Orlando Pinstriped Post - Orlando Magic, New Orleans Hornets to Play Exhibition in Mexico CityAn Orlando Magic blog with news, rumors, analysis, and commentaryhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/21281/orlando-fave.jpg2012-10-08T02:14:18-04:00http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/rss/stream/32188392012-10-08T02:14:18-04:002012-10-08T02:14:18-04:00Magic vs. Hornets: Orlando Falls in Exhibition
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<p>The Orlando Magic began a new era in franchise history losing to the New Orleans Hornets, 85-80, in Mexico City to open the preseason.</p> <p>Three players scored in double figures for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Magic</a>, led by reserve point guard E'Twaun Moore with 16 points and 7 assists. Moore played 27 minutes, the most of any Magic player. Power forward <span>Glen Davis</span> added 13 points with 5 rebounds, and center <span>Gustavo Ayon</span>, playing in his native Mexico, scored 12 points with 6 rebounds.</p>
<p>Guard <span>Brian Roberts</span> led the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">Hornets</a> with 17 points, and number one draft pick, power forward <span>Anthony Davis</span>, added 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Former Magic power forward <span>Ryan Anderson</span> had a miserable debut with his new team, scoring 3 points on 1 of 11 shooting, including 1 of 8 on 3s.</p>
<p>Both teams struggled from the field, with the Magic shooting 37.5%, including 4 of 21 (19%) on 3s. The Hornets shot 37.2%, including 27.3% on 3s. Turnovers hurt Orlando, as they committed 21, with New Orleans turning the ball over 17 times. The Hornets outrebounded the Magic 47-46.</p>
<p>The Magic led after one quarter 18-16, as <span>Hedo Turkoglu</span>, Gustavo Ayon, and <span>DeQuan Jones</span> each scored 4 points. Orlando extended their lead to 46-31 at the half, as the Magic scored 28 second-quarter points on 50% shooting.</p>
<p>Orlando had its largest lead of the game 62-41 halfway through the third quarter after a Turkoglu 3-pointer, which was his only made basket of the game. Turkoglu finished 1 for 5 from the field, all 3-point attempts. The Magic led 66-54 going into the final quarter, but were dominated by the Hornets, who outscored the Magic 31-14 in the quarter on their way to the five-point victory. The Magic shot just 5 of 18 (27.8%) and committed 6 turnovers in that final stanza to contribute to their downfall, while the Hornets shot 10 of 20.</p>
<p>Thirteen Magic players saw action in the game, including first round pick <span>Andrew Nicholson</span>, who finished with 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 fouls in just over 15 minutes of playing time. Second round pick Kyle O'Quinn was scoreless with a blocked shot in under 8 minutes of action. Center <span>Nikola Vucevic</span> led the team in rebounds with nine. Training camp invitee, swingman DeQuan Jones, scored 8 points on 4 of 8 shooting.</p>
<p><span>Arron Afflalo</span>, <span>Christian Eyenga</span>, <span>Moe Harkless</span>, <span>Al Harrington</span>, <span>Quentin Richardson</span>, and <span>Ish Smith</span> all were held out of play for the Magic.</p>
https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/8/3471348/nba-preseason-2012-schedule-magic-hornets-mexico-recapMike from Illinois2012-10-07T12:30:13-04:002012-10-07T12:30:13-04:00Magic vs. Hornets Preseason GameThread
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<p>The Orlando Magic begin their 2012/13 preseason Sunday afternoon in Mexico City against the New Orleans Hornets. Use this GameThread to comment on the action live.</p> <p>A new era in <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Orlando Magic</a> basketball begins Sunday afternoon when they take on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Hornets</a> in an exhibition game at Mexico City Arena. It's the second time in three seasons Orlando and New Orleans have opened the exhibition campaign against one another in a special event: in 2010, the Hornets were the first team to ever play the Magic at Amway Center.</p>
<p>Register all your pre- and in-game comments in this GameThread. </p>
<table cellspacing="5" border="1" align="center" cellpadding="5"><tbody> <tr><th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver">2012/2013 NBA Preseason</th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/incurock31/3QC/Logos/orl_new.jpg" alt="Orlando Magic main logo"></center></td> <th align="center" width="20">"@"</th> <td width="240"><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/incurock31/3QC/Logos/noh_new.png" alt="New Orleans Hornets main logo"></center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>October 7th, 2012</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>Mexico City Arena</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>2:30 PM</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>NBA TV</strong></td></tr> <tr><th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>Probable Starters</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Jameer Nelson</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PG</th> <td width="240"><span>Greivis Vásquez</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>J.J. Redick</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SG</th> <td width="240"><span>Eric Gordon</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Hedo Türkoğlu</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SF</th> <td width="240"><span>Al-Farouq Aminu</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Glen Davis</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PF</th> <td width="240"><span>Ryan Anderson</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Gustavo Ayón</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">C</th> <td width="240"><span>Anthony Davis</span></td> </tr> <tr><th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>2011/12 Advanced Stats</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">89.0 (29th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td width="240">88.3 (30th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">105.0 (15th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">100.9 (28th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">104.1 (12th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">105.1 (15th)</td> </tr> <tr><th height="20" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"></th></tr> </tbody></table>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/7/3465684/magic-vs-hornets-preseason-game-time-tv-information-and-moreEvan Dunlap2012-10-04T15:55:18-04:002012-10-04T15:55:18-04:00Magic vs. Hornets: Afflalo Questionable
