Today's Orlando Magic Game: vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
by Evan Dunlap on Feb 21, 2010 11:00 AM EST
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The top two teams in the Eastern Conference will clash this afternoon when the Orlando Magic host the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland won the first two games of the season series handily and has since upgraded its roster with the addition of Antawn Jamison, who had a less-than-auspicious debut as a Cav, shooting 0-of-12 from the field and scoring 2 points in a 17-point loss to Charlotte. Incidentally, the drubbing the Cavs suffered two nights ago was their first defeat by more than 3 points since December 9th. This Cavalier team is a juggernaut, is the point I'm trying to make here.
| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| 43-13 | 37-19 | |
| February 21st, 2010 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
| 1:00 PM | ||
| ABC | ||
| Probable Starters | ||
| Mo Williams | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Anthony Parker | SG | Vince Carter |
| LeBron James | SF | Matt Barnes |
| J.J. Hickson | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Shaquille O'Neal | C | Dwight Howard |
| Previous Meetings | ||
| November 11th: Cavaliers 102, Magic 93 | ||
| February 11th: Cavaliers 115, Magic 106 | ||
| Game Officials | ||
| Joe DeRosa | ||
| Tony Brown | ||
| Gary Zielinksi | ||
With that said, I do not believe Cleveland is unbeatable. As Brian Windhorst points out, it's allowed 3 of its last 5 opponents to eclipse the 50% mark from the field, which happened but twice in its first 41 games, a sign that its defense is vulnerable of late. Additionally, The Magic played the Cavaliers pretty well for long stretches two weeks ago in their first meeting with the Cavs in which they had everyone healthy. Orlando's undoing was its tendency to work itself into offensive funks, which fueled Cavalier rallies. Cleveland put together separate, extended runs of 19-2 and 15-4, as well as the decisive 18-2 spree in the fourth quarter. But apart from that, Orlando played the right way, and has (for the most part) played much better in the last month than it had all year. Much of that has to do with Dwight Howard, who's playing at an MVP level at both ends of the floor right now.
Which brings me to my next point: Howard cannot afford to get in foul trouble this afternoon. The Cavs have only outscored the Magic by 2 points in the 61 minutes he's been on the floor against them this season, and while I hate to pin team success or failure on any one player, I've got to be honest here: he has to play well and stay on the floor today for Orlando to have a chance.
Vince Carter can do his part by picking his spots more carefully. I was all set to mention that he needs to take fewer long jumpers than he did in the last game against Cleveland, but then I looked up how he fared in the first game--in which he scored 29 points and was generally the only Magic player other than Howard to register--and saw that 11 of his 23 attempts were long two-pointers, and that he made 6 of them. Thus, his success in the first game had more to do with his shooting stroke than it did with his decision-making. Regardless, I do believe he has to be more aggressive off the dribble, whether it's getting to the net for an easy two or otherwise dishing to an open shooter. In 70 minutes against Cleveland this season, he's taken 6 layups, and tallied 3 assists. I'd like to see him and Howard run that high screen-and-roll together, which would challenge Shaquille O'Neal and put pressure on the Cavs' help defenders.
What I'm most curious to see, though, is the Magic's defense. Cleveland has torn it up for 1.21 points per possession so far, due largely to LeBron James' brilliance as a scorer and playmaker. In the former aspect, he's averaging 34 points on 63.9% True Shooting against Orlando; in the latter, he's posted 17 assists, including 10 to the rim and another 5 to three-point shooters. He hasn't merely drawn Orlando away from the perimeter, but also from low-post players. In the last game, J.J. Hickson and Anderson Varejao routinely snuck behind the Magic's defense, which paid more attention to James (with the ball) and O'Neal (in the post), and made it pay after James found them. Jamison's arrival ensures Rashard Lewis won't double-team O'Neal away from the ball, as he'll have to honor Jamison's offensive skill, so presumably the Cavs will have fewer backdoor looks. How will they respond? And will the Magic defend James differently? Mickael Pietrus and Matt Barnes forced him to take some difficult looks, but he's converted them anyway, so I don't think they need to change their approach. Anyway, these are among the questions I'm considering.
The game tips at 1. I'm at Amway to cover it live.
