Tonight's Orlando Magic Game: vs. Dallas Mavericks
by Ben Q Rock on Feb 19, 2010 6:59 PM EST
in 2009/2010 Previews
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Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic, Feb 19, 2010 8:00 PM EST
The Orlando Magic will honor their past while trying to improve their present tonight when they host the Dallas Mavericks at Amway Arena. The Magic will recognize legendary point guard Darrell Armstrong, now a Dallas assistant, this evening and will nod to his era by wearing their throwback uniforms. But the bigger story will be how Orlando contends with Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood, two players who've performed quite well against Orlando this season, whom the Mavs acquired recently.
| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 33-21 | 37-18 | |
| February 19th, 2010 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
| 8:00 PM | ||
| Sun Sports / ESPN | ||
| Probable Starters | ||
| Jason Kidd | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Caron Butler | SG | Vince Carter |
| Shawn Marion | SF | Matt Barnes |
| Dirk Nowitzki | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Brendan Haywood | C | Dwight Howard |
| Game Officials | ||
| Jason Phillips | ||
| Mark Ayotte | ||
| Tom Washington | ||
Butler caught fire against the Magic two weeks ago tonight, scoring a season-high 31 points on 22 shots, and sinking 5 of his 9 long two-pointers. Fittingly, he made the winning basket from the same distance. In this way, he fits right in with Dallas, which launches 21.4 long two-pointers per game and converts them at a league-leading 43.1% clip. Meanwhile, Haywood is among the few centers in the league who legitimately frustrates Orlando's Dwight Howard defensively. He can score against him, sure, but few things come easily.
But maybe it's silly to spend so much time discussing two guys who might not be among the top 5 players in the game. Future hall-of-famer Dirk Nowitzki's stats have taken a slight dive since a freak collision with Houston's Carl Landry which resulted in some of Landry's teeth finding themselves in Nowitzki's elbow, but he's still capable of taking a game over with his efficient scoring. Jason Kidd is still sneakily effective. Jason Terry can score in bunches, while Jose Juan Barea would fit right in next to Shannon Brown and Will Bynum on the list of small, speedy, unheralded point guards who have embarrassed the Magic this season. Dallas is a dangerous team.
Which is why I'm struggling to figure out how its stats are so mediocre. 12th in offense, 15th in defense, 15th in point differential--the Mavs have outplayed their point differential by three wins!--something's just not right there. But I do take this team quite seriously. Its aversion to fouling means Howard, Vince Carter, and company will have to work extra hard for trips to the charity stripe, and its ability to take care of the ball will limit the Magic's transition opportunities.
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Well, I guess I'll make the first post again
Do you guys watch it on ESPN or Sunshine?
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Feb 19, 2010 7:07 PM EST reply actions
ESPN. Vivo en Nuevo Mexico.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
Sun Sports!
Know team better as their guys are w/them day in and day out. Support the local guys!
Sun
can’t stand ESPN commentators
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Just looked over the Wizard depth Chart..
Wow, too bad they aren’t on the 2nd half of the schedule
FEED THE BEAST!!!
Twitter Account
And to think, 3-D picked the Wiz as the sleeper team in the East!
Wow, D-Scott can sure call ’em!
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Wow did anyone else see how the ESPN crew COMPLETELY dismissed the Magic as even having a CHANCE to win the East?
Jalen and Avery both only mentioned BOSTON as having a CHANCE to beat the Cavs IF their healthy?
I understand that we haven’t earned the right to be considered a favorite but to not even be mentioned as a contender in the EAST?
That’s a new low even for ESPN!
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P.S. I KNOW their opinions are meaningless but a LITTLE respect now and then would be nice!
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They just do their job
and follow whatever the league dictates as usual
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
That's why I don't watch the Magic games on ESPN
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Feb 19, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
I've always like Jamison but I'd be lying if I said I didn't with he had a Vince Carter-like adjustment period with the Cavs!
Preferably like January ;)
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Magic are 6 1/2 point favorites
…with an over/under of 204.
It was last season at home against the Mavericks on February 2nd that Jameer Nelson dislocated his shoulder when he ran into a Mavericks’ player (Dampier, I believe). The Magic went on to lose that game, also.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 7:56 PM EST reply actions
I was at that game . . .
And just the thought of it brings back the sick to my stomach feelings!
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It definitely changed the season for the Magic, that's for sure
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
lol watching beginning of Troy
Never seen it but have studied Greek history extensively. What are the odds Achilles’ ♥ of Patroclus isn’t included? I’m gonna go with……..100 to 1.
