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Tonight's Orlando Magic Game: vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers at Orlando Magic, Mar 9, 2010 7:00 PM EST


Two days after escaping the L.A. Lakers' late rally at Amway Arena, the Orlando Magic will host the Clippers, L.A.'s other team, and look to extend their win streak to six games. The Magic beat the Clippers in L.A. earlier this season, but that came with both teams using much different rotations. The Magic didn't have Jameer Nelson available at point guard, so Jason Williams started and Anthony Johnson came off the bench. Also, Matt Barnes had yet to wrest the starting small forward gig from Mickael Pietrus. L.A. still employed Marcus Camby, Al Thornton, and Sebastian Telfair, whom they've since shipped out for Drew Gooden, Travis Outlaw, and Steve Blake. They also relieved Mike Dunleavy of his coaching duties, though he's still their GM, and replaced him on the sidelines with Kim Hughes. Another thing that's changed is the Clippers' fortune: prior to playing the Magic in December, they had a decent record at 9-11. But mediocre play since then, culminating in a 6-game slide in mid-February, has ended their playoff hopes. To compound that misfortune, they've lost 25 games by double-digits, tied with Indiana for the league's third-highest total. Thus, their point differential indicates they're worse than their record indicates. Their record stands at 25-38, but their differential suggests they should be 20-43, which would place them ahead of only Minnesota and New Jersey. Yikes.

Star-divide

2009/2010 NBA Season
Los Angeles Clippers main logo
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Orlando Magic main logo
25-38 (7-24 road)
Lost 3
44-20 (25-6 home)
Won 5
March 9th, 2010
Amway Arena
7:00 PM
Fox Sports Florida
Probable Starters
Steve Blake PG Jameer Nelson
Rasual Butler SG Vince Carter
Travis Outlaw SF Matt Barnes
Drew Gooden PF Rashard Lewis
Chris Kaman C Dwight Howard
Previous Meetings
December 8th: Magic 97, Clippers 86
Advanced Stats
92.4 (19th) Pace 92.6 (15th)
103.4 (26th) ORtg 109.4 (9th)
108.9 (18th) DRtg 102.9 (4th)
Game Officials
Derrick Stafford
Kevin Fehr
Leon Wood

I always caution against taking any team too lightly, and with the Clippers that's no different. Baron Davis is still an unrivaled chucker, launching 4 three-pointers per game at 27.9%, sure, but his size and post-up skills make him a tough cover for Nelson. Eric Gordon might not play due to a sore leg, but he's a tremendous talent as well, scoring 17.2 points per game on 58.2% True Shooting at age 21. Rasual Butler shot 34-of-75 on three-pointers last month. And the trio of Chris Kaman, Gooden, and Craig Smith can score inside fairly efficiently.

Against Dwight Howard, though? The Clippers--although with different personnel, as I noted above--shot just 15-of-31 at the rim against the Magic last time out, due largely to Howard's presence and, uh, 7 blocked shots. As Steve Perrin writes, Kaman actually hasn't had a bad game against Howard in his career, but he hasn't exactly been great, either. If Kaman and Gooden can hold their own in the post, and if they do a reasonable job crashing the offensive boards--Gooden's the league's 11th-best offensive rebounder--L.A. stands a chance tonight. I really believe that, especially if the Magic continue to misfire on their three-pointers. Discounting their absurd 15-of-23 performance against Philadelphia last week, Orlando has connected on just 33% of its treys in its winning streak.

Tip's at 7. Eddy'll be at The Am to cover the whole thing.

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The Clippers have some potential...

…not just saying that because they’re my second-favorite team. Kaman, Gordon and Davis are all well above average at their positions (though Davis’ decision-making and commitment are question marks). If Griffin is as good as advertised (and his injuries don’t become chronic… though this one seems like a fluke) and they can get another top player in the draft, they really could be something. Of course, it would be even better if they had some means of attracting a FA, but between the team’s reputation and Donald Sterling’s reputation, that might be… tough.

