Tonight's Orlando Magic Game: vs. Utah Jazz
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 21, 2009 6:05 PM EST
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| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 16-11 | 20-7 | |
| December 21st, 2009 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
| 7:00 PM | ||
| FSN Florida | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Deron Williams | PG | Jason Williams |
| Ronnie Brewer | SG | Vince Carter |
| C.J. Miles | SF | Mickael Pietrus |
| Carlos Boozer | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Mehmet Okur | C | Dwight Howard |
| Previous Meetings | ||
| December 10th: Jazz 120, Magic 111 | ||
| Game Officials | ||
| Dan Crawford | ||
| Tony Brown | ||
| Sean Corbin | ||
The Orlando Magic have a shot at redemption tonight when they host the Utah Jazz, who handed them a humbling, 120-11 defeat earlier this month, tonight at Amway Arena. Utah point guard Deron Williams lit up the Magic for 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 15 assists in that meeting, while power forward Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 14 boards and swingman C.J. Miles scored a season-high 22 off the bench. Ross Siler of the Salt Lake Tribune reports that coach Jerry Sloan has slotted Miles into tonight's starting lineup ahead of Wesley Matthews due to his "experience and length," although I suspect Miles' strong showing last time out may have influenced Sloan's decision a bit.
Orlando wants to strengthen its defense overall, but is particularly concerned with keeping Williams out of the paint. His dribble-penetration can set up either a shot for himself or a pass to an open teammate, which makes him so dangerous. The fact that he's also an excellent jump-shooter makes him even more lethal. Stopping Williams is Orlando's top priority, which means Magic starter Jason Williams will have his hands full tonight. All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson will return from a nearly five-week absence due to left knee surgery off the bench tonight, but how effective he'll be is up in the air. Coach Stan Van Gundy may have to call on third-stringer Anthony Johnson to defend Deron Williams if Jason Williams isn't up to the task, and if Nelson proves ineffective. When was the last time the Magic used all three point guards in a non-blowout situation? I don't know offhand, but there's a chance it could happen tonight.
One thing to watch for tonight is the potential re-emergence of Magic guard Vince Carter, who's mired in a dreadful shooting slump, as Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel explains here. He scored 34 points earlier this year against the Jazz, but has exceeded 12 points once in the five games since then. He shot 1-of-14 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Exploding against Utah is nothing new for Carter, as he's averaged 25.3 points per game on 53.8% true shooting against it over the last five seasons.
Another subplot: the matchup between Boozer and Magic center Dwight Howard. While the two likely won't guard one another, they are good friends owing to their shared experience winning the gold medal for the United States in last summer's Olympics. Tim Povtak of AOL FanHouse reports that they spent Sunday, an off-day, hanging out and discussing the possibility of playing together again. Boozer's an unrestricted free agent this summer. Make of that information what you will, though I advise caution in romanticizing the Magic's making any huge free-agent pickup this summer.
I'm at Amway Arena to cover the game live. Tip's at 7 on Sun Sports FSN Florida.
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Magic are 8 point favorites
…with an over/under of 202.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions
Vince Carter is 31 of 88 shooting his last 6 games
Hopefully that turns around, but he is doing a good job of getting to the free throw line, rebounding, and assists during his shooting slump.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions
When he lost control of the ball and got it back..
Good to see vc try and take it to the basket
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 7:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Slow start shooting for both teams
Magic shooting 2 of 6, Utah 3 of 10.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions
Vince looks like he has the right intent tonight
Getting to the basket and getting that nice jumper in rhythm
It's pathetic..
Was he inside the circle??
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 7:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Carter shooting 2 for 5, the rest of the Magic 1 for 5
Utah just 4 of 16.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions
Gortat in for Howard with 2 early fouls
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions
That is gortat's bread and butter...
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 7:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hope the Magic aren't rushing Nelson back
I’m sure they’ll watch his minutes.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions
This won't be anywhere near the high-scoring game it was in Utah
Both teams are shooting 29% so far.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions
How's everybody doing out there
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.
