Orlando Pinstriped Post - Magic vs. 76ers: Orlando continues tough stretch of scheduleAn Orlando Magic blog with news, rumors, analysis, and commentaryhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/21281/orlando-fave.jpg2013-11-28T00:42:10-05:00http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/rss/stream/49159332013-11-28T00:42:10-05:002013-11-28T00:42:10-05:00Watch: Glen Davis and Nik Vučević carve a turkey
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<p>The Magic big men celebrated their win against Philadelphia in a unique way.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> have a fun tradition for the game immediately preceding Thanksgiving wherein they invite the game's star player, or players, to carve a turkey courtside on the telecast after the buzzer. <span>Hedo Türkoğlu</span> and <span>Zach Randolph</span>, among other players, have earned the honor in past years, but on Wednesday, <span>Nik Vučević</span> and <span>Glen Davis</span> shared the distinction for their performances in Orlando's 105-94 win against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. Vučević scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, while Davis added 19 points in his second consecutive start.</p>
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<p>Video of the Magic bigs carving the turkey is embedded in this post. There are plenty of highlights in the short clip, including Davis' one-word answer to Dante Marchitelli's question about his favorite Thanksgiving side dish, but no line elicits more laughs than Vučević's response to the same question.</p>
<p>"I think it's called the stuffing? I love that," Vučević said. "And cranberry sauce with that."</p>
<p>Magic play-by-play man David Steele can't abide Vučević's taste for cranberry sauce, but to each his own. I myself can't get enough of the stuff, and eagerly await chowing down on it Thursday.</p>
<p><em>Video from Matt Moore on </em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/HardwoodParoxysm09?feature=watch"><em>YouTube</em></a><em> via </em><a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24292811/video-glen-davis-destroys-a-turkey-leg-for-thanksgiving"><em>Eye on Basketball</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/videos/2013/11/28/5154146/nikola-vucevic-glen-davis-thanksgiving-carve-video-orlando-magic-2013Evan Dunlap2013-11-27T23:06:53-05:002013-11-27T23:06:53-05:00Notebook: Magic gut out ugly win
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<p>Orlando will certainly take Wednesday's win over Philadelphia, but it wasn't a pretty performance.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> won their second game in as many nights Wednesday, topping the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a> by a 105-94 final. <span>Nikola Vucevic</span> dominated his former team, shooting 10-of-13 from the floor for 21 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots. <span>Arron Afflalo</span> scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to put the game away for Orlando.</p>
<p>"We hadn't had the best track history of backing up good victories with solid back-to-back victories on back-to-back nights," Afflalo said. "It got a little ugly there in the second and third quarter, but we showed mental toughness and got us a good victory."</p>
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<p>Here's a look at the stories that developed Wednesday.</p>
<h4>Afflalo grinds one out</h4>
<p>Wednesday's game wasn't one for the time capsule: there were no lead changes or ties after the first quarter, but one would be hard pressed to say Orlando was ever in command. Moreover, the teams combined for 32 turnovers--eight from Magic guard <span>Victor Oladipo</span>--adding to the sloppy, inexpert feel.</p>
<p>But Orlando got the win nonetheless, for which it is thankful. Winning ugly sure beats not winning at all.</p>
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"That was the ugliest 18 points I've ever seen in my life."
