Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 11, 2009 6:30 PM EST
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| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 17-5 | 15-7 | |
| December 11th, 2009 | ||
| U.S. Airways Center | ||
| 10:30 PM | ||
| ESPN / FSN Florida | ||
| Probable Starters | ||
| Jason Williams | PG | Steve Nash |
| Vince Carter | SG | Jason Richardson |
| Mickael Pietrus | SF | Grant Hill |
| Rashard Lewis | PF | Amar'e Stoudemire |
| Dwight Howard | C | Channing Frye |
| Previous Meetings | ||
| November 4th: Magic 122, Suns 100 | ||
| Game Officials | ||
| Joe Crawford | ||
| Derrick Collins | ||
| Mark Lindsay | ||
The Orlando Magic face a tough task this evening when they visit the fast-paced Phoenix Suns on the second-night of a back-to-back set. It'll be a chance at redemption for Orlando, which imploded after gaining an 18-point lead over the Utah Jazz last night and wound up losing. Now, the Magic head to U.S. Airways Center, where the Suns are 7-0 on the season. This will be tough.
To be fair, Orlando was on the second night of a back-to-back in November when it handed Phoenix a 22-point defeat... but Phoenix, too was also playing two times in as many nights. The Suns have had two days off, in which the most exciting things to happen were Robin Lopez's smashing a glass door after practice and Grant Hill's soliciting his Twitter followers for haircut advice.
The Suns resemble the Magic in that they really, really, really shoot well. First in the league in effective field goal shooting, leading directly to first in offensive efficiency. The curious thing is that shooting is the only offensive four factor in which they excel; they're mediocre in terms of controlling the ball, snatching offensive rebounds, and getting to the foul line.
The media have hammered the "Phoenix Suns Don't Play Defense" line into the ground over the last several seasons, but for good reason. In Mike D'Antoni's last season coaching the Suns, they were 16th in defensive efficiency, which is much better than anyone would have you believe. Last year, under Terry Porter and Alvin Gentry, they dropped to 26th. This year, they're 26th again, chiefly because they don't force many turnovers and because they allow too many offensive rebounds. To their credit, they're the best team in the league at not fouling, which prompts the cynic in me to say, "how can you foul someone if you're not anywhere near him in the first place?"
Kidding.
The bottom line is that Orlando is the more talented, more balanced team. It's shut down Phoenix's offense once before this year, albeit under different circumstances; I have a hard time imagining Hill and Jason Richardson combining to miss each shot they take and go scoreless again. And clown the Suns' D all you want to, but so far, it appears as though Phoenix's offense is good enough to bail it out. And at home? 49.7% on three-pointers. This team is scary good offensively. Orlando allowed the Jazz 128.5 points per 100 possessions last night. Phoenix is an even better offensive team. It could get ugly. Or, the Magic could do one of their signature, bounce-back performances and come home with a 3-1 road trip in hand. Fun times.
See you at 10:30.
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Why do they always show the crappy game first? Thanks ESPN.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
by Diosnomeama on Dec 11, 2009 8:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
D12 with 15+ attempts tonight..
Feed the beast
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He will have 15+ attempts, as usual.
It’s just that half of them won’t show up as FGs, because he’ll be fouled.
It's a good thing Larry Bird's initials weren't MJ. '80s basketball was confusing enough -- Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Marles Jarkley, Mominique Jilkins... Makeem Jolajuwon...
Oh, yikes... J-Will vs. Nash.
Not saying I want a 2-game losing streak, or that it’s a completely foregone conclusion. but you know, every team has one occasionally.
It's a good thing Larry Bird's initials weren't MJ. '80s basketball was confusing enough -- Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Marles Jarkley, Mominique Jilkins... Makeem Jolajuwon...
this team can make it rain
they stroke the 3 and we win against anyone
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by ihavebadknees on Dec 11, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Watching the cabs..
It’s amazing how Lebron just gets away with everything.. I watched for 6 minutes and he ran over 3 stationary defenders. Fouls on the Portland players. Ridiculous.
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 10:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The Suns are 2 1/2 point favorites
…with an over/under of 215.