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 9, 2010 6:01 PM EST reply actions  

With Baron out, Jameer will go off 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

by Warlando on Mar 9, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I did too but changed it now that I know Baron is out.

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

by Warlando on Mar 9, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions  

How about Gordon?

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 9, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I checked the Clippers' blog and Yahoo! Sports, and no mention was made about Gordon

…so it looks like he’ll probably play.

"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 9, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm gonna stick with it

W/o Baron, we should have a big lead… so less Jameer, more JWill!

by bandrewg08 on Mar 9, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

The Magic are 12 1/2 point favorites

…with an over/under of 199 1/2.

According to the Power Rating System used at Sportsbook.com, it calculates the Magic should actually be 21 point favorites, so this game is one of their “best bets” tonight for the Magic to cover the 12 1/2 point spread.

"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 9, 2010 6:52 PM EST reply actions  

Baron Davis will play?

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:12 PM EST reply actions  

He's not supposed to

I don’t see Eric Gordon’s name in the lineup either, so maybe he can’t play also.

"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7

by Mike from Illinois on Mar 9, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I get the feeling this is going to be an increidbly anticlimatic game. I hope I'm wrong.

After the game, the Suns announcers asked Lopez what he was going to do to celebrate and he said, "I'm going to kill Bart Simpson."

by Diosnomeama on Mar 9, 2010 7:17 PM EST reply actions  

It won't be the playoff atmosphere like Sunday was, that's for sure

"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7

by Mike from Illinois on Mar 9, 2010 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

That was the best game I've watched all season.

After the game, the Suns announcers asked Lopez what he was going to do to celebrate and he said, "I'm going to kill Bart Simpson."

by Diosnomeama on Mar 9, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

By far

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:21 PM EST up reply actions  

2en was the cavs game

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:21 PM EST up reply actions  

2nd

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Barnes' still in sunday's mindset

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Barnes Bingo

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:19 PM EST reply actions  

As long as he doesn't start thinking he's Ray Allen. He did that way too much in Phoenix.

After the game, the Suns announcers asked Lopez what he was going to do to celebrate and he said, "I'm going to kill Bart Simpson."

by Diosnomeama on Mar 9, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Kaman is scared of Dwight

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Kaman is a mongoloid.

After the game, the Suns announcers asked Lopez what he was going to do to celebrate and he said, "I'm going to kill Bart Simpson."

by Diosnomeama on Mar 9, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

All 5 starters have scored for the Magic

Barnes leads with 5 points.

Clippers shooting just 3 of 10.

"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 9, 2010 7:23 PM EST reply actions  

Some rebounding would be nice.

After the game, the Suns announcers asked Lopez what he was going to do to celebrate and he said, "I'm going to kill Bart Simpson."

by Diosnomeama on Mar 9, 2010 7:26 PM EST reply actions  

LA announcers are praising Barnes non-stop.

They really like the guy, and given the way he’s played so far, it makes sense.

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 9, 2010 7:26 PM EST reply actions  

You guys have clippers' commentators on audio too?

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:26 PM EST reply actions  

Drew Gooden just passed the ball? Wow!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:27 PM EST reply actions  

That's more like it! lol

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:28 PM EST reply actions  

3 assists already for Meer!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:29 PM EST reply actions  

Should have been 4.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:29 PM EST reply actions  

It is 4 assists for Jameer

…according to Yahoo’s GameChannel.

"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 9, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Only counted 3 in the play-by-play

Must’ve awarded him an assist after the fact.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Good to see the Magic feeding D12 early

He’s got 8 points already on 3 of 5 shooting.

"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7

by Mike from Illinois on Mar 9, 2010 7:29 PM EST reply actions  

So Baron Davis is playing after all

…off the bench.

"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 9, 2010 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

These Clippers announcers...

are flirting with the line between admiration and obsession for Matt Barnes.

by TheNole9Yards on Mar 9, 2010 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

and the dullest voices ever

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Better than the Cavs announcers.

