Orlando Pinstriped Post - Magic vs. Cavaliers: Magic Seek First Preseason WinAn Orlando Magic blog with news, rumors, analysis, and commentaryhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/21281/orlando-fave.jpg2012-10-16T10:01:51-04:00http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/rss/stream/32714372012-10-16T10:01:51-04:002012-10-16T10:01:51-04:00Magic vs. Cavs: Jones Makes First NBA Start
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<p>Magic rookie DeQuan Jones started ahead of J.J. Redick against the Cavs on Monday night, fulfilling a lifelong dream.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> coach <span>Jacque Vaughn</span> helped rookie swingman <span>DeQuan Jones</span> fulfill a lifelong dream Monday night when he put Jones in the starting lineup for Orlando's 114-111 exhibition loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> in Cincinnati. Jones, who went undrafted out of Miami, took to Twitter to say "it's only the beginning" for him:</p>
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<p>Turned my dream into a reality tonight. My first start in the NBA. It's only the beginning.</p>— Dequan Jones (@DequanJones5) <a href="https://twitter.com/DequanJones5/status/258040207838961666" data-datetime="2012-10-16T03:02:34+00:00">October 16, 2012</a>
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<script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br><p>In his first start, Jones led the Magic in minutes (34) and tied for the team lead in rebounds (nine). "It was tremendous," Jones <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-cleveland-cavaliers-game-1016-20121015,0,7877324.story" target="blank">said</a> of the opportunity, according to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel. He earned praise from Vaughn and team leader <span>Jameer Nelson</span> and now stands a decent chance of making the team's opening-day roster. "He's an energy guy," Nelson said of Jones, according to Robbins. "Rebounding, athleticism, slashing--he does a lot. He's a guy who knows his role and plays well."</p>
<p>Jones got the nod at shooting guard ahead of the veteran <span>J.J. Redick</span> because Vaughn wanted "to see if Jones can guard first-tier NBA players," according to Robbins, such as Cavs rookie guard <span>Dion Waiters</span> and veteran swingman <span>C.J. Miles</span>. On the first night of a back-to-back, Vaughn also wanted to keep Redick fresh for Tuesday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Pistons</a>.</p>
<p>Jones is among three players in Magic camp with non-guaranteed contracts, joining <span>Armon Johnson</span> and Chris Johnson. The Magic have until the start of the regular season to cut five players to bring their roster to the league-maximum of 15, and Jones' performance so far in the preseason isn't making general manager Rob Hennigan's task any easier.</p>
<p>Jones is averaging 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds on 47.4 percent shooting. In his four seasons at Miami (FL), his per-game averages were 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds. Meanwhile, for the Magic's squad in the Orlando Pro Summer League, Jones posted six points and 4.5 boards. On a per-minute basis, <span>Andrew Nicholson</span>, <span>Kyle O'Quinn</span>, and <span>Magnum Rolle</span> were the only Magic players to rebound better than Jones did.</p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/16/3510940/orlando-magic-training-camp-2012-dequan-jones-miami-hurricanesEvan Dunlap2012-10-15T23:45:41-04:002012-10-15T23:45:41-04:00Magic vs. Cavs: Irving Too Much for Orlando
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<p>Orlando played its best offensive game of the preseason so far, shooting the ball and passing the ball well, but ran out of gas in the overtime to fall to 0-3. </p> <p>Orlando had a chance to win the game in regulation, holding a 107-104 lead with 7.9 seconds remaining, but Cleveland's <span>Jeremy Pargo</span> made a driving layup and was fouled by Magic rookie <span>Andrew Nicholson</span> with 4 seconds remaining. Pargo completed the 3-point play to tie the game at 107. <span>Glen Davis</span> then missed a long jumper for the Magic as time ran out.</p>
<p>Magic power forward Davis led the Magic with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals, shooting 9 of 17 from the field and 9 of 13 from the free throw line. Shooting guard <span>J.J. Redick</span> came off the bench to score 18 points on just nine shot attempts, and nailed 4 of 5 from 3-point range. Redick also led the team with 8 assists, and added a rare blocked shot. Rookie first-round pick Nicholson came off the bench to score 14 points, and added 9 rebounds with 2 blocks. Point guard E'Twaun Moore rebounded from a bad game, coming off the bench to score 15 points along with 7 assists. Center <span>Nikola Vucevic</span> scored 8 points in the first six minutes of the game, and led the Magic with 10 first-half points.</p>
<p>Orlando coach <span>Jacque Vaughn</span> tightened up his rotation in this game, with ten players seeing action in regulation, and five players playing at least 30 or more minutes. Vaughn made a curious decision to play recently signed wing Chris Johnson in the overtime period, even though Johnson had not played at all in regulation, and did not score. Vaughn started <span>DeQuan Jones</span> at shooting guard, and Jones responded with 7 points and 9 rebounds.</p>
<p>Last season's rookie of the year, Cleveland point guard <span>Kyrie Irving</span>, scored 18 of his 22 points in the first half, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cavaliers</a> led by as many as 12 points on their way to a 53-46 lead at the half. Irving was outstanding, shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 11 of 11 at the free throw line, and added 3 assists and 2 steals for the game.</p>
<p>The Magic caught fire in the third quarter, shooting 12 of 21 from the field while outscoring the Cavs 32-31 to trail 84-78 entering the final quarter. Nicholson scored eight points in the third. Davis carried the Magic in the fourth, scoring 13 of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Magic's</a> 29 points to help the Magic take the lead. Redick scored 8 points on two 3s and a jumper in 2 1/2 minutes early in the fourth to help the Magic in their comeback effort.</p>
<p>The Magic shot 23 of 39 (59%) in the third and fourth quarters, and outscored Cleveland 61-54 in the second half to send the game into overtime. Orlando also did a nice job distributing the ball, as they had 33 assists to 15 turnovers for the game. Unfortunately, they could not continue their good shooting in the extra session, making just 2 of 9 from the field, as second year forward <span>Justin Harper</span> scored all four Magic points in the overtime.</p>
<p>Orlando will try to get its first preseason win Tuesday night in Detroit.</p>
https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/15/3509564/magic-vs-cavaliers-final-score-2012-preseason-recap-kyrie-irvingMike from Illinois2012-10-15T17:00:33-04:002012-10-15T17:00:33-04:00Magic vs. Cavs Preseason GameThread
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<p>Orlando's exhibition schedule continues Monday as the Magic visit Cincinnati's U.S. Bank Arena to take on the Cavaliers at 7 Eastern. The game will not be televised.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Orlando Magic</a> are in Cincinnati on Monday hoping to deal the <a href="https://www.fearthesword.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> a defeat and to pick up their first win of the exhibition season. </p>
<p>Cleveland lost its last game on Saturday, 99-95, despite 18 points from second-year big man Tristan Thompson. Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters shot a combined 5-of-22 for 13 points, undermining otherwise solid performances from the Cavs' non-stars. Four players scored in double-figures for the <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Wizards</a> in their win.</p>
<p>Orlando fell to the <a href="https://www.libertyballers.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia 76ers</a> in its last outing. </p>
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<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/clenew.jpg" alt="Cleveland Cavaliers main logo"></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center>0-2</center></td> <th align="center" width="20"></th> <td width="240"><center>2-2</center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>October 15th, 2012</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>U.S. Bank Arena</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>7:00 PM</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>No local TV / 96.5 FM</strong></td></tr> <tr><th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>Possible 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>Kyrie Irving</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>Dion Waiters</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>C.J. Miles</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>Tristan Thompson</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Nikola Vučević</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">C</th> <td width="240"><span>Anderson Varejão</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">91.3 (14th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">105.0 (15th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">101.1 (24th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">104.1 (12th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">108.9 (26th)</td> </tr> <tr><th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>Game Officials</strong></th></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3">Tony Brothers</td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3">Dick Bavetta</td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3">Haywoode Workman</td></tr> <tr><th height="20" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"></th></tr> </tbody></table>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/15/3507428/magic-vs-cavaliers-preseason-game-time-tv-information-and-moreEvan Dunlap2012-10-15T14:17:13-04:002012-10-15T14:17:13-04:00Magic vs Cavs: Orlando Seeks First Preseason "W"
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<p>Orlando travels to Cincinnati to take on Kyrie Irving and his Cavs in a neutral-site exhibition.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a>'s preseason continues Monday evening in Cincinnati, where they'll take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> at 7 PM. Orlando is still not in the win column this exhibition campaign, having lost both of its prior games, but can reverse that trend in a hurry: after Monday's game, they'll travel north for a Tuesday showdown against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Pistons</a>. </p>
<p>Yes, it's a preseason back-to-back for Orlando.</p>
<p>Monday, the Magic must contend with <span>Kyrie Irving</span>, the reigning Rookie of the Year. The game will be a homecoming of sorts for Magic scout <span>Anthony Parker</span>, who played the final three years of his career with Cleveland before retiring to join Orlando's basketball operations department.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/magic-basketblog/os-mbb-orlando-magic-shootaround-report-20121015,0,7928109.post" target="blank">According</a> to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, Magic swingmen <span>Christian Eyenga</span> and <span>Arron Afflalo</span> will miss Monday's game as they recover from strained hamstrings. Afflalo, arguably Orlando's best player, has yet to play in pinstripes due to the injury.</p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2012/10/15/3507380/magic-vs-cavaliers-2012-preseason-cincinnatiEvan Dunlap