Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at Golden State Warriors
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 5, 2009 2:00 PM EST
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PrintOrlando Magic at Golden State Warriors, Dec 5, 2009 10:30 PM EST
| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
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| 15-4 | 6-12 | |
| December 5th, 2009 | ||
| Oracle Arena | ||
| 10:30 PM | ||
| FSN Florida | ||
| Probable Starters | ||
| Jason Williams | PG | Stephen Curry |
| Vince Carter | SG | Monta Ellis |
| Mickael Pietrus | SF | Corey Maggette |
| Rashard Lewis | PF | Vladimir Radmanovic |
| Dwight Howard | C | Mikki Moore |
| Game Officials | ||
| Scott Foster | ||
| David Guthrie | ||
| Tommy Nuñez Jr. | ||
The Orlando Magic will try to set a new franchise record with their 7th consecutive road win tonight against the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors, who will have more unavailable players than available ones. Starting small forward Anthony Morrow, shooting 51.2% on three-pointers this year, will miss the game due to a death in the family, and Marcus Thompson believes former Magic swingman Corey Maggette will start in his place. Not even Don Nelson, their coach, is immune from the injury bug, having recently suffered from a bout of pneumonia. He's expected back on the bench tonight, taking over for Keith Smart, whose reputation as a defensive-minded coach may be overstated.
The Warriors have proven they can win shorthanded before, most recently with a 111-103 road victory over the Dallas Mavericks in which only 6 Warriors got into the game; of those 6, 3 played the entire 48 minutes. Also, late last season, Golden State won in Utah with just 7 healthy players. The Magic must fight complacency, as will often be the case against lower-tier teams with something to prove.
Golden State's inability to defend has hampered them so far, allowing opponents to score 111.1 points per 100 possessions, which was the league's fifth-worst figure before Friday night's action. More specifically, the Warriors rank 30th in effective field goal percentage defense, 29th in defensive rebounding, and 26th in opponent's free-throw rate. In other words, teams light it up against them from all over the floor, and even if they miss, they're there for the offensive board. What's more, if they can't get a shot off, they can still get to the foul line with relative ease. Given the amount of weapons at the Magic's disposal, I expect a big showing from them tonight. Mikki Moore is the Warriors' only healthy "true" big man, so Dwight Howard should try to establish inside position fairly easily to score over him and/or draw fouls. With Moore out, the Warriors would have to move Maggette or Vladimir Radmanovic to center, in which case they might just be better off intentionally fouling Howard, since that's just about the only way either stands a chance of preventing him from dunking.
The Warriors' perimeter D is pretty weak as well--apart from the ball-hawking, anyway--which is why Vince Carter and Rashard Lewis need to attack the basket and finish strong. They'll get their fair share of open three-point looks, but they can't fall in love with the long ball.
If there's one area of concern for Orlando, it's that the Warriors have quick hands defensively, ranking second in opponent's turnover rate. The Magic have had problems coughing up the ball lately, so they'll need to stay focused in order to avoid wasting possessions and, worse yet, feeding the Warriors' running game.
Monta Ellis leads the Warriors' attack, and he's gone absolutely bonkers this year. Check his per-game stats so far: 23.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.4 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 4.2 turnovers on 46% shooting from the field and 37.9% from three-point range. He's incredible. Former Warrior Mickael Pietrus will have his hands full defending Ellis tonight. I get a feeling that M.P. will wind up in foul trouble trying to stay in front of Ellis, which means J.J. Redick might have the next crack at him. Good luck.
Pietrus isn't the only Magic man having a homecoming of sorts. Reserve forward Matt Barnes and center Adonal Foyle used to play for Golden State, with Foyle topping the Warriors' all-time blocked-shot list, with 1140 swats in 641 games. Forward Ryan Anderson and head coach Stan Van Gundy grew up nearby, while the Warriors employed GM Otis Smith as player and later in their front office. Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel detailed these connections here.
The game, and the Magic's four-game, West-coast swing, tips at 10:30.
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Shhh, don't let any of our players hear you!