The only other games this season the Magic were underdogs (at Boston, at Atlanta), the Magic won both those games.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions
holy crap
only down 2 with 12.2 left…miracle win portland?
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never mind
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by ihavebadknees on Dec 11, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
That was a horrible call.
Senile old Hubie Brown nearly had a stroke praising it though.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
by Diosnomeama on Dec 11, 2009 10:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Gudden tag folks.
Its 3:30 am here and no sleep for me, hopefully I wont fall asleep for this one.
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Hopefully it'll be a Magic win
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Nice agression to start VC
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Grant Hill drinks sprite???
Grant Hill drinks Spriiiite…
misses dunk
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Dwight!
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Thanks Joey lol
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
lol Jeff is lunching, he's always harsh on Stan's teams
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
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Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I had no idea about that Shard-Stan issue from last night's game
Least there’s no beef.
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
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Suns got the Magic discombulated on that transistion
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Suns 5 of 8 shooting, Magic 3 of 9
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions
It’s tossing up jumpers quick that kills us.
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 10:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I hope they can try more to work the ball into D12
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Grant Hill 3 for 4 shooting for the Suns
He has 6 pts to lead them.
Carter has 4 to lead the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions
Magic defense is horrible right now! No switching properly is the biggest problem. The offense looks ok, but they should keep it disciplined like the announcers said.
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 10:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Im not worried...yet.
Orlando can make the adjustments and curb teams that can run and gun (see Warriors)
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
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Continuation from last night
Bricks.. No rebounding.
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 10:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
are we ever gonna make a shot????
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Dec 11, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions
Lewis 0 for 3 on threes
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions
Magic leaving too many shooters wide open on Phoenix...
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
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I'd say the turnovers are the main issue.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
by Diosnomeama on Dec 11, 2009 10:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No point playing offense if they’re doing anything they want on you.
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The result of falling into run and gun ball early instead of smart slow tempo
You lose possesion quick
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
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by Wasabi Steak on Dec 11, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
I can see your point tho, I’m starting to see the turnovers hurting both the offense and defense. Yikes! Hehe
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Magic have not made a FG since the 9:08 mark
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions
Maybe the bench can give the Magic a lift
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions
Magic got suckered into playing run and gun, forgot about D and Phoenix punished them..
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
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Magic shooting 3 for 13, with 7 TOs
Suns shooting 53%, without any turnovers.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:03 PM EST reply actions
The magic can’t hold onto the ball or shoot.. This could be a hideous game.. I predicted it last night..
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 11:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
midget wrestling?
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
by Diosnomeama on Dec 11, 2009 11:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dwight with four TOs in the first quarter, what do you expect
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Yea , ppl look at the fg% and think he needs it more, and he does still, but look at the to’s he averages too.
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
futility
sorry about the triple post – I’m pissed!!
those posts were a great display of futility
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
by ben_gleicher on Dec 11, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Still plenty of time to turn this thing around for the Magic
Look at the game last night… the Jazz were down 18 in the second before their big comeback.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions
I'm guessing they decided to take the 1st half off tonight...
… I mean, like they took the 2nd half off last night.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 11, 2009 11:05 PM EST reply actions
what a terrible call
really? these are the real refs? travelling?
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Marcin with the hustle!
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
look! Offensive rebounds!
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 11, 2009 11:07 PM EST reply actions
I think we can turn it around, I like most of the matchups but we have to see some darn defense.
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Nice Gortart! Hustle !
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I'll take being down only 11 after that scoreless run.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Dear Orlando
Kindly STOP falling into double team trap and leaving th outside 3 point specialist opne.
Boston will kick your ass come May if you do…
Signed
Me
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
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Like I said.. Magic are not as good as the record reflects.. It’s a fact. They are not playing team basketball.. And Dwight has been pedestrian this year, at best..
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 11:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dwiiiight! What are you dooooiiiiiiing?
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Suns outshoot the Magic 56 1/2% to 40%
Magic are outrebounding the Suns 14-7, but the Magic have 8 turnovers to the Suns’ 1 turnover.