<span>Glen Davis on what he told Arron Afflalo about Afflalo's performance</span>
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<p>"Ideally, you'd like to play the game to perfection, play it with a good rhythm, but some nights it's not gonna flow that way for you, as a team or individually," Afflalo said. The veteran swingman had shot just 3-of-11 from the floor for seven points before taking control in the fourth.</p>
<p>"We went to him," coach <span>Jacque Vaughn</span> said of Afflalo's play in the final frame. "He demanded the basketball and he was good when he got it. He ended up getting to a point where they double-teamed him and then he served as a cog for us on the post."</p>
<p>Afflalo said he didn't think the Sixers did anything special defensively against him, but rather that he struggled to find a rhythm. "The pace of the game was so crazy in the beginning that I never got into my own personal flow," he said, adding that his own missed layups and free throws only frustrated him even more.</p>
<p>He even heard from one of his teammates how ugly his game was: <span>Glen Davis</span>, who contributed 19 points as he made his second straight start, said he told Afflalo, "that was the ugliest 18 points I've ever seen in my life."</p>
<h4>Davis working his way back</h4>
<p>The Magic's stretch of four games in five nights is really testing Davis, who had not played since January after undergoing two procedures on the broken fifth metatarsal in his left foot.</p>
<p>"I'm still fighting to get them legs [back]," Davis said. Though he's "proud" of himself for what he's managed to accomplish so far, he knows he can do even more to help Orlando.</p>
<p>"I still feel like I can do a little bit more on both sides of the ball," Davis said. "I'm not getting enough rebounds."</p>
<p>Davis grabbed five boards in 35 minutes on Wednesday. When a reporter informed him of that rebounding figure, Davis exhaled sharply and shook his head in frustration.</p>
<p>In 2013/14, Davis has averaged 6.9 rebounds per 36 minutes, which average is well off his 8.3 average from the prior season. It should improve as his legs do, and shouldn't be a cause for long-term concern.</p>
<p>With 19 points Wednesday, Davis improved his per-game scoring to 13.3 on 50 percent shooting.</p>
<h4>Nelson goes down</h4>
<p>Orlando <a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2013/11/27/5153510/jameer-nelson-injury-sprained-foot-orlando-magic-philadelphia-76ers">lost</a> <span>Jameer Nelson</span>, its starting point guard, at the 7:27 mark of the second quarter with a sprained left foot. He did not return to the game and the Magic did not have any word on his status for Friday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">San Antonio Spurs</a>.</p>
<p>Vaughn said he would consider what ramifications Nelson's absence could have on his starting lineup "after I enjoy my stuffing and turkey and a little bit of cranberry relish" on Thanksgiving.</p>
<p>Afflalo said Nelson's absence was "a big part" of why the Magic struggled to put the Sixers away Wednesday.</p>
<p>"He's obviously a key facilitator for us, a key player for us," Afflalo said of Nelson. He praised <span>E`Twaun Moore</span> for playing well for Orlando in the second half; Moore started in Nelson's place after halftime. The third-year combo guard finished with seven points, six rebounds, and three assists.</p>
<p>Nelson wasn't the only person on the court to sustain an injury and leave Wednesday's game: referee Tre Maddox sprained his ankle and left the game in the first quarter, leaving Jason Phillips and Brent Barnaky to call the game by themselves.</p>
<h4>Stocking stuffers</h4>
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<p>The Magic and Walt Disney World Resort have partnered to offer two exclusive Vinylmation figurines for sale in the Orlando Magic Team Shop. The figurines are three inches tall and are only available through the Team Shop, located at Amway Center, through December 19th. A photo of the figurines is embedded in this post.</p>
<p>The Orlando Magic Team Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM-6 PM; it has special hours on Black Friday and on Magic game nights. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.nba.com/magic/teamshop" target="blank">its official website</a>.</p>
<h4>Free fries for fans</h4>
<p>If a Magic opponent misses five free throws during a game at Amway Center, the team's fans can score a free large order of McDonald's fries. The only possible name for such a promotion is Fry Throws, and that's exactly what the Magic and McDonald's have named it.</p>
<p>The first 10,000 fans to text the word "fries" to 313131 after eligible games will receive a "mobile gift card" which they can redeem at participating area McDonald's locations the following day.</p>
<p><span>Thaddeus Young</span> clanked the Sixers' fifth missed freebie in the third quarter Wednesday.</p>
<h4>Giving thanks</h4>
<p>Representatives from the Magic, including Vaughn and CEO Alex Martins, will be on hand Thanksgiving morning to serve breakfast at the Coalition for the Homeless. It's the 21st straight year the Magic have held the event, which this year is expected to serve 700 homeless people.</p>
<p>Davis is hosting a carnival after the breakfast.</p>
