Tonight's Orlando Magic Playoff Game: at Boston Celtics
by Evan Dunlap on May 22, 2010 6:30 PM EDT
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Tonight, the Orlando Magic visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in hopes of drawing to within a game of the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Down 2-0 in the series, Orlando hopes to become the fourth team to rally back to win a series after dropping the first two games at home. To do that, well, everyone has some ideas, which we've covered in the last two news posts. To me, it's simple: play better. The gameplan and rotations are solid, but execution and focus are lagging. Orlando's playing like a team that hasn't quite been there before, which needs to change.
| 2010 Eastern Conference Finals | ||
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| Boston Leads, 2-0 | ||
| May 22nd, 2010 | ||
| TD Garden | ||
| 8:30 PM | ||
| ESPN | ||
| Probable Starters | ||
| Jameer Nelson | PG | Rajon Rondo |
| Vince Carter | SG | Ray Allen |
| Matt Barnes | SF | Paul Pierce |
| Rashard Lewis | PF | Kevin Garnett |
| Dwight Howard | C | Kendrick Perkins |
| Series Results | ||
| May 16th: Celtics 92, Magic 88 | ||
| May 18th: Celtics 95, Magic 92 | ||
| Game Officials | ||
| Bennett Salvatore | ||
| Bill Spooner | ||
| Greg Willard | ||
| Series Central | ||
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The 'bar" aspect was wise, I suspect...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
And timbo has returned.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Bennett Salvatore??
Ugh…99% ready to congratulate the Magic on the win already. Salvatore has historically been an awful ref for the Celtics and has a quick whislte on technicals.
Good luck tonight though Magic fans, it looks like our series is the only one worth watching. That no defense series out West is a joke and neither one of those teams really deserves to be in the Finals.
If it helps, Salvatore used to call games in favor of Orlando
But something happened this year and he now has it out for Dwight. So it seems both teams should prepare for the wrath of Bennett.
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
by Sir Lawrence J on May 22, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think most people would agree...
that the 3 refs that make up Stern’s Axis of Evil are Salvatore, Bavetta, and Joey Crawford. None of them should ever be allowed to officiate in the NBA ever again.
My opinion... Sal is about as "Incompetent ~!@#$%^&"asit gets....
…and I say that knowing our fate is in his crew’s hands tonight…
No – I am not projecting disaster, just acknowledging his tendencies….
I can't seem to find any optimism
I dunno..
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
For some reason I feel significantly less nervous about this game than game 1 or 2 . . .
perhaps because it feels like they have nothing to lose? Oh well . . .
GO MAGIC!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
I'm in the same boat.
I’ve resigned myself to the fact that the odds are against the Magic, but they still have the talent to adjust and win the series however unlikely.
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
by Sir Lawrence J on May 22, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
This is where I'm at too BB.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Time to earn a break
I’m feeling a boost of confidense in my team…but that might be the High Life. Let’s go Magic
One Freaken Second
Can't win 4 games until you've won the first 3.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
The Celtics are 3 1/2 point favorites
…with an over/under of 189 1/2.
For the series, the Celtics are a whopping -500 favorites to win, while the Magic are +375 underdogs.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
My source is sportsbook.com
The lines in Las Vegas are no doubt similar.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I know almost everyone's got Magic +3.5
Managed to get a couple of dollars on that myself.
Why do these games never start on time?
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
You've been pretty successful on your bets for this series
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
Won both so far, unfortunately, as I backed the Celtics.
27-13 for the playoffs too, which has been nice.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Man my life is now complete that I've gotten the betting line. LOL
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Hope the Magic can do as good as the Blackhawks
…in terms of winning; Blackhawks are just one game away from the Stanley Cup Finals!
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup that would be rather awesome.
It would be a bit frustrating if the Magic went out in a sweep.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
You're not kidding
I have an awesome ticket for Game 5 I hope to get to use!
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
No doubt!
I still think the magic can win, but I have my doubts.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Looking like the same Magic team...
As Games 1 and 2
ATDHE has the ESPN broadcast
"There are two ways to argue with a woman, and neither of them work."; Carlos Boozer
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
The only way to stop LeBron is Smith and Wesson, but even that's a double team.
by NC Magic Fan on May 22, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
And what a wonderful start this has been.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Not exactly a scintillating start for the Magic
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
You're being kind
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Is Jameer intent on making his passes as lazy as possible?
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
That's a start Dwight.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
0-7 start exactly what we didn't need . . .
Magic can’t hit and Boston can’t miss. Feels like Deja Vu and NOT the good kind!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Takeaways:
1. Jameer playing like absolute dog shit so far
2. Refs screwing the magic already
Go Gators!!
Well Shard gets switched onto Perk and scores a deuce.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Excellent pass inside by Matty B to Dwight....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Matty B with the layup!!!!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Great shoot by Meercat
He needs to take more of those 15 footers!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Jesus H Christ Dwight
Make those you asshole!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
And of course Ray Allen scores on the other end.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
How does Dwight miss some of these shots?
Go Gators!!
I'll never understand this either.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 mean my god, he is 2 feet away, elevated, and with a clean look?
Most of the human race can go make that shot right now. I just don’t get how he just lacks any sort of touch. He just doesn’t know his own strength
Go Gators!!
I don't know about most of the human race.
But Dwight needs to make those against Perkins.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
How Matty saved that possession I have no idea......
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
he be hustlin'
Dwight overcommitted on the Allen dunk, but Carter needed to be there.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Does NO ONE in the Magic camp know what a pump fake is?
Is that why they refuse to teach him how to throw one in from time to time to get defenders of their feet?!?!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
They're not really that good at shooting out of rythym
And the pump fake upsets the catch and shoot flow.
I would like to see them make the extra pass after faking out a defender, though.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate those kind of late whistles.
Either call it or don’t.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
man how does Pierce keep getting those calls
anyway, too many turnovers.. that’s how we’re gonna lose this game
he makes a living by jumping into people
Go Gators!!
Eh
It’s a foul. He’s great at faking players out.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
they need to get rid of these foul calls when someone steps into a player
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
Another bad call.
Teeny tiny bump? Give me a break.
