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Tonight's Game: Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic

Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic, Dec 14, 2009 7:00 PM EST


2009/2010 NBA Season
Indiana Pacers main logo
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Orlando Magic main logo
8-1317-6
December 14th, 2009
Amway Arena
7:00 PM
Sun Sports
Probable Starters
T.J. Ford PG Jason Williams
Brandon Rush SG J.J. Redick
Mike Dunleavy SF Mickael Pietrus
Troy Murphy PF Rashard Lewis
Roy Hibbert C Dwight Howard
Game Officials
Ken Mauer
Sean Wright
Gary Zielinski

It's a battle of Eastern Conference teams missing their leading scorers tonight at Amway Arena, as the host Orlando Magic have probably lost Vince Carter (stomach ailment) and the visiting Indiana Pacers will be without Danny Granger (torn plantar fascia). Additionally, Indiana will possibly not have the services of second-leading scorer Dahntay Jones (sore hip), while facing minutes limits for key contributors Mike Dunleavy and Tyler Hansbrough, who are coming off injuries of their own. Who's excited to watch this war of attrition?!

In theory, the Magic are better equipped than the Pacers to compensate for injury. J.J. Redick has proven to be a capable stopgap starter, while Mickael Pietrus has never been especially gunshy when called upon. They also have Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis, their healthy All-Stars, to attack the Pacers down low and from the perimeter, respectively. However, Indiana's Troy Murphy, T.J. Ford, and even Roy Hibbert are capable scorers, although we doubt Hibbert will do much against Howard, who's limited opposing centers to 8.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, the best such figures in the NBA.

Indy's on a two-game win streak after a six-game skid, while Orlando's dropped two straight for the first time since the last two games of the NBA Finals. How will the Magic respond in their first home game after an iffy four-game road swing?

Tip's at 7.

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A win would be nice to kick off the Magic's lengthy homestand until the end of the month.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 6:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No Carter..

We should pass the ball well, and Howard should dominate with more touches..

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 6:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Crusade? Yes.. I have a vendetta.. Please.. He was like -16 last game. I’m
not on a crusade, just impatient and annoyed when we lose. Don’t take it so personally. I love the magic and want them to win. Period. I have been a fan since 89, and have become spoiled by success.

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

You mean last game when he left the game with a bum knee?

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

To quote conan...

Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women.

cheering

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 6:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

You need to read the post from Ben the other day about Carter

…about all of Carter’s positive contributions to the Magic so far.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I have to say you're negativity towards Vince is getting old.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm out..

Is this on sunshine?

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 6:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

It is.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They just announced that Carter would play tonight!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 6:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

^will play

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Awesone

Expect crap shots all night.

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 7:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Quit hating!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Have you looked at the score?

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 7:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

That's not because of Vince.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Terrible shot selection.. Lots of dribbling. That does alot.

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 7:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

RA just lost his man on two screen rolls. Is that Vince's fault too?

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Where have you seen this tonight from Vince?

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I just think

He messes up the team dynamic right now. Running to the hoop with 20 secs on the shotchock and getting blocked embarassingly qualifies as a bonehead move.

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 7:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

right, focus on the one bad play he's had tonight so far and ignore all the good plays.

That is the definition of a hater! Peaches and JWill have hurt us much more than anything Carter has done so far tonight!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No offense, but you don't know what you're talking about.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Magic are a 12 point favorite

… with an over/under of 207.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 6:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah it's nice of them to take it easy on these guys from the Special Ol.............

Wait a minute, the Pacers are an NBA team too? Will wonders never cease.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Pietrus 0 for 3 so far. 0 for 2 on threes

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Just wow.

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 7:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Do the Magic have a sense of entitlement or something?

It seems like they just walk out on the court and expect to win just by showing up…

by MightyMouth on Dec 14, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The first home game after a long road trip is a "trap" game on some occasion

Magic certainly started the game flat.

Still plenty of time to get things going.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I was just thinking the SAME THING!

It’s like, they think they can take the lead whenever they want so they can take it easy.

ie Tortise and the Hare . . . and we all know how well THAT turned out!!!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't blame you for thinking that way.

I write for Third Quarter Collapse and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I SWEAR, if the Magic lose this game . . .

They should be FORCED to wear D-League uniforms for the rest of the year!!!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

VC the only guy doing anything for the Magic

3 for 5 for 8 points… and he’s supposed to have a stomach ailment!