I watched the Cavs-Spurs game yesterday and was nauseous 3 minutes in. They spend all their time fawning over everyone on the Cavs and acting like they are all mini-Lebrons. I’d wager to say they are worse than the Raptors announcers.

by TheNole9Yards on Mar 9, 2010 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, that was pretty awful.

They also offered absolutely no insight. We’re so lucky with our guys.

I hate Varejao.

by slickw143 on Mar 9, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

it's kinda like in Step Brothers

where Derek’s wife gets the hots for Dale for punching his husband in the face. Barnes gets respect for standing up to Kobe, whilst the Clippers continue to suck (I hope i’m not jinking the Magic today)

by RL Magic on Mar 9, 2010 7:36 PM EST reply actions  

Pretty good first quarter for the Magic

52% shooting, 4 of 7 on threes, 5 of 5 on FTs with just 2 turnovers.

Clippers shooting just 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 Mar 9, 2010 7:39 PM EST reply actions  

Wait did they just said magic = eastern champion this year??

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:39 PM EST reply actions  

No, they gave it to lebron

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

No way j-will can guard Davis

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:41 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, watching this game makes me pity Clippers fans.

After the game, the Suns announcers asked Lopez what he was going to do to celebrate and he said, "I'm going to kill Bart Simpson."

by Diosnomeama on Mar 9, 2010 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

at least they're from LA and no routing for the Lakers

I can dig that

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Redick 2 for 2 on threes

Hopefully this breaks him out of his mini-slump.

"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 9, 2010 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

Jump ball? WTF?

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:45 PM EST reply actions  

I still don't understand what just happened there.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:46 PM EST reply actions  

It's easy!

?????

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

How so?

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions  

If you don't know what to do..call a jump ball!

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

or a tec on Dwight

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

HA!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

It's almost as stupid as being called for traveling while inbounding the ball.

After the game, the Suns announcers asked Lopez what he was going to do to celebrate and he said, "I'm going to kill Bart Simpson."

by Diosnomeama on Mar 9, 2010 7:50 PM EST up reply actions  

or goaltending in an inbound pass

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Indeed and ^INDEED!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions  

D-12 nice

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 7:50 PM EST reply actions  

Dwight with 15/9 with 5:15 left in the 1st half!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, but he's not serious

he’s still smiling.

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Question how do you get

.5 assists?

Continuing head of the Eric Berry and Puffy Rod bandwagon.
New head of the Matthew Barnaby Bandwagon!!!

by 4QB on Mar 9, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Hockey assist

:P

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Mike Smith just said Orlando is in Southern Florida.......

Ummmm, yeah.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:00 PM EST reply actions  

Dwight with the double-double already!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:01 PM EST reply actions  

No... in fact, he doesn't even have a foul

"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 9, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Hardly a bad thing.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Only 10 fouls called the whole game so far

I think 10 fouls were called the first 3 or 4 minutes Sunday.

"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 9, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Chippy games tend to have a lot more foul calls.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL

Bo is so much taller than that young lady

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:04 PM EST reply actions  

That probably shouldn't count since he travelled.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

And1 Baby!

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

Bah.

Nevermind.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

And yes it was an And1.

Bah.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Even though it shouldn't have been.

I’ll take it though…

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Absolutely.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

That should be a clear path to the basket foul

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:07 PM EST reply actions  

Slightly, but it looked like Gooden had no angle on the play

Eh, whatever. Doesn’t really matter in a game like this anyway

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Point center?

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:08 PM EST reply actions  

Man that was FUNNY !!

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:08 PM EST reply actions  

Gotta love it when D12 leads the break LOL

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

How goes pookey?

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Eh, okay.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

How are the Kings coping post-trade?

Haven’t really been paying attention…

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Depends on who you ask.

I think they’re better in some ways, but as long as Tyreke isn’t at it his best they won’t win much.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

At his best? Is he injured or something?

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

No he's a 20 year old kid playing through his first NBA season.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Hit the mythical rookie wall?