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
Bad defense on Perkins.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Jameer either needs to step up
or get off the court
And now Dwight is frustrated.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
5 TOs already.
This is a carbon copy of Games 1 and 2.
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
Jameer can't get the ball to Howard... 3 times he's missed him
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
BIG DIFFERENCE between Celtics and Magic offense?
Celtics can actually MAKE DRIVING LAYUPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
The lanes are there
The Celtics collapse into the paint much better than we do.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Sigh.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
IDENTICAL START to games 1 & 2 is BAAAAD NEWS for us . . .
At this point I’m just praying that they avoid the SWEEP!!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
To be honest, I don't really care
Lose in 4, lose in 7, it’s all the same.
Win or go home.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
6 points in the first 8:42 of the game for the Magic
…on 3 of 12 shooting with 5 turnovers.
Not exactly the way you need to start out when your backs are against the wall.
That being said, it’s still early; things can turn around.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
The C's just have us playing their game
We need to play our game
Go Gators!!
It would probably be easier if his teammates actually got him the ball.
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
by Sir Lawrence J on May 22, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought Dwight is doing ok.
He can’t get the ball at right spot and time though.
What's upp with the Defense ??
I thought the Magic were among the best at protecting the paint.
They rely on Howard
The Celtics are getting Howard to cover one option, then using the second or third cutter to take it to the hoop. Howard can’t cover everyone.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
The Celtics make it look too easy
Which means the Magic are playing their part on D too
Jameer just does not look the same in these series.
It does not look good at all.
He has been the worst player on the court
Go Gators!!
Don't hate on Doris Burke.
She’s doing what she is supposed to do.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
She's not the prettiest or the most exciting female announcer
…but she’s pretty intelligent.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup yup.
I like better than Erin Andrews. (I find Andrews annoying.)
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
We need a new playbook next year
Pick and pop and pick and roll against a team that can defend the pnr isn’t gonna get it done.
We should just go home
We clearly did not come to play
Okay...that's it...
In the off season…Let’s diversify our offense a bit more. I’m not saying to totally abandon the 3 point shot and Howard post ups. But we look totally lost when we’re not doing one or the other.
Anybody else wondering why SVG isn't trying Howard-Gortat-Lewis-Redick-Nelson as a lineup?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Dwight allows Rondo to get a loose ball RIGHT BY HIM = FAAAAAIIIIIIILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
At least Dwight altered the layup by Rondo
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Dwight doesn't have the speed to beat Rondo to that ball
The better question is why not a single other Magic player was back for a defensive rebound.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Magic in double figures at last
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
This is where J-Will's spark may come in handy.
He has little to fear to take shots.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Does Dwight ever pass after he gets the entry?
Go Gators!!
Dwight should have gotten a shot up there too.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Only when they telegraph the double team
Tony Allen came too late there, so there was no need for Dwight to pass
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
by Sir Lawrence J on May 22, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
that's exactly what i was wondering JJ was open for like 2 seconds
I guess Stan doesn’t emphasize that with his 4 on 1 offense.
I wish Dwight had passed it to JJ cutting there.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Man this is such an inaccetable game
It’s really worse than I could’ve ever hoped… complete Celtics domination from any angle of view.
15 pt deficit after ONE???!!! WHY is this team so EASILY RATTLED???
This team is not even worthy to carry last year’s Magic team jockstraps!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
This.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
The Magic are playing worst
Because the Celtics are making them play like this. Give the Celtics credit.
Bit of both I suspect.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Maybe this Boston team is a whole lot better.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Sure seems that way to me.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
They are proving it by their play on the court
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This Celtics team is not one I'm sure that can be beaten Mike if they keep it up.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Last year's team beat theses SAME GUYS minus KG and he has =hardly been dominating the series . . .
They ARE playing better but we are also a SHELL of our former selves!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Horrible defense
Horrible offense.
Dwight needs to stop trying to do it all himself. OK, if there’s nobody else, take the shot but when someone is cutting to the basket, he needs to pass it off.
Not only are the Magic shooting just 23 1/2% with 6 turnovers...
…they are getting outrebounded by 6 rebounds also.
Boston shooting 54 1/2% with just 2 turnovers.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
Most of the boarding advantage
Is because we’re missing a lot more shots than they are.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi GMG
…still 3 quarters left… Magic can still come back and win this one.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Plans for the offseason?
With no cap room and a lot of huge contracts, what are we to do?
Trades
Bass, Gortat and Redick will all be movable for the right offer.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Who knows
The way these guys are playing now, not much.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi Peaches! It's nice to meet you!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Maybe he can give the Magic a big spark off the bench
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
At this point it's the only hope Mike.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Glenn Davis has absolutely no body control
It amazes me he can do anything productive
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
how did howard and perkins get technicals?
I’m not at a tv.
Last time i tried to watch online, i got a virus. FTS. Thanks
NEW OFFENSIVE STRATEGY . . .
JUST CHUCK 3s EXCLUSIVELY!!!!!!!!!!!
It CAN’T be ANY WORSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Magic have too much shooting...
Not enough size and athleticism…That’s a place to start in the off season…
No
This team is built is as good as it’s going to get.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
THANKS for playin SHIT DEFENSE and then commiting the touch foul J-WILL!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Rondo is one heck of a point guard
9 points, 5 assists already.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, How about you put RA in?
Today, Thanks Stan. THIS IS THE STUPIDEST ROTATION’S EVER.
I don't have a Sig!
Has SVG lost his team?
Seems like they’re not even trying…
I doubt that.
They’re getting punched in the mouth and they’re responding badly. SVG doesn’t really have an answer for this if the players don’t.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Yeah
Your coach can’t give you the character to stand up and be counted. That’s on you as a player.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup yup.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 dunno but they are SURELY already mentally defeated . . .
CHECK and MATE!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
WOW, so THIS is what it felt like to be a Hawks fan???
Kill me NOW . . .
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
LOL
This is awesome.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
So...In other news...
Excited about that new Arena?? LOL
I see no point in continuing to watch this worthless performance.
I have better things to do than to commit my time to a team that isn’t even willing to fight. Have a good night everyone.
