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Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Clippers

Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Clippers, Dec 8, 2009 10:30 PM EST


2009/2010 NBA Season
Orlando Magic main logo
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Los Angeles Clippers main logo
16-49-11
December 8th, 2009
Staples Center
10:30 PM
Sun Sports
Probable Starters
Jason Williams PG Baron Davis
Vince Carter SG Eric Gordon
Mickael Pietrus SF Al Thornton
Rashard Lewis PF Marcus Camby
Dwight Howard C Chris Kaman
Game Officials
Derrick Stafford
Kevin Fehr
Ed Malloy

The Orlando Magic can set a new franchise record for consecutive road wins tonight when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers; Orlando last lost a game on the road exactly one month ago, when the Oklahoma City Thunder ran it off the court at the Ford Center by a 28-point margin. L.A. has compiled a respectable 9-11 record despite not having Blake Griffin, the top overall selection in this year's draft, available due to a left knee injury. As Steve Perrin points out, the Clippers have enjoyed an easy schedule so far, and their lone "quality" win came 18 days ago when Rasual Butler popped off for 27 points, which Perrin believes is an "outlier." For those reasons, Perrin doesn't think the Clippers will win tonight. That makes one of us, because I'm eating at Five Guys tonight, and bad things happen to the Magic when I eat there.

Sophisticated analysis!

For more on tonight's game and the Clippers, I refer you to Eddy's preview/chat with Kevin Arnovitz of ClipperBlog.

Last year on this date, the Clippers blitz the Magic in the second and third periods to take a 9-point lead into the fourth, but Orlando began the period with a 22-2 run to rally for a victory. The Clippers seemed to surprise the Magic when they didn't just quit after starting the game in a 14-2 hole. Maybe this time the Magic won't get caught off guard if/when the Clippers make a run.

The game tips at 10:30.

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ah man..

Chris Kaman makes me nervous. You they are going to dump it down to Kaman and hope he can draw early fouls on D12.

"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
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by Wmillion on Dec 8, 2009 6:40 PM EST reply actions  

Well, that's true of any team with a center who can score.

If I have a worry about the defense, it’s the backcourt… Vince has been surprisingly solid thus far, but Gordon’s a tough assignment. And a large part of how we won last year was Davis’ shooting the Clippers out of the game… Nelson could force that, but can J-Will?

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...

by 3.3seconds on Dec 8, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Your right, but Kaman plays very well with his back to the basket.

B-Diddy is very capable of taking a game over. Clips are a dangerous team.

"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
Twitter Account

by Wmillion on Dec 8, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Check this quote out from Howard:

``Both of those guys know it’s not about speed and more about getting us into our sets and knowing what we do on both ends of the floor,’’ said Magic center Dwight Howard, who never misses a chance to tweak his point guards about their advanced age. ``Anthony Johnson has played with some of the best centers ever like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell and Bob Lanier. He goes way back. Just to see him flourish throughout all these decades of basketball is amazing. He’s probably the only guy in the league who has played in every decade of the NBA.’’

by Raptorel on Dec 8, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions   2 recs

LMAO.

Not surprised to read that. Dwight is infamous for making fun of Anthony in a lighthearted 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 8, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions  

That explains those photos last year...

AJ wasn’t hugging Dwight, he was trying to throttle him!

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Dec 9, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions  

1030pm games suck..

when you have to work at 5am

by tbmd on Dec 8, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions  

Try 4:30pm games.

If I didn’t work from home, I’d miss the first half of most of the games.

(But I do work from home. So I’m just incredibly distracted for the last hour of work.)

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...

by 3.3seconds on Dec 8, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

What is this 5Guys?

And why are they the bane of my existence.

by fwedo on Dec 8, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions  

Easily one of the best burger joints in the country.

Humorous that you are eating there when the team is in California, the land of the popular opinion best burger – In n Out. (Having tried both, I give the slight edge to 5 Guys due to variety of toppings and size of burger.)

by TheRevTy on Dec 8, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm not eating it, I was referring to what Ben said. I wasn't aware of what they are.

