Tonight's Orlando Magic Game: vs. Golden State Warriors
by Evan Dunlap on Mar 3, 2010 6:00 PM EST
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Two days after tying a season-high with 126 points in a win over Philadelphia, the Orlando Magic return home to host the Golden State Warriors, the first team against which they scored 126. Injuries have beset the Warriors' season and have forced coach Don Nelson to use 35 different starting lineups so far this season, with an astonishing 23 different combinations used just one time. He'll only have 8 players available tonight. Star guard Monta Ellis and forward Corey Maggette are two of the higher profile names to sit, but there's also center Andris Biedrins, who is one of the league's best rebounders, shot-blockers, and finishers when fully healthy. And they're coming off a tough loss in Miami last night, in which Ronny Turiaf couldn't handle Stephen Curry's pass which would have led to a game-tying dunk with less than 10 seconds to play. Though Golden State is among the league's worst teams, and though it sports the league's second-worst road record--only the New Jersey Nets have fared worse away from home--the Warriors still play with some spirit. A 6-man squad downed the Dallas Mavericks earlier this year, and an 7-man unit stunned the Utah Jazz late last season.
| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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@ |  |
| 17-42 | 41-20 | |
| March 3rd, 2010 | ||
| Amway Arena | ||
| 7:00 PM | ||
| Sun Sports / NBA TV | ||
| Probable Starters | ||
| C.J. Watson | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Stephen Curry | SG | Vince Carter |
| Anthony Morrow | SF | Matt Barnes |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Ronny Turiaf | C | Dwight Howard |
| Previous Meetings | ||
| December 28th: Magic 126, Warriors 118 | ||
| Game Officials | ||
| Joe Crawford | ||
| Pat Fraher | ||
| Tommy Nuñez Jr. | ||
Golden State is a pretty extreme team and would be more fun to watch if it weren't so obvious that Nelson has just about given up. In any case, the Warriors play at the league's fastest pace and are 9th in effective field goal shooting. What troubles them is their inability to grab a rebound: no team snags a lesser percentage of its own misses than the Warriors. Add to that a tendency to turn the ball over and you've got a team that's just 17th in efficiency despite all those weapons.
And yes, Golden State is as bad as advertised defensively: 24th in efficiency, with the league's highest rate of forced turnovers unable to offset the Warriors' inability to contest shots, rebound, or keep opponents off the foul line. Turiaf plays hard and seems to take pride in his defense, but the Warriors don't really defend as much as they just wait to get the ball back.
To win, Orlando has to attack Turiaf at the rim. He and D-League call-up Chris Hunter are Golden State's only healthy shot-blockers. Further, the Magic can exploit the Warriors with the pick-and-roll because, though Turiaf has decent speed and can cover it okay, that team sure as heck isn't rotating to wall Dwight Howard out of the lane. Jameer Nelson shouldn't have much trouble completing alley-oops to Howard tonight.
The pick-and-roll between Nelson and Vince Carter should work especially well tonight also. Neither Stephen Curry nor C.J. Watson can cover Carter in the post, so there's really no way the Warriors can defend it without sending extra defenders from somewhere.
The three-point shot can help Golden State hang with Orlando. Curry, Watson, and Anthony Morrow are brilliant shooters who can catch fire in a hurry; that Morrow missed 8 of his 10 treys against Miami gives me pause, because he's due for a corrective outing, as a career 45.2% marksman from long range. It should be comforting, though, that Ellis and Anthony Randolph were the two players who most troubled the Magic in the first meeting between these teams, and that neither will participate tonight.
It would appear that the odds are stacked in the Magic's favor tonight. They're the better team, the healthier team, at home, on one day of rest, holding court against an undermanned squad that played last night. The Warriors have won some stunning victories in similar situations before, though, which is why I'm more than a little uneasy.
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Dwight will flirt with a 20/20 tonight
As long as we play defense we will be fine. The question is “which Warrior will put up career scoring numbers against the Magic tonight”?