I hope we win tonight :|
I'm a girl.
I give a hint...
hollywood wouldn’t even let Achilles die. They thought it was too lame.
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
lmfao what is with Brad Pitt's accent? hahahahaha
also, look Dipylon shields
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
wtf Achilles wouldn't fight because Agamemnon took Chryseis gjskghdskjgl
why do I even bother.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Tonight will be a REAL test to see where exactly the February Magic are at . . .
Mavs are a great team that’s been playing good.
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GOD no
ugh no no no. I’ve wanted to see it to see it’s inconsistencies.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Well you better get out a notepad and be prepared to make A LOT of tallies!
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Hope Dwight pulls another monster game...
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
holy costume anachronisms, Batman! D:
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
You should watch that Oliver Stone shit after that
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
it just gets better by the minute...
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
What's up guys?
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
Mavericks up early 11-8
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Bleh.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
Because they're honoring Darryl Armstrong tonight
so, the throwback unis!
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
The Magic are wearing the throwbacks 10 times this season
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
I like Vince's aggressiveness so far
He’s got 6 points.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:13 PM EST reply actions
small children, if he puts the effort into it
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Amputees, mostly.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
No, but I don't see a better alternative.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
omg wtf are they wearing?!
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Magic shooting well early
7 of 10.
VC has 6 pts, Jameer and D12 with 4 points.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:18 PM EST reply actions
If Dwight worked at it . . .
I bet he could turn some of his blocks into steals by one-hand catching the ball.
That way we’d get the stop AND possession!
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It's cooler to send it to the sands though
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
he has been working on it somewhat
some of them are recoverable!
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
It looks more spectacular when he swats the ball into the 5th or 6th row
…but I get your point.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Nestor's at least vaguely accurate...
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Stop rubbing in I'm actually of greek descent
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Why does Nowitzki always talk like he has brain damage?
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
That explains it.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
Thanks for the update
Interesting.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
No problem
He obviously wasn’t expected to do great right away, but I didn’t expect him to be this bad thus far.
Also, he came off the bench. Hickson started and has played 9 minutes.
I read somewhere(maybe here, who knows?) that Jamison was in a big slump before going to Dallas.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
*Cleveland.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
...with the assist from VC
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
And as we all know, the movement of one's balls changes everything.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
Just making idle conversation, relax.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
You kids and your abbreviations.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
My imaginary one, yes.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
HOLY CRAP Lewis played GOOD D on Dirk Diggler!
And then he hits a 3!!!
Go Lewis! It’s your birthday!!
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I can't tell if you're being sarcastic
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
No joke.
Never eaten there.
I think there’s only one in all of O-town.
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there are several here in Tally
they don’t sell it, but it’s got a flavor that’s very addictive
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
There used to be one in Bithlo but it shut down.
Always wanted to go there though.
What’s good there?
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their hamburgers
love them
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
and unfortunatly not much of other dtuff
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
The Magic have looked really good so far.
Just need the Mavs to stop hitting every jump shot they take.
I hate Varejao.
You guys saw that Nash commercial?
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
which one
he’s got a number of them
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
man, what is up with that...
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Being on a team that doesn't suck probably helps his confidence too.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
I absolutely cannot get over the costume of this awful movie
just…did they even do any research?? D:
I'm a girl.
might want to see 300 too
while you’re at it
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
That last play was a thing of BEAUTY!
That’s the kinda play the Cavs seem to get several times a game!
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I loved it!
glad to see the Magic showing a lot of energy after a so-so start
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
I love it when they run for the buzzer beater
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Solid first quarter for the Magic
65% shooting on 13 of 20 FGs. Also, 12 rebounds and 7 assists with 3 turnovers.
D12 with 11 points and 5 boards, Carter with 9 points.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions
I suppose you meant to reply to Mike from llinois . . .
In which case . . . Yes, he is our resident statistician!
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MagicMark is pretty good also at stats
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Your check is in the mail, blue-blood
…just kidding.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
I'm just an amateur statistician who likes working with numbers
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
That's because he's a CIA spy.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
Did anyones else see the sign at the Pistons game...
That said “Polska Mazynza” or whatever, like the OPP shirt?
By the way, so good denver beating the cavs
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Yeah, that was a damn good game.
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
I could watch that all day! Haha
Can’t we silence these Christian athletes who thank Jesus whenever they win and never mention his name when they lose? You never hear them say, "Jesus made me drop the ball" or, "The Lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage."