Magic are also 0 for 7 on threes.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:12 PM EST reply actions
Heck of a first quarter for Nash
8 pts, 6 assists.
Lewis leads the Magic with 7 pts.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:13 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, Nash has been shutting up everyone who said he was too old.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
by Diosnomeama on Dec 11, 2009 11:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Suns just out running and gunning us
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Six points in a row to start the second for the Suns
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:16 PM EST reply actions
Well this is ugly..
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive...
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
this game is painful
please give me some hope magic
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I don't know how they could possibly be playing so poorly. This is ridiculous.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Hey, let’s leave Amare wide open? Even better, let’s also leave him a wide open lane! Lol
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It's a 48 minute game
Magic have played poorly the first 14 minutes, no question.
They can still turn it around, though.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:19 PM EST reply actions
I hate we are going to allow Boston to sit atop of the East with a two game difference.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 11, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions
There's still almost three quarters of the season left to go
It’s too early to get hung up on the standings.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
We need to solidify a lineup..
This year I have actually liked Anderson more than Lewis..who cares what he is being paid.. Play who performs.
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 11:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Wow.. We are not shooting well at all..
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 11:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
8 points in a row for the Magic
Two 3s by Anderson; Magic are now 2 for 10 on threes.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions
respectable now
keep the run going magic
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by ihavebadknees on Dec 11, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
The game is not over.
In fact, it’s not even close. Stop acting like whining little babies.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
The Magic are clearly in a funk an I can easily see a win if the Magic play defense better.
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lewis with 10, Carter with 6, Anderson with 6 to lead the Magic comeback
19-6 run by the Magic.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:36 PM EST reply actions
Right... 5 of 5 from the line
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
down 3
YES
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by ihavebadknees on Dec 11, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
I’m still seeing some defensive asignments getting messed up but the Magic are playing alil bit better there and are starting to hit shots finally. Finally! Lol
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I saw Jason Richardson blow by Pietrus a couple times, but Barnes is playing better defense on him and then some (rebounding, hustling).
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Magic shooting 7 of 16 this quarter
…better than the 40% they shot in the first quarter; Suns have cooled down also.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:40 PM EST reply actions
Magic shooting FTs well
11 of 14 after that Howard miss.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:43 PM EST reply actions
Ouch.. They are hitting shots again
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 11:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Magic outscore the Suns 30-28 in the second
…and trail 61-52.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:48 PM EST reply actions
That was a sick 3 from Barnes, he might be getting his 3 touch back I hope.
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
If we hold onto the ball next half we have a chance in this game… 13 to is ridiculous
by i2ambler on Dec 11, 2009 11:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
There no reason to leave anyone open.. Sigh.
by derekk on Dec 11, 2009 11:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Nice three by Barnes there to offset the Suns' three.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:49 PM EST reply actions
The Suns score 61 first half points on 52% shooting
Magic shooting 42 1/2%, 28% on threes and 72% from the line.
13 turnovers by the Magic to 6 for Phoenix.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:51 PM EST reply actions
Nash with 13 pts, 8 assists
Stoudemire has 13 points for them also.
Lewis with 15 pts, Carter with 8 pts to lead the Magic. Carter also has 6 assists.
D12 has 7 pts, 6 boards, 4 TOs.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:54 PM EST reply actions
Yeah; I'm impressed with VC's 6 assists
He’s only shooting 3 for 8, but at least he’s making an effort to get the ball to his teammates.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
he has had
a few baller passes…very promising
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by ihavebadknees on Dec 11, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
I like the fact he's getting to the FT line more in recent games
Only 3 FTAs so far tonight, but he went to the line 12 times last night.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, I like the FTs and assists. Things Hedo did very well but without the scoring touch VC regularly brings.
by derekk on Dec 12, 2009 12:06 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
i just wish he would jack so many deep shots
but i reckon thats part of his game
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by ihavebadknees on Dec 12, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
Hedo had a ton of plays where we were questioning his rationale functions as well. Haha
by derekk on Dec 12, 2009 12:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
You were asking about Lewis's FTs earlier
The most FTAs he has had in a game this season is 6 against GS the other night.