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
Take it easy SLJ.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Hopefully things turn around
It looks pretty bad now, but there’s still lots of time left for the Magic to get their act together.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
You know Mark Jackson....
…it would be nice if you stopped verbally sucking Rondo’s dick. Thanks.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 hate Fat Baby
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
I hate him too.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
That's too bad
Cause Fat Baby likes you! : (
….Wait, who’s Fat Baby? You mean Big Baby, right?
I wish Gortat would just foul hard every single time
All his fouls are touch fouls. It’s embarassing
I hate Rondo
He looks like an alien
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
Good basketball player alien
Being an alien helps in basketball I guess
Well it's hard to play any worse.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 a Kings fan.
I don’t underestimate anything BB.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
22 PT deficit ALREADY???????!!!!!! Even their SHIT can't MISS!!!!!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
LOL @ JVG
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 hate Pierce
Biggest flopper in the league
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
by madhjsp on May 22, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Pierce is greatly irritating me too.
I’m gonna root for LA to rip the shit outta the C’s if they get that far. I hate this team now.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 sorry...I know that Jeff Van Gundy bashes the Magic a lot in order to appear unbiased...
But it has to be hard for him to watch his brother’s team completely embarrass themselves like this.
I hate Rasheed Wallace
He looks like a goat
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
I hate Perkins
He’s fat too
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
Magic are trying to shoot themselves into the game.
They simply need to score with the best shots they can get. Unfortunately those shots are usually in the middle of the court, and these guys just don’t play that way.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Shoot themselves in the foot?
Yes, I see that happening
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
by madhjsp on May 22, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
Well played.
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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.....
That was such a horrible pass that VC got a layup LOL
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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.....
And Meercat with the 3.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Mark Jackson cliche 105603909 has now been unleashed.....
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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.....
Nice shot by JJ!
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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.....
That made me feel a little better
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
Hopefully Meercat can steal the tip......
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
The shortest guy on the floor with the least hops?
The ONLY chance he’s got is if the ref TOTALLY botches the toss or a Magic player steals it!
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
LOL BB
I was being ironic.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
This series is easy to decipher...
Boston figured out how to shut down the Magic’s predictable offense. And the Celtics’ athleticism is overwhelming us when we’re defending them…This series is over. But I hope that Otis has some type of plan to rearrange this roster for next year. We can NOT stick these same 12 guys out there and expect a different result…
It's not that this roster sucks
Because it doesn’t. It’s just all about matchups, and unfortunately the Celtics are probably our worst matchup when they’re fully healthy.
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
Magic shooting much better this quarter
…7 for 11; hopefully this bodes well for the rest of the game.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Thing is
We’re shooting that hot and still losing the quarter.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I would say it's 80-20 Boston at this point.
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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 won't give'em 1%
They are being totally dominated by the Celtics
If we are down by more than 10 at the half
It’s not happening
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
Someone needs to check the diameter of Boston's baskets
They are shooting at a basket that’s 5 feet wide, I swear
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
3rd foul on Perk.....
I like it.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Yeah
And straight away his guy gets away from him and sets up Davis under the basket.
Anderson can shoot and board but he can’t defend.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
D12 with just 5 points so far on 2 of 7 shooting
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
I think the Vince haters are out in force.
VC is not the reason the Magic are really losing.
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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.....
Yeah. I don't agree with them.
A healthy Kevin Garnett shuts down Turk just like he makes it difficult on VC.
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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.....
No
This sort of epic failure you can’t pin on one player.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup that too.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
But Simmons will make it so
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
Fuck Bill Simmons.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 can almost guarantee...
that Vince Carter is getting traded before next year’s trading deadline…He is turning out to be everything that people labeled him to be. He is not capable of being a go-to scorer when it counts…I’m not blaming him for everything…This is just one observation…
Is the Magic using him right now as a go-to scorer
You want Vince to go into iso again vs. a world class defensive team?
Otis Smith brought Vince in for times like this...
To be a guy that can put the ball in the basket when all else fails…A guy that can consistently get his own shot…and carry a team for stretches…
Right now, I have to agree with you
Although he was actually not too bad in games 1 & 2 in this series.
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
Boston is so locked in right now I'm not sure LA can even beat them.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
They look damn good
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
In Pau we trust
He’ll give Garnett something to think about.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep he does.
Bynum will do well against Perkins if he’s healthy as well.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Plus
You can guarantee Artest isn’t going to let Pierce run to wherever he wants constantly either.
Rondo is going to destroy Fisher though.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
When he first got here he wasn't supposed to be the Magic's main scoring option.
Dwight and Rashard were supposed to be. Just like it was when Turkoglu was part of the team.
I don’t understand why they are playing like it’s Carter’s team this series. Maybe cause he has been playing well since February.
So frustrated right now.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 22, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone should be frustrated.
Except the Magic players.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Another observation...
Dwight Howard is never going to be a go-to scorer or have a refined post game. He should just focus on defense and rebounding for the rest of his career, and find his offense by running the floor and getting offensive rebounds.
Agree.
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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.....
Yep
He does need to get better coaching than Ewing, though. Ewing will probably make a decent head coach in the league, but it’s increasingly obvious he’s not what Howard needs as an individual coach.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Who do you suggest to replace Ewing?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Well, that's the problem
Most of the guys who would be able to help Dwight have helped out his competitors recently, or have ties to competing organisations.
What’s David Robinson up to these days?
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure.
Also not sure D-Rob is the guy you want helping Dwight. D-Rob often had similar issue’s that Dwight is having now.
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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.....
Exactly
But he figured out how to cope with them.
Ideally I’d get Pau Gasol out to teach Dwight how to shoot. But, y’know. Maybe we need to go to Europe and find someone who can teach him.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Or he simply played with Rodman/Duncan who took that heat off.
D-Rob didn’t really change much as he got players who complimented him or were better than him. Players tend to be what they are. Guys are either tough or they aren’t.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 really bothered about Dwight's toughness
Or his hustle. It’s his shooting, passing and offensive footwork than bother me. And whatever the Admiral was or wasn’t, he was a mean offensive post player.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He was a finesse offensive player.
