Orlando, the Magic Need You

by erivera7 on May 23, 2009 4:00 PM EDT in Diversions

"Bring it for Game 3 cause we need ya’ll." - Dwight Howard

When Superman speaks, we listen.

I know that Orlando Magic fans are bummed out today, having to deal with another buzzer-beating loss and knowing the team was a second away from being up 2-0 in the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Don't dwell on it too much because the Magic need you, the fans, more than ever for the next two games at home (and beyond). The franchise hasn't been in this type of position in over a decade and it's time to blow the lid off the O-Rena in Game 3 and Game 4. People always talk about 1995 and the electric atmosphere at home. Well, it's time to bring it back. Orlando did its job, splitting the first two games and wrestling home-court advantage away from Cleveland. It's time for the fans AND the team to capitalize on the opportunity.

Be loud and be proud. Believe.

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That video has me so pumped.

And I miss Penny.

by jackhammerslam on May 23, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions

yeah man, I feel you

Penny was killer back in the day, too bad for his career though. Man, I’ve been lobbying for the city to get back to Magic fever all week. After all, this is obviously (so far) the second best team we’ve had in history. This isnt the TMac Magic, or the Steve Francis Magic or Darrel Armstrong Magic that kept losing in the first round of the playoffs, this team we have now is for real and ppl in Orlando need to start believing in Magic. I wish they would bring back that slogan and the signs from way back in the day. I remember being 7 at the time of our last ECF and everywhere I went in the mall had signs saying Believe in M*gic and so on and so forth. Its time to bring it back.

"In order for us to make a move, It has to make sense" - Otis Smith's favorite saying

by magic12ball on May 23, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

The signs taking over the city now are of the 'Go Magic' variety.

.. that’s what my friends back home have been telling me.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Here's my fave so far

by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on May 24, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions

There are at least 10 of these downtown of Turk, Howard & 'Shard

by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on May 24, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions

That's what's up.

Thanks for posting that.

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"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Loves this!!!!

…i was almost thinking Rashard was going to do a “Hedo” after his shot in Game 1 …and then he remembered he was Rashard and didn’t do anything..lol

"if you're going to cry...go cry to your mama"

by MagikFanatic on May 24, 2009 4:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Nice. Thanks for posting the pics.

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by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

No problem --they really pumped me up so I wanted to share!

by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on May 24, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Good deal.

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by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Great Job Stan!!

"if you're going to cry...go cry to your mama"

by MagikFanatic on May 24, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I was at that Game....

Center court…section 213 , row T, seats 14, 15….ahhh the memories….the O-rena was the loudest most feared place to play in NBA at the time….we need to BRING BACK THE MADNESS!!!!

"if you're going to cry...go cry to your mama"

by MagikFanatic on May 24, 2009 4:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Most feared at the time?

The O-rena was imposing and loud, but I wouldn’t give it the #1 distinction.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

We were 39-2...what do you want.?? lol

"if you're going to cry...go cry to your mama"

by MagikFanatic on May 24, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

The record was impressive.

I still wouldn’t rate the O-rena as the toughest place to play in the NBA back then. It was up there, simply because of how dominant the Magic were. That’s just my opinion, though.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

That gave me goosebumps!

I haven’t been in a good mood all day, that certainly helped!

by GuapoDCole on May 23, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

Me Too!

Remember them days. This team can go there. Bring Back Magic Fever! Fan support is defintely lacking compared to the day. In the past when i went into a sports bar it would be packed with Magic Fans all geared up and the games would be on every T.V. Now i have to ask them to put on the games and there are only a handful watching. Sad to me. What happened? This team deserves more support. They have certainly earned it. Maybe they need more promotion or something? It sems the old fans sort of dissapeared.

The Surfdog

by Surfdog on May 23, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

The city is starting to gather around the team.

It’s been hard because the franchise hasn’t been in this position for a while, now. All those lost years after the last ECF appearance drained the enthusiasm. Takes a while to build the support back up.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t know where you were but its been packed at every bar I went to at the Waterford area.

by GuapoDCole on May 24, 2009 4:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Word, that's what I hear.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not in O-town.

On the coast . It’s different here. People don’t have the same enthusiasm. They used to back in the day. I think this team is garnering a lot of support, finally. Hopefully it will trickle down eventually. Everybody loves a winner.

The Surfdog

by Surfdog on May 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Your welcome.

I figured the vid would be a nice pick-me-up for everyone in the community.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm so proud of you....

….you’ve come so far in such a short time E:)

"if you're going to cry...go cry to your mama"

by MagikFanatic on May 24, 2009 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions

First comment since game 1

I was at a bar in PR. One of two Magic fans, surrounded by about 15 Cav’s fans, and 30 more Lebron lovers. Friend said we won after Hedo’s shot. I said no, Lebron will make the game winning three. They had a timeout, would shoot from within the halfcourt. I do not think I have ever wished myself to be wrong more. That bar went nuts. I just watched, put my drink down, walked out into the street and waited for my friend.

All of this, and I still believe. I thought so from the beginning and I still do now: the Magic are the better TEAM and will win this series. Let’s Go Magic, and I apologize for my brief respite TQC’s.

Let’s do this.

by fwedo on May 23, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Hah. You jinxed Orlando! What's wrong with you, man! Just kidding.

.. good to know you still believe. The team needs the support.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Love the sound of "Stand and cheer your Eastern Conference Champion Orlando Magic!"

I hope they play this before the game on tomorrow.

Just another Magic fan
Lori

by lorisays on May 23, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

The lineup music? Doubt it, though it would be nice.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 24, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Ought to be a tradition. Would be great.

The Surfdog

by Surfdog on May 26, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree!

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on May 27, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

The FEVER IS HERE!

Let’s start by talking in POSITIVE terms; use active verbs.

PLEASE, stop saying that the Cavs "blew two huge leads", or that they “allowed” us to get “close”, like they were sooo generous as to "let" us go ahead.

If you are a Magic fan, we say that the Magic "OVERCAME" a deep deficit; that we "PERSEVERED" over extreme pressure; that we pulled the ultimate comeback. We TOOK it from them; James took it from us in game two. We WON that lead; we fought with BLOOD to ge ahead. For TWO streight games, it was OUR EXCELENCE in defense and crisp shooting, that WON that lead; not anything THEY did wrong. They could NOT help it; the Magic PLAYED better for THREE quarters in each game, because we ARE a BETTER TEAM, regardless of James.

In BOTH games, we have taken THEIR BEST SHOT, and nonetheless have persevered, triumphed. Only a miracle saved them in game two. As you know, miracles DO happen… BUT, only ONCE in a lifetime, or in this case, once in a playoff series. James had his shot, his 15-minutes of fame: TIMES’ UP!

by manny55 on May 24, 2009 2:27 AM EDT reply actions