He has 5 FTAs so far tonight.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Howard only has 1 FG attempt in the first half
He’s 5 of 8 on FTs.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 11, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions
You gotta remember his TOs that caused him to not even bring a shot up. But a few are bad passes in to. It’s getting better in general tho.
by derekk on Dec 12, 2009 12:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pietrus with his patented step out of bounds move.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
Obviously Dwight's chest was in the way. :)
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by Diosnomeama on Dec 12, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
I saw that. Elbow Howard and foul called.
by i2ambler on Dec 12, 2009 12:16 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is sad as hell… Non stop turnovers
by i2ambler on Dec 12, 2009 12:15 AM EST via mobile reply actions
So much for lots of shots for Howard… 1 shot????
by i2ambler on Dec 12, 2009 12:17 AM EST via mobile reply actions
lots of free throws
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by ihavebadknees on Dec 12, 2009 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
He's getting fouled a lot
He now has 12 FTAs.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Frye and Lopez can't stop him any other way.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
by Diosnomeama on Dec 12, 2009 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
I want Nash scoring on us and not letting him get these passes to open people. Of course this could just be Nash being Nash but still. Hehe
by derekk on Dec 12, 2009 12:20 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I like Pietrus's aggressiveness and shooting this quarter
16 pts for him this game.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:21 AM EST reply actions
seems like the best 3 point shooter
right now
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by ihavebadknees on Dec 12, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
Yep... 3 for 4 on threes
Anderson 2 for 4, Lewis 2 for 6 from long range.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
Another tough night for Williams
He’s scoreless on 0 for 3 shooting.
He does have 4 assists, but with 3 turnovers.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:24 AM EST reply actions
After starting the game 0 for 8 on threes...
Magic are 8 of 17 since.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:27 AM EST reply actions
Smart strategy by the Suns
Fouling Howard instead of letting him get off a shot.
He’s 8 of 16 on FTs.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:28 AM EST reply actions
and because we are going to Dwight.
Weird we look better when we work inside outside. My goodness doesn’t take a genius does it??
Yeah, but the missed FTs are really hurting
D12 just 8 of 17 from the line.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
ya i totally agree,
but MP is getting wide open looks because we are going inside. We are playing better defense also….so far anyway.
Magic now 17 of 28 from the FT line
Suns aren’t much better… 11 of 16.
Magic with 16 TOs now, but just 3 TOs so far in the third.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:32 AM EST reply actions
Magic outscore the Suns 29-24 in the third
The Magic have given themselves a chance, trailing by just 85-81 entering the fourth.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:42 AM EST reply actions
Gotta put together a few early stops
early in the quarter and hopefully get a lead. Then just bury them. Rashard is doing a great job of putting the ball on the floor and getting to the hoop. Too many times he just chucks from 3, but tonight not falling he takes it to the rim. Really good to see.
Right... he's just 3 of 10 from long range, but 7 of 7 on FTs
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
Lewis with 22 pts, Pietrus with 19 to lead the Magic
Stoudemire with 26 pts, Nash with 16 pts 14 assists for the Suns.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:44 AM EST reply actions
9 pts for J.J. off the bench
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:47 AM EST reply actions
Stomped
would be a better description.
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 12, 2009 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
You miss Jameer
think how it feels if your are out there playing. Damn good PG and 2nd best 3-point shooter in the Association last year.
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 12, 2009 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
Magic have made 12 of their last 25 threes
…after starting 0 for 8.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:53 AM EST reply actions
Magic dominating the boards 42-35
…and have 13 offensive boards.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:54 AM EST reply actions
Good job by AJ!
4 pts, 2 assists off the bench.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 12:56 AM EST reply actions
Quite a comeback so far here in the 4th!
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Dec 12, 2009 12:57 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Still, Howard has officially just 1 FGA
He has 16 boards, 17 FTAs, and 5 turnovers.