He shot a lot of J’s. I don’t know about a mean post player. LOL
But like Dwight he was incredible gritty defensively.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
And I'm not bothered by Dwight's toughness.
You don’t miss 3 games in 6 years of NBA ball unless you have some level of toughness and pain threshold. What bothers me is Dwight’s head.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
That's what Dwight needs
He doesn’t have Shaq’s body to beat people up down low and just muscle them out of the way. He needs to be able to draw people away from the basket. He needs to shoot Js.
And if he learns how to shoot midrange shots, he’ll start knocking down FTs too.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know.
I think FT’s are more of a concentration issue with dwight than anything else.
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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.....
To some degree, maybe
But every freaking offseason he changes his method. The goose neck follow through was moronic, now he’s doing that little flick shot…his technique is all over the place.
Maybe JJ should comp him some Better Basketball DVDs.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Perhaps.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
That last possession was the first time I've seen the Magic look like the Magic
since the Atlanta series
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
These shots......
I swear.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 respectfully disagree.
Boston is really good.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
And Boston gets another loose ball.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
The Magic had maybe 10% of the effort of Boston
Go Gators!!
No no it's not even that little.
The Magic are trying. BOSTON IS A TOUGH MATCHUP.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
On that rebound? Are you kidding me? We didn't box out, we didn't jump, we showed no effort
Go Gators!!
1 possession?
They’re trying out there. Boston is just really really good.
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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.....
It's an example
Of the difference in mentality between the two sides though.
One of these sides is hustling for absolutely everything, the other is hustling…most of the time.
Only one of these behaviours wins championships.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope totally true.
I just think it’s exaggerating things a lot to say that Boston isn’t a major reason they’re up by a lot of points. Some of it’s Orlando’s piss poor play,but a lot of it is that Boston has peaked at the right time.
Sometimes teams & GM’s do know what they’re doing. It’s not always luck. This Boston team is an example of that.
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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.....
OK. Wow.
Ryan Anderson you have 8-9 inches on Rondo and you let him tip that ball away from you? Pathetic.
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
When you have a point guard outjump your whole team...
You know it’s time to search for more athleticism in the off season…Just saying…
Well, it's obvious this game is already over . . . NO Magic fan should have to endure such a PATHETIC display . . .
I’m off to study for my test . . . I’d actually rather do that then watch this game . . . how SAD is that???
Maybe I’ll stop by later to see how the remaining survivors are doing.
Later everyone
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
Take it easy BB.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Yeah, I turned off the tv too. :(
In the other games they at least had a body language that suggested they were not going to give up til the end.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 22, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Can someone tell me...
How much has throwing the ball in to Howard helped us? Obviously, not very much. So, why the hell do we insist on doing so?
Because it's easy
Because it means the other players don’t have to try things like driving the ball, moving for each other, pasing it or setting picks.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Boston outscores the Magic 24-22 in the second
Magic shoot 8 of 14 in the second, while the Celtics shoot 10 of 21.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
I think I'm going to watch Avatar on demand.
I want to see something where the good guys win.
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
I'm not sure many of the good guys actually win in Avatar.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
They win
In the same way the French won World War I.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL doa
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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.....
Well... some of them do.
And the Irish one does. So I’m happy.
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
LOL mad
There ya go.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Technical Fouls: Orlando - D. Howard 1. Boston - K. Perkins 1
I wasn’t aware of this
Neither was I
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Only 5 assists.... AND 11 turnovers. Exactly what wasn't supposed to happen.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 22, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
The Magic's AST/TO ratio is awful at 5/11
Boston’s is terrific at 14/3.
The Celtics are shooting 51% to 39% for the Magic.
Magic are actually shooting threes well at 5 of 12; they are 7 of 19 on two pointers.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
I didn't know the Magic were shooting 3's okay.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Of course I should have known that but they've been taken out of their element from the first minute of this series.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
man this is horrible
as much as I love the Magic this one’s a near lost cause.
I hate you Boston but you’ve managed to play amazingly by making us play badly. Credit where it is due. I may eat my words later if we have a comeback.. we’ll see
A comeback in Boston will be much, much tougher than in Orlando.
and they’ve played much worse tonight than in games 1 and 2.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 22, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to throw salt on open wounds here...
….but will you guys stop with the whole “nobody respects us” card? Respect is earned, not expected.
TBH no one has pulled that card [even stan has stopped] for a long time.
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Night folks
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
Guys, I want to cry.
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
So do I, but think about the Blackhawks!
One win from the Stanley Cup Finals.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL Mike
Positive spin on everything. Only you sir. (I mean that in a good way.)
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Hope you had a chance to watch at least a little bit of the game, pg
Hockey at its best last night.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope I didn't.
I’ll take your word for it.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
That's OK lol
I expect you would be rooting for San Jose, anyhow.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I could care less about SJ.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 don't care for the Raiders/Niner/Giants either.
I’m only an A’s/Kings fan and I root for the Magic on the side. LOL
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 love all four of the major sports
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't. LOL
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 gave up on the NFL many years ago and the NHL is not something I really get or care about.
Caring about the NBA and having a very cursory view of the MLB is what I settle for.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
watched the game last night, it was crazy~ and nice to see an efficient team
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
What a tense, exciting game!
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
definetly
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"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Big Buff is the man
Toews is playing great too; heck, the whole team is!
Niemi has been a godsend in goal.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
omg, if only the magic had someone to lean on like niemi...and toews is awesome
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Toews is playing like he's gonna be the Conn Smythe winner
…the MVP in the playoffs!
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Only Magic starter to shoot 50% so far is Nelson at 3 for 6
Rest of the starters are a combined 6 of 19 shooting.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
What did they ask him when he said "absolutely" in the end?
Anyway – and when you think people hate on Vince…
People are stupid.
Just saying.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Ugly plus/minus numbers for the Magic
The whole starting 5 is minus in double figures, with D12 the worst at -17.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
I never take stock in plus-minus for a single game.
Without a batch of games to show it, you might as well look at the score.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 agree
Raw plus/minus isn’t always an indicator of how the game is going or how an individual player is doing, but in this case, it is.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No doubt.
If you didn’t watch the game in the first half, you could say those raw numbers exemplify what happened.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Props to Vince...