Annnnnd I’m a vegetarian but I went to high school in California, so I know all about In N Out.

by fwedo on Dec 8, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

shun the non-meateater!

shhhhhhhhhhuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 8, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Vegetarianism is culinary blasphemy :)

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

My dad's a chef,

so I don’t think so sir.

by fwedo on Dec 9, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope Ryan gets some playing time..

 we might need his offense with this team

by paching on Dec 8, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions  

I hope Ryan gets some playing time...

…because I like Ryan, and this is one of the two games I get to see in person every year.

(And I’m out… Talk to you guys after the game!)

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...

by 3.3seconds on Dec 8, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Baron's pic lmao

It’s DH12 BDay I’m predicting a 20/20 game.

by MagicNation on Dec 8, 2009 9:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Just played NBA2K10 for the first time since picking it up (was too into MW2)...

…played tonight’s game as the Magic, won by 9, then started franchise mode (again, as the Magic) and got trucked by Philly with Allen Iverson in the season opener. I just couldn’t keep him from getting to the basket! /facepalm

My neighbors were probably wondering what the hell was going on in my apt because I was yelling up a storm! lol I kept taking an open three, missing it badly (and I’m usually REALLY good with the long range shots), then allowing an easy fastbreak dunk because my defense didn’t get back. D’oh!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

Magic are 7 1/2 pt favorites

…with an over/under of 192.5.

The Magic can’t possibly lose on Dwight Howard’s birthday, can they?

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

Good game between the Bulls and Nets tonight

CLee, Rafer Alston and company beat the Bulls 103-101.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions  

Grizzlies taking the Cavs to OT

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 8, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

Hmmm

I get Ralph & MIke. I don’t mind.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

I know

I’m angry about it so it’s nice to see the Magic doing well early. Makes me feel a tiny bit better.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

I love see Dwight getting the touch early

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

Wow that was one hellacious dunk by Dwight

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

J Will for 333333

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

Pook, what's the status on Tyreke Evans?

They mentioned it briefly earlier when I was NBA Coast-to-Coast on ESPN, but it looks like he may have returned considering he scored 25!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:48 PM EST reply actions  

That he was injured during the game...

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

He fell awkwardly at the end of the 1st qtr

And he landed flat and was screaming in pain. It ended up that he had the wind knocked out of him, but I really thought he had a concussion.

As it was, Reke ended up with 25 points, 9 assists and 5 boards. I can live with that any night. Only had 1 TO too.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Great game period

Rookie or no.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

True!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

ooh fun in OT

Memphis 106, Cleveland 107 – memphis ball, 23s left

by RussL on Dec 8, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions  

Dwight showing the entire repertoir (sp?) early on!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions  

repertoire^

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

thanks!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Anytime.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Incredible finish by Eric Gordon

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions  

Shard with back-to-back 3s!!!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions  

To BACK!!!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 8, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

And AGAIN!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions  

Magic looking very good early

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions  

24-13 good guys

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions  

24-13 Magic

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions  

4:15 left in the 1st!

Shard with back-to-back-to-back threes!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Much obliged.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

I wish Dwight would learn to sense when guys are trying to flop and stop short . . .

Thus exposing them as floppers to the refs!

He’s inadvertently done it before.

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 8, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions  

Howard and Lewis...

19 combined points on 7 of 7 shooting.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions  

starting out doing great again

let’s see how long that lasts

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 8, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions  

Magic shooting 11 of 15 so far

…and 4 of 6 on threes.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions  

Wow...I'm surprised so many people are here this late...

There are a lot of 7 o’clock games where it’s empty in here…

by MightyMouth on Dec 8, 2009 11:00 PM EST reply actions  

I'm here cuz it's only 8pm where I'm at

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

...and it's only 10 PM here in the Chicago area

But since I stay up until 3 AM, this is early for me.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Heh

Night Owl. I can dig it.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I won't be on here long...