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
Dwight will flirt with a 30/20/5blks
AJ will flirt with 20 mins
"VC does NOT deserve to be winning with Orlando while Courtney Lee is a "loser" with NJ" -Magic12ball
I'll be surprised if D12 plays that many minutes tonight to flirt with a 30/20/5
I think it’ll be more like 25/15/3.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
MP will flirt w/ the girls in the front row
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Mar 3, 2010 6:23 PM EST reply actions
Will Ryan Anderson will flirt with...
Some playing time or some sweet young ladies in the stands?
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
The Magic are whopping 15 point favorites
…with an over/under of 216 1/2.
Rarely will you see such a large point spread favorite in the NBA; the largest I’ve seen this season is 16 1/2.
The Warriors are allowing an average of 110.6 ppg on 47.9% FG shooting.
The Warriors are 3-10 when playing on the second of back-to-back games, and are 5-25 against teams with a winning record.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 6:36 PM EST reply actions
Your stats are sayin'
Warriors basicly suck.
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
I admire the Warriors for playing the Heat so tough last night
…despite being so shorthanded.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
I say that but I always enjoy the warriors...
I like run n’ gun, nelly and that series against Dallas was one of my all time favorites
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
That was a great series to watch, no question
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
If someone finds a link, please post it.
It’s not often I have the chance to watch games. Tonight is the exception. Not to mention my buddy is sitting courtside.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
http://atdhe.net/14253/watch-golden-state-warriors-vs-orlando-magic
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
No problem
but I am watching the game on a 52" tonight. Rare good times!!
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Rashard Lewis History update
With one more make, he moves into sole possession of 9th place on the all-time 3PT list. With 4 more, he moves into a tie with Eddie Jones for 8th place, and with 5 more he moves into sole possession of 8th place.
Chauncey Billups is the next one ahead of him after that, but he will probably pass Glen Rice and move into 6th by the end of the week. Rashard is 17 behind Rice and (currently) 11 behind Billups.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Might it be time to give J-Will a rest?
He has NOT looked sharp of late — his poor defense on Collison was basically the catalyst for the collapse against the Hornets, he’s not shooting, he’s not managing the offense, and he basically looks worn out in general.
In the long run, he’s obviously our backup… but might it be time to give him some rest and Johnson some minutes for a few games? We need J-Will strong for the playoffs, and he’s not at all strong right now.
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...
Yeah, his stats have been falling off as of late
I have a lot of confidence in J-Will still, but I can’t argue against giving AJ some minutes, too, in the upcoming games.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
What's up Fellas
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
Ball
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Journalism
Hunter S.
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
Whats's up DSK
The Big East tourney is coming up soon.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah can't wait.
The Pirates are going to need to win out (@RU, @PC) and then reel off two in the BET if they want to go dancing. It’s going to be very difficult.
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
I was going to ask you how far you think Seton Hall might get in the Big East tournet
They will have to pull off some upsets to have a chance of making the NCAA tourney.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
How have you been?
I can’t touch this spread. So I took the under, 215.
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
bad move
based on less than 2 minutes
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
I based it on the fact that the Magic will probably be winning by big numbers in the 4th, they'll rest their starters
and the 4th qtr will be a 16-15 pt quarter. I hope, Lol.
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
Yeah, the spread is huge
I think the under is a good bet because GS is undermanned and probably tired from playing last 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 Mar 3, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed and ORL will rest in the 4th...
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
GS won't break 90
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
I know the game has been going for 4 minutes, but I just realized...
Vince isn’t wearing an under-shirt or any kind of protect for his shoulder. Interesting…
Wow does Vince Carter really need to go out of the game with two fouls?
When C.J. Watson is guarding him???
How often do guards foul out, cmon
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
Why not?
Redick’s good… not even to criticize Vince, who’s been solid lately, but you don’t lose much by bringing in Redick. Better to be safe.