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<p>Nik Vučević dominated his former team on Wednesday as the Magic improved to 5-4 at Amway Center.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> picked up their second consecutive win Wednesday as they knocked off the rebuilding <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a>, 105-94. <span>Nik Vučević</span> led the Magic with 21 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks against his former team. <span>Glen Davis</span> scored an efficient 19 points and <span>Victor Oladipo</span> added 18 with five assists, five steals, and eight turnovers.</p>
<p>Philadelphia got 26 points off the bench from <span>Thaddeus Young</span>. <span>Evan Turner</span> came up two assists shy of a triple-double, with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.</p>
<p>Oladipo and Vučević carried the Magic early. The Sixers' big-man rotation of <span>Daniel Orton</span> and <span>Lavoy Allen</span> offered Vučević little resistance inside, allowing him to finish there with relative ease. He also bagged a pair of open, in-rhythm jumpers in the first period. All told, Vučević went 5-of-5 from the floor for 11 points in the opening quarter against his former team. Oladipo, for his part, shot 4-of-6 from the field for 10 points of his own, with all four of his makes coming inside the restricted circle.</p>
<p>The Magic built a 33-27 lead after one, with rookie point guard <span>Michael Carter-Williams</span> keeping the Sixers in the game with 10 points and two three-pointers. His outside shooting, much-improved from his horrid Orlando Pro Summer League performance, kept the Magic off balance and had to make them at least think twice about leaving him open.</p>
<p>After a scoreless first period, Davis made his presence felt in the second, going 5-of-5 from the floor for 11 points. Some of his success is a product of skill, but luck played into it too: the veteran big man hit two end-of-shot-clock jumpers, with one of those makes banking in. </p>
<p>Orlando's offense stalled after the last of Davis' end-of-clock heaves: the Magic didn't score a single point in the final 3:57 of the first half, allowing the Sixers to trim their 15-point deficit to five at the horn. Orlando committed five turnovers and missed two shots in that span, three if one counts Oladipo's heave at the end of the half. Young scored eight of Philadelphia's 10 points in that 10-0 run.</p>
<p><span>Arron Afflalo</span> was conspicuous in his first-half absence: though he logged 17 minutes, he managed just three points on 1-of-5 shooting. Philadelphia tilted its defense toward him and was geared to limit his touches, enabling Vučević, Davis, and Oladipo to shine in the first half.</p>
<p>Afflalo involved himself in Orlando's offense more in the third quarter, but shot just 2-of-6 for four points and an assist. Once again, Vučević, Oladipo, and Davis had to shoulder the load. That trio and <span>E`Twaun Moore</span> combined for 16 of the Magic's 22 points in the quarter. The Magic ended the period clinging to a four-point lead.</p>
<p>Both teams struggled throughout the fourth quarter to string multiple baskets together; it was less a function of good defense and more a product of poor offense. But at the 3:03 mark, Oladipo connected on a spot-up three from the left wing off a Moore feed to give the Magic a nine-point edge, a key basket given how anemic Philly' offense had been. The Sixers never challenged after that make.</p>
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https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2013/11/27/5153574/philadelphia-76ers-orlando-magic-final-score-2013-nikola-vucevicEvan Dunlap2013-11-27T20:22:03-05:002013-11-27T20:22:03-05:00Jameer Nelson sprains foot, leaves 76ers game
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<p>The veteran point guard sustained the injury in the first half and will not return.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> point guard <span>Jameer Nelson</span> left his team's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a> on Wednesday due to a sprained left foot. He will not return to the game, the team said.</p>
<p>Nelson sustained the injury after driving the lane and passing to <span>Nik Vučević</span> for a dunk. The Magic intentionally fouled to get Nelson off the floor at the 7:27 mark of the second period.</p>
<p>Nelson shot 1-of-5 Wednesday for three points, adding four assists and a steal. He played 12 minutes. <span>E`Twaun Moore</span> started the second half in his stead.</p>
<p>Not counting Wednesday's game, Nelson is averaging 12.3 points and 6.3 assists in the 2013/14 season.</p>
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<p>As expected, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> will not have <span>Tobias Harris</span> available for Wednesday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. The team intended to start the Tennessee product Tuesday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a>, but had to scratch him late as he experienced soreness in his left ankle in pregame warmups.</p>
<p>Harris had missed five weeks with a high-ankle sprain but returned to Sunday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a>, logging six points and one rebound in 16 minutes off the bench.</p>