He’s 8 of 17 on the free throws.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:01 AM EST reply actions
Great efficiency
10 pts on 1 shot.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:04 AM EST up reply actions
34 combined points
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:05 AM EST up reply actions
Magic 13 of 36 on threes
Suns 10 of 27 from long range.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:10 AM EST reply actions
Broken record moment: why are there open 3pmt shooters for PHO? Amazing how resilient the Magic are. They won’t give up.
by derekk on Dec 12, 2009 1:10 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Magic not defending the Trey tonight...
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Dec 12, 2009 1:10 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I didn't notice, really?
lol well we still have a chance if we start now!!!
AJ... 11 pts, 2 assists, 0 turnovers
What a performance off the bench in place of an ineffective Jason Williams, who did not score. Williams had 6 assists, but 4 turnovers.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:11 AM EST reply actions
Stop the presses
Nash missed a FT!
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:13 AM EST reply actions
Lewis was fouled... Damn refs
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Dec 12, 2009 1:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions
WTF dad!
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Dec 12, 2009 1:16 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Dad was the ball handler
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Dec 12, 2009 1:18 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bad break, but gotta play D now
If Magic hold the Suns here, the Magic could win with the final shot.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:17 AM EST reply actions
Great offensive rebound by Stoudemire
Magic can still tie with a three.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:20 AM EST reply actions
He hobbled off the court in the third quarter
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:21 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, he could be out for awhile Im guessing.
by derekk on Dec 12, 2009 1:32 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
The Suns will try to foul here
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:21 AM EST reply actions
That was just a brilliant play by Nash. Couldn’t have done much else but get the rebound from the missed 3. Jeff calls his brothers move to put Pietrus on Nash but Nash finds the guy stretching from Dwight anyways and then that open 3 leaves Dwight away from rebounding it. So Dwight shoulde maybe been on Amare the whole time instead.
by derekk on Dec 12, 2009 1:21 AM EST via mobile reply actions
BARNES BLEW ORLANDO'S CHANCE
He missed Lewis wide open. That was the play. He didn’t throw him the ball
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Next play he was covered
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
by ben_gleicher on Dec 12, 2009 1:23 AM EST up reply actions
Crawford can suck my dick
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Dec 12, 2009 1:24 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Damnit
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Dec 12, 2009 1:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I actually really like him. He seems like a high character guy.
by derekk on Dec 12, 2009 1:30 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Disagree with that.
He shows off and wants to be the center of attention. He isn’t a bad official, but it’s all about him.
What the heck was that?!
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by North of the South on Dec 12, 2009 1:29 AM EST reply actions
Despite the loss, a great comeback effort from the Magic
…and they did it without Vince Carter for most of the second half.
Magic held Suns to just 45 second half points.
20 turnovers, 12 missed free throws, and 61 first half Phoenix points did the Magic in.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:29 AM EST reply actions
I can live with 12 missed FT, but 20 TO are too many.
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by North of the South on Dec 12, 2009 1:30 AM EST up reply actions
That's about the stupidest shit I've seen in a long while!
Why was it a retip? Why 1.9 seconds?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
NBA refs... so sad they make you laugh.
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by North of the South on Dec 12, 2009 1:30 AM EST up reply actions
Should have been our ball with .6 left.
How the hell do they get 1.9 and a rejump??
I wonder if that is anywhere in the NBA rulebook.
Maybe it is. I plead ignorance here.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 12, 2009 1:32 AM EST up reply actions
I can understand a rejump,
but if they are going to put more time on the clock then why wouldn’t it be back to the normal time. I would say it would either be the clock stands where it is at, or put it back to 2.5 or whatever was on it before the jump the first time.
I hate Joe Crawford
He’s the anti magic… That said team fought back admirally with no goto in the 4th, and Nash eating us up with no Meercat!
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Dec 12, 2009 1:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions
bouncing the ball off Peitrus, and getting blown out in the 1st quarter is a game changer..
Did you also notice we played much better without Carter? Carter got TEN shots in just over 20 minutes. And we shot our freethrows better than the Suns.. Another thing – ONE shot for Dwight? really? one? I realize its more like 8 – since he just got smacked every time he grabbed the ball..but still – even that isnt enough.