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm working on getting sloshed.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Well..It's good the see everyone...

The more people, the better the Magic play…LOL

by MightyMouth on Dec 8, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Bron misses a three to end the game! Grizz win!!!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 11:00 PM EST reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHA . . . .

LOOOOOVE IT!!!

Also, is that little kid rockin’ a old school fro?

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 8, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions  

holy cow

Denver got the crap beat out of them by Carlotte

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 8, 2009 11:02 PM EST reply actions  

aw the Nets won their 2nd game

omg typing is hard to do without a pointer finger

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 8, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks.

There’s actually a half hearted argument about whether Tyreke Evans is better than Chris Paul. LOL

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, that was a good game

Three Bulls’ players scored 20+ points, but the Nets played well.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Yay! The link is back!

For those who care: http://p2p4u.net/watch-live-sports.php?id=9696&link=1

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions  

for those who steal

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 8, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Only if you get caught.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Comcast is truly the root of all evil.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:07 PM EST up reply actions  

+ Infinity

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

JWill is on fire!!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions  

JWill, D12, and Lew a combined 12 of 14 shooting

…and have scored 32 of the Magic’s 34 pts.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:07 PM EST reply actions  

Magic outshooting Clippers 68% to 44%.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:09 PM EST reply actions  

Barnes and Anderson stinking it up to start the 2nd!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

What the hell is Barnes doing

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 8, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

That was a nice knock away by Kaman

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

Pooh is the honey pimp

Didn’t you know?

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Did you know you have a picture with Dwight Howard and a bow on his head?

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Jush ya!

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah sure

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Mmkkaay

U rulz mmkay?

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions  

U st8 pimpin Pooh honey fa rea

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Gimme back my honey u hoe!

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions  

You win

Well played.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions  

What a quarter for D12

12 pts, 3 assists, 2 boards, 2 blocks.

I shouldn’t mention the 2 turnovers.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

On 5-5 shooting and hitting both of his FTs!

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

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

Oh, and Barnes sucks in NBA2K10!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

take barnes out vince has had enough rest

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 8, 2009 11:11 PM EST reply actions  

Did the Magic forget Kaman is on the other team?

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:13 PM EST reply actions  

This 2nd unit is struggling!

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

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

we'll see how they call it

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 8, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions  

It wasn't clear path

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Have a good one

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions  

This just in

The Magic are good.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:21 PM EST reply actions  

And the Clippers are...well, the Clippers!

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

by malars on Dec 8, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions  

The Clippers are a front for a money laundering operation . . .

I’m ABSOLUTELY CONVINCED that, that’s true!

How else could they suck, so much for SOOOO LONG in the same city as one of the best basketball teams of all-time?

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 8, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Breaking news! pookey likes stating the obvious.:)

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I say my battle cry must be Duh!

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL!!!!

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Is it just me or does Kaman look like the missing link?

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions  

he looks german.

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 8, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Same difference.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Sweet Lew has it tonite

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions  

Lewis...11 points on 4 shots

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions  

That's okay production

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Pretty efficient!

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes

But he’s not a pure PG. Crap, wrong site. Nevermind.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Define winning.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Clippers are within 6

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions  

win·ning (wnng)
adj.
1.
a. Of or relating to the act of winning: drew the winning number in the lottery.
b. Successful; victorious: the winning entry; the winning team.
2. Attractive; charming: a winning personality; a winning smile.
n.
1. The act of one that wins; victory.
2. Something won, especially money. Often used in the plural.
3. A section of a mine that has been recently prepared or opened for working.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions  

The game isn't helping either.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Pietrus is hilarious

with that rubbing of the cameraman’s belly. And he was practically gushing over his experience at a UCF game recently, according to the Sentinel.

by hnic14 on Dec 8, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions  

53-47 Magic at the half

Magic shooting 53% from the field, 42% on threes, and 83% on FTs.