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Great insight on the two teams. Dwight has to show shaq that he doesnt need help to guard his old ass. It’s his chance today to show the shaqtus, that just like a cactus, he is old, and not mobile. Let’s go D12, Lets go Magic!
by Hassanali181 on Feb 21, 2010 11:35 AM EST reply actions
Ben, you're right.
It’s all on Dwight’s shoulders.
He has to make Shaq work on both ends of the court, without fouling. If he stays out of foul trouble, I think we win big.
Hey all you Varejao haters out there. GO MAGIC!!
I hate Varejao more than I used to hate Rick Fox when he was a Laker and boy did I ever hate that one…
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Have to agree.
I’m not one to say I hate people, but I strongly dislike Varejao and his stupid fro. He needs to get rid of that ridiculousness.
BIg time fail, no workin' stream !!!
have to go with nba play by play
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
how does Magic look? I can only see the score?
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Yea. Dwight played him straight up one possession.
That possession ended up in a missed three point shot by Mo Williams.
I see that everybody scored thus far...
good
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
there's that justin TV thing but don't work in europe
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
After this season he's gonna be soo upset when they lose Lebron
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Everyone knows that Antawn and Vince were college roommates right?
And were drafted 4th and 5th then traded for eachother?
And then married a pair of sisters?
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 21, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Magic shoot 60%
hope this will continue…
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
I think JVG made an EXCELLENT point about how wrong it is for VC to suck up to Shaq before the game . . .
When Shaq is OPENLY DISSING his superstar teammate.
He said VC, and the WHOLE TEAM should be like, “If you diss our leader, you’re dissing us” and I couldn’t agree more!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Vince and Shaq are pretty good friends... since Dwight was in middle school.
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 21, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
NO excuse IMO.
You ALWAYS need to have your teammates back no matter what.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Yeah so be chummy on your own time and not in front of millions of viewers, right?
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I was most surprised by Barnes
He’s the most hardcore “Mess with my superstar, mess with me” person on the team. He was talking to Shaq and stuff. Not Cool.
I hope Bass does something with his playing time here
"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 21, 2010 1:27 PM EST reply actions
I wouldnt be too hard on him if he didnt
But i hope so too as the Anderson fans would go crazy
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Hmm interesting that they're using Bass tonight
I think it’s a good decision, RA has been horrible as of late
What's up guys? Looks like a good one so far.
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."
Encouraging first quarter for the Magic
60% shooting for the Magic and only 2 turnovers.
D12 with 11 points, 3 boards, 2 blocks.
"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 21, 2010 1:31 PM EST reply actions
GREAT START so far!
Let’s ALL PRAY the Magic don’t do their infamous disappearing act today!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Cavs shoot 38% is it our defense or bad night?
I can’t watch the game
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Other than James, the Cavs are 3 of 13 shooting for 7 points
Let LeBron get his, but hold down the others.
"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 21, 2010 1:32 PM EST reply actions
Exactly
That formula worked well for the Magic in last year’s playoffs against the Cavs.
"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 21, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe its too early to say this but the Jamison trade maybe the move
that takes us back to the final
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
C'mon guys! A fan can dream!
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
lol
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Magic bench has to come back today after that bad performance Friday
"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 21, 2010 1:35 PM EST reply actions
Magic 0 for 3 on threes now
"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 21, 2010 1:37 PM EST reply actions
SVG draw him a map to get his point out
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
As much as I like Peaches, he'd actually be DANGEROUS if Hhe had a LITTLE smarts!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
6 points already for the Magic bench
…as many as they scored the whole game against the Mavericks.
"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 21, 2010 1:39 PM EST reply actions
They had to up an ugly one sometime I guess
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Yep... I doubt we see another poor performance like that from the bench again this season
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
bass baby!
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by nowuseemenowudont on Feb 21, 2010 1:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Brandon Bass is a better matchup against Cleveland than Ryan.
They don’t guard against the mid range jumper. Never have. There’s a reason Mikki Moore averaged 20ppg against them in the playoffs.
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Cavs just 2 of 7 on free throw shooting now
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 1:42 PM EST reply actions
smooth azz peaches
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by nowuseemenowudont on Feb 21, 2010 1:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions
2 fouls
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Our bench seems motivated today better energy and decision making
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Magic continue to shoot well
…at 62%.
