Poll: Predict The Impact Player In Game 2
by erivera7 on Jun 7, 2009 10:00 AM EDT
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PrintTonight, the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers face off in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. There's no doubt that Orlando will play better, given the circumstances, but the question is can the Magic beat the Lakers and take home-court away?
Many Orlando fans hope the answer to the inquiry is 'yes' because the team can't afford to leave Los Angeles without a split, if it wants a realistic chance at winning the title. Sure, the Magic have come back from long odds before in the playoffs this year but potentially being down 2-0 in a series against the Lakers is not an ideal situation to be in. As head coach Stan Van Gundy has said before, the team can't afford to keep digging themselves in big holes in hopes of digging out of them.
As such, it's clear that someone on Orlando is going to need to step his game up tonight against Los Angeles. It could be Dwight Howard, it could be Hedo Turkoglu, it could be anyone on the Magic roster. A number of different players for Orlando have proven capable of carrying the team when necessary. So who will it be?
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He just has to be the aggressor and play his game and instead of him having hard mathcups, HE will be the tough matchup
by ohc on Jun 7, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea, the Big 3
But if the Magic want to win, they ll need to offensively execute alittle better, do more passing and pick and rolls, etc. I think, so it should also be Turkoglu or Alston and Nelson.
Much more pick & rolls.
Orlando needs to have a steady diet of ’em throughout the game.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
I picked Dwight
Because we’ve seen it time and time again. If Dwight pulls the trigger, it opens the floodgates for everyone else.
by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on Jun 7, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, that's going to be key.
Howard needs to play well offensively, so that other things open up for the other players.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
I Got Turk
But Dwight really needs to step it up tonight.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
Yeah, Howard needs a big game.
.. his teammates really feed off his effort and energy, especially on the defensive end.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
I picked other
cause I think chemistry will be on Meer’s side this game. I see 18 points 6 assists and 3 steals all in limited action.
Hope so.
Jameer needs to continue to be effective in 5-6 minute bursts .. he wore down with longer PT.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
Let it be noted I placed the only vote for Rafer.
"Shoot first, ask questions last" Rafer Alston
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jun 7, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions
.. well, him and Jameer need to exploit the advantages they each have against the Lakers.
Each of them have to make in impact in the game, open things up on offense, and wreak some havoc.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
I think an argument could be made for a number of players.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
Howard
Just from an outside prospective as a Blazer fan, I want you guys to beat the Lakers. Good Luck !
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