Hey DSK
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
Dribble penetration and the kick out. Back to what we're good at!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
VC with 7 pts, Lew with 5 pts to lead the Magic
C.J. Miles with 6 pts leads the Jazz.
Magic shooting 41%, the Jazz 33% after one. Magic lead 19-18.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions
Magic 4 of 7 shooting free throws
Utah has yet to attempt a free throw.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions
Yo ERivera or Ben, you guys around?
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.
Ah no laptops following the comment section from Press Row?
Dikembe finger wave.
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 21, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
When I covered the games (and in general), I usually checked in with everyone during halftime.
I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Ben's covering the game at Amway and E is probably busy with his post-grad work at Northwestern
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
I was away from the computer during the game.
I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Obviously, a very busy time for you getting settled in Chicago
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 22, 2009 4:07 AM EST up reply actions
Extremely busy.
I don’t start school until January but I’m still out and about.
I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
What's up with Gortat getting out jumped twice now, first by AK47, now by Milsap?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
by malars on Dec 21, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Gortat's doing pretty good otherwise
…5 pts, 3 boards in 8 minutes.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions
I agree.. His d and rolls to the hoop are great..
Nelson looks rusty..
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 7:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Magic have attempted just 4 three pointers out of 20 shots
…and are 2 of 4.
Magic usually take way more threes than that by this point in the game.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions
Jameer 0 for 3 shooting so far
It will take time for Nelson to get in rhythm.
2 pts, 1 assist on nearly 8 minutes off the bench.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions
9 TOs so far....
4 from D12.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Millsap 4 of 5 for 9 pts for Utah
Rest of the Jazz are shooting just 8 of 29.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions
This game is hard to watch..
So ugly.
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 7:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, just by following the game on Yahoo! Sports I can tell it's an ugly game so far
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Magic have held Deron Williams to just 2 pts so far
…but he does have 5 assists and just 1 TO.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions
Redick continues his outstanding play off the bench
5 pts on 2 of 2 shooting.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions
I'm a huge JJ fan.. He hustles, provides some nice energy..
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 8:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He's really showed it this season
All his hard work he puts in is paying off.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Coach.. Leave JJ in..
This is a night where he can score 20+
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 8:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Redick with 9 pts, Lewis with 8 pts, Howard and Carter with 7 pts each
Balanced scoring for the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions
Looks like Gortat is finally looking like Gortat.
Unfortunately, I can’t watch the game… my ceiling collapsed on me last week. Scheduled to get the Internet hooked up at my new apartment tomorrow…
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...
CORRECTION
My ceiling did not physically collapse on me. I was in the next room at the time. Do not worry that I had a ceiling fall on my head — this did not happen.
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...
Good luck in getting everything fixed up
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, he's played well tonight
5 points, 4 boards, and 1 block in 9 minutes off the bench.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
7 in a row by Utah
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
JJ needs to calm down..
Although these fouls are getting ridiculous..
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 8:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Magic are getting the benefit of the fouls so far
Magic are 9 of 15 from the line, Jazz just 4 of 7.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Has anyone mentioned second quarter collapse?
Or may I be the first?
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 the way...
I’m really missing the domain name.
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 21, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah... OPP will take a while to get used to
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I mean even in NBA Live 2009
They mention the Orlando Magic as “having the tendency to fall apart in the 3rd quarter.” Also, I believe in the postseason last year, someone posted a fanshot asking to change the domain name because it was negative and Ben replied that it would never change, I really admired that. Whatever, it’s not worth complaining about, I just never put my two cents in regarding the change. Like E has said, the blog is made by Ben and E and the contributors, not the domain name.
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 21, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
I meant NBA Live 10
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 21, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Game tied at 40 at the half
Jazz shooting just 34%, Magic 45%.
12 turnovers and 59% free throw shooting is hurting the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions
12-1 Jazz run to end the first half
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions
The magic are missing an integral part of a championship team...
Killer instinct. I don’t get why we aren’t crushing opponents this year. You know we can. We just aren’t doing it.
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 8:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
They do not take care of the ball.