The Cavaliers are at 47%, with O’Neal 6 for 6.
"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 21, 2010 1:48 PM EST reply actions
13 points, 3 boards for each
"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 21, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
I love to see Dwight in there battling Shaq and not backing down from him...
That’s what I’m talking about.
Magic 3 of 6 shooting FTs now
"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 21, 2010 1:51 PM EST reply actions
as much as I like j-will, his style is not fit against cavs
nelson should get maximum playing time today
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Pietrus playing well today
He’s being aggressive and not just jacking up 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 21, 2010 1:54 PM EST reply actions
Everytime Peaches gets the ball I get the sense that he doesn't know what he's about to do next...LOL
Gotta love him…
the guy don't even know there are lines around him
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
go back to dh please
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by nowuseemenowudont on Feb 21, 2010 1:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Pietrus leads the bench with 8 points on 3 of 4 shooting
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 1:56 PM EST reply actions
They're about to do that whole "Forget about Dwight" thing
I see it coming. Please prove me wrong.
If Dwight got the smae calls that Lebron gets he'd NEVER foul out.
Lebron is allowed to lower his shoulder and PLOW through players and THEY get the foul call!
Makes me sick.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Magic 2 of 7 on threes
…while the Cavs are just 1 of 7 from long range.
"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 21, 2010 1:58 PM EST reply actions
This is a statement game which we need to win to drive the fear into Cleveland
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Dwight is PISSED at peaches for not getting him the ball.
AWESOME!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
They outrebounding us once again though
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Yeah but we really need MORE from him than to not just hurt the team.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Obviously the Cavs are going to make a run
The key is for the Magic to withstand it.
"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 21, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Magic getting careless with the ball here
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:01 PM EST reply actions
we're doing too much right now
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by nowuseemenowudont on Feb 21, 2010 2:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
DON'T give up lead before half!!!!!
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
WWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY must players slap foul Lebron???????
MAN does that EVER piss me off!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
James with the nice court-length drive and one
Magic still lead by 6 at the half 49-43.
"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 21, 2010 2:05 PM EST reply actions
So looked like a 3 to me but I think they counted it as a 2 so maybe we'll get another point!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Magic shooting 58% at the half, the Cavs 46%
James and O’Neal with 34 of the Cavs’ 43 points on 15 of 21 shooting.
The rest of the Cavaliers are 4 of 20 for 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 21, 2010 2:08 PM EST reply actions
hope he sticks with the starters to begin the 3rd
VC should get it going too
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
...has they ever been a game when he didnt? save for injury?
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 21, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Did they seriously drop the Turk, C.Lee line? The reason the Magic aren’t as good this is year is because those guys aren’t around to pass the ball quickly? The media is so one dimensional, that’s their go to about the Magic this year.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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by KingJafi on Feb 21, 2010 2:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
media more lazy than the magic when they don't play.
Give ‘em a line and they’ll repeat it all the year…
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
I think they were making that point in explaining Rashard's decline in shots
Which is legit. Vince Carter (and Barnes) takes more shots than the Turk/Lee combo which cuts into Rashard’s attempts.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
They were but they gotta find a way to sneak that line in everytime.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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by KingJafi on Feb 21, 2010 2:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah I got stream!
They still talking about Lebron
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
I wish the best for George Karl, I like that guy.
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
by 44792212 on Feb 21, 2010 2:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I hope that denver kicks boston's ass too
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
F&@"é Lebron they break down his moves now...
Boring !
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
lol@this segment
Whats up guys? Back from the gym, hows the game so far?
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One of these days they are gonna bite Lebron's nuts too hard
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
I misread you, I read you are going to kick Lebron's nuts SO hard
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Wow... Jamison on fire to start the third
4 for 4 for 8 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 21, 2010 2:26 PM EST reply actions
Okay...if Jamison is gonna dominate Rashard Lewis like this...
Game…and any shot at the Finals is over.
This . . .