Haha can't take credit for making this
If you’re on Twitter, follow @jose3030. He made it like a few minutes after it happened. Does it for a lot of games and live events. This was my favorite, by far.
HAHAHAHAHA +100000000000000000000000000000000000000
I laughed my ASS off when I saw baby Bron CRY just cuz ONE game didn’t go his way!
What a P@$$y!
MJ would NEVER be caught dead CRYING after a REGULAR season loss!
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put d-wade's dunk on the hateful guy too
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
BTW, did PLEASE tell me you found this on youtube?!
I MUST OWN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yeah, only 4 points for the Magic in 5 1/2 minutes
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
now even j-will doing the trash talk
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Magic bench shooting 2 for 10 so far
Gortat 2 for 3, the other bench players 0 for 7.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:48 PM EST reply actions
Charlotte continues to lead Cleveland 72-66
1:48 remaining in the third.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:51 PM EST reply actions
hrm why didn't that post...
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Most impressive part of that dunk?
He landed on his feet. I don’t know the last time I’ve seen a guy come out of a contested fast-break dunk without falling down.
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...
CLee could've slammed it to LBJ's face first
before slamming it in. LOL
I wonder why more guys don't just stop short right before the hoop and allow Lebron to fly right by?
OR run into by LBJ and pick up a foul on him?
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82-68 Charlotte over Cleveland after three
LeBron with 11 points; Jamison 0 for 10 shooting.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:55 PM EST reply actions
So far... 5 for 18
…under 30%.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Peaches seems DETERMINED to put up 10 shots a game no matter HOW MUCH time he plays!
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let's end the half like we did the first quarter
please please—
Redick’s in. Never mind.
I'm a girl.
Anybody else getting sick of Pietrus firing up quick shots and missing
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Magic just 2 of 14 on threes
Magic bench a combined 0 for 8 on threes.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions
Wow, what a slam by Vince
Nice way to end the half.
Magic shooting 46 1/2%, the Mavericks 39%.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 9:07 PM EST reply actions
Magic shot 7 of 23 in the second quarter
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 9:09 PM EST reply actions
Right about now
plenty of good people are rolling int their graves…
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
"kleos"
the idea of obtaining great glory on the battlefield/in life in order for one’s name to be remembered throughout time. ANYONE’S NAAAAME.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Agamemnon Quote
college is NOT a waste of time!
by NC Magic Fan on Feb 19, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
I would like to see ONE game where
the starters and the bench dominate for the whole 48min.
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
ESPN guys talking Jamison
Really said nothing of substance, as usual.
But Avery called him a 3pt shooting specialist. WRONG!
Go Bobcats!
nice vague reference to the falcon/salmon fable
and nice way of completely NOT explaining its relevance to anything
I'm a girl.
Barkley been one of our only supporters
But he jumped ship when the jamison trade was made. I have a feeling he will be back
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
He said Cleveland is now the favorites to win the east and possibly even to win it all
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
He sounded pretty confident with his comments
and that Jamison is the scorer Lebron needed but other than that and up to the week before he said that Orlando was the best in the east even though Kenny and Webber were blabbing about the Cavs and Celtics
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Cha up 106-89 on the Cavs with 2:40 to go!!!
GOOOOOOOO Bobcats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bobcats are so bipolar sometimes lol
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
As long as they go off on the Cavs and not us then I'm ALL FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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it's gonna kill em in the rankings
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
by ben_gleicher on Feb 19, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Should the Magic win tonight...
They will be 5 games behind Cleveland.
Should the Magic beat the Cavs Sunday, they will trail the Cavs by 4 games.
But I’m getting ahead of myself… one game at a time.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
probably just performance anxiety
if you comprehend what I’m articulating
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
stamata pia m'afti ti kolotainia...
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
je ne comprend pas le grec(que?).
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
viens, on écrit en français...
il vont tous faire la gueule
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Bobcats up 109-91 on the Cavs!
Cats win the season series vs the Cavs!!!!!!!!
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The Cats will be tough the rest of the year
MJ isn’t Daryrl Morey, but he has done a very nice job this year.
by NC Magic Fan on Feb 19, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Cavs lost season series to team that lost to the Nets twice!
Therefore…
Nets > Bobs > Cavs
Obviously!
Washing is up 6 to denver...
the world is coming to an end
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
oh man
he’s gotta be embarrassed
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Its a wrap Bobcats owns the Cavs
Take the trade and shove it Cavs 0-2 since the allstar break
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
is it backwards land tonight, or something?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTYYYYY A to the O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lol I didn't even mean it!