Nice effort from Carter so far.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Right... Dwight is struggling, only 1 for 4 shooting

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry.. I’m just pisses over the lackluster performance overall.

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 7:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Well, you were hating before the game even started, so...

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That's fine, but don't blame Vince Carter for everything.

It makes you look like an uninformed fan.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It's gonna be a couple more weeks before Nelson is ready

We still need J-Will to be steady until then.

I guess he was due to level off after a whole string of outstanding games.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jason Williams just can't handle all those minutes over a lengthy period of time.

He needs to get back to the bench and be a back-up.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Carter shooting 3 for 5, the rest of the Magic 1 for 12

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He just hit two threes in a row. What a loser! :p

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I know, I'm just poking fun at the Vince hater guy.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m no Vince hater.. I’m just annoyed with the teams performance.. Last years chemistry is gone

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 7:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Last year's chemistry isn't gone.

If it was, the Orlando Magic wouldn’t be 17-6 right now.

I write for Third Quarter Collapse and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow! That was definitely an "Oh NO, OH NO. YESSSS!!!" shot...

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Okay...I've had it with Peaches...

Take him out…Terrible shot selection…Bad fouls…horrible decisions on the court.

by MightyMouth on Dec 14, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, 3 already?

He’s going to have a long sit.

by Kennedy K on Dec 14, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So far...it's Vince Carter versus the Indiana Pacers...

When the rest of the Magic TEAM decides to step up, maybe we’ll have a chance to get back in this game.

by MightyMouth on Dec 14, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Terrible quarter for the Magic

Pacers shot 58%, the Magic 26%.

Carter has 14 of the Magic’s 17 points on 5 of 10 shooting… rest of the Magic are 1 for 13.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I detect sarcasm there :-P

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Magic only forced 1 Pacer turnover in the first

Magic have only 2 turnovers themselves; that’s the only positive team stat so far.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not a good way to start the quarter.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I see Coach van Gundy has all reserves on the floor now

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The bench is doing better than 4 of the 5 starters

Redick with 3 pts, Barnes and Gortat with 2 pts.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I swear on nights like tonight . . .

The Magic remind me of a Championship fighter that’s gotten fat and lazy and doesn’t have to train anymore (ala Tyson)

I would give almost ANYTHING to see this team play with pride every game and develop a “Not in OUR house” menatlity!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I understand your frustration

It is early though; still time to turn things around.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said above, I don't blame you for thinking that way.

I write for Third Quarter Collapse and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Vince is killing the team with his lack of stamina.

He can’t even stay in the game…

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 14, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Don't blame me. You gave me the idea.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't remember making outlandish claims

All I see is the team catching up with Carter on the bench..

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 7:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

That's more because Howard decided to show up, after the bench brought some energy.

Carter kept the team afloat while the rest of the starters sucked it up.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Our defense is very lazy tonight.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys

WE are #3 in the power rankings and we are losing- What a life.

Why do you kill threads????

by Some other guy who does not care on Dec 14, 2009 7:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Power rankings mean nothing.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The Magic bench is shooting a combined 6 for 10

…better than the 1 for 13 effort from 4 of the 5 starters.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I want to play!!! Vince Carter sucks so hard . . .

(audience)- How hard does he suck?

He sucks so hard he been patented by Hoover!!! (Ba-dum-PISH!!!)

Thank you, thank you. We’ll be here all week!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That's the spirit!

Vince sucks so hard, he makes black holes jealous!

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOVE IT!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Vince Carter sucks SOOO HARD . . .

He gives lessons to Heidi Fleiss!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Where is Vince? Crying in the locker room again?

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 14, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice effort from Redick off the bench

… 6 pts on 2 of 3 shooting including 2 of 2 on threes, and 3 assists.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Keep him on the floor, Vince is better off not playing

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 14, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You can say what you want about Dad...

But at least he came to play tonight…unlike a few of the other Magic players.

by MightyMouth on Dec 14, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

aka Wince Carter

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 14, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

4 pts, 4 assists from AJ

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad.

Plays so bad, makes me real mad.

Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad.

J/K AJ ok ;)

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not surprising. Every once in a while, Anthony Johnson will have a good game off the bench.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah better off without vince who put in 14 in the 1st

by heyyoo on Dec 14, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dwight Howard is dominating on both ends of the floor.

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 14, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

JJ is playing well though. So Vince probably told Stan to keep him out

by heyyoo on Dec 14, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm really impressed with the Magic bench

…they’ve helped cut the Magic deficit to just 2 points; it was a 17 point Pacers lead.