And people were saying that it was premature to assume the Cavs would be better when this trade went down.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
pause jeff
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by nowuseemenowudont on Feb 21, 2010 2:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I say sit Rashard down...bring in Pietrus on James and try Matt Barnes on Jamison...
Clearly Rashard can’t guard him.
that was really ridiculous in the bad way
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
No...thank goodness...but the Magic NEED this game...It will tell a lot about their season.
If they are incapable of beating Cleveland at home after losing twice to them…I see little chance of them getting back to the Finals.
11-1 Cleveland run to start the second half
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:32 PM EST reply actions
Damn I step out for lunch and we lose the lead?
Did we 3-pt shoot our way out?
This team can’t beat the Cavs it seems. :/
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The Magic started the second half 0 for 6 shooting
…while Jamison and James are hurting the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
There you go dont give up the ball.
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Jameer has been terrible taking care of the ball... touch fouls have to stop
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Lane violation my @ss
he took 3 min to shoot
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Damn that was bad D on Dwight, he made that easy for Shaq
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He hasn't gotten the ball... 5 FGA 2 AST
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 21, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
Magic have to be really careful here
They are 1 for 8 shooting here to start the second half, but are only down 6; they can’t allow Cleveland to take a double digit lead.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions
Dwight has played well
but what is with him getting his shot blocked constantly by Shaq? It happens every time they play. Dwight should be entirely too quick for him.
Hello.
Good tough out by Meer
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Damn Vince got called out. But it was gonna be tough
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Nice by Barnes
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Damn Lew lol
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
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Make these Dwight
"Don't wait till im gone to say I was the best"-NaS
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Shaq is such a bitch.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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by KingJafi on Feb 21, 2010 2:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
slow start in the 3rd, good overall
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Wait a sec on my crappy feed that went off JJ's knee
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Nice makeup call somehow? lol
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They gon Hack-A-Howard to get breathing room smh..
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HAHA @ the shot clock violation!
They ALWAYS get away with shot clock MURDER @ the Q!
Karma :)
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Wow..."King" James is exempt from getting fouls or technicals called on him...
I can’t see any other player in the league running up in an official’s face like that and not getting t’eed up…
don't get blocked by f@é&@" Varejao, sh@t !!!
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Terrible set, should have never gon into Dwight on the double team, Vince should have demanded it right there
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That was good D by Varejao on D12
Dwight can’t allow that to happen.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:46 PM EST reply actions
Teams get jobbed by calls when they play Cleveland all the time and when Cleveland has one call go against them that is suspect they cry like babies.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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by KingJafi on Feb 21, 2010 2:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lol@ sideshow
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Bad rotations
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Magic starting to get to the line more
D12 has to make them pay at the FT line. He’s 5 of 9 so far, while the Magic are 10 of 15 as a team.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:49 PM EST reply actions
Well, that's why I'd prefer an 8 pt cushion to say a dangerous 15 pt lead.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Good to see guys taking it in rather than settle for the 3.
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I was tempted to say Nelson...but 5 TO's in a big like this is unacceptable.
Other than that, he’s been pretty good though.
He's got 10 pts on 5 of 7 shooting, but 5 turnovers
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Peaches!
Is it just me or is the crowd dead today?
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Ah bad play!
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Pietrus has come to play today
13 points on 5 of 6 shooting.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:58 PM EST reply actions
The Magic have really gotta take advantage at the Cavs weak interior on D seemingly
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This is going to be a stressfull one
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Cavs outscored the Magic 32-25 in the third
The Magic’s defense has got to play better in the fourth.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 2:59 PM EST reply actions
Carter needs to step it up he aint driving to the rim or nothing
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Yeah, 3 points is bad, "January VC" bad.
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
The "Big Three" for Cleveland
…James, O’Neal, and Jamison have scored 60 of the Cavs’ 75 points on 25 of 38 shooting.
The rest of the Cavs… 5 of 21 shooting for 15 points.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:01 PM EST reply actions
LeBron's starting the fourth on the bench
Magic need to take advantage.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
I want to see the twin towers out there
Gortat + Howard
This current lineup has no size against CLE.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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by KingJafi on Feb 21, 2010 3:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
JJ!
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Magic going back to inside out.
Good stuff!
