Poll: Predict The Leading Scorer

by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 10:46 AM EDT in Diversions

I won't lie. I tried to come up with a witty title for this post (a play on words, something Magic-related, etc.) but I couldn't think of anything, so I was forced to settle with "poll" as part of the headline. Boring and generic, I know.

Anyways, we all realize what's going down in roughly 10 hours - Game 3, Orlando Magic v. Philadelphia 76ers. Rather then going into any preview specifics (Ben has the rundown), I wanted to gauge the pulse of the Third Quarter Collapse community and see who thinks will be the leading scorer for Orlando in tonight's game. Dwight Howard? Courtney Lee? Rashard Lewis? Hedo Turkoglu? Other?

Bonus awareness points given to those that predict a specific scoring total or stat line (correct or incorrectly, doesn't matter) in the comments section below.

Poll

Who will be the leading scorer for the Orlando Magic tonight?

Dwight Howard

46 votes

Courtney Lee

9 votes

Rashard Lewis

18 votes

Hedo Turkoglu

10 votes

Other

2 votes

85 votes | Poll has closed

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Rashard Lewis

He snaps out of his shooting funk in a big way; 27/7/3

'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12

by Eyriq the Red on Apr 24, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions

Rashard Lewis, it is.

I’m assuming the 3 is his assist total.

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by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions

You could have titled the topic: "Gortat: Predict the Leading Scorer"

Because he is a ‘Pol’ you see.

I know it’s lame, but I’m just going to enjoy the rest of my day as if I came up with a brilliant play on words here. Good day everyone.

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by funny80sguy on Apr 24, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

Not bad.

We have a ton of witty people here so maybe someone can think of a better post title for me next time.

Enjoy your day!

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by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I hope it's Dwight

he really needs to establish himself and have a monster game already.

That being said, I sure as hell hope it’s Turk AND Lewis. Come on, guys, seriously…

Obey the hat.

by TheGiantSquid on Apr 24, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions

I hope so too.

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by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm too scared/anxious/sick to my stomach to think about this logically.

So I clicked Dwight.

I can’t wait another 8.5 hours.

/Anxiety kicks back in.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Apr 24, 2009 11:33 AM EDT reply actions

That's the playoffs for you!

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by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

102-95 Magic ; Dwight = 26pts; 16 rebs

Magic need to go over 100 and hold 76ers under. That is how they beat them in the regular season. I think the 76ers are going to defend Courtney pretty tight so Hedo & Rashard need to step up if they are left open. Hopefully one or both will get in his three-point shooting rhythm.

Lori

by lorisays on Apr 24, 2009 11:41 AM EDT reply actions

Hope so .. Lewis and Turkoglu both need strong games tonight.

Welcome to 3QC, btw!

.. been nice chatting with you on Twitter.

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Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Dwight 27/15/4

I see us doing what we should’ve done in Game 2. Take the crowd out of it early with a 31-16 1st Q lead.

107-95 Magic (Sixers make a run at the end)

Honestly, I just pulled those numbers out of nowhere as I typed lol. But that would be my ideal outcome

by bandrewg08 on Apr 24, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

*4 blocks

I love these little prediction games. Makes us feel geniuses beforehand then after we just look like idiots lol.

So who is the 3QC leader in awareness points anyway?

by bandrewg08 on Apr 24, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I may do a weekly poll from now on! Consider this one a test poll ..

.. I wanted to see if it would generate discussion (which is has). Thumbs up, 3QCers!

Who’s the leader in awareness points? Good question .. consider this poll the start of a running tally.

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Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

No worries! You, like everyone else, seem to have confidence that the Magic will win tonight.

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by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Lee

They’ll leave him open again. They’ll figure he’s a rookie, in the playoffs, with a hostile crowd, and he’ll handle it the poorest. But he’ll surprise them, because he’s money.

by eltharion_doa on Apr 24, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions

Sure would be nice if Lee went off again.

Sure would be nice if Lee went off again AND Lewis & Turkoglu joined the party.

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Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 24, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I voted for Howard

assuming that the refs aren’t handing out flops like candy again tonight. Dwight dominates inside with 28-18…the three point shooters finally find their rhythm and Orlando wins 103-88.

by Lee for three on Apr 24, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions