Tonight's Game: Charlotte Bobcats at Orlando Magic
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT
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| 2008/2009 NBA Regular Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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@ |  |
| 35-46 | 58-23 | |
| April 15th, 2009 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
| 8:00 PM | ||
| Sun Sports HD | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| D.J. Augustin | PG | Rafer Alston |
| Raymond Felton | SG | Courtney Lee |
| Gerald Wallace | SF | Mickael Pietrus |
| Boris Diaw | PF | Tony Battie |
| Emeka Okafor | C | Dwight Howard |
| Previous Meetings: | ||
| November 16th: Magic 90, Bobcats 85 | ||
| February 17th: Magic 107, Bobcats 102 (OT) | ||
| February 20th: Magic 92, Bobcats 80 | ||
So, here it is: the last game of the Orlando Magic's season. Last month, it looked like it'd be a bit more significant, as the Charlotte Bobcats were in playoff contention. However, literally nothing is at stake in this game, and as such it is only a final playoff tune-up for the Magic, who hope to avoid losing their 4th straight game to a lottery team to close out the regular season; and for some of the Bobcats--guys like Cartier Martin, Dontell Jefferson, and Juwan Howard--who are looking to prove they belong in the NBA. And don't be fooled by the Bobcats' poor record. It's still a franchise-best, and although their long-term financial outlook is bleak, you should still respect the job they've done on the floor this year.
So the lineup chart posted above should be accurate in terms of who will literally start the game, but I can almost guarantee you that none of the starters, save for the rookies D.J. Augustin of Charlotte and Courtney Lee of Orlando, will play more than 15 minutes. Hedo Turkoglu is out and Rashard Lewis listed as doubtful, as he was unable to complete this morning's walkthrough, according to the Orlando Sentinel. At least Dwight Howard will be available.
But it might as well be the preseason, really. The game is merely academic. If Dwight blocks 9 shots, he'll reach 237 for the season, which would give him a per-game average of exactly 3.0. So, um, there's one thing to watch for, as well as Jeremy Richardson's last chance to gun as a member of the Magic. His propensity to shoot often in limited minutes has become a bit of a private gag among Magic fans, and it falls squarely into the "it's funny because it's true" category: Richardson's usage rate--that is, the number of team possessions he uses--of 24.1 is in line with the likes of Chris Bosh, Stephen Jackson, and Zach Randolph, three guys who are earning franchise-player-level salaries. And that's the last advanced statistic I'll mention in a regular-season game preview this year.
Wow.
The game starts at 8 on Sun Sports and will be broadcast in HD.
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.. should have put a poll up guessing how many shots Jeremy Richardson is going to shoot tonight.
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Magic are 3 point favorites
…with an over/under of 184.5
We’ll see if Richardson and Mickael Pietrus can shoot better than their combined 4 of 25 effort Monday against the Bucks.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions
it starts at 8?
aw hell, my dad and I both rushed home from work for a game that starts an hour later. >:|
Hopefully we’ll win this one. I don’t want to watch them lose the last game of the regular season. Have fun here, guys!
Obey the hat.
Thanks. Enjoy the game.
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I'll be at the game too TGS!
Hopefully my spot up in the nosebleeds will afford me me some protection should the stench from the court become too great to bear!
Seriously, WE NEED TO WIN A D@MN GAME BEFORE THE PLAYOFFS ’cause if we play as awful as we did against the Bucks I may well puke on the people sitting in front of me!! :P
To everyone else . . . have fun on the boards!
I'll be up there in the O-Zone with you! :)
Obey the hat.
by TheGiantSquid on Apr 15, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry I missed your comment!
my dad likes to leave early, despite living 3 miles away. Anyhoo, we were in 219 :)
Obey the hat.
by TheGiantSquid on Apr 15, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
.. I'll be around for the second-half. Definitely want to rag on J. Rich.
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Given the poor financial performance of a number of teams in the NBA, I wonder if the economic downturn will lead to – oh noes – contraction…
I actually the league, quality wise, could do with dropping a few teams although I don’t actually expect it to happen.
I doubt he'll play big minutes.
Hopefully its just enough to shake some rust off and try to get into a rhythm from deep!