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<p>A minor, recurring hamstring injury could sideline the five-year veteran Sunday in Mexico City.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> begin the <a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/8/1/3213336/orlando-magic-preseason-schedule-2012-mexico-city-hornets">exhibition season</a> Sunday in Mexico City against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a>, but may do so without presumptive starting two-guard <span>Arron Afflalo</span>, <a href="http://www.nba.com/magic/news/dentons-notebook-training-camp-day-3_100412" target="blank">reports</a> John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com.</p>
<p>Afflalo sat out Thursday's practice due to a strained left hamstring, which injury Denton says "isn't thought to be a serious one." The veteran guard initially strained the hamstring two seasons ago, and the pain has flared up on him periodically since then.</p>
<p>Afflalo says he'll rest the hamstring so it can fully heal and "so that I can move forward the rest of the year."</p>
<p>The Magic have several of alternatives at shooting guard should Afflalo sit. In addition to top reserve <span>J.J. Redick</span>, the Magic also have <span>Quentin Richardson</span>, <span>E'Twaun Moore</span>, <span>Armon Johnson</span>, <span>DeQuan Jones</span>, and <span>Christian Eyenga</span> available to play the position.</p>
<p>Tipoff between Orlando and New Orleans is set for Sunday at 2:30 Eastern on NBA TV.</p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/4/3456492/arron-afflalo-injury-hamstring-magic-hornets-mexico-cityEvan Dunlap2012-10-04T12:57:48-04:002012-10-04T12:57:48-04:00Magic vs. Hornets: Ayón to Start in Mexico City
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<p>Gustavo Ayón, the third Mexican-born player in NBA history, will start for the Orlando Magic in their preseason game against the New Orleans Hornets in Mexico City.</p> <p>Before canceling the second of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic's</a> two practices on Thursday, coach <span>Jacque Vaughn</span> told the media he will start second-year player <span>Gustavo Ayón</span> in Sunday's preseason game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a>, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins/status/253892162637406208" target="blank">reports</a>. The teams are set to play in Mexico City, the capital of Ayón's home country. Ayón is only the third Mexican-born player in NBA history.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/2/3446116/orlando-magic-training-camp-2012-starting-center-gustavo-ayon-kyle-oquinn">report</a> Tuesday indicated Ayón is battling <span>Nikola Vučević</span> and <span>Kyle O'Quinn</span> for Orlando's starting center job.</p>
<p>As a rookie, Ayón averaged 5.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists for the Hornets. Orlando acquired him from New Orleans in a sign-and-trade deal featuring <span>Ryan Anderson</span>, the NBA's Most Improved Player.</p>
<p>Tipoff between the Magic and Hornets is set for 2:30 Eastern on Sunday. NBA TV will broadcast the exhibition, which marks the 20th time the NBA has played in Mexico.</p>
<p>Orlando will practice on Friday morning at 10 AM before departing for Mexico City. One can view the Magic's complete preseason schedule <a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/8/1/3213336/orlando-magic-preseason-schedule-2012-mexico-city-hornets">here</a>.</p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/4/3454824/orlando-magic-preseason-gustavo-ayon-mexico-city-hornetsEvan Dunlap2012-07-19T13:17:39-04:002012-07-19T13:17:39-04:00Magic, Hornets to Play Exhibition in Mexico City
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<p>The <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Orlando Magic</a> will play the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Hornets</a> in an exhibition game in Mexico City, Mexico, the NBA announced on Thursday. The game is scheduled for October 7th at the new Mexico City Arena. Tickets for the game go on sale Friday, July 20th, at <a href="http://www.superboletos.com/principal/principal.html" target="blank">SuperBoletos.com</a>. </p>
<p>The game is the NBA's 18th to be played in Mexico City and 20th in Mexico overall, which the league notes makes Mexico the leader in NBA games played outside the United States and Canada.</p>
<p>Phillipe Moggio, the vice president of the NBA's operations in Latin America, said, "As the most frequent international host for NBA games, Mexico will again provide a great showcase for the game of basketball as the New Orleans Hornets and Orlando Magic put on an exciting show for our passionate fans at the new Mexico City Arena."</p>
<p>In addition, the NBA Mexico Game 2012 affords newly acquired Magic center <span>Gustavo Ayón</span> the opportunity to return home. Ayón is the league's third Mexican-born player; he signed with the Hornets as a free agent prior to the 2011/12 season. Orlando obtained him from New Orleans in a sign-and-trade transaction involving <span>Ryan Anderson</span>, the league's Most Improved Player, on July 11th.</p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/7/19/3169976/nba-mexico-city-magic-hornets-exhibition-game-2012-ticketsEvan Dunlap