I figured he would blow up once KMart was gone, similar to how he was playing before KMart returned from injury.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

There was issue's there, but Kmart wasn't really the issue with Reke.

Again, it depends on who you ask though.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah, I see.

The media made it seem like KMart demanded the ball too much and it needed to be in Reke’s hands for him to be effective. That wasn’t the case?

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

It is and it isn't.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for being specific! lol

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotta understand malars

This is a complicated issue that would take me somewhere in the realm of an hour (or longer) to explain. Too many dynamics, and I doubt you know enough to understand them all. To be fair though, I don’t think enough Kings fans know all the dynamics either.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Fair enough.

And I hope you just mean I don’t know enough about the situation in Sactown.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

You and many others.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

D-12 = magic johnson

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

LOL @ Ralph Lawler

“He fires and scores” in a total monotone voice. Gotta love Lawler. LOL

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

I'd say Dwight and Jameer were the keys as usual...

…but really, pretty much everyone’s played well. This is not an even match-up, especially with Gordon out and Davis not at 100%.

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 9, 2010 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

What a first half for the Magic

53% shooting, 7 of 15 on threes, 12 of 12 on FTs, a 23-17 rebounding edge, and only 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 9, 2010 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

This is what you call the perfect half Mike.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Pretty darn close

Nice to see the the Magic dominating an inferior team that has a key player missing and another not 100%.

"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 9, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Whose not playing for the Clipps?

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Eric Gordon

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn. Big loss for the Clipps. I like Gordon and have for a long time. Underrated young player.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I was kind of upset that Indiana stole Gordon from Illinois

He verbally committed to the Illini and then changed his mind when Kelvin Sampson, who broke so many NCAA rules, got Gordon to come to Indiana.

"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 9, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

You think Gordon's 1 year would have done as much for the Illini as it did for the Hoosiers?

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

...and Baron Davis came off the bench

"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 9, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah that's probably more shocking than missing Gordon if I had to guess.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Geez, I wish the Magic would really put a team away

like the LAkers and Cavs do.

(But don’t you feel sorry for LA for stealing Minnesota’s nickname?)

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Will Magic keep this lead?

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:14 PM EST reply actions  

If they don't they deserve to get what's coming to them.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Assuming you meant size of the lead, probably close to it

I could see it getting down to 12-15, but not much lower than that

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Howard with 18 points, 11 boards

…Nelson with 10 points, 6 assists.

Five other players have between 6 and 8 points.

Heck, even Brandon Bass had a nice half with 6 points and 5 rebounds.

"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 9, 2010 8:16 PM EST reply actions  

Brandon who?

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice to see Brandon doing well

I know most of us prefer Ryan Anderson over Bass, but I’m sure not going to root against Bass; Anderson will get his chance sometime down the road.

"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 9, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

They both play a role.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Ride whoever's hot, and play them based on the situation

Physical banger PFs – Bass
Less physical shooter PFs – Anderson

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

That would be the idea.

Although I’m in the minority, I don’t really see why the Magic insist holding onto Gortat beyond this season. I really don’t.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Lots of intersting decisions for the Magic Brass to make after the season

Will they re-sign J.J. Redick, who’s a restricted free agent… what about Matt Barnes, who can opt out of his contract.

I’ll worry about those things after the season…. still a long way to go.

"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 9, 2010 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

At least JJ's RFA, though

It’ll force teams to either not go after him or wildly overpay him

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

JJ has no real value around the league.

He would be lucky to get the contract Dahntay Jones got from Indy.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd take JJ for $11M/4 years

That’s less than he makes now.

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

The key is what JJ's worth is around the L.

If it’s higher to the Magic than any other team, it’s probably going to result in a lower salary for JJ.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Unless they can get a better asset in return (i.e. a slightly lesser player + pick), I'd keep him

Having a backup center who’s equal to a lot of the starters is valuable. If Howard gets into foul trouble, Gortat’s not a disastrous downgrade. I’m not sure Bass can fill that role, and neither Lewis nor Anderson can.