I guess playoff fever isn't exactly rampant yet in Orlando
I’m sure that’ll change the deeper the Magic advance in the playoffs.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Peaches
Actually shooting OK so far apparently.
I only have an audio link, if anyone’s got vid I’d appreciate.
Nazr Mohammed starts and tallies 3 fouls in 5 minutes.
There goes the plan to limit Okafor’s minutes….
Magic could loan them Gortat for a few quarters
What do we care at this point? We still have Foyle to fill in for Dwight.
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It seems neither the Sixers or the Bulls want to win tonight...
Maybe they both would rather face the Celtics instead of the Magic. Hmmm…
Possibly.
I’m looking at the Magic as sleeping giants. They have been playing indifferently the last few weeks, and I can see them roaring through the 1st round of the playoffs.
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Most things I've read lately peg the Magic as the team most likely to get upset in the first round
Given how poorly they’ve played lately, maybe that’s fair. But c’mon… 58 wins. 4th-best point differential in the league. Seriously.
I suspect
It’s more about our injuries and the possibility of getting the Pistons that was influencing that.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Coached by Vinny Del Negro . . .
Unless there is a situation where he can scream into a shooting Magic player’s ear at a critical moment, I cannot see him outcoaching SVG.
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Yeah, I've read the same things
However we’ve watched the Magic all season, and we know how absolutely dominant they can be (I don’t think I’m being a total homer here either). I can just see them crushing Bulls/76ers in the first round like they are nothing.
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5 fouls between Okafor and Mohammed already in just the 1st quarter!
Diop makes an early appearance…
The Magic are actually shooting over 50%
…11 of 20. We haven’t seen the good shooting from the Magic since the Cleveland game.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
The Bobcats
Are giving this one the mail-in.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Are the Bulls playing their starters?
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More or less
Rose, Gordon, Noah, Thomas, Salmons
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Believe it or not, yeah
Toronto’s shooting lights out so far. Bulls have cut it down to 12, however.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course he can
He’ll hit some clutch free throws at the least.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Larry Brown sends in the scrubs
Dontell Jefferson, Vlad Rad, and Juwan Howard into the game.
(Okay, Vlad isn’t a scrub, but still)
We might get someone to take that contract yet.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Who wants to lay odd that blue_blood is still finding something to complain about at the game?
I kid. :o)
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... odds, rather
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Hey now be nice!
Actually I thoroughly enjoyed the game.
But I WOULD’VE enjoyed it more if it gave us our 60th win ;) . . . There are you satisfied now? :P
P.S. I can’t help being hard on (pause) our team. I have SVG syndrome and attend a support group regularly!
Magic can only wind up with 59 wins
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
...wishful thinking
I would have liked for them to have 60 wins, also.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Bulls were down 44-24
…they’ve outscored Toronto 21-4 since.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The Raps
Must be the most frustrating team to support this season.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Bosh has missed 5 straight shots after starting 5 from 9.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That's probably about right . . .
If he explodes in the playoffs, he might even merit a midlevel offer from somebody.
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Pietrus in double figures now
…he and Battie lead the Magic with 10 points.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Doesn't Sean May have his career high against the Magic?
If my memory serves correct, he scored 32 pts against the Magic his rookie season.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, a nat'l TV game in Charlotte
The “eff you guys for not drafting me” game. He was either a rookie or a sophomore.
Raptors extend their lead again
…61-49 at the half.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
Good to see
5 for 8 for 13 pts… I hope he can shoot like this in the playoffs.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
...15 points, 7 rebounds
He had 14 pts at the half the other night, but I don’t think he scored in the second half.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Magic outshooting the Bobcats 51% to 39%
…including 45 pct from 3 pt range to 0 pct for Charlotte.