I am the world's best basketball player! *
* Among those with no skills whatsoever
Dangerous team to sleep on.
GSW really doesn’t have a problem with the amount of players they have injured. Their problem is that Don Nelson is feeling well enough to man the sideline. He should blow any chance the Warriors have of winning.
by magicfaninTN on Dec 5, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
This is a dangerous game. Monta Ellis has been scorching. Morrow is a huge loss for them however.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Magic are 9 1/2 point favorites
…with an over/under of 221.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions
Should be a team that Orlando can beat provided they dictate the pace on D
You can easily fall into a shootout with this team but the focus should be on the D
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Magic can't get too complacent either
Warriors have won shorthanded before.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions
Morrow is out tonight (condolences to him btw) so this thing might be winnable for the Stars in stripes...
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah... Warriors will definitely miss Morrow
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
The perimeter game starts already lol
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Steph Curry dont back down
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Superman!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
For all the complaining I do about Pietrus, he's a hell of a shooter from the corner when he's already set.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
2 for 2 from long range so far
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Three assists in the first 2:30 for Vince
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
After 5 assists the other night
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Magic gotta play some D early
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Leave us wide open Dubs seriously
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
As expected, Magic are cooking on offense
8 of 10 shooting, 5 of 5 on threes!
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions
8 assists on 8 baskets, 4 assists by Carter
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions
Can I just say that this looks more like the Vince Carter of the past few seasons?
This looks like the real Vince. He’s more comfortable finding teammates than forcing shots.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Yeah, no question
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
GS shooting 58%
…but that pales compared to the Magic.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions
lol@Monta getting a T in the huddle
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Curry's on fire
But is he better than his dad?
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Time will tell
He certainly has a chance to be better than his dad, who was a great shooter in his own right.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
Perfect shooting
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
awesome shooting
10 of 12 so far… and 6 of 6 on threes!
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
6-6 from the 3pt line
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
And Dwight's 4-4 from free throws
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
:O
oh my god…
the world is coming to an end
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Nah its just playing vs the Warriors
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Magic doing great on FTs too
…10 of 11.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:02 PM EST reply actions
looked clean to me... remember that the hand is considered part of the ball
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 5, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Magic could beat the Hawks' 146 tonight lol
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
LOL...Toronto's won two in a row since then...
I guess that game woke them up to finally realize that defense was also part of the NBA game…LOL
Yeah, they made the Bulls look horrible tonight
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Even J.J., who's been struggling a little from the FT line, made 2 FTs
12 of 13 now.
Magic have a chance at 50 first quarter points!
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions
did any of y'all see my comment about my dream?
from the other post—basically, the score was 238-200 in GS’s favor. Weird.
I'm a girl.
no, I missed that
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
yeah it was odd
and it was the 4th quarter, so there was really no hope in us making up the difference and winning
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
J.J. never takes a real charge. He always falls over first lol
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
And Dwight's struggles against anyone over 6'10 this season continue...
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
...isn't it like, 4am where you are?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Oh Corey..lol Remember him as the saviour?
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Hey guys, quite a crowd here tonight :p
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
I KNOW, I CAN HARDLY HEAR OVER ALL THE NOISE
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Magic basketball on a late Saturday night
I’m watching Texas/Nebraska while I’m following the Magic on Yahoo!