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...
Did you beleive
3 years ago you would ever say the drop off from VC to JJ is not ehat great?
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
2 fouls on VC already
J.J. Redick in there.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:21 PM EST reply actions
Magic are 8 of 13 early, but with 4 turnovers
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:24 PM EST reply actions
Just because you're playing the Warriors doesn't mean you have to play LIKE the Warriors.
They need to tighten up the passing… they’re getting fancy.
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...
Yeah, that's one thing they do well on defense... force turnovers
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
I am looking forward to 48 minutes of
SHOOT run run SHOOT run run!
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:25 PM EST reply actions
What's up guys?
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Air Rashard!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Redick!!!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
JJ? After burners?? Who knew?
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Bah, stuck at work and forgot to set my DV-R to record...
Who has the turnovers so far?
I hate Varejao.
Dwight has 3, Barnes has 2
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Barnes and Howard, mostly.
Not sure who got the fifth.
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...
Ah, Howard again.
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...
You know, I like Stephen Curry.
I’m biased in favor of three-point shooters, and players who excel in college but get under-drafted due to size or athleticism questions… but I really like the kid. It’s good to see him playing so well lately. I hope for his sake he gets out of Golden State, or Golden State’s management becomes less of a mess.
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 forget... was Curry a sophomore or a junior when he declared for the draft
He does have a lot of maturity for his age.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
A junior.
28.6 points and 5.6 assists in his junior year. Yeah, for Davidson, but still — he elevated Davidson into a legitimate tournament team. How do you not look at that and see an NBA starter?
And now he’s averaged 21.5 points and 7.3 assists in February. He’s shooting 46% from the field and 40.8% for 3 on the season. Granted, the Warriors are such a strange team, but still.
(In all fairness, this was a ridiculously good year for point guards.)
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 enjoyed watching Davidson play in the tourney
…because of Curry.
Even though he’s not doing well so far tonight, he has had an impressive rookie 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 Mar 3, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Vince 2 fouls already
Good thing it’s the Warriors we’re playing
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
It's nice to see Jameer driving the lane.
Even if it hasn’t yielded great results so far, it’s going to open things up and pay dividends for us in the long run.
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...
The Golden State announcers are talking non-stop about Dwight's improved post moves.
At one point, one of them said that Dwight had made three baskets on moves that he didn’t have last year. That might be an exaggeration, but it’s nice to hear the opposing announcers showing some respect.
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...
If everyone would get out of the way
D12 would have a double double already
Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.
by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:37 PM EST reply actions
Im healthy and Ready to play
Call me G-State.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
if we lived out there
they would sign us
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Amazingly, neither the Warriors nor the Magic have yet to hit a three pointer
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
13/5/2 blocks for D12 after one quarter
Magic shooting 64%, but 0 for 4 on threes.
Big rebounding advantage for the Magic at 16-8.
6 Magic turnovers.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:40 PM EST reply actions
Grant Hill-
Commercial???
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
don’t know, P break
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
I think Lewis's
is match funnier.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
^ much ^
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
And hoiw about Marty Conlon?
That guy…
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 thought I was the only one who remembered his shooting style.
It was unreal.
I hate Varejao.
Two more words: MARTY CONLON.
Conlon made Shawn Marion look like Dennis Scott.
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...
Agreed
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
don't know beside the looks I still prefer Marion
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Curry is only 1 for 8 shooting for them
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:44 PM EST reply actions
The world's worst defense!
Blu and Whit untie!
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:47 PM EST reply actions
The Warriors hanging in there
…down just 4 points 3 1/2 minutes into the second quarter.
They’ve outscored the Magic 12-6 so far in the second.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:49 PM EST reply actions
Morrow's three was the first three by either team
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:49 PM EST reply actions
BASS!!!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
who is surprised
Bass f*ched around and shot instead of trying to meke a team play?
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
He's like Pietrus minus skills.
Or Anderson minus everything.