Also, GET 5 on Shaq NOW!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Bass still remembers how to make a free throw
good times
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Damn fouls
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Jameer with 5 turnovers, J-Will with 2
7 turnovers from your PGs… not good.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
5 on Jamison
that has to be worth something
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:09 PM EST reply actions
D12... 21 points, 13 boards, 2 blocks
7 of 14 from the field, 7 of 11 from the line.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:09 PM EST reply actions
I swaer if the Cavs blow this open in the 4th I'm gonna be sooo pissed!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Bad shot
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Im sick of the Magic’s mental lapses. Its unbelievable this year against the Cavs. Btw…can we make a layup!?!?
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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Here come the poor shot selections and bad fouls....
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GREAT Magic can't hit SHIT now!
AND FOUL SHAQ EVERYTIME!!
5 on SHAQ!! YESS!
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Do I have to say it again…
SHAQ IS A FUCKING BITCH
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
WATER IS WET
THE POPE IS CATHOLIC.
NEWS AT 11.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Yahoo had D12 with 4 Fouls and now it shows him with 3
Im not watching the game… what’s the truth?
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:13 PM EST reply actions
D12 has 3 fouls
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Redick's FT breaks a 8-0 Cavs' run
Cavs lead by 3.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:14 PM EST reply actions
4 times total, this is the 3rd match of the season
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
we haven't won any, either, right?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
What the hell was Jameer doing on that possession?
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We suck right now hope we have that decisive run left in us
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
man you really have a good taste when it comes to flicks
Jean Reno = connard
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Jean Reno isn't in Fifth Element...
is he? o.O Bruce Wilis, Gary Oldman, Mila Jovavich, Chris Tucker…
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
This game DOES NOT feel good right now.
Which is very worrisome for the future!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Still time for the Magic here
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
and yet another por 4rth quarter vs the Cavs
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
it's only a 5 point game, nothing that can't be fixed with smart basketball.
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:19 PM EST reply actions
smart basketball?
the Magic? Say whaaa?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
lol
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Attaway Vince!
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:21 PM EST reply actions
taking a breather
since he’s, you know, 111 years old and all
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
THEY HAVEN'T GOTTEN HIM THE BALL
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 21, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Nice Vince
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Magic with the lead!
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:22 PM EST reply actions
Lets get it!
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Yes.... Magic are finally hitting some shots!
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions
lol this comment made my day
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Jameer with two straight "oh what is he doing?!"...."yesssss" shots
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WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Cavs just 16 of 24 from the FT line with the split
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:25 PM EST reply actions
Damn@ the size difference between Shaq and Meer there lol
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No matter how this ends, maybe the advantage we had last year isn't there anymore.
… but it’s not like some say that the Cavs are WAY better. If anything both teams are evenly matched.
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:25 PM EST reply actions
Vince coming up huge here in the fourth
…along with Jameer.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:26 PM EST reply actions
Bad call, but lets keep it moving
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VINCE!
Clutch in the 4th as expected!
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Praise be!!
VC is ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why did he have to wait to the 4th quarter, I’ll never know?!?!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
If anyone is watching the adthe feed....what in the world is this from Amway that we're seeing right now
Lady on tricycle with blue fro black Superman?
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Mickey on LSD isnt this nutty lol
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by Wasabi Steak on Feb 21, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
are the basketball gods finaly going to give us a break?
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
D12 has not scored in the fourth quarter if I'm not mistaken
…but his teammates, namely Nelson and Carter, are coming up huge.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:29 PM EST reply actions
BALL!
/Hedo
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That's just unfortunate by Vince, but a bad call
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How wast that not a foul on Parker last possession?
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What is Shaq doing still in the game?
What is the Magic waiting to draw the 6th?
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions
Nice pass inside by Vince to D12
Howard goes to the line.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions
Damn, its close
MAKE THESE DWIGHT!
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all the single lades, all the single ladies
put a ring on it or something
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
D12 8 of 13 from the FT line
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:34 PM EST reply actions
Crap call!
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Lewis with the dagger!
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:34 PM EST reply actions
Winner, winner chicken dinner
Close this out
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BALL!
Hidayet
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VINCE TO RASHARD!!!!!!!! HOW OFTEN HAVE WE SEEN THAT IN THE LAST 2 MIN?!!?