Nice piece on the broadcast about Vince’s dedication to addiction, because of his brothers situation…
Classy…
He always helped people wherever he went
Toronto, New Jersey, Orlando
1.6 mil$ is no easy stuff
by Raptorel on May 22, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perk picks up his 4th foul.
That’s not a terrible start.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Can we please please please
attack him more
Shard for 333333!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
should I turn the TV back on?
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
thing is, if I do, i'll be away from the computer..
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Tough call.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
They're down 20 now
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Pierce is in the zone.
It’s tough to imagine at this point Orlando beating Boston with PP scoring so well.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
That's having fun
I would kill Pierce right now. Fucking cocky and arrogant retard.
LOL raptorel
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
That's why I like Matty b.
He dared to bump KG.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
LOL Yeah.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Hey, he had his feet set
Just ask Bennett Salvatore.
LOL!!!!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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'll watch when the deficit gets back to single digits..
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
That may take a while
It would be great if the Magic could come that close.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yeahh I guess i'll just study for my exams..
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Hope you ace your exams
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks, that'd be great
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Blackhawks at 2 PM tomorrow on NBC
Hope you can watch!
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
with the studying I figure to get in tonight in lieu of the game, i think I will be able to!
blackhawks should finish it off
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Good thinking
I can’t see the Blackhawks losing tomorrow.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I might have to watch to see what the fuss is about.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
The UC is a great atmosphere to watch a hockey game
22,500 for every hockey game.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe it.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
just two crazy kids from illinois
chicago fans, nuff said
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Just curious... where do you go to college?
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
It's better than discussing how the Magic rate nicely with Charmin TP right now.....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Thank goodness for the Blackhawks lol
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
cough i'minhighschool
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
whoops my bad
..so where do you go to HS?
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Naperville North : )
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Awesome
I used to work as shift supervisor at the Old Country Buffet in Naperville!
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
lol that's almost weird...almost :P
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Isn't this a small world :-)
I only live about 20 minutes from you.
Don’t worry… I’m not a stalker lol
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike the only thing you stalk is good manners....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Thanks, pg... I try
I could say some choice words to that troll who’s on here, but I figure the best response is no response in that case.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
You would be wise.
It also makes you angry and increases your Blood Pressure and all that.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Where the heck is the 1/2 pick and roll between Jameer and Vince
I haven’t seen it being implemented for such a long, long time
Perkins is out and they don't post up Howard, hmm...
..only BBaby guarding the post.
Big Baby does a good job on Dwight too.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Meercat for 3
Boston only up 17 now.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 thinking shaving my head would be a better use of my time.
The problem is I don’t want to miss an epic comeback.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
And nevermind.
No comeback is going to happen.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Glen Davis is the leading scorer in the game with 16 points
That’s how it’s been going for the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Or a big lineup of
Gortat – PG
Ryan – SG
Bass – SF
Rashard – PF
Dwight – C
Things to do this offseason:
1) Sign and trade w someone for someone who can score.
2) Get a backup PG
3) Get a big man to score in the paint not named howard.
4) I have no fucking clue
5)????????
6) Profit!!!
I don't have a Sig!
by 4QB on May 22, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He is in this series
Doesn’t play hard, hasn’t taken care of the ball, can’t even slow Rondo a tiny bit.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
He is only in this series
apparently you didn’t watch him during the season
What season?
He was in a slump for two months, When Nellie is out- Speedy PG’s torch us.
I don't have a Sig!
That shot that Meercat took from 14 is one he can get all series long.
Why doesn’t he take more of them?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Ok, there were two missed calls on the other end.
and yet you call something now.
I don't have a Sig!
Sigh. I figured Magic would go all the way this year, guess I have to wait ..
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
i need some chocolate.
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
You and me both
Looks like I’ll be getting a refund for my Game 5 ticket :-(
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Bah :-(
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
: (( that sucks
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Yeah
I can’t see this team bothering once the series is all but over.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
These playoffs have been one buzzkill after another.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
the only mildly entertaining round was lal-okc and parts of buls-cavs..
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Don't I know it.
Well, the Orl-Charlotte game 3 was awesome too. And I missed it cuz I didn’t care. Bah. I suck.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
lmao that stinks
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
I figured charlotte was toast. Also I overslept. Which made me angry too.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 depressed :(
When the big fella was whistled for his fourth personal foul midway through the third quarter, Stan Van Gundy left Clark Kent alone. And in a phone booth measuring 94 feet across, Dwight Howard used that vote of confidence to transform into his alter ego. - Chris Sheridan
I need the Magic to play harder
When the big fella was whistled for his fourth personal foul midway through the third quarter, Stan Van Gundy left Clark Kent alone. And in a phone booth measuring 94 feet across, Dwight Howard used that vote of confidence to transform into his alter ego. - Chris Sheridan
by thermodynamic on May 22, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I say the entire Magic fanbase hug each other.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Boredom is killing me.
Stan should just say, Fuck you guys- and walk out of the locker room today.
I don't have a Sig!
I'd do that
I’d also kill Rondo if I were Gortat… and spit on him with arrogance and superiority.
You guys in the US get such stupid ass tv ads
“Are your credit card maxed out ?….bla blab lba”
Seriously, he is the only Magic player playing hard and actually driving.
When the big fella was whistled for his fourth personal foul midway through the third quarter, Stan Van Gundy left Clark Kent alone. And in a phone booth measuring 94 feet across, Dwight Howard used that vote of confidence to transform into his alter ego. - Chris Sheridan
by thermodynamic on May 22, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
She picked a good time to go to London.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
those accents must be cheering her up right now
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
She probably thinks
She’s surrounded by geckos.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is comment of the day.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
He's playing for a contract
Doesn’t want to be small all Magic-y.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Dwight is a lover, not a fighter
One of the big reasons Orlando won’t muscle their way to a title.
Titles take muscle and chippiness.
Health & luck too.
I seem to remember a day when the Sox were cursed. Yet, all it took was a 3-0 comeback against the Yankees. I was torn that series: I really wanted the Sox & Yankees to lose. Bastards. Sometimes disappointment is inevitable.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Flower power!