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
I bet that
deep inside you actually enjoying it…
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Well Mavs are trying to lose this game and Magic are trying not to win.
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and 4 dimes
I believe he is coming around.
by NC Magic Fan on Feb 19, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
harder that finals
make ‘em realize it’s serious.
by NC Magic Fan on Feb 19, 2010 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
I really like these Mavs
Feel kinda bad about how we screwed them over in summer, but they’ve rebounded nicely. That’s a quality starting lineup, IMO.
Still hope we beat them, of course, but I like the way they go about their business.
Mavs LEAD!!!!!!!!!!
EPIC FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Stan is an idiot
get the guys that are contributing in the game
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
We are actually playing good just that for stretches when the bench gets playing time
they go and F$%K thigs up
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
damn, can't watch game anymore
recording too many things. Y’all will have to keep me updated.
I'm a girl.
Mavs on a 17-0 RUN!!!!!!
HAVE YOU NOOOOOOOO PRIDE MAGIC?????!!!!!!!!
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What does pride have to do
With hitting shots?
by eltharion_doa on Feb 19, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
The Mavs are playing their best players. The Magic are not.
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
and that was supposed to be a reply to blue-blood
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
exactly. Vince can play more than 35 minutes. pietrus has been stinking royally
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
by ben_gleicher on Feb 19, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
they've both played poorly
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 19, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
it's on until, like, 11:30pm lol
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
you're our one and only hope!
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
6 points TOTAL off the bench!!!
FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLL!!!
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oh that's going on Basketbawful
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Somehow the lead the bench helped the Mavs get seems to be too big too overcome
and its only 4 points
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Pfft
We just need to make some shots.
by eltharion_doa on Feb 19, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Pietrus 1 for 6, including 0 for 5 on threes
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:13 PM EST reply actions
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY is Peaches STILL in the game??????????????
Please explain this to me!
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basketball gods hate us
it’s true
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by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
no idea
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 19, 2010 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Magic LET the Mavs get mojo going and now they face an uphill battle to win this thing.
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Why isn't Vince getting the ball up top? He's had no problem getting layups.
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tonight they certainly do
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by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
bench saved the team this season
don’t forget that fast
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
This has to be the worst game of the season for the Magic bench
Williams, Pietrus, Anderson, and Redick are a combined 1 of 16 for 2 points.
Gortat the only bench player doing anything… 4 points on 2 of 3 shooting.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:17 PM EST reply actions
Dwight can't keep missing 4th quarter free throws
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All the breaks going against the Magic now . . . .
and the window is CLOSING FAST!!!
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Still time for the Magic to pull this out
They need to play tough D and execute on offense.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions
you mean play basketball?
oh you and your crazy theories
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by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
Only thing Orlando has done wrong is sitting the starters for too long
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From the second quarter on...
…the Magic are shooting 21 of 60 (35%).
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions
Dwight is playing like an MVP while his teammates are playing like dead weight.
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almost
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 19, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
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some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
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by TheGiantSquid on Feb 19, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
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by Some other guy who does not care on Feb 19, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Its a wrap damn the bench may take a break from the site for a while
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
He made the biggest miss by leaving Peaches and the bench in too long
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
WEEEEEEEEELLL, that's all folks!!!!!!
This game is a SHAMEFUL example of the Magic’s complete and utter lack of a killer instinct.
I’m starting to doubt that this team will EVER develop one.
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shameful is being generous
Caron and Haywood strike again
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by magic12ball on Feb 19, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Eddy, If you are here
this means blue blood isn’t a magic fan anymore.
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by Some other guy who does not care on Feb 19, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Now the Hawks and Celtics need to win to make this a perfect night
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
started out so promising, too :\
damn. Off to write a midterm to help ease the pain. My poor students…
’night, guys
I'm a girl.
It's official!
Magic should be ASHAMED, VERY ASHAMED!!!!!!!!!
Games like this REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAALYYY piss me off!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I know the loss is disappointing, but...
… it’s only one loss, and no reason to panic.
When four of the Magic bench players combine to shoot 1 of 16 for 2 points, and the team shoots 4 of 25 on threes, they won’t beat most teams.
This loss is just an aberration.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions
I can understand the disgust
…but don’t give up hope for the team.
Heck, Cleveland lost to the Bobcats tonight, who lost to the Nets the other night.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately, the blowing the huge lead part is not an abberation but the rule with this team.
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Magic blew a GOLDEN opportunity to solidify their position in the standings tonight.
Thiis team has SERIOUS concentration and effort issues.