D12 looks a lot better now than he looked in the first.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

he HAS to be more consistant

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 14, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to the game Magic!

So glad you could come!

lol

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What's going on everybody? Formerly DSK here...

How’s everyone been?

I’ve been extremely busy running my new blog, www.gonzoball.com, a Seton Hall Men’s Basketball blog, which was recently picked up by SBNation — last month. Yes, I am a proud, new member of the wonderful family here. We’re currently in the transition to moving the domain over to them, however, I’ll definitely be keeping the same domain name. I’ve been meaning to write a Fan Post letting everyone know what’s been going on and where I’ve been — I haven’t become a Cavs fan or anything ;) I think I will still do that later tonight. Just wanted to drop in, I’ll be in and out of here throughout the night tonight.

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice hearing from you DSK

I’ll check out your new blog.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Mike, I'm going to make an effort to check in more often, I think I only missed 2-3 games last year.

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I follow Big East basketball a lot

…with the Blue Demons in there.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You're a Depaul fan too? With Eddy?

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep... I've followed the Blue Demons since the Ray Meyer days

I wish they would become as relevant as they were in the late 70’s and most of the 80’s.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent, the BE is going to be something this year man.

8, maybe 9 teams should get in.

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

The commenter formerly known as DSK

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope De Paul can at least win a conference game this season

They didn’t last season until the Big East Tourney.

They’re missing Mac Koshwal for a while, so it will be tough.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Why is everyone so anti-VC

He kept us in the game in the first

by heyyoo on Dec 14, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No defense, terrible shot selection, no hair, smelly, etc

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 14, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Way more defense than Hedo played last year for us. Hes been much better overall and come playoff time he will be better in the clutch

by heyyoo on Dec 14, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Again, most of the criticism towards Carter on this game thread is sarcasm

Don’t take it too seriously.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Most of it is sarcasm

Vince played very well in the first quarter.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It's just ignorance...People need someone to blame when we aren't playing well

So, they blame the new guy who takes a lot of shots…when in reality, Vince kept us in that game in the 1st quarter.

by MightyMouth on Dec 14, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

SHU

SETON HALL BBALL!

by heyyoo on Dec 14, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes Sir!

Gonzo Ball [gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Me likey the new JJ pumpfake move . . .

He just needs to get back to making his FTs again!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Vince carter's

Smell obviously made everyone play poorly.. And that shiny head can really blind you when trying to take a shot.

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 8:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Sig working?

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Two horrible calls, both to the detriment of the Magic and Dwight Howard.

I will always hate NBA officiating!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Missed call by the refs...

Dwight didn’t touch the damn ball.

by MightyMouth on Dec 14, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Vince is so horrible.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

As soon as Vince comes into the game, he shoots. Whats new?

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 14, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

22 points from the Magic bench this quarter

…led by J.J. and AJ.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Donaghy's book...speaking of refs

Anyone else reading it? I’m almost finished.

by heyyoo on Dec 14, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I heard he said nice things about Vince so the whole book is bogus

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 14, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I want to, the excerpts on deadspin were very, very interesting. Not really surprising news at all.

We’re all aware of player, team favoritism, however I don’t think we truly knew the extent.

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Matt Barnes forgot that he gave up football for basketball apparently

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that would have been illegal in the NFL too!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Any Jason Williams injury? Or AJ just have the hot hand?

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dad playing well. JWill not playing well, looked gassed.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not surprised at the latter.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Magic shot 13 of 18 in the second quarter

…for 36 points.

Pretty good considering the Magic shot 6 of 23 in the first.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Carter with 16, D12 with 11, Redick with 10 pts to lead the Magic

Dunleavy with 13 pts, T.J. Ford with 11 pts to lead the Pacers.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

JJ does . . .

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

JJ Redick a +14...

start him for the Peach man in the 2nd half…Give MP a 2nd half vacation to think about his “trangressions” this season.

by MightyMouth on Dec 14, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Pietrus had a bad half no question

0 for 5 shooting, and 0 for 3 on threes.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He was outstanding against Phoenix

…except for when he ran in front of AJ near the end of the game and caused the TO.

He scored 23 pts against the Suns.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Big advantage for the Magic at the FT line

11 for 16; the Pacers are just 3 of 4.