Magic are outrebounding Clippers 23-17.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:36 PM EST reply actions  

11 Magic turnovers in the first half

Barnes had 3 TOs in 6 minutes.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:37 PM EST reply actions  

Lewis sounded pretty irritated

with the lack of defensive stops/energy. It’s become a chronic problem for a team wanting to return to the Finals

by hnic14 on Dec 8, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions  

I swear Howard

is taken way too easily out of games at times. He’ll always have a scorching hot start to the majority of his games, and then he’ll spurts where he literally does nothing at all. I don’t know what it is, but it’s incredibly irritating to watch.

Hello.

by killa3312 on Dec 8, 2009 11:38 PM EST reply actions  

Wasn't necessarily his fault this game...

They couldn’t effectively deliver him the ball without turning it over…and the Clips started coming harder with the double teams.

by MightyMouth on Dec 8, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions  

JWill, D12, and Lew a combined 13 of 17 shooting, and have scored 34 combined points

The other Magic players are a combined 7 for 21.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:39 PM EST reply actions  

Clippers have 10 first half steals

Kaman leads with 3 steals.

Baron Davis with 12 points, Rasual Butler 9 points, Eric Gordon with 8 points, Al Thornton with 8 points.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:46 PM EST reply actions  

The Clippers suck a little less this year.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Vince always gets those ticky tack fouls on defense that he never gets the other way

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 8, 2009 11:54 PM EST reply actions  

I'm still here

I’m just…..bleh. I don’t have a lot of energy.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes

But I’m also just bleh.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions  

You have an excuse

I really don’t.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 8, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions  

So share.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 8, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions  

I meant what you're reading. Links and such.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 9, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

no I know

I just…don’t think I’ll share, lol

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 9, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions  

Fine, be that way :)

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 9, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions  

4 TOs on D12 now in 20 minutes

He hasn’t scored after a 12 pt first quarter.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 8, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions  

he really should try to be more efficient

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 9, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions  

You guys have a great night

TGS, respect the honey pimp!

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 9, 2009 12:02 AM EST reply actions  

Buenas noches.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 9, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

A one point game? I must be drunker than I thought.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 9, 2009 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

Yeah, I haven't been paying much attention either.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 9, 2009 12:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Bad third quarter for the Magic

…outscored 17-12 by the Clippers as the Magic lead is only one.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:08 AM EST reply actions  

D12 7 of 10 on FTs now

Magic lead by 68-67.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:11 AM EST reply actions  

AJ's layup gives the Magic the lead back

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:14 AM EST reply actions  

Well, this has been slightly more fun than getting kicked in the face repeatedly.

However, I’ve had it, so good night everyone.

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

by Diosnomeama on Dec 9, 2009 12:15 AM EST reply actions  

See ya

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions  

These past 10 games or so have had similar tones...

Magic play around with a team for about 3 and a half quarters…then find a way to pull it out at the end…Hope this one has the same result.

by MightyMouth on Dec 9, 2009 12:17 AM EST reply actions  

Big three by Pietrus there at the end

Magic lead by 73-69 at the end of three.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:21 AM EST reply actions  

wow

that was priceless.

by hnic14 on Dec 9, 2009 12:25 AM EST reply actions  

Dwight is just jogging. Repeatedly!

I hate it when he gives that kind of slack effort.

by magicfaninTN on Dec 9, 2009 12:27 AM EST reply actions  

LMAO @ Telfair passing the ball DIRECTLY to SVG . . .

Such an AWESOME fail!

Best part is, there was NO ONE else even NEAR SVG!

Telfair thought Stan was a teammate!!!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 9, 2009 12:27 AM EST reply actions  

Redick then proceeded to pass to a fan in the first row with no where near him

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 9, 2009 12:31 AM EST up reply actions  

no 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 9, 2009 12:31 AM EST up reply actions  

Magic now shooting 45%, the Clippers 42%

Magic have cooled off since a 11 for 16 first quarter.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:29 AM EST reply actions  

Foul trouble for Carter tonight

He has 9 points in 19 1/2 minutes, but with 4 fouls.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:31 AM EST reply actions  

D12 11 of 14 from the FT line

He has 21 pts, 8 boards, 5 blocks, 4 assists.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:33 AM EST reply actions  

But he's playing a depleted Chris Kaman. Lol.