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They do need to focus better when they have a lead, sure
There’s 26 games left.
The Magic are still 18 games over .500.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
I know the season's not over Mike but losing this game after leading the whole way plus a 19-0 run is inexcusable in my book when your goal is the championship.
Magic can’t afford to GIVE games away when the race for the 2nd seed is sooo tight.
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There was never any need to worry much of the game we got stops when we needed
the offense was great and not many turnovers then here comes the bench despite missing routinely guys were allowed to remain on the floor while the hot shooters sat and got cold.
Thank you Stan for inspiring the bench
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
I understand your frustration, blue-blood, but...
…what are you gonna do when the team shoots 4 of 25 on threes and the bench plays so poorly. This won’t happen every game.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
Well for one. STOP SHOOTING 3s!!!
Magic are so 3 obsessed that they don’t know when to change the game plan when they’re not falling.
Games like this just make me sick because the Magic basically gave up a W.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
You can't keep them in the whole game
They have to rest sometime.
It’s up to the bench players to play well when they’re in there; it just didn’t happen tonight.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
Bass is capable of going 1-6 and 0-5
why not give him a chance too Pietrus got, Anderson too
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Why not give Bass a chance to go 0-5? or 1-6
and play no defense? would it have hurt anymore than it did tonite?
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Well, that was a bunch of crap.
Other than that 5 minute run in the 3rd quarter, we dominated that game. Our bench (for the most part) really struggled to do ANYTHING on either end of the floor. There was no reason we should have lost that game.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Why does SVG keep
Putting all the 2nd unit together in the 2nd quarter, after the starters make a good lead. I’m not a big fan of batallion substitution. I would love it if he still keeps atleast 2 starters inside, so they have a go to scorer. The 2nd unit, most of the time, don’t Damn deliver.
That's not always true. There have been nights where our bench got us back into games after the starters got off to a slow start.
It was just the opposite tonight. JJ and RA had off nights, and Peaches was Peaches (unfortunately) so they struggled.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Yup, thats not always the case..
But 5 min into the 2nd, and you will see that it ain’t working and still keeping them together. And Peaches, oh my!! Did Barnes refuses to come in the game coz PEACHES was going for a great night???
I applaud comments like this enough with the positive thinking and start stating the truth as we see it
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
early in the season it was the other way aaround.
This team can’t seem to have days when everyone has a good game.
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Cavs lost all was looking good
then here comes Peaches brick brick brick Anderson brick brick brick Redick brick brick brick and i will add a couple turnovers as well -FG 1-16 excluding Gortat 50 total minutes
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Going to the game...they better beat the Cavs otherwise my weekend will really suck!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Somebody please tell Petrius the ball is not gonna explode in his hands
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
lol
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by thermodynamic on Feb 19, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, and to whoever it was that said Haywood could guard Dwight, the only way they were able to slow him down was with an immediate double-team.
That doesn’t constitute Haywood being able to “guard” Dwight.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
From The Mavs Camp
nice game guys. Mavs-Magic would be cool to watch in the Finals for my birthday June 20, eh? Those retro pinstripe uniforms are awesome!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Feb 19, 2010 10:41 PM EST reply actions
Good win for you guys
…coming back after being down 69-58.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
I really can't blame SVG for anything
…all the starters except for Barnes played between 33 and 42 minutes; the bench just did not produce at all. I’m sure this is a season low for the Magic bench… just 6 points.
D12 had a great game, VC and Jameer had good games; they just didn’t get enough help, especially from the bench.
4 of 25 on three pointers really hurt, also.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:41 PM EST reply actions
You can live with Barnes going 3-9
because he had 9 rebounds (4 offensive) and 4 Ast/ 1 TO.
The bench failed going 0-10 from 3 with 1 Ast/ 3 TO.
Life is a series of serious choices, theories are formed from experience, never mysterious forces. - stic.man
"I'm not impressed by your performance" - GSP
Yeah, Barnes did a lot of other things as you pointed out
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Stan is at fault Pietrus stunk all game and
with no logical reason whatsoever he gave him a second chance to ruin the minirun we made to get within striking distance
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Bench was a combined -53
Nuff Said
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"I'm not impressed by your performance" - GSP
Keep the faith, my friend
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah it's only 1 game and we built a 12 point lead
It could be a lot worse. Jamison = 9.2 PPG on 23.2% FG & 11.1% 3-point for February.