Anyway, if we could get a brawl… and Celtics bench players leaving the bench… suspensions follow… we win the series
I commend you for your psychic abilities
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
And you had to tell us this why?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
You're a really committed fan
Well done.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL Doa
You’re on fire. Which unfortunately, means you don’t play for the Magic. Bah!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Thanks man
Suffering sharpens my wit. Apparently.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm used to suffering. And bad blowouts.
There was 1 where the Magic didn’t miss any 3’s in Arco in 2009. That was brutal. And the game where KG punked the entire Kings team in a span of 15 seconds. And that was in 2008. I hated the 2008-09 Kings team so much. I hope I never hate a team again the way I hated them.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 have to say
Even the sucky Magic teams have usually played hard. I don’t mind being shit if the effort’s there.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Me either.
I think a big problem was that Boston punched these guys in the mouth and they don’t really know how to react. Boston is already a tough matchup, and then when they’re totally locked in they’re very tough to beat. Just shows how the regular season sometimes is not a precursor to the playoffs.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Yeah
We’ve never regained our composure from that very first quarter in the series where I think we thought we were still playing the Hawks.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree.
Also this team doesn’t exploit the middle of the court enough. Against Boston you have to do that.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
By the middle I mean mid-range J's.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
What makes yout hink I'm watching? LOL
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
REc'd for 2-0 Magic run
This is rather awesome run.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
If we go on a 40-10 run this 4th quarter, we will win by 2 whole points!!!
by MagicMark on May 22, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL @ this
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
The good news
We’ll only need 50 possessions to get 40 points!
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Things are always looking up!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Night everyone...would rather study. :X
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Good luck on the exams.
And good night.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Have a great night!
Chatting with you was a lot better than this game is.
Go Blackhawks!
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Understatement of the night^
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
First two games, I wasn't focusing much on the game threads at all
…’cause the games were so good.
Tonight, unfortunately, it’s a different story.
"2010 Orlando Magic Playoff Basketball... Enjoy the Ride."
"Chicago Blackhawks... One Goal... the Stanley Cup"
by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
I’m not even surprised. I thought tonight would go 2 ways: Orlando gets blown out or wins a close game and that small shred of a hope that a series still exists remains alive.
We got our answer.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 think lewis fouling out
would be the best thing to happen
Magic are 1 of their last 11 on threes
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
Losing is always possible.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
+1
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh, they are gonna end with 65ish points this game.
Disgusting.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 22, 2010 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
It's a curse I have to live with. I'm always optimistic.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 22, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Is anybody else wondering how much Dwight's tampons would fetch on Ebay?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
That's a bit harsh
Most girls would play harder than this.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I just figured since Dwight was a famous bitch that selling his tampon's would fetch me a pretty penny.
Wanna go half on the scam with me?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Nah
I got a complaint in progress with eBay already, I don’t need any negative marks on my account.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL Okay.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 saw those 2 defensive mistakes against Allen and Rondo in the 1st quarter, and I knew Dwight was not gonna be there tonight.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 22, 2010 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
He just was wide open in the paint right now
Missed on the pass… again
no one played defense tonight
all boston has had to do tonight is run a single pick and roll, we double the ball handler and then they make the pass to the guyw ho is wide open under the basket.
every single fucking play was the same, and we never stopped it.
Magic have cut their deficit to under 30
…on;y a 29 point Boston lead!
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
I really don't think you can explain how mentally weak this team is.
This game was 1 they should’ve started winning by ten points in the first quarter, not the other way around. When the going gets tough, the Magic disappear.
I don’t think Turkoglu would’ve made ANY difference.
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by North of the South on May 22, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
They don't want it
Not really. Not like they need to.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
This. Very much this.
They are too worried about other things.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Now that's PROGRESS!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Only 4 turnovers for Boston
…compared to 14 for the Magic.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
I honestly did not see this coming tonight
….Magic said all the right things these last three days; I really thought they would give a heck of an effort tonight and get back in the series.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Dwight looked disengaged from the beginning.
When the anchor of the defense can’t bring it in a must-win game, I imagine it is hard for the other guys to get it going.
Not really
27 points, 24 points, 24 points.
We need to keep the Celtics under 90 points to have a shot.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not going to happen
Against the Celtics.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
it would be a possibility if we actually played our offense
instead of making dumb passes that we never tried to make in the regular season, and all our players stopped trying to win the game by themselves.
Maybe on a hot night
But remember, we only shot 41% against the Celtics in the regular season too, which is what we were shooting in the first two games. We’re just not going to pile up points against their D, it’s too good. We need to defend like maniacs, and hustle like we want it, and we haven’t done either of those things.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a shame
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
What kills me is that Boston is beatable.
The Magic just don’t seem to get how to exploit the few Boston weaknesses they do have. Very frustrating obviously.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Yeah
I thought they’d at least play hard enough to give the Celtics a challenge, but they just folded in the first minutes.
by eltharion_doa on May 22, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
please dont listen to this troll sunra....he isnt a celtics fans. tough series for the magic
but i respect the heck out of your organization. good luck from here
by celticinorlando on May 22, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
At least you know the meaning of winning with class
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Was it me, or did Gortat look lost tonight.
It seems to have been a recurring theme whenever he was on the floor that we were giving up wide open layups.
He had 5 rebounds in 8 minutes
…but not much else.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Magic are 2 of their last 18 in three pointers
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
At least they're consistent at something.
I’m not even watching anymore. I’m arguing the merits of moving up to get the 2nd pick in the draft and taking on Brand. Bah @ the Magic today. What a pitiful performance. If they don’t win game 4, I’m going to have a bad taste in my mouth.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
How do you think I feel...
I was all psyched about a 4 day Orlando vacation next week along with a great ticket for Game 5.
Guess I’ll have to postpone my Orlando vacation til later in the summer.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you feel awful for way too many reasons.
I’m just a bandwagon fan, and I hate this team right now. Why should I hate a team I only root for cuz they’re a playoff team?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Like I said before... thank goodness for the Blackhawks!
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but isn't Orlando pretty nice this time of year?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
It's very warm
…around 90 degrees I saw in the paper.
