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Orlando Magic 96, Boston Celtics 89: The Morning After

  • Orlando Magic 96, Boston Celtics 89: Vince Carter leads Orlando to huge road win

    Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel writes that Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy is pleased with his team's performance yesterday.

    Stan Van Gundy now has coached the Orlando Magic for 215 regular-season games and another 34 playoff games, and in all that time, he says he's never seen his team play a better quarter than it did in the third period Sunday afternoon against the Boston Celtics.

  • Fast Break: Celtics vs. Magic

    Jessica Camerato of WEEI elaborates on Orlando's third-quarter dominance.

    Ray Allen, Kendrick Perkins, and Paul Pierce went scoreless in the third, while Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, and Rashard Lewis combined for 26.

  • Postgame notes: Celtics not among the elite 

    Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston writes that one Celtic player said after the game that he thinks Boston is better than Orlando, a sentiment which Celtics coach Doc Rivers called "a bunch of crap."

  • Behind the Box Score, where Orlando more or less owned this

    UPDATE (this bullet only): Kelly Dwyer of Ball Don't Lie is effusive in his praise of Orlando, although he doesn't like their throwback uniforms.

    Boston looks old. Orlando looks stacked.

    It's not that simple, of course, but how could you not consider the latter end of that take as Jameer Nelson showed flashes of 2008-09's All-Star turn, even if he missed a series of open shots and turned the ball over more times than he was credited with an assist? Or with Dwight Howard overcoming early foul trouble to contribute 16 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks in only 32 minutes? How could you not see the glory when Orlando was hitting on half of its 22 three-point attempts on the road?

Star-divide

  • Denton: Magic-Celtics Postgame Analysis

    Van Gundy tells John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com why he decided to leave Dwight Howard in the game after he picked up his 4th foul midway through the third quarter...

  • Daily Dime 

    ... while Chris Sheridan of ESPN.com explains why that was he right move.

  • Three Thoughts after Magic's 96-89 Win over Celtics

    Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily came away impressed with the Magic's defense and with Vince Carter's play, but is worried that Orlando's 17-point lead didn't last long.

    For comparison, last year in the regular season the Celtics shot 45.8 percent from the floor (holding the Magic to 40.3 percent) and scored 89.5 points per game. In the postseason, Boston averaged 91.7 points per game on 44.1 percent shooting.

    This year, Orlando put the clamps on them, holding them to 86.8 points per game and 41.3 percent shooting. Against any team that is good. Against an elite team like Boston, it is downright scary.

  • Orlando Magic notebook: Vince Carter said he'll be a 'new me' in February and he delivered Sunday as Orlando defeated the Boston Celtics

    Robbins transcribed this optimistic quote from Carter.

    It's been a long time coming," Carter said in the Magic locker room after the game. "I told the guys coming into this month. I said, 'It's a new me.' "

  • Crisis? Magic Crush C’s in 2nd Half 

    Zach Lowe of Celtics Hub implores Celtics fans to recognize the role Howard played in Boston's defeat.

  • Frauds 

    BigMck of Red's Army is incensed with Rivers for not calling more timeouts when his team started losing control of the game in the third quarter.

  • Third Quarter Collapse 

    "Aaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhhhh" was all CelticsBlog's Jeff Clark could muster after the game.

  • Disturbing: Magic 96, C’s 89 

    Brian Robb of Celtics Hub lists this game as another instance of the Celtics "not responding well, or even at all to adversity" this season

  • Denton: Magic-Celtics Notes

    Denton dishes on Magic GM Otis Smith's travel itinerary.

    Magic general manger Otis Smith said he will be in Dallas next weekend, but he will be there to attend the NBA’s Competition Committee meetings rather than to hold trade talks. ``Trade talk is every day; you don’t need to be there for that,’’ Smith said. ``But I don’t have anybody on my roster that I want to trade.’’

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The pithy, but despondancy-filled responses of the three Celtics' bloggers are hilarious.

Pithy quotes like:

“I hate this team….”

“Any deal involving Ray Allen’s expiring contract should also include Wallace. He is a waste.”

“I am about to drink beer and watch football. That is all.”

“Aaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhhhh”

All three made me chuckle. Sounds like our comments section after the Washington loss.

"Give it a rest. No need to keep repeating your distaste for Vince. Carter is struggling, we get it." ~erivera7

by magicfaninTN on Feb 8, 2010 8:43 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

That's why it makes no sense overreacting over regular season losses. It's fruitless.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Correct me if I'm wrong..

But didn’t SVG said the same thing last year when we beat the Utah Jazz with a strong 3rd Quarter in a regular season game as well? Just curious.

by zakchi on Feb 8, 2010 9:07 AM EST reply actions  

No.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm glad Doc Rivers put that player in their place

We are better than the Celtics right now. I’m just happy we were able to rebound and comeback from that lost to Washington. Hopefully they play with the same intensity tonight against the Hornets!

by GoMagicGo on Feb 8, 2010 9:30 AM EST reply actions  

doc rivers

 is not the coach of the boston celtics, Garnett is. and as far as im concerned: he’s doing a terrible job and should be fired. seriously, if you can look me in the eyes and tell me that they guy who owns the two longest losing streaks in NBA history for two different teams is a good head coach, you’re crazy.