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...
Bad News Bass in the game
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:50 PM EST reply actions
bad post I misread magic is up by 8
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Vince with two left handed shots, and draws the and-1 on the latest shot.
VC playing well so far tonight, minus the foul trouble.
8 points on 4 of 6 shooting for Vince
"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 Mar 3, 2010 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
When dwight's not in the game-
go to Carter!!!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
When dwight's not in the game-
who’s Bass going to collide with on defense now?
(He came perilously close to running into Gortat that one time, but that was on offense.)
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...
Vince!!
NICE!!
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 7:58 PM EST reply actions
Bass has scored before.
Now, his rebounding is way above what you’d expect. But he can score. (Especially when he never passes.)
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...
Wow, we are really focusing on paint scoring.
Which makes sense given the Warriors’ near-total lack of defense in the paint. (No disrespect to Turiaf… he can block shots, but he’s the only one.)
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...
Yeah... that's kind of a stupid rule anyway, though.
If it’s still on the way up, it should be a block.
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...
Vince Domination!!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
21-7 run for the Magic here
…to open up an 18 point lead.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 8:03 PM EST reply actions
Yeah but
they are missing 40% of their shots.
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
And no threes.
Crazy!
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...
...and the Magic have yet to hit a three pointer (0 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 Mar 3, 2010 8:04 PM EST reply actions
I can't wait for Sunday's Game!!!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
6 assists on 26 made FGs for the Magic
That’s kind of a low assist total, but can’t complain.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 8:06 PM EST reply actions
dwight having 15 points has something to do with that
vince in iso’s on the block has more to do with it
Everyone's driving the lane or scoring in the post.
Dwight, Vince, Jameer, everybody. Assist totals don’t look great, but who’s complaining?
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...
Yeah, that's great the Magic are taking advantage of the Warriors down low
"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 Mar 3, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
26-38 on twos.
Not just layups and dunks. All twos.
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...
they are mostly lay ups and dumps against this defense
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Cavs up 31-15 on the Nets with 1:26 left in the 1st qtr.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
LOL NETS!
Is friday’s game really going to be that boring?
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Soon the Nyets will send the russians if you mess with them
that’s going to be fun
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Lewis with the first Magic three of the night
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 8:08 PM EST reply actions
Darn-
Cavs Winning, ATL Winning, Bos Winning.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
That's OK
Magic know they won’t be able to coast down the stretch with teams so close to them in the standings.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like Brandon had a halfway decent first half
4 points on 2 of 5 shooting and 4 rebounds with a +18 rating.
I can’t see the game; how did he look on defense?
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 8:18 PM EST reply actions
5 touches
5 shots
Defense? We talking Defense? How can I make my team better by playing Defense?
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
And at least 2 of those rebounds were basically luck.
Long boards to places where Bass was the only guy.
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 love the way Bass looks lost
pure fun
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
His +/- rating was very impressive for the half
…I know that raw +/- can be deceiving at times, though.
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
So, Why is anderson sitting?
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Yes, I think Stan did a great job this year to get guys going
even if it cost some games. I bet he trust that RA can get it going even if he sits
a bit
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Only 1 turnover in the 2nd quarter after having 5 in the first quarter.
Only three players with less than 50% from the field for the good guys are Mickael Pietrus (0-2) Brandon Bass (2-5) and JNelson 5-11 but he missed some gimme layups, so this could easily be 7-11.
Wow- Nyets Offense!!
A bunch of Russian Mafia would play better.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Easy for you to say.
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Magic outshooting GS 57% to 37 1/2% heading into the third
…and with a big 31-18 advantage rebounding.
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 8:28 PM EST reply actions
Dwight should dunk vertical on that one
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Ahh 3's
How i love you!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
they were constipated. It is good for them.
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Oi Squid
What’s the masterpiece on the telly tonight?
F@kin “phantom menace”?