Magic have an outstanding 12/2 assist/turnover ratio.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Gortat leads the reserves with 7 pts, 3 boards, and a steal
Redick has 5 pts, Johnson 2 pts.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
He's 5 for 10 shooting
…3 for 5 on 3s. Nice to see him taking an equal mix of 3 pointers and 2 pointers instead of mostly threes.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Getting him some match practice
After is injury. He needs the competition.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
If Pietrus could play like this in the playoffs...
what a huge lift it would be for the Magic.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
CLE 49 PHI 43 9:29 3rd
76ers are trying to come back.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Pietrus with another 3
He’s 4 for 7 from long range for 16 points.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Pietrus getting his jump shooting practice in
He’s 6 for 14 from the field, including 4 of 8 from long range.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
TOR 83 CHI 67 2:00 3rd
CLE 67 PHI 63 58.9 3rd
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Nice game for Rafer Alston
…12 points on 4 of 6 shooting, 2 assists, 0 turnovers.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
TOR 84 CHI 69 CLE 70 PHI 65
Both games entering the fourth quarter.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
That sounds logical
…he’s probably been the most consistent player off the bench.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
He won the Sub of the Game award more often than any other player, so it's his by default.
I figured Marcin would get that award, but okay.
Anyone else think it's flippin' bonkers that Stan's only using an 8-man rotation?
Richardson and Lue have yet to get off the bench.
I figured they would get plenty of time in the fourth
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just shocked that Dwight is still in the game. And Pietrus has played every minute so far. That's nuts to me.
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 15, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
Dwight’s off from the field… just 3 of 9 shooting
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Now maybe D12 will sit
…he got his double-double.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Magic will have a very comfortable lead going into the fourth
No reason SVG shouldn’t substitute liberally.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
I wonder if Lue, Foyle, and Richardson will play at all
Seems to me he’d rather play guys who will be in the playoff rotation like A.J., J.J., and Marcin.
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 15, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Peaches has been stone cold, so give him some time. And JJ, Gortat, AJ and Battie will be part of the playoff rotation.
If we’re playing Richardson or Foyle in the playoffs, we’re done.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Foyle could be useful against a team like Boston
But by no means should he get minutes over Marcin or Tony.
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 15, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Well, it means we’re either getting blowout or opening our own can of whoopin’.
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Yo.
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Hey whats up erivera?
Thanks for joining me and Ben here.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
No problem. Had to attend to some things but figured I'd drop by and see what's going on.
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Bulls are trying to make a final run
…93-83 toronto with 5:26 remaining
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
What's the dealio with the Bulls? Figured they'd beat the Raptors tonight.
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Raps came to play, apparently.
Marion is going bonkers.
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 15, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeezus. Matrix has 24/10 and Bosh has 19/19.
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Yeah, and Bargnani's not even playing
Raptors are playing well, plus the Bulls are trying to come back.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit. Now I'm pissed .. Sixers better lose.
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I already bought tickets to see the Bulls play Game 4, so ..
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If they're playing the Celtics, that ticket will have resale value. You may even turn a profit, lol.
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 15, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Hah. Most likely, but I want to see Orlando play .. bah. *crosses fingers*
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In the freakin' rafters .. I'm basically sitting in the ceiling (300 level).
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I wanted to get a ticket in the 2nd level... still lots of those left
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm broke. I could only muster the $20 buck tickets.
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I want to see either Game 3 or Game 4...
but I’ll be on vacation in Las Vegas from the 18th to the 24th, so I have to wait for the schedule to come out.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Right.
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LOL
WTF?
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No!!!
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Nice seeing the reserves play well. They'll be needed during the playoffs.
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Sixers better lose ..
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Bosh's numbers are crazy, too.
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Lot of odd scores tonight around the NBA.
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Indiana was trailing the Bucks by like 16 pts entering the 4th
…now Indy leads by 7.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, Bulls are going to lose.
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.. yes, Cleveland is up 3. Thank you, Wally World.
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.. and Andre Miller provides the rebuttal. Wow.
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Stop winning, Philly. Stop it. I want to see Orlando up here.
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Bulls lose 109-98
Only their second home loss in their last 17 home games.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, they're an excellent home team.
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That's awesome.
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One time, Cleveland. Come on.
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Made both throws. Sixers up 2.
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Anyone else suspect...
…that showcasing Battie in this game = an indication that this is it for him in Orlando, and they’re giving him one last game with the Magic?
Of course, they’re doing the same thing for Pietrus. So they could just be trying to give both of them PT in advance of the playoffs.
Battie might go, but I think Pietrus will stay
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Battie is more likely to go because he has an expiring contract.