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Isn't that why Bass was signed? To play backup C?

He may not be as good as Gortat, but he’s got strengths Gortat doesn’t have. Gortat doesn’t make the Magic significantly better IMO. But, we’ll see.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

No, he was signed to big a banger PF

way too short at 6’6" to be a C.

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Backup PF and/or C

He’s short for the 4, let alone the 5, although his strength and jumping ability makes up for it at least at the PF position.

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

If he played C for the Mavs he can play C for the Magic. Just saying.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, but not if you want to be the Finals Champion.

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

If Gortat being the backup C guarantees you a Finals victory....

…why didn’t the Magic win last season?

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Because their second-best player was injured and they got some bad bounces.

Are you seriously suggesting Gortat’s play cost them the title?

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 9, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Van Gundy really praised Gortat after the win over the Lakers

You’re right in what you say about Gortat.

"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 9, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm referring to what The Dark had to say about Gortat

"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 9, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

just kiddin' he does look good and only 4 TOs at the helf

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

half

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

The Blake's Takes thing is pretty amusing

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

Go to do something to earn your $5 mil.

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Magic is 12-12 Fts

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:22 PM EST reply actions  

The rate this game is going, he probably will

If he is dressed for the game, that is.

Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek

by funny80sguy on Mar 9, 2010 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope you guys are noticing that Bass isnt as bad as he's labelled

especially the Ryan Anderson extreme fanatics

Me Against The World And I'm Winning

by Andeezy on Mar 9, 2010 8:26 PM EST reply actions  

He's still pretty bad.

He’s a defensive liability, and he basically only rebounds by accident.

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 9, 2010 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I've never seen a game where his defense was so bad that it affected our game

even when he was getting big minutes. He looks out of sync sometimes but rarely ever leads to much negatively.

Me Against The World And I'm Winning

by Andeezy on Mar 9, 2010 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

You should watch more games

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions  

If I watched anymore I would have seen them all

Im not saying he is great just saying his playing time never really affected us. In fact Ryan Anderson’s slump cost us more than Bass ever has but no one ever mentions that.

Me Against The World And I'm Winning

by Andeezy on Mar 9, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions  

C'mon Nelson, get another half an assist so I win

:P

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:27 PM EST reply actions  

No, he got a whole assist. I needed him to get exactly 6.5...

I can’t make the game anyway (I have class), so I picked the impossible number

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Over wins

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:29 PM EST reply actions  

No resistance whatsoever from the Clips!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:30 PM EST reply actions  

I really wish Dwight would quit....

screaming “Ayyyyy” every time he goes up.

by TheNole9Yards on Mar 9, 2010 8:32 PM EST reply actions  

doesn't he scream "dwiiight"

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

That would be much, much worse.

As bad as Lebron referring to himself in third person during postgame interviews.

by TheNole9Yards on Mar 9, 2010 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Have a seat, Kaman

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 9, 2010 8:34 PM EST reply actions  

It's not even worth watching the game anymore......

But it’s good knowing that the Magic are knocking the Clippers out early.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

All five Magic starters in double figs 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 Mar 9, 2010 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

Wow... we're beating the Clippers so bad they just fired their GM.

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 9, 2010 8:38 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

LOL

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Never feel bad for a team until the conclusion of the game.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:41 PM EST up reply actions  

First action for Gortat tonight

D12 played the whole game up to the 4 minute mark of the third.

"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7

by Mike from Illinois on Mar 9, 2010 8:41 PM EST reply actions  

8 assists

"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 9, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

10 points, 8 assists, 0 turnovers

… another solid outing for Nelson.

"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 9, 2010 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

8 dimes 0 ovahz?

Sounds like a great outing to me.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Magic = 19 assists

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions  

...and they're missing Eric Gordon, who's injured

"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 9, 2010 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd say Davis' illness is a bigger concern for Jameer specifically.