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Barnes goofing with Jameer over missing the snow bird
but making the three
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:32 PM EST reply actions
Um...just got in from work...
Came in at the right time :-)…Jameer is throwing alley oops…Dwight is playing point…this is MAGIC basketball!!! LOL
Well, now that the threes are falling...
…who even knows where this will end?
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...
Congrats to Rashard for moving into 9th place on the all-time list of three pointers
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 8:33 PM EST reply actions
THIS!!
Make that happen, OTIS.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
We already have an undersized backup SG.
So you really think Watson would take time from Redick?
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...
As the backup PG for Jameer
I love J. Will. Just sayin’
I'd prefer someone who can pass.
Watson does not pass the ball. He doesn’t create offense for his teammates. We don’t need a “PG” who’s not a distributor — we don’t have anyone outside the point who can run the offense, even for a few minutes at a time. At best, Watson’s a poor man’s Eddie House.
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I can respect that school of thought.
He’s better than Eddie House though. Eddie House can’t drive the ball at all.
He's also a pure shooter.
Watson is 33.9% beyond the arc this year. That’s not a shot worth taking.
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...
lol they were JUST talking about us not having any TOs this quarter
and what do we do? Turn the ball over.
Good times.
I'm a girl.
There's no reason that Dwight shouldn't finish without a 30/15 stat line tonight.
Unless, of course, they start settling for 3s and forget to play defense.
Ahem.
Or they sit Dwight.
Dwight’s tough, but he’s not indestructible.
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...
It's not gonna happen
He’s got 17/6 right now. If he played the whole game it probably would, but I think SVG will rest the starters for most of the fourth.
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
The team is getting into that "blow a big lead" mode!
sigh
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
THIS will be the game that magic dominates for 4 quarters
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
I was actually talking on the phone with a friend with game on mute for the entire 3rd quarter just before making that statement.
Did the math wrong in my head and thought the Warriors had gotten to within 10, not 20…d’oh!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
I think that was our first point in 3 minutes
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
watch this instead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBDZyFrIdVE
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
NO THANK YOU!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
whaaaaaat the hell was that
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Weirdness, pure weirdness.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Mar 3, 2010 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
It wasn't the girl giving birth to a fish while clucking like a chicken, was it?
That disturbed so much… :|
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
WHAT
I didn’t watch that far into it
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry guys...
I forgot, you only get Mickey when it comes to animation
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Mickey, South Park, Family Guy, weird anime crap
Marvel/DC cartoons, etc etc. Disney is definitely not the end-all, be-all of American animation
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Barnaby
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Howard's made that move twice now...
and both times have resulted in the player swatting the living hell out of it.
I’ll take the fouls called, but he needs to refine that step a bit.
Maybe that's what he's doing.
No better time than this to experiment.
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 beat on D
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:47 PM EST reply actions
He came perilously close to bumping into Dwight on the transition, too.
Not that it had any effect, but they got a little tangled up there on that same play.
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There is an App for that!
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
AND GRIT!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Barnaby!!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Aw, that's no fun.
This is the Warriors… let’s play All-Star style.
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 Mar 3, 2010 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Howard's ball handling isn't actually all that bad...
New dimension to his game? I remember Camby used to bring the ball down sometimes with Denver…
Can he shoot 3's?
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Every one should rec 3.3
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:51 PM EST reply actions
Magic outscore the Warriors 30-27 in the third
…and are shooting 56% for the game.
Huge rebounding advantage for the Magic at 45-24.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 8:52 PM EST reply actions
punish them midgets
as sir Charles would have put it
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
GS made 5 3pters in the 3rd quarter to keep it (relatively) close
We would be up by 30 if they had missed a couple of those.
is that a sexual reference?
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
how in God's name could that even--
boys
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
The problem I see with this game, their previous game, and their next game against the Nets, is that when the Magic finally face a good team in the Lakers on Sunday...
…the team will have developed some bad habits.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Winning is a bad habit?
