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2024 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Game 5: (5) Orlando Magic at (4) Cleveland Cavaliers - Series Tied 2-2

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Post#21 » by KillMonger » Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:56 pm

I see Franz having a big game

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Post#22 » by eyriq » Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:57 pm

I'm amped up for this one! Really impressed with this team. Suggs is haunting Mitchell's dreams. The Germans are providing championship grit. Paolo is showing glimpses of superstardom.

Need a big Cole game, I don't like that he's been overshadowed by Fultz.
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Post#24 » by JoshuaPotter » Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:30 pm

eyriq wrote:I'm amped up for this one! Really impressed with this team. Suggs is haunting Mitchell's dreams. The Germans are providing championship grit. Paolo is showing glimpses of superstardom.

Need a big Cole game, I don't like that he's been overshadowed by Fultz.


Our bench depth was supposed to be our biggest strength yet too many no shows. They need to get it together, they are supposed to be fresh legs out there.

Overall our bench grade has been a C-. With the only dawgs being Isaac / WCJ / Mo. Which is unbelievably ironic.
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Post#25 » by rcklsscognition » Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:39 pm

I’ll be keeping a close eye on rebounding differential and turnovers. We keep it close on the boards and limit TOs we have a great chance no matter how bad we shoot.
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Post#26 » by DiplomaticMagic » Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:54 pm

Cavs are mentally weak, they were playing scared in game 4 when we went on a run.

If we punch them in the mouth, they might fold. We gotta get off to a better start.

I dont believe for a second that Jarret Allen is "injured". Gotta dictate the paint especially when hes in the game. Wendell did a good job.

Cavs offense hasnt been good all series, hopefully thats because of our defense and it continues today.

As every game goes, the 3pt battle is key.
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Post#27 » by Residual-Heat » Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:56 pm

JoshuaPotter wrote:
eyriq wrote:I'm amped up for this one! Really impressed with this team. Suggs is haunting Mitchell's dreams. The Germans are providing championship grit. Paolo is showing glimpses of superstardom.

Need a big Cole game, I don't like that he's been overshadowed by Fultz.


Our bench depth was supposed to be our biggest strength yet too many no shows. They need to get it together, they are supposed to be fresh legs out there.

Overall our bench grade has been a C-. With the only dawgs being Isaac / WCJ / Mo. Which is unbelievably ironic.

Im pretty sure our bench has outscored their bench every game this series.
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Post#28 » by DiplomaticMagic » Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:58 pm

Hate looking forward but Porzingis is hurt for Boston. If we can beat these Cavs that will be a big deal.
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Post#29 » by Bensational » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:06 pm

JoshuaPotter wrote:
eyriq wrote:I'm amped up for this one! Really impressed with this team. Suggs is haunting Mitchell's dreams. The Germans are providing championship grit. Paolo is showing glimpses of superstardom.

Need a big Cole game, I don't like that he's been overshadowed by Fultz.


Our bench depth was supposed to be our biggest strength yet too many no shows. They need to get it together, they are supposed to be fresh legs out there.

Overall our bench grade has been a C-. With the only dawgs being Isaac / WCJ / Mo. Which is unbelievably ironic.


Games 3 and 4 were different. Bench were much bigger contributors. Even Fultz and Cole chipped in.

I’m hoping the return to the lineups and rotations the team knows (WCJ starting, Isaac off the bench) proves to still be a difference maker even in Cleveland.
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Post#30 » by RichCollab » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:06 pm

JoshuaPotter wrote:
eyriq wrote:I'm amped up for this one! Really impressed with this team. Suggs is haunting Mitchell's dreams. The Germans are providing championship grit. Paolo is showing glimpses of superstardom.

Need a big Cole game, I don't like that he's been overshadowed by Fultz.


Our bench depth was supposed to be our biggest strength yet too many no shows. They need to get it together, they are supposed to be fresh legs out there.

Overall our bench grade has been a C-. With the only dawgs being Isaac / WCJ / Mo. Which is unbelievably ironic.


Team bench points leaders in the playoffs this season…

1. Orlando Magic - 128
2. Minnesota Timberwolves - 108
3. Indiana Pacers - 102
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Post#31 » by basketballRob » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:14 pm

I hope the team can learn how to blur out the crowd in away games. Cleveland is a 4.5-point favorite.

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Post#32 » by KillMonger » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:22 pm

Like the offensive adjustment we made setting screens higher getting paolo going downhill more

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Post#33 » by RichCollab » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:22 pm

basketballRob wrote:I hope the team can learn how to blur out the crowd in away games. Cleveland is a 4.5-point favorite.

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5.5 now.
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Post#34 » by eyriq » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:30 pm

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basketballRob wrote:I hope the team can learn how to blur out the crowd in away games. Cleveland is a 4.5-point favorite.

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5.5 now.
Interesting that Cavs are favored by that much
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Post#35 » by SOUL » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:30 pm

They've already exceeded my expectations for this series so a hard fought loss or win is gravy, but obviously I want to be greedy now and win. Although it just feels like the Cavs are due to hit some bull threes lol. I mean they're obviously not as bad as they've been though, they are missing some open shots.

Feel like they're gonna bomb away from there though. Probably gonna use Marcus Morris instead of Niang and Merrill will cut into LeVert's minutes if I had to guess.
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Post#36 » by GameOver25 » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:50 pm

I think these boys are ready to put up a fight tonight and bring home the victory. We taking this.
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Post#37 » by MasterGMer » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:51 pm

I believe that we will win! I believe that we will win!
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Post#38 » by MagicMatic » Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:05 pm

eyriq wrote:
RichCollab wrote:
basketballRob wrote:I hope the team can learn how to blur out the crowd in away games. Cleveland is a 4.5-point favorite.

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5.5 now.
Interesting that Cavs are favored by that much


Magic arent good away. We would have to steal one.
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Post#39 » by basketballRob » Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:14 pm

I just read that Allen wasn't seen warming up.

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Post#40 » by ORLMagicGirl15 » Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:16 pm

I am too nervous to watch the game but I will force myself too. All I can think of are the two games we had in Cleveland which were horrible. We need everybody to step up. Good luck Magicians.
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