I was in and out of sleep for the 4th quarter, woke up in time to see the last 2 mins. Why no Carter late? Was he hurt? Fouled Out? Not Playing well?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
VC and Rashard
failures of the evening…
and and dumbass Pietrus running right in front of AJ on that possession that could have won us the game
Rashard, you continue to disappoint me
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Rashard and Mp
were the reasons were in the game. They both played really well in the third quarter. Not sure what he was thinking running in front of AJ, looked like junior high basketball.
they helped us catch up and they choked at the end
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Shard scored 24. I know we've become accustomed to him hitting everything late, but even the best miss from time to time.
The only thing I was disappointed in was him not boxing out Amare there at the end.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
He is what he is, but he's won us a helluva lot more games with shooting than he's lost with his lack of rebounding and "softness".
Get over it, man!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Carter didn't shoot well, but he did have 6 assists
Lewis didn’t shoot well either, going 3 for 11 on threes, but he was 9 for 9 from the FT line.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:37 AM EST up reply actions
I'm not used to watching losing streaks anymore...
Magic better win the next one! shakes fist in the air
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by North of the South on Dec 12, 2009 1:34 AM EST reply actions
we should have won last night
and got our asses handed to us tonight.
Rashard and Dwight need to get off their damn social networking sites and practice basketball, cuz thats all that really matters. Not what Dwight eats or Rashard raps about, no one gives a shit about that when youre losing games.
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Magic shoot 42% from the field
…34% on threes (13 of 38), and 68% from the FT line.
Magic outrebound Suns 51-42, including 15-12 offensively.
21 TOs for the Magic, just 12 for the Suns.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:35 AM EST reply actions
second that.
VC has killed our defense. Jason Williams got owned all night. Good thing for AJ tonight or this thing would have stayed ugly.
Where the hell was VC anyway?
I came home at mid way through the 3rd and this dude didnt show up once
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
sore knee
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by North of the South on Dec 12, 2009 1:39 AM EST up reply actions
He hobbled out of the game in the third quarter
He played just 23 minutes.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:40 AM EST up reply actions
got hurt in third.
After he aired ball a 3 he hobbled off. Coincidence?? I think not.
thank God we have Indiana, toronto and Miami next
should be easier than the last 2.
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
At least the Magic defense improved in the second half
…allowing 45 Phoenix points after allowing 61 in the first half.
Magic dominated the boards also 51-42.
Too bad they couldn’t get that last rebound that the Suns got that allowed the Suns to go ahead by 3.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:44 AM EST up reply actions
The problem with our rebounding
is that nobody rebounds other than Dwight. Jeff vangundy said it all night. No one rebounds except dwight. Gotta fix that.
Against the Suns...
Pietrus had 8 boards and Lewis had 6 boards, which is above average for both of them.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 12, 2009 1:48 AM EST up reply actions
but its the suns,
everyone should have more rebounds against the suns. They don’t rebound, and they don’t play defense.
blame SVG
he sends them back on defense after the shot
by magicfaninTN on Dec 12, 2009 2:06 AM EST up reply actions
which isn't too bad of an idea
versus a running team like PHX
by magicfaninTN on Dec 12, 2009 2:07 AM EST up reply actions
Does anyone know when Jameer comes back?
shouldn’t it be next week or so?
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
probably 2 more weeks
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 12, 2009 1:42 AM EST up reply actions
Just have to say this
But #$%$ Brian Kelly for taking a coaching job at Notre Dame. F the Irish. Sorry had to say it.
its all good and while we're at it
SOMEONE CUT RASHARD FUCKIN DUMBASS GOATEE
Thanks for the time.
"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard
Don't worry. He's gonna lose just like Weiss...
Notre Dame’s academic policies don’t lend themselves to getting the best athletes. They’re continue to stink.
Stupid ESPN is saying the Suns swept the magic this year..
Hello?? We blew them out at home and lost a nailbiter in their arena. I do think Orlando is the better team – but not last night.
Oh and...
Nash had the same amount of assists as our entire team.
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