Only if you are arguing with you’re widr!
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Its not the winning, its slopping passes, bad defensive rotations, etc.
If your competition isn’t very good, sometimes you start to do things you normally wouldn’t do against the good teams and it can carry over.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
gotta hate those slopping passes ;)
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed.
Let’s not forget that the 3-point shooting has returned to it’s abysmal state tonight.
by TheNole9Yards on Mar 3, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
All 5 Magic starters in double figures
Nelson and Howard have attempted 14 shots, Carter 11 shots, Lewis 10 shots, and Barnes 8 shots.
Good balance.
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 8:55 PM EST reply actions
D12 one rebound away from a double/double
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 8:56 PM EST reply actions
I love watching Russell Westbrook!
Is it just me?
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Will Rashard get back on the floor to get a chance to tie Eddie Jones? He's only 1 away from tying for 8th place.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
@ NC Magic Fan
How’s that under looking based the first 38 minutes? ;)
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
Like we thought, the fourth quarter may be low scoring
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
Yup, I thought it'd be 16-15, with the Magic starters resting and said GS wouldn't break 90.
Let’s go!
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
Who knew
the Magic would take it easy on GS?
(Poker is more my game for maing $$)
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
Take it easy?
They’ve got 102 points with 8 minutes to go, GS is just THAT bad.
Gonzo Ball
[gahn-zo-bawl]
-noun 1. a game played by 13 members of a basketball team, five at a time, sometimes crisp, often sloppy, but always furiously.
Aw, they should ave 130 by now
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by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Double-Double.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Has SVG commanded that everyone feed Bass tonight?
That’s the only reason I can think of that explains why they keep running iso plays for him?
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I don't think they're isos to begin with.
After Bass gets the ball, on the other hand…
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 like to call that the "Delonte"
It’s where someone gets high enough to drop the ball in, but not enough to actually dunk. Normally this results in the players on the bench rolling around like asshats and pretending like something amazing happened.
by TheNole9Yards on Mar 3, 2010 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Shoot-around before the Lakers game last year...
…I saw Gortat throw an alley-oop to JJ for the dunk.
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...
Dwight's being guarded by Devean George.
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...
Who?
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
You know, Devean George.
Best known as Kobe Bryant’s former backup.
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 read Devean as "cleavage" :|
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Cleavage George is actually an underrated post defender.
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...
knew the name sounded familiar!
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
gotta appreciate a man with active hands
amirite, boys? :D
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
I think *rimshot* works better...
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately, no matter how active his hands are...
he will immediately shoot the instant he gets in the game. Just remember the trade-off.
by TheNole9Yards on Mar 3, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I will be next year.
Been a fan since birth, and I should have gone there immediately out of high school. After a few bad decisions, I’m back in school and transferring there for the 2011 year.
by TheNole9Yards on Mar 3, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
awesome :)
I’m here as a grad student and I teach, too. What will be your major?
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Business Admin...
with a focus on Non-Profit Management.
I’ve got a friend up there doing the same thing actually. You wouldn’t happen to be teaching Spanish, would you?
by TheNole9Yards on Mar 3, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
good luck! :)
nope, definitely never Spanish, haha. Teaching multicultural film. It’s good times…
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks.
It will definitely be a great time, and somewhat of a dream come true.
by TheNole9Yards on Mar 3, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Or they were trying to force a turnover...
…based on their knowledge that Bass would probably get hung up on the idea of passing the ball out.
Almost worked, too.
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...
Warriors down to 7 players now that Hunter has fouled out!
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
they had a game earlier in the year where a person had committed their 6th foul but could not be replaced because they had no replacement player
so the rule states a technical freethrow is awarded to the opposing team.
Bass has always been a good FT shooter
…and is 4 of 4 tonight from the line.
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 9:06 PM EST reply actions
He hard a heart issue early in his career, so...
…too soon?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
ohhh my god D:
I forgot all about that. Ugh I’m horrible.