Pietrus’ value right now isn’t high, at all.
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I dunno about showcasing. They needed someone to play big minutes at PF tonight due to Rashard's injury
It helps the Magic, both on the court and in the front-office, when he plays this well.
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 15, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
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I'd say it's a little bit of both. Preparation for playoffs and showcase for possible trade.
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Magic have emptied the bench.
Foyle’s played 1:37 and already has 1 block. Effortless.
BOOBIE!!!
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NO!!!
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.. Cleveland ball, less than 20 seconds left.
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Yeah, definitely Boobie.
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I just noticed I have over 10,000 comments. That's pretty ridiculous.
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Gibson misses!
Philly up 95-93… Miller with 1 more FT.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Dammit. Philly is going to win ..
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Philly ahead 96-93... 9.4 secs left
Cavs can still tie.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
The post-game analysts for the Bulls are roasting them for playing so flat in such a big game
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.. well, now they're screwed because they're going to be playing the Celtics.
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The Magic analysts
Were speculating that the Bulls want the Celtics, because they don’t think Garnett can go.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Really? Hmm ..
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Cavs cut it 1.
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Hurray! My playoff ticket is worthless now!
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98-95... 4.4 secs left
They have to take a 3 now… if you’re the Sixers, should you foul on purpose?
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Under 5 seconds, yes.
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Yes! My playoff tickets still have life!
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OMG!!!
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Heh.
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BOOBIE!!!
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BOOBIE JUST SWAG SPLASHED ALL OVER THE SIXERS!!!
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You want the Sixers. I know. I sympathize.
.. I’m being mad selfish right now.
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We should all want the Sixers.
The poll on the main page shows that not to be the case, tho
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 15, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I want the Sixers too, but I want the Bulls for personal reasons (obviously).
In the end, it makes no different. Orlando will win either series, though Chicago will put up a little more resistance than Philadelphia.
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Idk if anyone else has NBA Broadband...
but mine is not loading and I’d really like to be watching a couple of these games right now!
.. and folks, that's why you always foul with under 5 seconds if you're up three.
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Nice game for Batt-man.
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LOL. Foul much Cleveland?
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Heh.
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Holy crap... Gibson has 26 pts off the bench
…11 of 22 shooting
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
I'm glad Orlando won by a sizable margin (25 points). That'll help boost back the point differential a bit.
.. and it WILL secure the Magic’s claim to having THE most efficient team, defensively.
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That's right, Tim Legler. The best defense in the NBA resides in Orlando.
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.. Boston not having KG and some other peeps helped the cause, obviously.
Can’t forget about that. Ditto with Cleveland being without Ben Wallace.
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.. well, they're up 1 right now, 102-101.
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Err, it's tied. Sorry.
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Magic fall just shy of 100 pts
They haven’t scored over 100 since their win over Cleveland… but the defensive effort was outstanding after several lackadaisacal games.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Held Charlotte to 73 points .. mostly with reserves playing for Orlando. That's impressive.
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Philly has scored 5 in a row to take a 103-101 lead
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
Cavs have no idea in crunch time on offense without LBJ.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Sixers up 2, 103-101.
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7 pts in a row now
… 105-101 with 1:39 remaining
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like Philly will win (knock on wood).
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Looks like Booby will have to play the role of hero for the Cavs if they hope to pull this one out
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, he's been the go-to guy tonight for Cleveland.
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No kidding.
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This game is insane.
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Iguodala gives the 76ers a 107-104 lead
55 secs left.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Cavaliers cut it to 1.
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It's become a foul-fest.
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It's been nuts.
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111-108 Philly 15 secs left
…still time for the Cavs.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Philly up 3, with roughly 15 seconds left. Cleveland ball.
Sound familiar?
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Yeah, he did.
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Yeah, can't afford to let any time run off the clock.
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WOW. EPIC FAIL.
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And thats all she worte...
Philly better be ready for an O-town beatdown!
.. and my playoff tickets officially lost value. Boo.
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So much for planning on seeing Game 4 of the Magic/Bulls up here.
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Philly wins!
There goes our chance to see the Magic in the playoffs, erivera.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
True, but that means I would need to buy another damn ticket!