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some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Magic are now 8 of 20 shooting threes
They’ve made 4 of their last 6!
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:36 PM EST reply actions
I told you, people of little faith.
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:36 PM EST reply actions
hehehe ;-)
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
And just like that, it feels like there's still hope for us vs the Cavs!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
the Magic dancers, their outfits
ugly as hale
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
strips of cloth, costumes, whatever
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
ugly ass
why am I explaining this
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
LeBron with only 3 fourth quarter points
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:37 PM EST reply actions
yep, we were all witnesses.
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Once again, they're GOOD FRIENDS. They have eachother over for dinner
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 21, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
cause he is not LeBron?
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yup.
That’s why I don’t get mad about them speaking and laughing. I’m def gonna speak to my frat brothers.
I would have thought Vince would dunk that at the end.
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What a great win for the Magic
Doesn’t Friday’s loss seem like an aberration now.
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:39 PM EST reply actions
When Vince Carter and Nelson play like THAT...
We are Championship contenders.
Who DIDN'T play well tonight?
Well, J-Will was a bit off. But we can deal with that.
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...
That's good.
If they’re not — well, that’s a problem for them, because they should be. They got Jamison, Jamison did what they signed him to do, they still lost.
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...
True. They're bigs were in foul trouble the whole game.
But we see the damage that Shaq and Jamison will do.
by pjlawrence81 on Feb 21, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
We needed this win
It still feels like Cleveland erased that matchup adv we had and are closing the gap but the Magic had to come out and do what it do baby
A balance attack and Vince played well
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At the end that is...
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by Wasabi Steak on Feb 21, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
That's game.
Wow… did we shut down Cleveland’s backcourt or what? Williams, Parker, West and Gibson = 15 points on 4-23 shooting.
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...
I'm finally in peace...
basketballwise
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Magic outscored the Cavs 27-20 in the fourth
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:41 PM EST reply actions
Man that Vince dunk was damn high, both hands at the square
Really put heart into that…
But I’m 100% behind what Jeff Van Gundy and Marc Jackson said about Vince. Everything was true and correct.
We need Vince the superstar not Vince the role player, especially vs. elite teams.
It's a matter of matchups
Obviously balance is key, but sometimes you just wanna ride Vince vs. his matchup with Howard being a sidekick, while other times you want to play through Howard every single time while Vince goes in a role-play mode, being ready to shoot off the double team.
The idea is to have an inside-out mentality and adjust as the game progresses.
Good News is that we know the Cavs DESPERATELY wanted to avoid 3 losses in a row and we still won.
Bad news is the Cavs could still get better ESPECIALLY if they get Z back!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
We don't win that game if VC and Meer don't redeem themselves in the 4th.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Also, not that it matters, but we just picked up a whole game on the Cavs . . .
But you never know, stranger things have happened!
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dunno about us ever overtaking the first seed
but staying ahead of the Celtics would be a big big plus
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
And Charlotte faces CLE in the first round.
Bobcats seem to have their number.
by pjlawrence81 on Feb 21, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
Magic shoot 51% from the field, and 40% on threes
Howard with 22 points, Nelson with 18 points, Lewis with 15, VC with 11.
Happy Sunday, everyone!
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 21, 2010 3:47 PM EST reply actions
much better game
more balanced and they didn’t choke it away in the 4th
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by TheGiantSquid on Feb 21, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta destroy Miami next sunday
that one point game they won in Amway….
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Revenge would be sweet
I was at that game and it was a tough pill to swallow. That damn d-wade is too good!
Key thing: They focused on attacking the Clevelands interior rather than settle for 3's
Bold move and kuds
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The IMPORTANT thing about this game is that the Magic showed they are capable of beating Cleveland.
I had my doubts when Jamison was lighting it up in the 3rd…But, for us to win despite good games from James, Jamison, and O’neal. That was huge.
We have what it takes to beat them just have to take better shots
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
In a series against the Cavs, I have a feeling we would see more of Bass.
If nothing else…he would have a better chance banging with the Cavs power forwards. Man, If he could learn our defensive schemes, he would be much more valuable. Hopefully, he’ll improve. We could use him come playoff time.