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Glad I am not a betting man, because I probably would have bet on the Warriors + 19 points which was the line.
Definitely would have taken the over, which I think was 215 points. That is absolutely going to happen, 190 so far with 5 minutes left in the game.
According to sportsbook.com...
The line was Magic -15 with a 216 1/2 over/under.
This was about an hour before gametime.
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Peaches Drive????
WTF?
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
That used to be a staple of his offense.
Right up until… last year, even. I think he just got tired of going in there recklessly and getting injured.
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 don't know....
…he looked pretty controlled on that drive.
Then again, what — were the Warriors going to challenge them?
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...
Anyone else here think Peaches should give up on the tattered fro look?
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Think we could see a lineup with Bass at C and RA at PF?
RA needs to see the floor at some point tonight, so why not…right?
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
looks like Dwight's out for the rest of the game
unless something truly horrible happens
I'm a girl.
Dad coming into the game, and the players are having fun at his expense! lol
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
Dad sighting!!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
still more in shape than I am
and probably a lot of you, too…
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Gortat feels sad.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
i was thinking a box turtle
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
and he's making more money than any of us
he’s got a sweet gig
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
its still nice that I know that
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Brown already tried that
didn’t work out so well for him… >:)
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Our new starting SF- STAN… VAN…. GUNDY!!!!
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Lucky
I hope to come down in mid-April to see the Magic in the playoffs and, of course, go to Wet N Wild!
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
I'm so excited
I haven’t been in YEARS and idc that it’s still cold I’M GOING SWIMMING
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
I could imagine how cold the water is with the chilly winter FL has had
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
it's supposed to be in the 70s next week
so that’s something, at least
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
It will take weeks of 70-80 degree weather for the water to warm up to the point where you could swim though.
NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!
I know
but cold water doesn’t usually bother me too much. Just a dip, that’s all I want…
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
watch out for sperm whales
get Giant Squid… ocean….. im done
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
I think you have a future
as a comedian.
/Clap Clap Clap.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
by 4QB on Mar 3, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
nice i've always wanted one of those
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
I've never done anything for spring break before
so I’m super excited :D
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
that's alot of cheeseburgers
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
i guess he doesnt realize its GS
GO TO THE RIM EVERY TIME RYAN!!!
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
damn
when did JJ get so ripped…
arms…my one weakness… D: NO IT’S JJ DON’T GET SUCKED IT AAAAAHHHHH!
I'm a girl.
hmm, don't get sucked IN
yeah, that was an unfortunate typo
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
WOW TGS, you're really giving us a peek behind the curtain tonight aren't cha?
Now you have the potential hots for JJ?
EPIC!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
no!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
yeah he's buff (no homo)
I started noticing him get bigger and stronger since last season. Got to hand it to the guy. He did what he had to do in order to be effective in the NBA
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
oh for heaven's sake
enough with the no homo
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
what? I'm being proactive less anyone inquire about by sexual preference
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Ryan- The dude's slump
is terrifying.
When it comes to Eric Berry, Tennessee fans have seen and heard it all. He's known as "The Fifth Dimension". "Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water; the rest is covered by Eric Berry." The Tennessee "Minister of Defense". Besides Chuck Norris, who is the only guy to crash into Tim Tebow head-to-head and live to tell about it? Eric Berry.
Nellie has never coached a team that knew what defense looks like . . .
So why does GS keep him game-fully employed?
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umm its gain-fully employed
ducks
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
LOL, yeah I wasn't to sure about that one but what about Nellie?
Why does a no-D coach have a job for so long?
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cause he's a good golf buddy???
that is really my best answer
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
didn't give them enough votives?
no nectar? :\
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe he should sacrifice that goatee...
as a show of good faith.
by TheNole9Yards on Mar 3, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
its getting pretty painful to watch
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Look a butterfly!!!
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
oh man we lost her..