One look at Kaman and no one is surprised by a Vitamin D deficiency. You get Vitamin D naturally by spending at least 20 minutes a day in the sun. He seems pretty sun averse for a Californian.

by magicfaninTN on Dec 9, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Kaman... 10 pts on 5 of 17 shooting

He does have 7 boards and 3 steals to go along with the 10 pts.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:37 AM EST up reply actions  

Magic on a 12-2 run now after Lewis's three

Magic lead back up to double digits.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:34 AM EST reply actions  

Magic 12 of 29 on threes (41.4%)

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:38 AM EST reply actions  

I can't see the game, so I don't know about his lack of effort

The stats say he’s doing really good… 23 pts, on 6 of 9 FGs, 11 of 14 FTs, 9 boards, 5 assists, 5 blocks.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:41 AM EST up reply actions  

Which is crazy when you look at the line he is putting up.

He looks like he is not working, but the stats are there. Good enough for tonight’s win, but he’s capable of more it seems like.

by magicfaninTN on Dec 9, 2009 12:42 AM EST up reply actions  

A lot is always expected of Dwight every game because of his freakish talent

As long as he can stay focused on staying on the court and in the game and not losing focus when he’s called for fouls.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:47 AM EST up reply actions  

Kaman is one of the few centers in the league who can compete with Dwight

he 1st in points for centers in the LEAGUE for a while (if not still), yet no All Star bid. Guess that’s what happens when you’re playing for the Clips

by hnic14 on Dec 9, 2009 12:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Not a bad night for AJ

6 pts, 4 rebounds, 4 assists.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:48 AM EST up reply actions  

It's a good thing Baron fouled Johnson...

..he was going to be the recipient of a “2 or 3 times a year 34 year old Anthony Johnson dunk on you”

by MightyMouth on Dec 9, 2009 12:47 AM EST reply actions  

Dwight with 7 blocks?!

Let’s make every day his birthday!!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 9, 2009 12:48 AM EST reply actions  

Start AJ!!!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 9, 2009 12:49 AM EST up reply actions  

Nice night for the PGs again

22 pts, 7 assists combined.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:50 AM EST up reply actions  

After losing Rafer . . .

Who would’ve guessed that PG depth would be one of our strengths this year!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 9, 2009 12:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Get the Triple double for your B-Day Dwight!!

Just 3 more blocks!!!!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 9, 2009 12:52 AM EST reply actions  

That's asking a lot in the final 1:47

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I know . . .

I never believed he could do it but it would’ve been great to see!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 9, 2009 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

But I like his 25/11/7/5 stat line.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Just a theory, but...

I think VC must have slept with one of the Ref’s wives or something…He can’t buy a whistle

by MightyMouth on Dec 9, 2009 12:53 AM EST reply actions  

Not a good scoring night for Carter

just 9 pts, but he’s taken just 10 shots, and he has 6 boards and 4 assists.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Great win for the good guys . . .

These are those games that can get away from you if you take them for granted.

I like the way our guys took care of business tonight. It shows a lot of growth, IMO!

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 9, 2009 12:58 AM EST reply actions  

Four players in double figures for the Magic

Howard 25 pts, Lewis 17 pts, Williams 16 pts, and Carter 13 pts.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 12:59 AM EST reply actions  

We average six

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 9, 2009 1:00 AM EST up reply actions  

Williams was stroking it in the first half big time

Wonder why we didn’t feed him the ball more when he on fire? I LOL at the Clipps fans for booing J-Will. Why would they boo him? He was a Clipper for about 2 seconds and then realized it would be better to not play at all then play for them. Is that a good reason to boo?

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Dec 9, 2009 2:00 AM EST up reply actions  

He signed a deal and reneged on it, choosing to retire.

Even though Jason Williams said he did it because his wife was having a difficult pregnancy.