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
we're losers
no offense…
I have finals…
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
I believe Eddy and Ben Q were saying a few weeks ago that Monta had lost a lot due to injury
he must be a TQC reader or something
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Thanks J-Will!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Awesome first for JWill
12 pts, 3 assists
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:11 PM EST reply actions
42 points on 17 FGA for the Magic. Not shabby
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
It looks like GS is trying to continue their proud tradition of being a lousy team. Good for them.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
They are really shorthanded tonight, though
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
It doesn't help when your coach is a huge drunk either.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
Magic shoot 71% in the first
…and 6 of 7 on threes, and 12 of 13 on FTs.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:13 PM EST reply actions
good lord
hand in the face, Warriors
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Not a good defensive quarter for the Magic
…allowing 33 pts on 59% shooting.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:14 PM EST reply actions
good lord
hand in the face, Magic
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I saw the second half
I felt sorry for Tebow… he really took the loss hard.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
I'd completely forgotten about it
but then went on SI to check something and saw the score (the game was still going on, but it was the 4th) and was stunned. I turned the tv on, kinda hoping for a comeback, but nope. Oy, bad bad day for them.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
It broke the Gators' 22 game winning streak
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
'Bama dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
lol
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
mmhmmm Yup
I went out and came back to a Magic game and early breakfast
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
lol dedication
I might be going to London over the summer! :DDD
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
Very little depth
…Hinrich and Thomas are hurt, and Noah got tossed tonight.
Also, DRose is not his usual dominant self.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
oh yeaahhh
what did Noah do tonight? I saw his little confrontation with LeCryBaby
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
In frustration, he batted the ball toward the basket stanchion
…and almost hit the ref.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
And they lost to Toronto? That's a whole month's supply of sad.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
yeah
scored only 72 pts I think
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
I don't like this lineup at all
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Happens when you play the Warriors uptempo
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Oh Noes Marcin
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
what happened
not watching
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
Uh oh...Dad might be getting more PT looking at J-Will in pain there
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Well, I guess my computer decided not to let me watch the game.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
Comcast and Tallahassee have conspired not to allow me to watch any games
so I feel your pain
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
D12 has more steals than rebounds
2 steals to 0 rebounds.
He does have 12 points, also.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions
one
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 5, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
two
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 5, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
2 TOs
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
Not Gortarts night
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Later
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Are the GS commentators trying to seduce Patrick?
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
you should buy a ~new~ computer
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
lol most people's reaction is that they don't have the money
lazy’s a new one
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
Well, a computer isn't exactly vital to my everyday life, so I don't feel too inclined to get one.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
not...vital...whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Well, since you're the only one that seems to notice, try to keep it to yourself :)
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
Texas just beat Nebraska on a last-second FG
Texas/Alabama in the BCS championship game.
Now back to Magic basketball.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:31 PM EST reply actions
No action for Ryan Anderson yet
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:33 PM EST reply actions
We deep like that
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Barnes!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I like how he plays well
when no one is ever defending him, or, you know, when we need him to play well
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
I'll take it
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 5, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
Balanced scoring for the Magic
Six players with at least 5 pts.
D12 and JWill with 12 pts each.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions
48 GS pts on 50% shooting
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Magic on fire from the 3!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Till then
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Magic 8 of 9 on threes
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:37 PM EST reply actions
Now Vince is aching?
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
the worst kind too
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 5, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
Ouch, first Jason's elbow then Vince's nuggets. Not a good night for the starting backcourt
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Wow, strong flush by AR
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Wise TO Stan
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Poor Greg Oden...injured AGAIN!
I just read that he fractured his kneecap in their game against the Rockets now. That poor guy can’t catch a break. He is Sam Bowie all over again.
I'm wondering what exactly his knees are made of to be so fragile.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
+1 for spelling it right!
almost papier mâche, I won’t count off, since it is a French term
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
LOL...This just further confirms why Howard is the best center in the league.
Guys like Bynum and Oden are good, but they both are walking stretchers. Dwight Howard is more athletic than both, a better defensive, and most importantly, is very durable.
Since we got snow yesterday, I have little sympathy.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
..............wat
it snows in New Mexico?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
aw snow :3
it only snowed heavily enough for it to stick twice when I lived in Boston, and both times it immediately sleeted, so the snow froze and I couldn’t even make a snowball :( sad times
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
Chunks of ice are more fun to throw :) How do you think I got this cool eyepatch.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
heh
yeah no the snow was frozen solid. Still 
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
It is pretty, as long as you get to stay inside.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
I walked to and from work everyday when I lived in Boston
that’s a pond frozen over in the background there, the Public Gardens adjacent to the Common. Work was a mile away. I loved it. And yes, it was freaking cold.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 6, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
The cold is the main reason I've never vistided the East Coast.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
lol it's no different from the west
just…maybe more humid, actually, in the summers so it could feel a lot hotter. I remember being amused when I went to Las Vegas once and everyone kept commenting on how hot it was, but I loved it because it was a dry heat :D
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 6, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
I like the lack of humidity too. This place has the best summers ever.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
It's reaching the low 40s in LA...