Pacers are shooting 53% from the field at the half, the Magic 43%.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

After shooting what at the end of 1 qtr?

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

6 for 23... 1 for 13 not including Carter

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So the shooting % rose from 26 to 43%? Excellent!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Right... the bench deseres a lot of credit

…and also D12 for having a lot better second quarter than the first.

Of course, Carter kept the Magic from being blown out in the first.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

*deserves a lot of credit

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else think that Pioneer's Oh Pioneer's commercial for Levi's is extremely creepy?

“come ye tan-faced children” like, what???

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

If Pietrus makes his first two shots, play him 48 min. If he misses them, sit him the whole night.

Streakiest player I’ve ever seen

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by ben_gleicher on Dec 14, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Where is the defensive intensity?

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

3 assists for Carter so far

…in addition to his 18 pts.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

D12 6 for 11 on FTs so far

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

14 pts, 15 rebounds, 2 blocks

…and only 2 turnovers.

Magic have just 3 turnovers as a team so far.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah... 7 of 14 so far on FTs

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Would be nice if he could do it

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Lewis's first points of the night ties the game

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Magic just 4 of 17 on threes

Carter and Redick a combined 4 of 5, the rest of the team 0 for 12.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Magic 13 of 21 on FTs so far, Pacers just 5 of 8

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Even Tyler Hansboro is getting in on the fun

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Magic just 5 of 20 on threes

Pacers are 5 of 12 from long range, and are shooting 54% overall.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

J-Will still hasn't scored and is shooting just 0 for 4

he only has 1 assist also, but at least he doesn’t have any turnovers.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Jason Williams has had a couple of off-nights in a row.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Our defense is awful!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Funny that we were the best defense in the league last year.. We might as Well have red capes! Ole!

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 8:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

How's everyone?

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good man, how have you been?

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Busy. Haven't had a chance to stop by the past few games.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I haven't been on many in-game posts all season.

Check out my Fan Post when you get a moment.

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Word, I'll take a look later tonight.

I’m going to be tied up for the evening.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good seeing you here E

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Likewise.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Jason Williams is running out of steam.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

the season. he's gonna retire again

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by ben_gleicher on Dec 14, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Too early to tell.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't been able to watch tonight's game but it's clear that he's been slowing down lately.

The Orlando Magic definitely need Jameer Nelson back soon.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Pacers outscore the Magic 27-26 in the third

Pacers outshooting the Magic 52% to 45%

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What's Carter doing wrong?

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I know who that is.

I really don’t understand his negativity. It’s completely unnecessary.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

You would think he was some scrub, or something.

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by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It is what it is.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing... he's been playing well tonight

Just a sarcastic remark.

Lots of sarcasm on this game thread regarding Vince.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I see.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm reading the comments.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

...stopping in to see how we're doing

…sees we’re playing like crap

…walks out again

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 14, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They keep hitting shots to break our mo!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

From the bench

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, didn't you see his Dwight Howard voodoo doll?

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by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

then we take stupid shots!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

or passes.

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This has turned into a dangerous, DANGEROUS game.

Magic better try and put the clamps on NOW or we’ll be looking at an 0-3 streak!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Dwight, Vince, and the bench came to play. Everyone else, not so much.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No! Vince is the second coming of Darko! Why can't any of you see it?

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by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently I'm blinded by the light of objectivity.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Why use objectivity when blind pessimism works just as well?

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by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

AJ's played pretty good as well.

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I know, that's why I mentioned the bench.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, at least the Pacers are in the penalty the rest of the way!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They keep answering every score!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh AJ light the green-light!

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sigh

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dwigh 13 of 22 from the FT line

21 points, 19 rebounds.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Damn, I do that same VC move in NBA Live, to the T

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yo Eddy, you at the game?

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm back in Chicago, that's why I've been so busy lately. I'm getting ready for grad school at Northwestern.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah good stuff, when did you graduate undergrad?

I’ve been away for quite a while…

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Graduated in June at DePaul.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats!

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So are you done attending the home games?

Or will you make it home occasionally/summers?

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What you stated - home occasionally/summers.

I’ll also be able to cover the Magic when they play the Bulls in a few weeks.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure you love this cold Chicago weather compared to Orlando's

It’s gonna get colder again tomorrow.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, it's been an unpleasant surprise but I don't mind it. I can tolerate the cold.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

good to hear

I’m used to the Chicago cold and snow after all these years.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I consider Chicago my home now. It's a great city

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Carter and Redick a combined 4 of 7 on threes

…rest of the Magic are 3 of 20.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This game is WAAAAAAY to close for my liking!