A third factor: Jameer’s really good.

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 9, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

You talkin' Baron Davis

late for paratice is an illness?

We’re talking practice, not a game, not a game .ot a game, we’re talkin’ practice!

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

You're right, they're not great on D

"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 9, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Or that good period.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Because Donald Sterling cares more about making his money.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions  

With a defense like this, I hope Dwight can go for 50 or 60.

Times like this, he can prove every detractors how offensively skilled he is.

by zakchi on Mar 9, 2010 8:41 PM EST reply actions  

GORTAT !!

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:44 PM EST reply actions  

Clippers 27 Magic 24 in the third

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:46 PM EST reply actions  

After the 1st half ass kicking

It’s reasonable the Clipps would show pride.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I just put that up cause it wasn't obvious knowing

by just watching the game

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Right. And that's a good point

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Magic shooting 52% after three, 9 of 21 on threes, and 12 of 12 on FTs

"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 9, 2010 8:48 PM EST reply actions  

Only 6 Magic turnovers... and D12 has 4 of 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 9, 2010 8:49 PM EST reply actions  

Not sure, as I can't see the game

"Everyone is passionate about the Magic and that's great, but the key is keeping things in perspective and staying realistic." - erivera7

by Mike from Illinois on Mar 9, 2010 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

That's funny.

But Big Men will always get a bad amount of TO’s. Part of the way the game is.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Otherwise, he's dominating

22 points, 15 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 Mar 9, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

That's why I think it's funny.

It looks worse than it really is. Dwight’s TO’s don’t hurt the Magic the way VC’s TO’s do.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

No he doesn't,

scottie pippen said he can’t dominate

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL 44!

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions  

NICE !!!!

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:50 PM EST reply actions  

Great pass by Gortat.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:51 PM EST reply actions  

Better than them not chanting isn't it Malars? LOL

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, I guess so. Just caught me off guard is all! lol

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Woulda caught me off guard too.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow @ that 87 foot shot VC hit sitting down.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

Boston ahead of the Bucks 41-37 in the second

The Magic will pick up another game on the Celtics if Milwaukee can beat 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 9, 2010 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

Hey there's JJ, I forgot about him...

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:57 PM EST reply actions  

Matchup's I guess.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Van Gundy is going with the hot hand in Bass

Ryan has been ice-cold from the floor lately… I think he’s made just 11 of his last 44 shots.

"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 9, 2010 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

That would make sense.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

If RA isn't ready to play, he won't be helping the Magic. If he isn't hitting his shots, he's not that much of a help.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Even in his slump, he's about as effective as Bass from the field.

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 9, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

RA can get going faster than Bass when the time comes

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

They're both not going to play on the same night

…unless it’s a blowout like tonight.

I like Ryan’s game a lot, and his chance will come at some point.

Don’t forget. he’s only 21.

"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 9, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I think to get Bass going a bit besides RA shooting worse in latest games

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice move by Gortat there.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:59 PM EST reply actions  

Have you guys heard that Mike Dunleavy was let go as the Clippers GM today?

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 8:59 PM EST reply actions  

yes

“The Clippers are playing so bad they fired the GM” a while ago on this board.

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Man commercials are either Casinos or buy a car

That’s f@kin’ deprssing

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 9:00 PM EST reply actions  

you don’t need a car?

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't. LOL

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

All commericals suck.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

I'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2010 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

WHITE BOYS COME OUT AND PLAAAAYYYY!!!

And Peaches.

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

That didn't last too long.

Dad sighting!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Mar 9, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

DAAAAAD!!!!

Maybe you know Judo, maybe I know Smith and Wesson.

by NC Magic Fan on Mar 9, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

15 total fouls

Why couldn’t these refs call the other Los Angeles game?

by Eric9321 on Mar 9, 2010 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

man, youu can't compare those two games

some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...

by 44792212 on Mar 9, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Just wishing we had some refs

that didn’t mant to act like they were playing too

by Eric9321 on Mar 9, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions