Orlando Pinstriped Post - Magic at Mavericks: Orlando visits Texas for preseason roadtripAn Orlando Magic blog with news, rumors, analysis, and commentaryhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/21281/orlando-fave.jpg2013-10-14T23:19:26-04:00http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/rss/stream/46010112013-10-14T23:19:26-04:002013-10-14T23:19:26-04:00Magic surge past Mavs, 102-94
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<p>A cast of camp invitees and otherwise unheralded players helped the Magic improve to 1-2 in preseason play.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> picked up their first win of the preseason on Monday, topping the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a> by a 102-94 final. Orlando got the victory despite resting its starting backcourt of <span>Jameer Nelson</span> and <span>Arron Afflalo</span>, whom coach <span>Jacque Vaughn</span> scratched so they could rest.</p>
<p><span>Victor Oladipo</span> struggled with turnovers in his first NBA start--he committed five in 26 minutes--but he otherwise fared reasonably well, scoring 12 points and adding a game-best 11 rebounds. Second-year swingman <span>Maurice Harkless</span> led the team with 16 points, scoring nine of them in the third quarter to buoy an otherwise dire Orlando offense.</p>
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<p>In a characteristically brilliant performance, <span>Dirk Nowitzki</span> scored 24 points in 25 minutes for Dallas, while <span>Monta Ellis</span> added 16. None of the 13 other Mavs to take the floor cracked double-figure scoring.</p>
<p>Magic rookie <span>Romero Osby</span> hit a layup at the 10:42 mark of the fourth quarter to break a 75-all tie and put Orlando in the lead for good. Vaughn used the fourth quarter to evaluate the players on the fringes of his roster, including Osby, <span>Solomon Jones</span> and <span>Mickell Gladness</span>. </p>
<p><span>E'Twaun Moore</span>, himself battling for regular-season playing time, nailed his third three-pointer of the game on Orlando's next possession. Camp invitee <span>Manny Harris</span> padded the lead to 12 with six free throws on the Magic's next three possessions. As Dallas coach <span>Rick Carlisle</span>, too, turned his attention to the end of his bench, it became clear that the Mavs wouldn't have the firepower to mount a comeback.</p>
<p>Orlando's camp unit took command late, but the game wasn't always so one-sided. Dallas roared back after falling behind, 30-10, in the game's opening 10 minutes by exploiting the Magic's poor free-throw shooting and ballhandling: in the second and third periods, Orlando committed 16 turnovers for 20 Mavs points, and shot just 5-of-10 from the foul line. All told, Orlando committed 28 turnovers for 31 points.</p>
<p>While the turnovers surely must rankle Vaughn, he should be pleased with his team's shooting and rebounding; when the Magic weren't kicking the ball away, they were putting it through the hoop (58.9 percent effective field-goal shooting) or off Dallas' backboard (41 defensive rebounds in 52 chances).</p>
<p>There appears to be serious competition for the Magic's final roster spot, if Rob Hennigan even elects to fill it. Gladness blocked six shots in 15 minutes, while Jones had 11 points and eight rebounds. Osby, for his part, had eight points and six rebounds.</p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2013/10/14/4839632/dallas-mavericks-orlando-magic-2013-nba-preseason-final-score-statsEvan Dunlap2013-10-14T19:43:45-04:002013-10-14T19:43:45-04:00Oladipo and Tobias Harris to start against Mavs
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> will give rookie guard <span>Victor Oladipo</span> the first start of his professional career on Monday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a>, <a href="http://www.nba.com/magic/news/denton-harris-and-oladipo-start-vs-mavs" target="blank">reports</a> John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com. <span>Tobias Harris</span> will also shift from the bench to the starting five, Denton says, as coach <span>Jacque Vaughn</span> has elected to give four players--including the starting backcourt of <span>Jameer Nelson</span> and <span>Arron Afflalo</span>--Monday off.</p>
<p>Oladipo, the second overall pick in June's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba-draft">NBA Draft</a>, is averaging 14 points, 6.5 rebounds, six assists, and two steals per game through two exhibition appearances. The Magic are trying to give the Indiana product some experience point guard.</p>
<p>Free-agent signees <span>Jason Maxiell</span> and <span>Ronnie Price</span> also have Monday off. Price, a veteran point guard, has yet to make his Magic début.</p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2013/10/14/4839076/victor-oladipo-magic-starting-lineup-nba-preseason-2013-mavericksEvan Dunlap2013-10-14T18:30:04-04:002013-10-14T18:30:04-04:00Magic at Mavericks GameThread
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<p>Orlando returns to the road Monday with a visit to Dallas.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic's</a> preseason schedule continues Monday with a visit to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a>.</p>
<p>Game time is 8:30 PM Eastern on ESPN 580 AM in the Orlando market. The game will not be televised locally.</p>
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<table class="sbnu-legacy-content-table" cellspacing="5" border="1" align="center" cellpadding="5"><tbody> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3">2013/2014 NBA Preseason</th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/incurock31/3QC/Logos%20non-gifs/ORL__zps606f5ea5.jpg" width="120" height="80" 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%20non-gifs/DAL__zps561e3825.jpg" width="140" height="93" alt="Dallas Mavericks main logo"></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center>0-2 (0-1 road)<br>Lost 2</center></td> <th align="center" width="20"></th> <td width="240"><center>1-1 (0-1 home)<br>Won 1</center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>October 14th, 2013</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>American Airlines Center</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>8:30 PM</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>No local TV / 580 AM</strong></td></tr> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>Possible Starters</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Victor Oladipo</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PG</th> <td width="240"><span>Gal Mekel</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Maurice Harkless</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SG</th> <td width="240"><span>Monta Ellis</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Tobias Harris</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SF</th> <td width="240"><span>Shawn Marion</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Kyle O'Quinn</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PF</th> <td width="240"><span>Dirk Nowitzki</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Nik Vučević</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">C</th> <td width="240"><span>Samuel Dalembert</span></td> </tr> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>2012/13 Advanced Stats</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">92.2 (T-14th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td width="240">94.1 (7th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">101.6 (27th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">105.9 (T-13th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">109.1 (25th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">106.5 (19th)</td> </tr> <tr><th height="20" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"></th></tr> </tbody></table>
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<p>The Magic play their next two exhibition games in the Lone Star State, with a date against Dallas first up.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a>, still seeking their first victory, open a two-game exhibition roadtrip Monday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Orlando's last time out</strong>: The Magic squandered a lead which had ballooned to 18 points in the first half in Friday's 110-105 loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a>. Rookie forward <span>Anthony Bennett</span> scored 14 of his 16 points in the final frame to put Orlando away. <span>Victor Oladipo</span> tallied 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and a block off Orlando's bench.</p>
<p><strong>Dallas' last time out</strong>: The Mavs visited the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Memphis Grizzlies</a> on Wednesday and built a 15-point lead through three periods, and ultimately held on for a 95-90 victory. Future Hall-of-Fame forward <span>Dirk Nowitzki</span> scored 20 points on 10 shots in 24 minutes, and former Magic swingman <span>Vince Carter</span> added 12 points in 15 minutes off the bench. Dallas limited Memphis to 2-of-20 shooting from beyond the arc.</p>
<p><strong>In 2012/13</strong>: The Mavs swept the season series. They prevailed in the most recent meeting, on February 20th in Dallas, due in part to their dominance in the opening and closing periods, during which they outscored the visitors by a 70-44 margin. The final score in that game was 111-96. Six Mavs scored in double-figures, and Orlando fell despite 21 points from <span>Arron Afflalo</span> and a 20-point, eight-rebound effort from <span>Maurice Harkless</span>.</p>
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