Magic need to get some stops STAT!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Vince started the War of 1812, didn't you know?

He’s the cause of all pain and suffering in the world.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jeesh!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yay for defense!

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by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TJ Ford has to travel twice for us to get a call! JEEZ

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Carter trying to take over!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's all an act so he can keep ruining the team!

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by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

VC with 26 pts, D12 with 21/19 and 4 blocks

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I like VC's efficiency.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

don't we all

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 14, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He is just going on and on

Because I am not a big vc fan yet.. He is playing efficiently in this game tho.. No doubt.

by i2ambler on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

28 pts on 20 shots

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

omg you guise

watch this octopus make a coconut shell its home! :3

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8408233.stm

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 14, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Those things creep me out.

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by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

they're insanely intelligent

if they lived longer, they could be masters of the earth!

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 14, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Vince has probably formed some kind of unholy alliance with them!

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by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Alright folks, I need to head out.

Just wanted to stop by since I haven’t been around the past few games and chat with everyone. I haven’t been able to watch the game tonight but I’ll make sure to catch it on League Pass Broadband later tonight.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Have a good one E

…and thanks for stopping by.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Appreciate it. Have a good night, everyone!

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Later mang

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Take care, good to see you around again.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

thanks homie

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

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by erivera7 on Dec 14, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

SHARD!!!!!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SHARD!!

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by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BOUT TIME!!!!!!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

SHARD!!!!

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 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

or rather...ICE-O!!!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ICE-O!!!!!

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 14, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

13 pts, 6 assists for AJ

…gets the assist for the Lewis 3.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Va-JJ!!!

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by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What an assist from Carter... no look

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by ben_gleicher on Dec 14, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap

Check out that Howard stat line

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Redick solid off the bench

…13 pts, 5 assists.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He would have had more if Vince wasn't such a ball hog.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, "when did that rule come in!!"

good one guys.

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

The commenter formerly known as DSK

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

omg I'm hungry

should probably go feed my friend’s cat I’m watching…. >.>

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 14, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Or you could eat it's food.

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

The commenter formerly known as DSK

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Mmmmmmmmm..............mysteryious substance.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Matty and David, both confused.

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

The commenter formerly known as DSK

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

21/22 for D12...plus 4 blocks

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LMAO at Steele and Goukas not knowing the rules

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 14, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No, I think they were right. That wasn't a reviewable play.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The refs can review whatever they want

2 years ago, I swear to God I watched a regular season game where time had expired with the Cavaliers losing. Bron vehemently complained saying he was fouled and convinced the refs to go to the monitors to look at the play. The refs went to the monitors and came back with no time on the clock saying he was indeed fouled. He shot free throws and the Cavs won. This game also determined playoff seeding, as the Cavs moved up in the seeding and the team they were playing moved down, I wish I could remember more details.

Point is, the refs will change anything they want, they will make up rules if they need to or are convinced by Lebron James.

Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.

The commenter formerly known as DSK

by GonzoBallSHU on Dec 14, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes it is. Look at the rulebook.

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 14, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i heard them talking about that rule on one of the nationally televised games recently

if a ball goes out of bounds in the last 2 minutes of a game and they refs are unsure of who should get possession of the ball, they can review it to get it right (only last 2 minutes of hte game)

by MagicMark on Dec 14, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

off to feed the cat

hope the Magic win >:|

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 14, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well, it looks like they're going to win, despite Vince's pact with Satan.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Actually, it's because of Vince's pact with Satan.

He sacrificed a goat between the third and fourth quarters.

by Frenchfried on Dec 14, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The Magic have shot 25 more FTs than Indiana

Magic 25 of 35 from the line, Pacers 7 of 10.

D12 13 of 22 at the line.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Just you wait! I'll find a way to blame that on him too.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Magic outscore the Pacers 27-17 in the fourth

…for a come-from-behind 106-98 victory.

Magic hold the Pacers to 44 second half points.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Celts and Grizz tied early in the third!

GO GRIZZ!!!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 14, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Magic wind up shooting 42%

…31% on threes and 71% from the line.

Magic outrebound the Pacers 48-45, and turn the ball over just 6 times.

Magic outscore the Pacers from the FT line 25-7.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 14, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It was a good win, I'm glad I got to see it. Goodnight guys.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 14, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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