Peace
Life is a series of serious choices, theories are formed from experience, never mysterious forces. - stic.man
"I'm not impressed by your performance" - GSP
Well, the Suns helped us out, now the Blazers need to get back into their game!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
WOW Stan FINALLY admits that SOME guys need to QUIT FORCING & BRICKING SHOTS!!
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Pietrus, Anderson, and Redick are to blame tonight
…a combined 1 for 12 shooting, including 0 for 9 on threes.
You can bet you won’t see such poor shooting stats from the bench again this season.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 19, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
They've put up very similar numbers recently
So we will likely see it a few more times this season. It’s been a rare occasion for J.J. but MP & RA have done it at least a handful of times. They’re both in mini-slumps right now. RA’s #’s have been declining since January 1st. He just needs to be more careful with the ball, his shot selection, defense and make cuts like he was doing before. That would help keep the team production up while he fights through the slump. Basically just do everything else well, much like VC & Jameer have done to surge out of their slumps.
Life is a series of serious choices, theories are formed from experience, never mysterious forces. - stic.man
"I'm not impressed by your performance" - GSP
i just dont understand how Anderson got back in the game
I would have such a short leash with him especially since we have Bass on the bench.
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by Souwantmyname on Feb 19, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Anderson was bad but Peaches was Horrible
and he been slumping lately
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
unfortunately we dont have another option behind Peaches
we have Bass or Gortat behind Lewis
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by Souwantmyname on Feb 19, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Im just looking at all the young Blazers and thinking who could we have gotten from them for Gortat
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Just got home from the game.
Guys played with energy, but the bench just could not get it done at all tonight. Ball movement stopped so whoever had the ball would shoot it usually without a pass. Pietrus was a black hole like no other tonight. Not sure why he got extended run in the second half. Like Stan said in his presser, most of the shots that the bench took were open. But quite a few of them came in transition with only 1-2 players even past half court. Marcin played well in the few minutes he had but he could only do so much by himself.
Dallas has had stretches this season when they have played good defense, but the team as a collective tonight just missed shots that we don’t usually miss. 4-25 from three is always a rarity for us, but we probably missed at least 10 wide open shots from range.
I’ll say the officiating was sketchy at best. We took the ball to the hole a ton tonight (as evidenced by our 52 points in the paint.) The officials just would not call fouls. To be fair, the Mavericks did not shoot a lot of freethrows either, so you can’t really say it was one-sided officiating. There was a lot of contact when we had drives that did not get called.
All that said, there is no reason to panic after this loss. We played excellent defense most of the night. Dirk hit some ridiculous buzzer beating shots that he usually hits, but the degree of difficulty on them is sky high. Vince and Jameer both had pretty good games. Jameer probably should have played a few more minutes because the offense just wasn’t flowing smoothly when Williams was on the court. Lewis hit some big shots but missed some shots he usually doesn’t miss.
I feel bad for typing all of this and not mentioning Dwight. He had an absolutely monster game but lately it seems like games like this for him are the norm. 29-16-5. The problem tonight was missed shots. Happens to every team. Nothing more for me to add. Hope we can hit those shots on Sunday, bring on the Cavs.
Some good thoughts
Wish you could have seen a Magic win.
I consider this game an aberration; rarely will the Magic shoot so poorly from long range and rarely will the Magic bench score as few points as they did.
"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7
by Mike from Illinois on Feb 20, 2010 3:41 AM EST up reply actions
This one falls in part on Stan
Given how horribly our bench played in the second quarter, Stan should have at least tried Bass in the late third quarter. Why have a deep bench if you don’t experiment with it to find out what works in a given game?
Howard was also winded by the end of the game. I understand why Stan kept him in late in the third quarter, but he should have given Howard a blow while leaving the other starters in the game.
by gift of the magi on Feb 19, 2010 11:34 PM EST reply actions
SVG pretty much screwed the pooch on this one
My halftime adjustments (for what its worth)
Lewis on Marion.
Barnes on Dirk with a low post double coming from Lewis
Nelson on Kidd
Carter on Butler
Howard on Haywood
2nd unit
Nelson on Terry (sorry Jameer no rest tonight)
Redick on Butler
Pietrus just gives Barnes a quick breather
BASS IN THE GAME on marion when he goes to the 4
SVG lack of creativity is really starting to irk me. Why not try Gortat on Haywood and let Dwight play Dirk. We let Dallas dictate the matchups tonigh t and it cost us
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The bench was horrible
6 points. ’Nuff said
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by Wally Balls 407 on Feb 20, 2010 12:09 AM EST reply actions
These comments are mostly unreal.
I hate Varejao.
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