…the problem out here isn’t the temperature so much as how unbelievably dry it is.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
it's been alternating here between RAINING RAINING FLOODING RAINING
to dry, beautiful, sunny days. Ahh Florida weather.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
Would you believe 17-18?
I just got home, so I don’t know how it happened. But it’s happened.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
We're making our free throws, but fouling the hell outta them...so I don't know how much that matters.
Warriors have shot 30 free throws in the first half.
Magic cooled off in second
They shot 11 of 26, and missed 6 of their last 7 three point FGs.
"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"
by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:51 PM EST reply actions
I'm so surprised
are we at least still winning?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, by 8.
We could hit 100 by the end of the third… and still not have the game put away.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
Stan draws a T
must be pissed off over all the fouls called on the drive.
by NC Magic Fan on Dec 5, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions
It's just you.
He’s been slightly off this season, and of course foul-prone tonight, but he’s proven before that he’s a strong rebounder and defender.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
LMAO @ the exchange between Paul Kennedy and Rashard Lewis
Paul Kennedy…"You all put 72 points on the board, but gave up 64. What do you think the cause of that is?
Rashard Lewis: “Uh, Terrible Defense”
LOL
by MightyMouth on Dec 5, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Who guarded Randolph?
Bass? If so, I want to see Ryan.
(Ah, who am I kidding. I always want to see Ryan. Though with the fouls as they are, we may be seeing both again.)
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
Anderson did not see any action the first half
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
I know.
I meant “again” as in “we saw that lineup last game”.
And heck, it worked. Wouldn’t mind seeing it again. And if Howard, Gortat and Lewis don’t stop fouling, we may not have a lot of other choices.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
Gotcha
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Magic shooting 53 1/2% from the field, 56% on threes, and 94% on FTs
Magic lead 72-64 at the half.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:53 PM EST reply actions
oh for christ's sake
SIXTY-FOUR POINTS WE ALLOWED!!!
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
am I reading the score correctly?
Just tuned in here at the half… 72-64? No Defense?
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
Not surprised we gave up so many points.
The Warriors can score at will. Always have been able to. Not too many defenses can stop that Nellie Ball.
Rashard with 13 pts, D12 and JWill with 12 each to lead the Magic
Anthony Randolph with 18 pts to lead GS.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:57 PM EST reply actions
Nice ball movement from the Magic
…17 assists on 23 baskets.
Williams with 6 assists, VC with 5 assists.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 5, 2009 11:58 PM EST reply actions
....and who was saying that Gortat sucked?
He had 2 top plays in the Magic’s “Top plays of November” thing on Sun Sports…LOL
I guess he was doing something right this year…
If you look at his stats per 36 minutes...
They are down significantly compared to last year, with the exception of blocks.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
LOL...I was teasing...
Gortat has been a little mediocre this year…Not bad…But not as good as he can be.
Yeah... but he looked great in the preseason.
I feel like if he was in real trouble, he wouldn’t have done well then either.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
I saw him briefly at Sactown Royalty. I think he was drunk :)
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
is it not on FSN?
crazy—I live in WP when I’m not in school and we always got the games
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 6, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
That's weird
Everyone in FL who has Fox Sports should be able to get the game.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
I have FSN with Comcast here in Tally
and it’s always blacked out. I can only watch the games if they’re on national tv or Sun
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 6, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Past couple of weeks it's been blacked on FSN.
I can’t even remember the last Magic game I actually got to watch.
by pjlawrence81 on Dec 6, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Huh... that's weird
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
I don't understand why
it’s pissing me off
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 6, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
3 Magic players have 3 rebounds each to lead the team
Lewis. Gortat, and Bass.
