2022-2023 Preseason Game 1: Orlando Magic (0-0) at Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) - 8pm

RickB-Orlando · Post #201 » by **RickB-Orlando** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:39 am

It seems pretty clear that Paulo needs to be at the four. He's just not fast enough to cover an NBA 3 at this point. I admire the exploration of twin towers, playing a rotation of Carter, Bol, Bamba, and Moe Wagner, but it really will tend to expose Paulo defensively against most or all scoring 3's at this level.

Paulo obviously has a lot to learn at this level but you can see he's going to be a very good player.

Audi · Post #202 » by **Audi** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:40 am

Preseason is about as important to me as summer league. Actually, same could be said about the first ~30 games.

NavalAviator94 · Post #203 » by **NavalAviator94** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:41 am

Wow, some actual ball movement. Nice 3

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Rick Rolled · Post #204 » by **Rick Rolled** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:44 am

Suggs has been scary bad.

Needs to bounce back next game big time.

I’m way more concerned about the ball handling and brain dead turnovers than the shot right now.

Had a couple nice mid range shots but still off from three.

I still have faith. Just want him to clean some things up ASAP.

Post #205 » by **FFBlitzace** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:44 am

I still like Suggs. It's going to be important for him to stay healthy so that he can actually play and learn.

CZ Eddie · Post #206 » by **CZ Eddie** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:44 am

ChosenSavior wrote:Does League Pass pause for anyone else? Stream stalls like every 10 seconds.

It's been flawless for me.
Computer w/high speed cable Internet.
No pausing or stutter or anything bad.

thelead · Post #207 » by **thelead** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:44 am

I just want to see some competent plays ran for Paolo

Post #208 » by **Knightro** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:46 am

Bol Bol has given more effort in this preseason game than Bamba has in his entire career.

He doesn't know what he's doing, but he's big, mobile and tries hard.

Optimus_Steel · Post #209 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:48 am

Reality check already? We can't shoot, our guard play sucks, we are young, all recipes for bad basketball. I hope no one was thinking playoff run lol. Atleast we got Banchero and Wagner, that's something atleast.

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thelead · Post #210 » by **thelead** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:50 am

Knightro wrote:
thelead wrote:You know what makes me sad? It’s the fact that if we actually wanted to win, Suggs shouldn’t be on the court. That hurts to type

I, in no way, have given up on him but he has such a long way just to get to ‘average’ that I’m not sure how he turns this around quickly. We have too many questions with this roster. Too many players that still need to prove they belong in rotations. I think that’s our biggest problem.

Not sure who the better option would be in that spot though. Harris is injured. Ross is a flake. Hampton?

Harris when healthy. Hampton or Cole otherwise. Excuse me while I go throw up

Last Guardian · Post #211 » by **Last Guardian** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:50 am

Ross still sucks

Post #212 » by **ChosenSavior** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:50 am

CZ Eddie wrote:
ChosenSavior wrote:Does League Pass pause for anyone else? Stream stalls like every 10 seconds.

It's been flawless for me.
Computer w/high speed cable Internet.
No pausing or stutter or anything bad.

Yeah may have to watch on PC this year. I'll give the consoles another go though. May just be a bad night for me.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #213 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:51 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:Reality check already? We can't shoot, our guard play sucks, we are young, all recipes for bad basketball. I hope no one was thinking playoff run lol. Atleast we got Banchero and Wagner, that's something atleast.

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Until I see Paolo, Franz, and Kelle together. Everything here is just a quick reaction and I’ll be good tomorrow.

Post #214 » by **ChosenSavior** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:52 am

Bench is playing hard at least

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #215 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:52 am

We need perimeter defense.

thelead · Post #216 » by **thelead** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:52 am

Our defense sucks too. Memphis getting into the paint whenever they want

Rick Rolled · Post #217 » by **Rick Rolled** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:55 am

ChosenSavior wrote:
CZ Eddie wrote:
ChosenSavior wrote:Does League Pass pause for anyone else? Stream stalls like every 10 seconds.

It's been flawless for me.
Computer w/high speed cable Internet.
No pausing or stutter or anything bad.

Yeah may have to watch on PC this year. I'll give the consoles another go though. May just be a bad night for me.

I’m with you. Xbox and PC keeps freezing, Roku keeps crashing.

I recently got fiber internet that has been flawless for live streaming.

We’ll see how the Dallas game goes.

Optimus_Steel · Post #218 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:55 am

Was hoping to see some improvement from Okeke but I see more passive play from him.

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Post #219 » by **Knightro** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:56 am

Bol Bol feels like a guy who would be a lot better if he was like 6'11 instead of 7'2".

He's just a little too tall to do some of the dribbling moves he's attempted tonight.

Post #220 » by **ChosenSavior** » Tue Oct 4, 2022 1:57 am

Rick Rolled wrote:
ChosenSavior wrote:
CZ Eddie wrote:It's been flawless for me.
Computer w/high speed cable Internet.
No pausing or stutter or anything bad.

Yeah may have to watch on PC this year. I'll give the consoles another go though. May just be a bad night for me.

I’m with you. Xbox and PC keeps freezing, Roku keeps crashing.

I recently got fiber internet that has been flawless for live streaming.

We’ll see how the Dallas game goes.

Yeah I think it's just a bad night. It worked on consoles perfectly last season.