna be a long season yall
One loss or another won’t make much of a difference. Really doesn’t matter until April.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Heh
Yeah.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Give it up . . .
I remember last year some people here were keeping tabs on who was #1 in the standings at midseason. Every single remaining 40 odd games of the Celtics & Cavs was being scrutinized.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Yeah I'm giving it up
I don’t think it’s worth much but, I do understand why they care.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I hope we get number 1 in the power rankings now, we have been playing without the full squad, havent lost at home, beat the suns (who were undefeated at that time) that beat the Celtics
Who cares about power rankings? They mean nothing.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Suck it Boston
All the undefeated teams took an L today
"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Toronto is killing New Orleans right now
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Poor Chris Paul . . . at least that is what all of the sports pundits are saying that we should feel for him
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
I don't give one iota of 2 shits about feeling bad for him
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Oh me neither . . .
Yet I’m so easily influenced by the most recent thing that I’ve read. For example, you could say that you don’t give a shit about a player, and as soon as I read it, I will wholeheartedly agree.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
LOL
He’s a great player no question, but the idea that they haven’t tried to surround him with talent is complete crap. They have. It’s just that the moves haven’t worked out.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Too bad Beno Udrih plays the same position as him
Otherwise Beno could help take the Hornets over the top if the Kings traded him.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
(By the way, I've decided to never lay off on you about Beno until he finally departs from the Kings)
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
LOL Okay
I can live with it. Beno’s playing pretty well lately funny, and PW told Amick that he would start Beno vs Utah tomorrow. So, that’s something.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Why? Is Tyreke struggling?
It would seem that on paper, Evans would be able to handle Deron Williams better.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Yeah he's not playing perfectly
But, teams don’t let him be guarded by small G’s. He’s too big for pretty much any small G in this league.
He’s learning, but he’ll get better. With him & Kmart in the back-court, the Kings were asking him to do things he’s not necessarily as efficient or as solid in at the moment.
It’s a process. That’s what I know.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
i'll try to fit it in
But, I’ll have to watch on atdhe. I hate watching games on atdhe.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
It should be interesting if nothing else
I cannot wait to see how those matchups are going to look like.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Though we might not have a full roster (excluding Rashard of course) to see all the possible matchups, which sucks.
I still feel confident we win that game unless we’re without Anderson and Carter.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
The Magic need everyone (excluding Rashard) if it wants to beat the Cavaliers.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Im sick of being overlooked by the media
We need to blow them out to show everyone what we’ve been seeing all along
I prefer to stay somewhat under the radar
It just makes the victories doubly sweet. I was never prouder of the Magic when they made that run in the playoffs last year when most people had counted them out since the 2nd round.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
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