Magic outrebounding Warriors 17-15.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:06 AM EST reply actions
ugh
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Saw bits and pieces of the first half at my local Chili's, saw that we gave up about half of a 16 pt lead.
Also, saw JWill come off the court holding his elbow in the 2nd qtr, but he’s out there now. Any word on what that was about?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Man, Dwight...
…don’t knock the guy down when you don’t even have the ball. They’re going to be FORCED to call that.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
I should probably stop nibbling all the salt off these pretzels before eating them...
my lips are going numb
I'm a girl.
Not if you like lots of offense
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Efficient offense, yes. Whatever this is, not so much.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
Good game for Vince and Jason so far. 24 points, 13 assists combined
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Yeah... all the starters are doing pretty good
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
they just did. it was a no call
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 6, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
The Magic need to do something to cut down on all this Anthony Randolph.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
22 points for Randolph
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:17 AM EST reply actions
Dwight has more turnovers now than rebounds
4 TOs, 3 boards.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:18 AM EST reply actions
ugh
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 6, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
I wonder if SVG ever looks at Ron Jeremy and thinks "That should've been me".
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
you're not a Ron Jeremy fan?
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 6, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
well.... a lot of size queens I presume
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 6, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
Not my finest moment, I admit. It's just kind of slow in here.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
How do you know that Ron Jeremy isn't looking at Van Gundy and thinking...
“That could be me”, a coach for one of the best teams in the NBA.
touche
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 6, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
Either way you have to be fat and hairy, so I guess it's a draw.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
Magic still shooting well
57%; but so is GS at 51%.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:19 AM EST reply actions
5 fouls on Howard
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:22 AM EST reply actions
West coast refs?
Or is Dwight swingin’ elbows?
by magicfaninTN on Dec 6, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
Randolph is king flopper tonight, considering Dwight has 5 fouls and Randolph 1 so far tonight. WTG NBA Officiating!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
After starting the game 8 for 9 on threes...
Magic are 1 of their last 9 on threes.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:23 AM EST reply actions
Hah
We gotta reverse that.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
Magic are/were notorious for giving up leads
or just playing like crap during third quarters
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 6, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
I think there was hint of sarcasm in that question! lol
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
They're just too quick.... I'm shaking my head
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
On our end of the court, yes...unless it's an offensive foul on one of the good guys!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
This kinda sucks lol
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Warriors are shooting 53% from the field, 82% from the FT line
They have attempted 34 FTs, the Magic 24 FTs.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:28 AM EST reply actions
God... don't be afraid of the three.
If you’re going to shoot from outside, shoot a three. If you’re going to turn over the ball half the times you pass the ball in, shoot a three. Just shoot a damn three already.
(Not you, Gortat.)
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
you're the one who's bored!
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 6, 2009 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
What in the name of almighty Zeus happened to the lead?
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
Jupiter did not approve of their shenanigans
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 6, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
Jupiter always has to ruin it for everyone.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
I'm not worried about this game...
Warriors are gonna run out of gas. Plus, the Magic have been playing around with teams like this all year…They’ll find a way to win in the 4th quarter.
this is first time im watching a game live
i hate sitting through the commercials……………..ugh……………………..blowing the lead sux too
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Dec 6, 2009 12:30 AM EST reply actions
Magic gotta get focused now
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Dammitt Pietrus
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Nellie had the Warriors prepared for this one
The Magic’s superiority should win out, though, in the fourth quarter.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:31 AM EST reply actions
And by "break", you mean "basketball court".
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
Carter is 8 for 8 from the line
That’s the way to draw fouls.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:33 AM EST reply actions
Horrid collapse
Like I said, lapse on D and getting sucked into the Warriors up tempo style= Loss
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Still lots of time
…the whole 4th quarter yet.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
bullshit call on gortat
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Dec 6, 2009 12:35 AM EST reply actions
Warriors up 3, we blew a 16 pt lead
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 6, 2009 12:36 AM EST up reply actions
Dubs 100 Magic 97
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 6, 2009 12:36 AM EST up reply actions
Terrible call!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Stan has kept a bad lineup out there for too long
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 6, 2009 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
The front line will foul out in the next 2 minutes with these jokes of a ref
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
Warriors outscore Magic 36-25 in the third quarter
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:37 AM EST reply actions
No worries...Magic gonna pull it out in the fourth...
