Game Thread #12: Orlando Magic (5-6) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (5-6) 11/18 7PM ET

Jiwol · Post #881 » by **Jiwol** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:08 am

tooler wrote:Meh, second half was kind of boring too. I'm not entertained by Jason Smith and Andrew Nicholson.

At least it was pretty quick to fast forward through all the Wiggins free throws.

Well, I totally don't agree. The defensive effort when we erased 14-point deficit was magnificent. I was so pumped by this run and stayed like that to the very end. The most exciting win of the season for me. I'm a team's fan. Player's fans will always find something to yap about. AG this, Hezonja that, trade Dipo, Vuc is soft. GTFO with that - we won!

NBAchamps2017 · Post #882 » by **NBAchamps2017** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:10 am

Blue_and_Whte wrote:
FloridaHoosier wrote:Thanks Skiles for saying it.

He felt Victor just didn't look right tonight. He gave him the benefit of the doubt. He knows he'll be better.

Yeah The Oladipo haters will come out droves. I predict two trade Oladipo threads by tomorrow. The level heads know this was a fluke for vic

Why wait tomorrow, I will start now.

Oladipo + Gordon + Vucevic for Anthony Davis!

MagicStarwipe · Post #883 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:21 am

tooler wrote:Meh, second half was kind of boring too. I'm not entertained by Jason Smith and Andrew Nicholson.

At least it was pretty quick to fast forward through all the Wiggins free throws.

Change your avatar immediately.

EAS Law · Post #884 » by **EAS Law** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:28 am

Why are we not allowed to believe that Oladipo is a snagging point in our offense? Fournier is looking like an all-star because he can shoot, finish at the rim, and doesn't just bulldoze the lane with his head down. Oladipo has none of these attributes right now, or if you want to make the argument that he does, his skills in these areas are well below where they should be for a guy that is supposedly our best/second best player.

EAS Law · Post #885 » by **EAS Law** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:28 am

Why are we not allowed to believe that Oladipo is a snagging point in our offense? Fournier is looking like an all-star because he can shoot, finish at the rim, and doesn't just bulldoze the lane with his head down. Oladipo has none of these attributes right now, or if you want to make the argument that he does, his skills in these areas are well below where they should be for a guy that is supposedly our best/second best player.

AdamTheGreek · Post #886 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:29 am

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MagicStarwipe · Post #887 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:35 am

EAS Law wrote:Why are we not allowed to believe that Oladipo is a snagging point in our offense? Fournier is looking like an all-star because he can shoot, finish at the rim, and doesn't just bulldoze the lane with his head down. Oladipo has none of these attributes right now, or if you want to make the argument that he does, his skills in these areas are well below where they should be for a guy that is supposedly our best/second best player.

Actually Fournier does that way more than Dipo. Dipo is much better at drive and kick. Fournier is just a better finisher.

Orlwillbeback · Post #888 » by **Orlwillbeback** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:52 am

Was at the game. Sat 5 rows up on the baseline and tonight's experience was worth double the full price of my fast break pass.

Orlwillbeback · Post #889 » by **Orlwillbeback** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:57 am

Blue_and_Whte wrote:
FloridaHoosier wrote:Thanks Skiles for saying it.

He felt Victor just didn't look right tonight. He gave him the benefit of the doubt. He knows he'll be better.

Yeah The Oladipo haters will come out droves. I predict two trade Oladipo threads by tomorrow. The level heads know this was a fluke for vic

Yeah i cant help but think we rushed him back too quick from the concussion. Tonight was definitely an outlier game for vic.

EasternMagic · Post #890 » by **EasternMagic** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:57 am

Brian Schmitz being an ass... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-orlando-magic-twolves-future-20151118-post.html

MrShow · Post #891 » by **MrShow** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:08 am

EasternMagic wrote:Brian Schmitz being an ass... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-orlando-magic-twolves-future-20151118-post.html

He sounds like a lot of posters on this forum. I'm surprised that article headline hasn't been a thread yet.

Landshark · Post #892 » by **Landshark** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:09 am

EasternMagic wrote:Brian Schmitz being an ass... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-orlando-magic-twolves-future-20151118-post.html

I mean, he's not wrong :dontknow:

Not really our fault. We just weren't as lucky as the TWolves.

EAS Law · Post #893 » by **EAS Law** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:17 am

EasternMagic wrote:Brian Schmitz being an ass... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-orlando-magic-twolves-future-20151118-post.html

Unbelievable. I'm lead to believe that he wrote the piece while we were down 14, quickly edited it to include the bit about Evan icing the game and the quick blurb about "oh they won btw", then called it a night. That's my only explanation for that nonsense.

MagicStarwipe · Post #894 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:18 am

Landshark wrote:
EasternMagic wrote:Brian Schmitz being an ass... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-orlando-magic-twolves-future-20151118-post.html

I mean, he's not wrong

Not really our fault. We just weren't as lucky as the TWolves.

It helps them that they have fed Wiggins and Towns big minutes and a big role from jump street. We've done the exact opposite with Gordon and now Hezonja.

When I watched Wiggins at Kansas I thought there was no way he'd be having this impact this early. But the Wolves basically said, we're going to force you to be the guy and develop into that whether you're ready or not. And he certainly didn't look good for large chunks of last season, especially at the start, but it was good for his development.

OrlandO · Post #895 » by **OrlandO** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:23 am

Viper1500 · Post #896 » by **Viper1500** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:27 am

Great 2nd half, what a **** game by Vooch and Dipo.. Absolutely atrocious energy from those two.

rcklsscognition · Post #897 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:32 am

I love that tonight's Scott Skiles thought circle lasted 5 seconds after he called the team soft and then immediately left the locker room.

Im so happy Jason Smith is back and Im not ashamed to say it.

shadrock · Post #898 » by **shadrock** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:36 am

EasternMagic wrote:Brian Schmitz being an ass... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-orlando-magic-twolves-future-20151118-post.html

Sometimes I wish I could smack BS in the face. Stupid outdated old fart who should retire. He has nfi what hes talking about anymore.

Post #899 » by **ChosenSavior** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:40 am

Just got through watching the game. The energy in the 2nd half was amazing! That was a ballsy move by Skiles to bench Vuc and Dipo in the 2nd half and it worked beautifully. I like that if something doesn't work, he is willing to adjust his gameplan and go to other guys to see if they can provide something out there. Elf was a ******** boss out there, amazing game from him! Evan just produces night in and night out offensively while playing solid defense on the other end. I love the Jason Smith signing (felt like saying that again) and Drew hit some huge 3s tonight.

We beat a very upstart Timberwolves team who has been a force on the road. Great character shown by the Magic tonight, can't wait for Saturday!

shadrock · Post #900 » by **shadrock** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:43 am

Please people, goto that BS article and rip the fker a new one in the comments section. Im sick of him.