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I might.
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You could still go to Game 4 between the Bulls/Celtics if you can't get rid of the ticket
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know .. we'll see what I decide.
The idea of “scouting” Boston is an interesting idea. Thanks, kerem.
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Yep. Our chance just got pissed on by both the Raptors and Sixers. Yuck.
Oh well, it’s better than Orlando plays Philadelphia. I’ll get over it.
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I don't expect the Bulls to beat the Celtics Round 1
…especially if KG is healthy.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
No way. Chicago ain't beating Boston, even without KG.
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Hey! Yeah, that's a great idea ..
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fun game btw (Magic, I mean)
despite JJ saying hello to all the fans at the beginning of the game :|
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by TheGiantSquid on Apr 15, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
usually Dwight does it
he did the same thing last year
Obey the hat.
by TheGiantSquid on Apr 15, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
You love to hate J.J., don't you.
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I can't believe PHILADELPHIA was the freaking team that gave the Cavs their 2nd loss at home
that could’ve been us :(
Obey the hat.
Well, LeBron wasn't playing so ..
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let's try that again
wow, why?
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by TheGiantSquid on Apr 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Resting for the playoffs
Like we’ve been doing.
by eltharion_doa on Apr 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
ohh okay
not that I hoped he was hurt or anything >.>
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by TheGiantSquid on Apr 15, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, no point in playing LeBron or any of the other starters for Cleveland.
They locked up the #1 seed and home-court advantage for the entire playoffs.
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yeah, had he been playing...
there wouldda been a last moment bs no-touch foul called on some rookie guard that resulted in game-altering ft’s
but that never happens, right?
Hah. You're delusional.
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Don't forget... Cavs sat out 4 key guys
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't know that
I was at the Magic game, remember? :)
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by TheGiantSquid on Apr 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Thought you might have heard something about it at the game
At least you saw a Magic rout.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Cavs finish 39-2 at home
That ties the 1995-’96 Bulls for the second best home record ever.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
i couldve sworn the magic finished 39-2 one year...
only losses to seattle and utah
am i losing my mind?
You could be right... when they finished 60-22... I forget their home record that year
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You're correct. In 1996, the Magic went 37-4 at home.
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Orlando finished 39-2 at home in 1995 & 1996.
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I'm wrong. Sorry .. they went 37-4 in 1996. My memory sucks.
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Still... a 76-6 home record in the regular season over two seasons is freakin' awesome
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the O-Rena was a pretty intimidating place to play back in the day.
Yes, I know. I rhymed.
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you're a poet and didn't know it
aaaaaaand I’m out
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by TheGiantSquid on Apr 15, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Hah.
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No you are not.
I know because I finally got to go to one Magic home game that year, and it was the L to Seattle. Just my luck.
Ouch.
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Good job on your research
…and the Magic lost twice to the Rockets in the finals at home, and twice to the Bulls the next season in the conference finals. I forget if they lost any other playoff games at home those seasons.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, there are parallels.
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Magic lost to the Bulls once and the Celtics once in the '95 playoffs.
The only lost to the Bulls twice in the ’96 playoffs.
This is all at home, for the record.
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Oh, btw, OrlandoMagicShop.com is having a one night sale...
50% off everything in the store.
Use the code 50OFF
Dope. Thanks.
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That's what's up .. if I had any coin, I'd buy some gear. Broke college student, ftw.
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I'm disappointed the Magic won't be facing the Bulls in the first round...
but bring on the 76ers!
I will be following the Magic/76ers closely during my Las Vegas vacation coming up.
Have a good night, everyone.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Take it easy, Mike.
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you too erivera... catch ya later
I’ll be looking forward to reading the Magic/76ers playoff preview on 3QC in the coming days.
by Mike from Illinois on Apr 15, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright peeps, take it easy.
Philadelphia v. Orlando. LET’S GET IT ON.
I’m expecting insane live game threads during the playoffs everyone! Don’t disappoint!
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No worries.
If you can’t join in on the festivities, not a problem.
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I dunno...
nationally televised game… gotta take advantage. I guess i could hook my laptop up in the living room. Might draw some funny looks from the wife though.
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