"In Otis We Trust"

by SpencerStorch on Feb 8, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions  

They can't fire Garnett.

They’d have to pay him anyway.

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...

by 3.3seconds on Feb 8, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Doc’s a good coach. He’s able to get players to perform at a high level. They won the title in 08 and took us to 7 without KG and still beat us out for homecourt. The Davis game winner nearly changed the series. Celtics are one of the best defensive teams and one of the best clutch teams. Look at Rondo’s development.

The Celtics blowing lots of double-digit leads is nothing new to Magic fans. Boston’s worst 10 game stretch this season is 4-6. The Magic just bounced back from a 3-7 skid with the current 8-2 run to start the second half of the season. What I’ve seen is a gimpy KG, Ray missing lots of 3’s and a Rondo who was the #4 guy on the 08 title team now become the #1 guy on the team. KG, Sheed & Allen should probably defer some shots to Rondo. It looks like Eddie House doesn’t get the team involved offensively so when Rondo’s on the bench Boston they turn into a 1vs1 team.

Boston is still a top 5 team with the Cavs, Lakers, Magic & Denver plus they have the size to matchup with all 4 teams. If Rondo got injured I’d be fine with inking them off but a few vets struggling and KG still a ? I’m not comfortable looking past Boston yet, I’m not even comfortable looking past NJ.

Life is a series of serious choices, theories are formed from experience, never mysterious forces. - stic.man

by Warlando on Feb 8, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, it's never comfortable looking past Boston.

Until the Celtics are officially eliminated from the playoffs, the team is a threat.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I liked this comment from Celticshub

Credit Howard: He unleashed himself on this game in the 3rd quarter after playing just eight minutes in the first half. He dominated the interior defensively. His intimidation factor is unparalleled, and you can see it right here in this video and this screen shot.

Anyone who tells you that another player (Andy Varejao, LeBron, Josh Smith, Thabo Sefolosha, whoever else becomes the candidate de jour) deserves Defensive Player of the Year is crazy.

by i2ambler on Feb 8, 2010 9:31 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

It's true, though.

Howard is the DPoY and, statistically, it’s not close.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I still loathe KG

especially after he started barking like a lil poodle after Dwight fouled him on the dunk. I guess he forgot to check the scoreboard

Never trust a fart

by AB's triple double on Feb 8, 2010 10:15 AM EST reply actions  

That's who he is. That's why he's a great competitor.

Kevin Garnett will never change.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, but Dwyer is not necessarily in search of the truth.

"Give it a rest. No need to keep repeating your distaste for Vince. Carter is struggling, we get it." ~erivera7

by magicfaninTN on Feb 8, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I think this is the first time I've heard anyone criticize the pinstripes.

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...

by 3.3seconds on Feb 8, 2010 3:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I was surprised Dwyer didn't like 'em.

The jerseys are, without a doubt, classics.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Vince IN Boston comes up Big Again..

Smirks

"Memphis then used a pick-and-roll to get Conley free and he drove past Shaquille O'Neal for the go-ahead layup."

by BS Patrol on Feb 8, 2010 12:48 PM EST reply actions  

Yep.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s been a long time coming," Carter said in the Magic locker room after the game. "I told the guys coming into this month. I said, ’It’s a new me.’ "

Vince, I like the new you.. Welcome..

Any guesses on New Orleans team we face tonight? Pumped up after the victory by the football team or hung over from partying, because of the victory by the football team?

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by Wmillion on Feb 8, 2010 1:17 PM EST reply actions  

Even if he's good...

…he’s not Chris Paul. By definition, he’s not as good as Chris Paul. Nobody is. Nash and Williams are a tier below Paul, but even they wouldn’t be Chris Paul.

(And I’m not convinced by Collison… seems to me he’s benefiting greatly from the Ike Austin Effect.)

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...

by 3.3seconds on Feb 8, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Hah Possibly.

He’s very fast though and a good defender. That’s not going to change. David West picking up his production in Paul’s absence has been more important and has likely helped Collison’s numbers.

You’re 100% right though, NO ONE is Chris Paul. Jazz fans who get uppity about Paul being called the best point guard in the league are even siller than the Lakers fans who get uppity about LeBron being called the best player in the league.

by slickw143 on Feb 8, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Misinformed fans, that's all it is.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Deron is very close though.

Not as flashy, but the guy gets the job done at high level. Head to Head he usually wins..

I think Collison is solid, but I am with you, the sample size is way too small..

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by Wmillion on Feb 8, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions  

The comparison isn't close.

Williams is an All-Star caliber talent. Paul is a top five player in the NBA.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 8, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

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