I’ll be able to stay longer if I go later in the summer and get lots of swimming action in.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Swimming action? Am I missing something about O-Town? LOL
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Swimming is my thing whenever I go to Orlando
Wet N Wild is awesome… so is Typhoon Lagoon.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh man a water park.....
I miss going to those. Last time I went to one was probably Raging Waters down near LA.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
That's the only thing that Cali has over the Pac NW. The Pac NW has no real reason for water parks unfortunately.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 hate amusement parks
…but love waterparks!
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
No waterparks are amazingly awesome.
I like some amusment parks and rides. There’s one in the South Bay with some decent rides. My favorite is the Edge. LOL
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 like Bass playing with intensity
I’d also like Dad on the floor.
One thing the Magic are doing well...
Free throw shooting… 13 of 16 for 81%.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
The worst thing
Everything we’ve fought for, everything we’ve earned over the past two seasons is gone now. This team has achieved nothing, and has failed at the first real hurdle.
Have a good one
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Take it easy doa
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Once again, the Magic outscore Boston in the fourth quarter
…24-19.
It doesn’t help, though, when you enter the fourth trailing 75-47.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
I kept hoping for a comeback. As you can see I stopped hoping after awhile.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Yep; no reason for them to play their starters
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Why should they when they're up by 30+?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
The Magic are going to be absolutely roasted in the media until Game 4
The way they played tonight, they deserve it, unfortunately.
Everyone have a good rest of the weekend.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
I thought they came out extremely intense
And playing with heart, hustling, playing D, going for t…
Hey, who am I kiddin?
I thought they would get after it too.
I just didn’t see an egg comin.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
A good rest of the weekend to you as well mike.
Also good luck to your beloved ’Hawks.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Go Blackhawks :-)
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm out as well. Don't hurt yourselves Magic nation. You have summer to look forward to.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
PATHETIC
OUT HUSTLED
OUT PLAYED
OUT COACHED
GAVE UP
NO LEADERSHIP
WILL NEVER WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP WITH NELSON A STARTING POINT GUARD
Nelson really has been a disappointment...
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OLD TEAM
Yes im convinced we should have left the old team alone. the one that beat the celtics in 7 games. But i still believe in our team! They need us so lets all stop moping around and will this team to win 4 in a row!
GO MAGIC!
jamesbond
I'm not convinced that last year's team would have fared any better against this Boston squad.
Especially with the way they are playing right now. But, the joys of Hypotheticville allow anyone to find a silver lining, so I won’t begrudge you your opinion.
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
by Sir Lawrence J on May 22, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, that team would have been defeated by this Celtics team too
Garnett and Rasheed werent there last year to harrass Garnett
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
by Wasabi Steak on May 22, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, I came back in hopes of sharing my anguish with other Magic fans
Instead I get greeted by this homophobic troglodyte whose only value seems to be a more limited vocabulary than the script of Goodfellas.
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
by Sir Lawrence J on May 22, 2010 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
word. most of us left. i came back just to see how much we wallowed in misery
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Can't wait for the Blackhawks game tomorrow
…to take away the pain of the Magic being down 3-0.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
me too : (. it hasn't even been a close series, I expect a sweep. for both sports.
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
It would be great if the Blackhawks sweep
I’m still holding out hope the Magic win Game 4 so I can use my Game 5 ticket next week and see the Arena one last time before the new Amway Center opens.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope they win Game 4 so it won't be a sweep : / normally I'd hope to be the first team back from 0-3....
but boston’s defense is too good right now. is it too terrible of me to hope for a bus crash?
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
You're right about Boston's D
I don’t think a bus crash is gonna happen.
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I congratulate the Magic Fans for their online involvement...
Definitely demonstrates the support the team has….
Ben Q and Eddy have shown the table foundation to build on…
Thanks for the complementary words
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by Mike from Illinois on May 22, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Now here's a Celts fan I don't mind.
Thanks for the nod, sir. I must say, I’ve had some bad run-ins with Celts fans over the years, but I’m impressed with the class shown by most of the Boston fans that drop in at OPP from time to time.
They call me Curmudgeon McMiserly.
I'm a guy.
by Sir Lawrence J on May 22, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
On the bright side....okay there really isn't a bright side.
Uhm..
Harry Potter World is opening in Orlando this summer?
"Pietrus is a Guadeloupan God." - TheNole9Yards
"I don't want a massage I want a FACIAL!"
--stay strong, Stacey King.
Team got exposed.
3 years now, we’ve been defeated by physically and mentally tougher teams with bigger length in the playoffs. Dwight needs help in the paint and Dwight himself needs to get better post moves.
The culture of being a finesse 3 point team is not gonna win championships
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
Even Cleveland seemed better than the Magic
We probably would’ve lost to them as well, but not getting swept
I thought we could beat any team except Cleveland, but Boston just got hot and the team felt it was over
And sad to say as well as Vince has played all year, he crumbled in the pressure and Dwight Howard has no killer instinct.
We might as well have had Tracy McGrady out there. Shoot, even Penny Hardaway showed more fight in the Playoffs in his heyday and people called him soft.
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
by Wasabi Steak on May 22, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Also we will never win a championship with Rashard Lewis
a power forward who shoots the 3 rather than play in the post more times? No chance and we gotta pay this dude $118 million? Damn..
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
Seen his tweets tonight?
lol
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Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
by Wasabi Steak on May 22, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Orlando needs one more piece...
If this series is an indicator, the thing that would put Dwight and Co., over the top is a “Scorer” who creates his own shot -Turk wasn’t that guy, neither is Vince, but add that one piece and I see Stan Van bringing the finals to Orlando…
To be honest man, I've never felt we were designed for a title with our style
We have a culture where everyone except the 5 shoots the 3 and yet for 3 straight years we’ve been throttled in the Playoffs by teams with length in the frontcourt who can harrass Dwight (Pistons, Lakers and Celtics). We need length there. Im fine with the backcourt but I hate the culture of the 3.
I had a conversation with Ben the other about how I wish we had Trevor Ariza. And he said “he couldnt shoot and 1-4 need to shoot the 3” or something along the lines and I was like “But he could defend and slash in and he was getting a jumper in LA”. Why should all 4 players have to be 3 point shooters? Its just troublesome because Im not sure they have that gear to take it in and draw contact. Because look what happens when we take the 3 from them.