I honnestly think they can beat LA
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Facing Chauncey Billups?!?!?
That’s scary… but I’d take it.
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
Boston look like they gave up already
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by Wasabi Steak on Feb 21, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
LOVE IT!!
They beat a kobe-less Lakers and a decimated Portland and the media’s singing their praises once again.
Denver showing what a legit contender can do to their old selves.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
As much as it PAINS me to say it . . .
Shaq brought his A game tonight and showed why he was a great acquisition for them.
Now, I would LOVE to be able to meet last year’s Cavs team in the playoffs this year!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Yep... that was Playoff Shaq we saw today.
Unfortunately for the Cavs, it was also Playoff Mo Williams.
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...
so ready to see them in the ecf again
Abracadabra homes
by nowuseemenowudont on Feb 21, 2010 3:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ok one game does not mean we can beat them in a 7 game series
Let’s not forget they beat us twice before this!
I think we can beat them in a 7 game series.
With time to prepare, we played much better today.
on back-to-back games.
Not that it means much, but that’s what I got.
Cavs aren’t all that much better than the Magic. Besides, if the Magic want to be champions they have to beat everyone. Even if that means beating a team that is better on paper.
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by North of the South on Feb 21, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
Cmon the first was without Rashard and Anderson
The second was just like this game so its no clear better team head to head
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
and the back to back thing and Cavs getting at least 3 days rest thing probably helped
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
hopefully the Bobcats get the 8 seed and take them out
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
by Andeezy on Feb 21, 2010 3:59 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Anything is possible...
But, even though the Cats have beaten the Cavs a couple of times, the Cavs are a much better team than them. Crazy things happen in the regular season.
Denver is playing just like we were this time last year, winning record vs all the other contenders.
The only problem is, they have to get thru the Lakers to get to the big dance!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Vince did his best Turkoglu impression today...
Having a subpar game for 3 and a half quarters…then all of a sudden, turning it on in the crucial moments of the 4th quarter.
BTW...I love watching the Nuggets play.
Melo is a joy to watch…and I like their two bangers (Kenyon and Nene) down low.
Nugeets are DESTROYING the Celts with a 18 PT LEAD in the 1st qtr!!!
37-17!!!
LOVE IT!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I'm not either, he went 0-12 his last game
He made some tough shots today and was on fire but Rashard guarded him pretty well. Shaq dropping 20 on 9-10 shooting and playing 31 minutes was a surprise but they’re going to miss Z against us, The Lakers and the Nuggets when Shaq gets into foul trouble.
Our guards combined for 9 Ast/ 9 TO and MP had the only other TO. Dwight and Rashard each had 2 Ast/ 0 TO. Dwight took great care of the ball and Rashard increased his 2 steals per game average to the past 8 games now. MP answered that awful game vs Dallas with a vintage MP ECF performance.
This is big win for us because the Cavs are now on a 3 game skid and are 0-2 since trading Z for Jamison. It should continue to take time for them to adjust with Jamison so we may actually have a legit shot at the #1 seed now.
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"I'm not impressed by your performance" - GSP
Not really, no.
The Cavs played him 31 minutes… he may be starting by the playoffs, but he’s clearly not going to play much more time than that.
Meanwhile, 9-14 is about the best they’re going to get from him. (Not criticizing Jamison — just saying 9-14 is really good shooting.)
The bottom line is, it’s not like Jamison wasn’t at full strength today. He was. It wasn’t enough.
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...
Bass is the only Bench player with a positive +/-
thats weird and shouldnt mean too much because Pietrius played great, Redick was also ok
Armstrong, Penny, Dwight, T-Mac, Rashard
Bass played a solid 10 minutes
He was making shots, playing D and fighting for boards (though he didn’t get any boards). With his performance today and RA’s current slump I think Bass will continue to see minutes. It being such a physical game I thought it was an excellent move go with Bass.
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"I'm not impressed by your performance" - GSP
Yeah good considering Brandon's situation
But I would’ve liked to see Gortat and Howard at the same time on the floor
I think SVG used Bass on Hickson & Jamison
It would be a tough cover for Gortat so I think that’s why he didn’t see any minutes at PF.
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