Warriors are at home and shorthanded. It’s not surprising that they are playing tough.
if they decide to play D
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Dec 6, 2009 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
Very so-so officiating, they call things every other time down the court.
Our announcers had it right on the button that the refs are being very inconsistent from play to play with what they call.
That Free Throw Massacre In The 2nd Quarter Killed Our Momentum
the Warriors were able to keep close by only scoring on free throws from mostly bail out calls
Magic have to focus on tough D in the fourth
…and not worry about the refs.
Magic can’t allow GS to shoot so well.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:39 AM EST reply actions
Whut up! lol
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 6, 2009 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
Ok, I have work sooner than I would like, so goodnight everyone.
"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson
Magic shooting 54 1/2% from the field, 93% from the FT line
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:40 AM EST reply actions
Horrible call
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
This is a tired lineup out there against some fresh legs
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
that's a fuckin rebound Bass
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Dec 6, 2009 12:41 AM EST reply actions
THERE WE GO MATT
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Magic are stuck with this small lineup to play the Warriors style
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
C'mon you guys half-court slow it down
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Time for Rashard Lewis to shine.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 12:45 AM EST reply actions
It always amazes me how a team that has gotten away with as much contact as the Warriors have tonight end up still complaining whenever the whistle doesn't go their way!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
FACT . . .
NBA platers will complain 100% of the time that the call doesn’t go their way!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Even Warriors fans are agreeing about the refs over at GSoM though
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
by Wasabi Steak on Dec 6, 2009 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah but are they agreeing that they aren't getting the calls . . .
or that the refs are sucking on both ends?
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
GS in the penalty :D
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
oh and the Cali broadcast has the nerve to complain about Magic contact... WTF???
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
'night
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 6, 2009 12:49 AM EST up reply actions
Enjoy the rest of your weekend
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:49 AM EST up reply actions
just go to the line the whole game now
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Dec 6, 2009 12:49 AM EST reply actions
Anyone else nauseated by the Magic's defensive effort tonight?
They’ve played EXACTLY the way GS wanted them too tonight.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Yeah 100 points allowed in 3 quarters is not good, not good at all.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
Yep... 51% FG shooting by GS
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
They can't do that....
They got to keep pace with Boston and Cleveland.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
It looks like we have 8:16 left to the end
interrupted every 15 seconds by free throw shooting.
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by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 12:50 AM EST reply actions
Magic 32 of 35 from the FT line, Warriors 30 of 36
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:50 AM EST reply actions
The good teams learn how to pull these types of games out...
…and I believe the Magic are a good team. So, I’m pretty confident they’ll find a way to win this one. :-)
I like your optimism
I think the Magic’s superiority will ultimately win this game.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
Randolph doing everything he can to get the refs to call another offensive foul on Dwight.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Randolph's having the game of his young life
26 pts, 11 rebounds, 5 assists.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:56 AM EST reply actions
Oh look a blown layup smh
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
It REALLY pisses me off when Dwight talks all this smack how the Magic want to maintain the most wins in the league . . .
but then they come out with some LAME @SS effort on D against a weak team after 3 DAYS of rest!
The “championship” mentality is CLEARLY lacking on this team!
PATHETIC!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
two days of rest
and the officiating hasnt been letting them defend, anytime they get within 10 feet of hte paint they are going to the line, and if they shoot a jumper, it always goes in
New feed link
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Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Magic have made just 1 of their last 12 three pointers
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:57 AM EST reply actions
Well, yeah -- they started hesitating on them.
They just need to take those in a fluid motion — they’re overthinking, getting out of rhythm, and giving the Warriors the half-second they need to adjust.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
Monta Ellis with 33 pts to lead GS
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 12:58 AM EST reply actions
lol@ them Rush
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
*playing Rush
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Will someone come over and support Dad! C'mon!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Whether or not they win . . .