Turnovers keep the Magic from dominating. Missing free throws does not help.
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 21, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Wow..
The jazz have taken 20 more shots that us.. Is that right??
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 8:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Magic have 14 more free throw attempts than Utah
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions
What just happened? JWill ejected? Really?
I am the world's best basketball player! *
* Among those with no skills whatsoever
I don't get it? Double tech for what?
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 8:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Existence?
maybe they didn’t like his hair?
I am the world's best basketball player! *
* Among those with no skills whatsoever
I guess the ref just had a bug up his but and J-Will's protest aggrevated it!
Seriously, it was a HORRIBLE call!! You don’t give a guy a double-tech for saying ONE THING!!!
They should fine the refs if the calls are reviewed and later overturned.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
According to Yahoo! GameChannel, Okur has 4 fouls
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
We may never know
but I would pay $$ to know what J-Will did. Racial slur???
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 21, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions
HOLY SH!TE MAN!
That last ball was CLEARLY off of the Jazz player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
It's nights like tonight where you wonder if that ref has something on this game1
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
SERIOUSLY....
And i’m looking at the ref that threw J-Will out!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I dunno but I wouldn't be suprised . . .
Can anyone else verify this?
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
NBA refs really do have the power
To control a game.
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 8:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I don't know what J-Will said or did, but he should have held his temper
Bad time to get kicked out with Nelson just getting back in action and AJ the only other PG.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions
A single t is one thing.. But double?
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 8:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They wanted a more positive name
Ben wrote a whole post about the change last Friday I think.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
In a nutshell . . .
The old name implied suckiness; the new name does not.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
It happened all of a sudden
There was no contest.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
There was no contest or community input re: the name change . . .
It just pooped up one day.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
heh
how do you really feel about the new name
by magicfaninTN on Dec 21, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Dwight 10 of 14 from the line
He has more free throws attempted than the entire Jazz team.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions
Pardon my French but . . .
HOLY SHIT THESE F@CKIN REFS SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOW the F#CK do you miss that last call?!?!?!?!?
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
We still have a 2 pt lead...
To be fair though, it’s really hard to maintain a lead when the refs are willing the other team to stay in the game!!!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
There may have been a few bogus calls against the Magic...
…but the Magic have almost twice as many free throws attempted (35-18) than the Jazz.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think that nullify's the refs' incompetence tohugh...
The Jazz are intentionally fouling Dwight every time he touches the ball so they should have a lot more fouls than us.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I haven't seen more than 1 or two intentional fouls.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
Other than Howard's 15 FTAs, the Magic have 20 other FTAs
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
True sio if you subtract Dwight the fouls are basically even at 20-18...
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Magic lead 70-68 after three
Magic shooting 43 1/2%, the Jazz 39%.
Jazz have attempted 23 more FGs than the Magic, but the Magic have attempted 17 more FTs than the Jazz.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions
Nelson 0 for 6 so far for 2 pts
I wouldn’t be surprised if AJ is the PG the rest of the game.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions
He may not be scoring, but he has been contributing in other ways.
It will probably take a couple of games for him to get his stroke back, similar to what Rashard went through coming back from the suspension.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
He has an assist and 2 turnovers in addition to the 2 points
Maybe he’s playing good D; since I can’t see the game, I don’t know.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
He's had a few passes where the recipient was fouled which wouldn't count as an assist.
Also a few misses…
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Oh OK that's cool
I still wonder if SVG will insert him in the game later in the fourth or stick with Johnson the rest of the way.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Still it is great to see 'meer back
Orlando needs a top PG. J-Will and Dad have been great, but Jameer is the real deal.
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 21, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Two three pointers in a row by the Jazz as they lead 84-79
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions
AWESOME 6 pt swing against us . . . NOT!!!
The universe seems intent on making the Magic lose tonight!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
fack fack fack
this is ridiculous play by the magic.
Careless, careless, careless, careless!
Take care of the damn rock!!!
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions
Anyone else watching the Florida Sun Sports HD broadcast?