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
by Wasabi Steak on May 22, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
They can all shoot the 3, but that's not all they do.
Sadly they depend on the 3’s falling to gain confidence to make the rest of their game work.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 23, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Well described, Wasabi...
I think that’s a further critique, and Orlando’s GM should take note…
The culture of the three… HMMMNNN……
Okay I laughed at this on twitter:
Dwight Howard= Smallville.
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
Damn Dwight got murdered by Magic Johnson on the post game
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
Are there any chances the Magic can have Olajuwon give Dwight some pointers like he did with Kobe last offseason?
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Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 23, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Why that doesn't happen/didn't happen so far
Is beyond me by far.
Probably when you have the money you don’t really care about winning… you’re just saying so because you’re on TV so you can be a hypocrite and then go on with your life.
I wonder if Dwight even has the co-ordination and Basketball IQ to understand Hakeem's moves....
I really do…
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Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
by Wasabi Steak on May 23, 2010 3:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say they bought their own hype.
The players may have said otherwise, but they really believed they could coast their way to the Finals after Cleveland got booted, and especially after going 8-0 in the first two rounds.
The Magic we all saw since February didn’t show up against the Celtics, and I don’t care how good Boston defense is, it’s all on the Magic to blame.
The team didn’t go from “best team in the NBA” to “OMG they are all crap!” all of a sudden. The players are there, the coaching staff is there… they just showed up overconfident against Boston, and with the first show of resistance they’ve had in months, they all folded.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 22, 2010 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
very true - folded like a cheap suit -
NO LEADERSHIP ON THIS TEAM – and we ain’t going to find it in time for game 4 unfortunately.
Dwight looks like he's about to cry on the podium damn
I really hope Dwight and Lebron gain a killer instinct this season..
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
you don't gain it - you have it
or you don’t – unfortunately – he don’t.
Oh you gain it. Ask KG and Kobe.
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
by Wasabi Steak on May 23, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I believe it's innate
I wish Dwight had it.
I may be wrong, but the Lakers are winning it all again.
They wont be bullied by the Celtics.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on May 23, 2010 12:06 AM EDT reply actions
Possibly, ironically Artest on Pierce could be the difference
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Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
by Wasabi Steak on May 23, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
He may get rings
but if he does he will be surrounded by players with more “heart” than the Magic displayed tonight.
How is Dwight destined for rings?
I don’t see it
He's gotta get tough. KG did it, but man hes gotta get tough
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
by Wasabi Steak on May 23, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
He still makes stupid "kid mistakes"...
I don’t really see him as “though”. Certainly not mentally though. But whatever it is, this was a team collapse. The Celtics are just the superior team.
SVG has to go
This is what has to happen in order for us to win it all. SVG has to go, because he made little effort to make adjustments. When Dwight is not commanding a double team, SVG has no clue how to implement a strategy to reverse the stagnation of our offense. Second, we need a real power forward, when rashards shot is not falling, he is basically useless and can not rebound worth a damn. And lastly, we need a real point guard. I don’t think jameer nelson is a bad player, but his game revolves around Dwights ability to draw so much attention and he isn’t a great passer. I fear what the future is going to look like for Orlando, we have no cap space and little wiggle room, while teams can literally bring in two legit stars and more than capable role players….
by Dome of the Rock on May 23, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions
I dont think we fire Stan
By default hes become the most successful coach in Magic history, and honestly what he stresses this team to do (Run, ask Dwight to be aggressive) they arent doing. The players were outmatched this series by a better team, they have to make adjustments to get bigger and tougher. The gimmick of shooting 3s by PFs was around for a long time with this team, its just gotta change around (Stan didnt use it as much in Miami did he?)
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
Don't throw bStan Van out with the bathwater...
He is one of the truer coaches in this leaugue, and the Magic are where they are today, so close, because he is true… Doc rivers has more respect for Stan than Phil…
I understand what he stresses..
Its not the lack of effort or determination from SVG, its simply his inability to make the proper changes on a whim. I’m starting to think that him being fired in Miami might not just have been from Riley’s greed. He also very stubborn and stuck in his ways, if rashard is not performing well, which he is not, why on earth would you not match Boston blow for blow? Start Brandon Bass, bring rashard off the bench then match him up with PP so that his length gives him trouble. Lewis doesnt need to fall for pump fakes, and even tho he is slow, so is Pierce. Second, you need to run the P&R with Dwight and Vince almost religiously, because Bostons big men are too slow to chase guards and or roll with Dwight to the basket. I know that its not ALL SVG’s fault, because at the end of the day the players have to come out with more heart, but it is the coaches job to set his players up for the greatest shot at success and make the game easier for them offensively. He failed to do so, and even admitted it himself.
by Dome of the Rock on May 23, 2010 12:38 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah I agree with you
SVG has that mentality of “no change” of something that “works” (where “works” stands for “worked in the past series”).
You really have to be open minded as a coach and make adjustments, practice these adjustments, and trust your players to execute them.
You speak wise words...
Yet part of me sees Dwight as the centerpiece, with “improved post moves” with a playmaker, and who would beat them…?
And as I said earlier..
I know jameer is a great player, but we realistically need a good passer. SVG has a unhealthy infatuation with players who can shoot the 3 and loathes players who can not do that on par with his standards. Rafer took this team to the finals because even if he did not score, and mind you a lot of times he didnt, he was still a great passer and was NOT going to be bullied by the opposing point guard. So in all, Jameer has to go along with rashard and SVG. Our system is flawed because we have a team built around finesse, push us a little, and we have no clue what to do. Its like a body builder who has no clue how to fight, if his opponent is not intimidated and his first couple of blows don’t connect, he is going to lose regardless of his size. The Magic expect people to lay down and bend to their will ( style of play) and when that doesnt happen, well, what you all witnessed tonight happens.
by Dome of the Rock on May 23, 2010 12:47 AM EDT reply actions
Well put ....
Jameer has had some great games but I wish we had a better passing starting PG and could have him coming off the bench.
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