Magic DESERVE to LOSE this game tonight. (imo)
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
D UP!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I was gonna kill Vince for that shot selection but he actually made it
Whatdoyaknow eh…
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Yep, that's Vince Carter for ya.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 1:02 AM EST up reply actions
WEeeeee!!!
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by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 1:01 AM EST reply actions
Outstanding game for Carter
25 pts on 7 of 11 shooting, with 6 assists and 5 boards.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:02 AM EST reply actions
Yeah, i noticed early on that he was really being smart about his shot selection tonight.
MOAR UV THIS PLEAZ VC!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Unrelated note guys
Greg Odeon might be out for the year with a fractured patella…
Damn, he was actualy startring to play very well too…kid is cursed with the injury bug
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I read about it. It's a shame for him to go down yet again with another ugly injury.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 1:03 AM EST up reply actions
He has the bones of a 80 year old.
I’m convinced he’s at least 40. Somebody need to check his ID
I Hope We Pull This One out
The Vultures Are Out…..namely the Cavs and Celtics fans on the other blogs
Hehe... yes.
It finally looks like the Celtics and Cavs are playing to their off-season promises, and the Magic must keep up the pace, to stay atop of the East.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 1:05 AM EST up reply actions
Who cares about them? Seriously.
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
Now, the Magic hafta play some D
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:03 AM EST reply actions
Get it Vince!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Vince's shot selection has actually been really good tonight.
I know I’ve criticized him in the past, but this is the game we want to see from him — high shooting percentage, assists, everything. Of course, the Warriors’ backcourt is a couple of PGs who don’t play a lot of D…
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
Warriors collapsing
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
With how Carter is playing, he REALLY needs to be careful not to pick up foul #6!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Carter's most efficient game as a Magic
27 pts on 11 shots!
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:05 AM EST reply actions
On 12 now.
Not great selection on that mid-range fallaway, but with the game he’s had, no need to complain.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
PEACHES!
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I thought he was out of boundes, but the camera angle sucked.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
The Warriors haven't scored since the 6:04 mark
13-0 Magic run!
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:08 AM EST reply actions
Finally looking winnable, these refs should be fired
this is probably the crew that got Scott Skiles suspended?
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
IF we somehow win this game . . .
Should player of the game go to VC or Peaches?
I vote for VC!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Peaches...because it was unexpected...
Vince has done this sort of thing plenty of times this year.
Nah...
…this is Vince’s season high in assists, and his first game with over 50% shooting since October. Pietrus has had good shooting nights in the last month.
The question is, which is worse: allowing 33 points to Monta Ellis, or 17 in 30 minutes to CJ Watson?
(I’m voting for Vince… not that just about everyone didn’t play well.)
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
fuck ya, game time MP
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Dec 6, 2009 1:10 AM EST reply actions
15-0 run
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Warriors finally score after a 5 minute drought
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:11 AM EST reply actions
WOW, Magic win, THANK GOD!!!
To be honest, I wasn’t sure they were gonna pull it out!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
For a moment, it was ugly there.
But the team pulled it off, and that’s what elite teams should do. Never fold, not even if you go down in the scoreboard.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 1:14 AM EST up reply actions
Good fourth quarter
after the (in)appropiate Third Quarter Collapse. :P
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by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 1:12 AM EST reply actions
I told you guys not to worry...
I knew the Magic would come back. They don’t always do it pretty…but they know how to bring it when it counts. Also, blame Nelly…He should have taken Curry and Ellis out for at least a couple of minutes. They both ran out of gas.
Was a win but felt like a loss, as it was more like Warriors making mistakes
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Magic dodge a bullet
Warriors came to play, but a 17-4 Magic run sealed the game.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:13 AM EST reply actions
Can someone PLEASE explain to me why the Magic have to wait 3 1/2 quarters to start playing some REAL D?!?!?!
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They adjusted their game to the level of their opponent?
