Utah Jazz 78, Orlando Magic 73: Patrick Ewing Jr. Stars, Daniel Orton Struggles as Magic Drop to 0-2
by Evan Dunlap on Jul 6, 2010 4:18 PM EDT
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The Utah Jazz picked up their first win of the Orlando Pro Summer League, holding off a late surge by the Orlando Magic to win, 78-73. Rookie Gordon Hayward made the key basket, a three-pointer from the right wing to give the Jazz a 74-70 lead with 30.2 seconds to play. He finished with a team-high 14 points on 3-of-5 shooting from the floor. Second-year center Kosta Koufos added 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots in a solid effort for the Jazz, playing a key role in neutralizing the Magic's big men.
Combo forward Patrick Ewing Jr. flourished in defeat for Orlando, scoring a game-high 17 points on a crisp 7-of-12 shooting. Paul Davis added 13 off the bench, doing most of his damage from the foul line, where he shot 9-of-11. For the second straight day, Magic big man Daniel Orton, the 29th overall pick in this year's draft, struggled. He scored 2 points and missed all 6 of his shot attempts, and had just 2 rebounds and 1 block in 17 minutes. He lost playing time to Davis down the stretch, and with good reason: Davis was key in Orlando's comeback, as they erased an 18-point deficit in the first half to take a one-point lead off a Ewing three-pointer late in the fourth quarter, their first lead this week. It was short-lived, and Utah ultimately prevailed.
The Magic also got a positive contribution from Ben McCauley. The floppy-haired, jump-shooting power forward tallied 7 points, 5 rebounds, and an assist, working primarily at the top of the key.
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"Future millionaire" Paul Davis
He’s supposed to have a $30 million contract right now. Patti Stenger told me so.
Of course, being tall doesn’t prevent someone from being slow, or dumb as rocks, or a total prick.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
if you thought that signing Orton would mean get rid of Gortat this year,
you’re a very optimistic guy.
Don't mind my spelling. I'm a Typo Master.
1 of 14 shooting for Orton these first two games
…but a much more efficient game from Ewing than yesterday’s game.
Orlando Magic... 2010 Eastern Conference Finalist
Chicago Blackhawks... 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Champions!!
by Mike from Illinois on Jul 6, 2010 5:50 PM EDT reply actions
Summer league does not means nothing.................
How you people can have an opinion about Orton with only two games played? It is just the summer league and the kid is only 19 years, c`mon people be more smarter than that. He is the only player signed for the Magic and the only one who will make the team from this roster, wait until he start working with coach SVG and practice alongside DH12 every day to have a better opinion about it.
if Orton is terrible during summer league
how do you think he’ll do against real NBA talent? I’m sorry but this kid needs YEARS of development both physically and technically.
I would say summer league doesn’t mean much when someone stands out, but when someone is nonexistent and just plain bad across the board against the lower 10% of NBA talent then that has to mean something.
I’m sure he’ll prove me wrong somewhere down the road but I’ll make sure to get my shots in while I can.
oh
and he made front page of yahoo.com for his terrible play. sigh
At least the media is talking about the Magic
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Another year of Ewing JR. trying to make a team..
Good Luck! -I felt like he should’ve been playing last year.
Most people can't play with a torn MCL. Ewing Jr wasn't an exception
Honor is no substitute for victory.
Veterans player always look good in the summer league but.............
The purpose of the summer league is to acclimate young players to the league and to start working with them, not necessarily is to signing any veteran player, if any of them appear to be good for the team may sign him but the real purpose is to work with rookies.
In Orton's defense
He’s not any good. I honestly thought they were going to trade the pick once Crawford, Vasquez and D Jones were gone. Guess he’s a long term project. Perhaps the 1st D Leaguer in a few years?
Patrick Ewing Jr
Looks like we might need to give P Ewing Jr. a shot at a SF position. Watching the game he look better than Orton or Robinson when it came to effort and skills. IMO
Ewing Jr
has been doing well and might luck out with the fact we’re in need of a SF and of course Pops is in has been in Otis’ ear for years.
if Ewing jr makes the team. Its cause of daddy and not good play. All i can say about him is BRICK.
Against sub par defense too.Not a good option for the magic.Otis knows this i,m sure.
What Tim Povtak of Fanhouse had to say about Patrick Ewing Jr.
“Ewing looks both athletic enough and strong enough to hold his own against NBA players — as long as his shooting remains this consistent.”
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by Mike from Illinois on Jul 7, 2010 1:09 AM EDT reply actions
So the Magic drafted 2 athletic freaks...
maybe they should start drafting basketball players
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
The curse of Johnny Taylor
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
OT: Am I the only one who thinks that
Lebron annoncing his decision in an one hour TV special on ESPN is kind of over the top ridiculous ? At least thats what I read he plans. I know people round here didn’t talk about him during this time which is very cool so excuse me to bring that up but couldn’t help it.
Don't mind my spelling. I'm a Typo Master.
You should bring this up at the Cavs blog
I’m sure it would go over famously with them.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
Ben…what are the chances Pat Jr. get a roster spot?
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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oops just read your comment above…you really don’t think he’s an NBA player…i know for a fact he has been really working on his game the past few years to make the jump…why do you say he’s not NBA ready?
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Can't shoot, doesn't get to the basket well enough, struggles to finish...
But if Jeremy Richardson can stick around for a few years, so can Ewing. But he’s nowhere near a rotation player.
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