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 9, 2009 4:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Magic hold Clippers to 39 second half points

…and just 40% shooting overall, with 86 total points.

Pretty good D!

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:00 AM EST reply actions  

well said

need to win several of those to make it through the 82 games.

by magicfaninTN on Dec 9, 2009 1:03 AM EST up reply actions  

DNP-CD for Brandon Bass

I guess Van Gundy liked the matchups more without Bass playing.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:03 AM EST reply actions  

Yep

…just as long as the Magic continue to win, and no dissension develops if one player doesn’t play.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Its a luxury right now with both

We can play either one depending on the matchups. Eventually someone will get banged up and they will be given a bigger role.

P.S. I saw an interesting lineup tonight with Gortat/Anderson/Lewis playing at the same time. I believe it was highly effective on both ends. What have i been saying about playing Lewis at the 3 again??? (yes I know it was against the clipps but still)

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Dec 9, 2009 1:56 AM EST up reply actions  

You're acting as if Rashard playing at small forward is some sort of revelation.

Everyone knows what Lewis can do at the 3, it’s not news.

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 9, 2009 4:01 AM EST up reply actions  

As I've said countless times, it'll ultimately come down to matchups.

More so for Brandon than for Ryan.

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 9, 2009 4:01 AM EST up reply actions  

Magic shoot 45% from the field, 41% on threes, and 76% on free throws

They also outrebounded the Clippers 44-38.

Magic had 16 turnovers, but only 5 in the second half.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:05 AM EST reply actions  

I almost forgot about that

Thanks for bringing it up… quite an accomplishment indeed with the 8 straight road wins.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:07 AM EST up reply actions  

Utah and Phoenix are both very difficult places for opposing teams to win at

Phoenix is the only unbeaten home team left.

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by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:11 AM EST up reply actions  

We own Utah

The dont matchup with us well at all.. phoenix on the other hand can/will give us trouble. Amare for some reason plays Dwight really hard

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Dec 9, 2009 1:52 AM EST up reply actions  

I don't know, that doesn't make make much sense logistically.

If Orlando were to lose a game on a back-to-back, one would figured it’d be the latter of the two games against the Phoenix Suns. Either way, Mike is right, both Utah and Phoenix are difficult places to win at. Orlando just needs to keep doing what it’s doing, take it one game at a time.

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 9, 2009 4:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, it might.

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 9, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Not a good game offensively for Matt Barnes

0 points on 0 for 6 shooting in 25 minutes, including 0 for 4 on threes, and he had 4 turnovers.

He did manage 7 rebounds, though, along with a steal and a block.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:15 AM EST reply actions  

Yep

I don’t like to see him taking so many threes, but I like the effort he puts out defensively.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:21 AM EST up reply actions  

Some of those threes were basically in garbage time.

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...

by 3.3seconds on Dec 9, 2009 3:25 AM EST up reply actions  

To be honest, I'm not really worried about Matt's offense. There's enough scoring on the team.

The most important thing is that Barnes is contributing by defending and rebounding.

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 9, 2009 4:05 AM EST up reply actions  

I hope once Jameer gets back into the flow . . .

The Magic start putting together some dominant victories, especially over the weaker teams.

I think it’s important that the team starts to demonstrate a “championship swagger.”

Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!

by blue-blood on Dec 9, 2009 1:15 AM EST reply actions  

I think Orlando is showing a little swagger by the way it's winning games.

Though I get what you are trying to say.

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 9, 2009 4:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Magic and Boston are still tied for the top spot in the East at 17-4

The Celtics also won Tuesday night, beating the Bucks.

The Cavaliers lost to Memphis, so the Magic are now 2 games ahead of Cleveland.

Everyone have a good night/morning.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 1:24 AM EST reply actions  

Can't really worry about the seeding at this point.

Like I’ve said before, just have to take it one game at a time.

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 9, 2009 4:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

We’re only at the one/quarter mark of the season, and there’s a long way to go.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Dec 9, 2009 4:46 AM EST up reply actions  

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