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Nice D by the Magic tonight
…holding GS to 90 points on 43% shooting, with a huge rebounding advantage of 58-29.
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by Mike from Illinois on Mar 3, 2010 9:25 PM EST reply actions
Six Magic players in double figures
Bass joined all the starters in scoring in double figures.
It’s been quite a long time since Bass scored in double figures.
D12 with 28 points, 12 rebounds to lead the Magic.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 9:28 PM EST reply actions
They held GS to 18 pts in the 4th
They beat Stan’s goal by 2 pts.
I still want CJ Watson on the Magic next year
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he's going to know zilch about defense but damn he's got energy
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Plus he's got good effort and Stan would teach him EVERYTHING he needs to know!
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Watson looks like he has the ability to be an above average defender with the right coaching
just hope he buys in
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
he would seem to be a nice fit
same type of player as jameer, not quite as good of a shooter i don’t think
agreed but this may work out better for us
Watson will penetrate and breakdown defenses for others on the 2nd team who are good shooters
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Just like Bass has
Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.
by NC Magic Fan on Mar 3, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
im not following this
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Another solid game for Jameer too
13 points, 6 boards, 4 assists, and a +24 rating.
"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 Mar 3, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions
Hope he destroys LA on sunday just like last year's sweap
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
Just saw that too . . .
Unfortunately I don’t think lightning will strike twice!
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Can't argue with that
…10 points, 7 rebounds, and a +21 rating.
Looks like Bass will stay ahead of Ryan Anderson in the rotation for the time being… RA was 0 for 5 in 5 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 Mar 3, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
hopein and prayin it goes in
preemptive TWSS
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
lol I saw it right before I posted.. had too
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
I still think SVG will go with match-ups over slumps or streaks though.
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I donn't know if it will be based on the +/-
MP posted a +22 vs the Rockets a few games ago by putting up 6 points on 2-8 FG, 2-6 3-point, 3 rebounds, 1 Ast, 2 TO & a steal. He was just on the floor when everyone else took over. You’re right though Bass was a big contributor in this +21. 10 pts on 8 shots & 7 boards (5 offensive).
What’s been killing RA for the past month+ is his shots aren’t falling. His shot selection, in my opinion has been questionable for much of the season but now that the “Oh Sh%t” shots aren’t falling we’re really seeing the impact or lack thereof that he’s having right now.
On the very first Magic posession after MP checks into the game he fakes the 3, steps inside the line and launches a 20 ft fade away jumper (that misses). You could see Dwight yelling at him on the way back down the court. It’s fine when we play sub par competition but poor shot selection could kill us in the post season. With MP’s elite defense he’s going to continue to split the SF minutes with Barnes so it’s important MP takes good shots so it doesn’t disrupt the offense. He played really well after Dwight got on him so if that’s all it takes we’re fine.
Good win for the Magic. The first unit shot a combined 58.3% and all scored in double figures. Bass, MP, J.J. & Gortat all played well.
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
Dwight just did an SVG live on TV !!!!
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
RA finally got some burn!
Unfortunately he went 0-5 in 5:25, missed both of his 3’s, turned the ball over & got blocked twice. Yes, in 5.5 minutes he managed to accomplish all of that and likely just buried himself further on the bench.
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
win 4 RA???
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
It's unfortunate for Ryan, but I'm sure we'll see him more in upcoming games in certain situations
"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 Mar 3, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
please no...
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
all 3 eastern conference opponents have won/are going to win tonight
atl 112 – 93 over philly
cle 103 – 86 over jersey with 2 minutes left
bos 97 – 68 over charlotte with 5 minutes left
damn what happened to Charlotte's D?
and O lol
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 3, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Besides the game against the Sixers
Our 3 point shooting lately is becoming a cause for concern, wide open shots aint falling
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
I've noticed that too.
I guess things will even out in the next few games.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
by North of the South on Mar 3, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
We're Gonna need it against the Lakers
All eyes are going to be on us.
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
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