Orlando Magic Thread

[813knight]

great comeback against the Heat, great moral booster for the team...tough turnaround tonight against Chicago

[Ruger7mmmag]

You knew they'd lose that one to Chicago after that game against the Heat.  They had nothing in the tank.  Goes to show you how tough back to back nights are.  When it's the playoffs you don't notice bc they are both feeling it.  However, that chicago team is for real.  That had more to do with that than even being tired.

[813knight]

seeing a Magic team without D. Howard last night wasn't fun, hopefully that's not a preview of 2012 but he' saying the right things. Turk and Arenas showed some offensive signs of life last night but their ball handling has to be better

[Ruger7mmmag]

I remember watching Oneal and Hardaway in their primes leave Orlando.  Boy was that painful.  Would hate to see Howard go and he'd be just what the Heat and Lakers are missing from being unstoppable.  Hopefully he likes Orlando and the money is there because it would suck without him for awhile.  You don't replace talents like Oneal and Howard very easily and Orlando striking rich twice like that isn't something you can count on duplicating so easily. 

[Ruger7mmmag]

Magic were looking great against the Lakers last night until the toll of the refs eventually killed any chance they had of winning that game.  Every questionable call in that one went to the Lakers.  It was sick to watch.  Putting Nelson in foul trouble early was a huge turning point in the game.  Without him in there, that offense isn't the same.  Have to say, Bynum was a monster last night though.  Not saying the Magic are a better team than the Lakers as I think they are pretty even, but it was a shame to see refs basically slant the game where Orlando had no chance.  One thing is for sure, they definitely miss those well timed 3s from JJ.

[813knight]

Every questionable call in that one went to the Lakers.  It was sick to watch.  Putting Nelson in foul trouble early was a huge turning point in the game. 

the refs had earpieces w/ direct orders from David Stern...but yeah those calls were ridiculous, think it was 2-3 of his fouls were on the offensive end. I knew it would be tough b/c it was a back 2 back

[Ruger7mmmag]

The Lakers were late every time stepping in front of guys and getting charges, yet on the other end those were blocking fouls every time.  Don't even get me started with the mugging of Howard, yet when he barely grazed a guy they pegged him for a foul.  Watching that, it's amazing he doesn't get Teed up every game with the beatings he takes. 

One thing is for sure, his offensive game has gotten worlds better now that he is hitting those bank shots, short jumpers and hooks.  Can't really defend the shots he was making. 

The more I watch this team though, the more impressed I am with Nelson.  Man does he make some sick layups and tear drop type shots.

[813knight]

playoff bump. even though the Magic regular season record vs Atlanta wasn't great, still think they take the first series comfortably. Game 1 Saturday night in Orlando. NBA Playoffs should be the best in years

[Ruger7mmmag]

With Dwight having all those Technicals, he's liable to miss half the series!  That's a dumb rule by the NBA.  Way to harsh for the postseason.  Regular season?  Fine.  But not postseason.

[DELdaBull]

With Dwight having all those Technicals, he's liable to miss half the series!  That's a dumb rule by the NBA.  Way to harsh for the postseason.  Regular season?  Fine.  But not postseason.

Post season everyone starts at 0.  Then after 5 (I believe) you get suspended for the next game.