It’s always risky to do that… but tonight they made it work.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Dec 6, 2009 1:15 AM EST up reply actions
Tough foul calls, and some bad lineup, I dont know why Ryan Anderson didnt play tonight
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I would say it was a defensive thing...
…but heck, it’s not like our defense was working without him.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
Yeah, me either . . .
But unfortunately I gotta feeling that we’re gonna be asking this about RA or Bass all year long!
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GSW went small
and therefore quick. Anderson probably would have played if somebody fouled out…maybe….remember we won and PT is determined largely by matchups.
It happens.
It doesn’t always happen, though. We’ve had more than one strong defensive effort this year.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
I think it took that long to figure the refs.
By mid-fourth quarter there is less to lose by being aggressive to close the game. But get over-aggresive in the 2nd with 2 or 3 fouls already and you put key starters in danger of sitting at the end.
6 Magic players in double figures
…and 3 players over 20… Carter 27 pts, Pitrus 22 pts, Lewis 20 pts
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:15 AM EST reply actions
GREAT game by VC tonight.
I hope these type of games start to become the norm for him!
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Yeah... we neeed to play more teams that start three point guards.
Bo Outlaw's name is Charles. Chucky Atkins' isn't.
Magic shoot 53% from the field, 46% on threes, and 88% from the line
…and outrebound GS 38-32.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:17 AM EST reply actions
I guess it was good Eddy was travelling to Chi-town tonight and missed the game, even though we won!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Magic actually had more FT attempts than GS did
Magic were 36 of 41, Warriors 30 of 36.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:18 AM EST reply actions
Well its 6:20 AM here...which means one thing
Sleep? no!
Breakfast? YeS! © Marv Albert
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
Ellis and Randolph combined for 61 of the Warriors' 118 pts
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:19 AM EST reply actions
Watching this game was like pulling teeth!
I have to hand it to the Magic, they played well in the final minutes and won. But wow, this game was painful.
CJ Watson REALLY reminded me why we went afterhim so har this summer . . .
But I’ve got a FEELING that we’ll see him in a Magic uni some day . . . (along with C.Lee too!)
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I thought D12 would have a monster game tonight
He wound up with a pedestrian 17 pts, 8 boards, with only 5 points scored after the first quarter.
Rest of the guys picked him up, though.
Like in so many wins this season, a good team effort.
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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 6, 2009 1:22 AM EST reply actions
One thing we have to consider is...
The Magic are the Eastern Conference Champs. We are getting every team’s best games. That is one reason why we are having a difficult time with some of these teams. But, bottom line is…we are still getting the w’s…
Yeah, I was REALLY surprised to see how PACKED their arena was . . .
I’m guessing that they don’t USUALLY sell out.
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16-4 in the first 20 games, 1 game ahead of last year's start (15-5)
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Last year, the team won 9 out of their next 10 games, 11 out of 13, 18 out of 21!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
A VERY uncharacteristic 4 TOs for J-WILL tonight . . .
To be fair, I think he wasn’t the same after hurting his elbow though.
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not all of them were his fault though
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
The pre-game write up reminded how GSW can generate steals and TOs.
Their guards are so quick. Hands AND feet.
Vince's best game in a Magic uniform
he had been struggling. This is what I expected from him. Finally tuned out Stan and passed the ball more. Great job in the fourth quarter, got to the line.
It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."
Nike brought back the Bron and Kobe puppets?
OH NOOOOOOOOES!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Yeah I seen that lol Can we get Lil Penny back though for the 1/2 Cents ?
"Don't wait to say Im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
Kristin Kreuk is the love
Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E
I KNOW!!!
I saw them a few days ago and was like . . .SERIOUSLY, ALREADY? We gotta deal with this nauseating @ss-kissin’ for the REST of the YEAR now?!?!
SIGH . . .
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meh
it’s all marketing. adidas had that corny series on the players breaking into the new product research lab. nike just buys so much more ad time that you get sick of the puppets. not like the networks or talking heads are pushing Bron/Kobe this time.
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