<p><span>Spencer Hawes</span> will not play for Philadelphia, coach <span>Brett Brown</span> said. Hawes missed Philadelphia's last game, a loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.indycornrows.com/">Indiana Pacers</a>, with a knee injury. The six-year veteran is averaging 16.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 blocks.</p>
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<p>Orlando hosts another rebuilding team and hopes to build a new winning streak.</p> <p>One night after ending a four-game losing streak, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a> on Wednesday hoping to start a new winning streak.</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 Season</th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/incurock31/3QC/Logos%20non-gifs/PHI_alt_zpsca161b6f.jpg" width="120" height="80" alt="Philadelphia 76ers alternate 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/ORL_anniversary14_zpsf39e4984.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="Orlando Magic 25th anniversary logo"></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center>6-9 (1-5 road)<br>Lost 1</center></td> <th align="center" width="20"></th> <td width="240"><center>5-9 (4-4 home)<br>Won 1</center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>November 27th, 2013</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>Amway Center</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>7:00 PM</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>Fox Sports Florida / 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>Michael Carter-Williams</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PG</th> <td width="240"><span>Jameer Nelson</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>James Anderson</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SG</th> <td width="240"><span>Victor Oladipo</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Evan Turner</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SF</th> <td width="240"><span>Arron Afflalo</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Lavoy Allen</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PF</th> <td width="240"><span>Glen Davis</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Daniel Orton</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">C</th> <td width="240"><span>Nik Vučević</span></td> </tr> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>Advanced Stats, via NBA.com/stats</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">102.0 (1st)</td> <th align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td width="240">98.2 (10th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">98.7 (24th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">100.9 (18th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">104.5 (24th)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">101.8 (15th)</td> </tr> <tr><th height="20" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"></th></tr> </tbody></table>
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<p>Orlando takes the floor Wednesday for its fourth game in five nights.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> look to build another winning streak Wednesday when they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a> at Amway Center. The game will be Orlando's fourth in five nights, and it'll be back in action again after the Thanksgiving holiday for their fifth game in seven nights. The schedule has not relented.</p>
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<p>Tipoff between Orlando and Philadelphia is set for 7 PM Eastern on Fox Sports Florida and ESPN 580 AM in Orlando. The Orlando Pinstriped Post GameThread will appear at 5 PM in this StoryStream and on the cover.</p>
<p><strong>Orlando's last time out</strong>: The Magic ended their four-game losing streak, and their 17-game road skid, Tuesday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a>. Strong all-around performances from <span>Arron Afflalo</span>, <span>Nikola Vucevic</span>, and <span>Andrew Nicholson</span> were key in the 109-92 victory, with Jameer Nelson's third-quarter playmaking proving integral to Orlando's effort. </p>
<p><strong>Philadelphia's last time out</strong>: The Sixers dropped a 106-98 decision to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.indycornrows.com/">Indiana Pacers</a> on Saturday, their fifth loss in their last six games. Rookie point guard <span>Michael Carter-Williams</span> poured in 29 points, six rebounds, three assists, and seven steals for Philly, which shot just 34.3 percent from the floor. <span>Roy Hibbert</span> led Indy with 27 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 13 rebounds, and six blocks in a dominant performance.</p>
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<p><strong>In 2012/13</strong>: The Magic won two of the three meetings between the teams in the season immediately subsequent to the <span>Dwight Howard</span> trade, a deal in which both teams were involved. On March 10th, the Magic picked up a 99-91 win behind a 24-point, 10-assist effort form Nelson. Vucevic, who came to the Magic via the Sixers in the Howard deal, scored 14 with 17 rebounds.</p>
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