I was until it dropped out completely, WTF?!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
10-2 Magic run
…to take back the lead 89-86.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions
Magic 8 of 19 on threes tonight
Utah just 4 of 11 from long range.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions
What efficience from Redick
16 pts on 8 shots!
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions
Kirikenko 3 of 3 on threes to get Utah within 2 points
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions
*Kirilenko
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
D12 has been playing like the DPOY as of late . . .
And I’n D@MN glad to see it!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
19 points, 9 boards, 5 blocks tonight
…and 11 of 15 from the FT line.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
It seems like he recently decided he wants to win the DPOY again . . .
And the Magic are much better off because of it!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Yep, it is definitely a good sign for the Magic!
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Just as I thought would happen...
Anthony Johnson played the whole 4th quarter as PG, and contributed to the Magic victory.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions
TOUGH, hard-fought win for the good guys but it's a great win nonetheless!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Nice to see them play like they care in the final 4 minutes.
Hopefully this is the start of some hard play, as we got HOU and BOS coming up next.
Tough stretch indeed . . .
But if the Magic play with the effort they gave tonight, they can win both.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
64 second half points for the Magic
…after an awful first half offensively.
Magic win 104-99.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions
we have too many Ginobli and Terry's who are 6th men in name only.
He’d be my clubhouse leader if the vote only counted “true” 6th men.
Magic wind up shooting 48 1/2%
…also, 43% from the 3 point line and nearly 76% from the FT line.
Magic only turned the ball over 4 times in the second half after 12 first half turnovers.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions
But Vince is 5 for 15
it is so hard when you are pushing your self to be better rather than letting your self be you.
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, he did have a bad shooting night, but...
…he went to the FT line 9 times, and made 7, so Carter had 18 points on 15 shots.
He also grabbed 9 boards and had 3 assists.
At least he makes an effort to go to the basket when his shot isn’t falling.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Whenever the Magic finally get into an offensive flow and Dwight's dominating on D . . .
This team will be a sight to behold!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
After the Magic trailed 84-79 with 7:31 left...
Magic outscored Utah 25-12 before a meaningless Utah three at the buzzer.
That’s the way to finish a game for the Magic!
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions
Great balance for the Magic
…21/9/5 for D12, 20 for J.J. off the bench, and 18 each for VC and Lew.
Paul Millsap had 23 points off the Utah bench, Deron Williams 18 points and 11 assists.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions
Did I say earlier this was a good game for JJ to get 20?
by i2ambler on Dec 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I believe this is the second highest scoring game of his career
…other than the 27 points he scored against Toronto earlier in November.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 21, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Holy Smokes - I do believe.........
I’m becoming a JJ Redick fan – God – I wanted him traded so many times in the past – glad I was wrong!!
He wil have some bad games
but he is not a dumbass. He’s the classic case of an athlete that was so good he was never challanged, until he hit the NBA. He did not give up but has busted butt to be a good role player, and make several millions a year.
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 21, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
You're right - especially the "busted butt" comment....
amazing what great effort and determination can produce.
You can learn a lot at Duke
but life teaches you more (and I graduated from an ACC school twice).
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 21, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
Dwight Howard is a savage beast
and it’s nice to get yet another win when having more TO’s than Ast (like the Blazers game). Now that the offense isn’t coming as easy as it has in the past it really seems like the Magic are stepping up defensively and gutting out some hard-fought games. Now if they can only get out of the gate and put up the 28+ they’re capable of in the 1st quarter….
The threes will start falling
the most beautiful thing in the NBA is the Magic hitting 14 three’s and winning by 10.
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 21, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions
Not sure. I'd like to know, also.
I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Williams is always a tough interview to catch.
I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Doesn't say much, either.
I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Good win by the Magic. All it took was Orlando taking care of the ball in the second half to get a win.
That and timely defense as the fourth quarter winded down.
I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.
"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Only 4 Magic turnovers in the second half
The Jazz missed 13 of their final 16 shots of the game, also.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 22, 2009 4:28 AM EST up reply actions
That was key.
I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.
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