2024-2025 Regular Season Game 73: Orlando Magic (34-38) at Charlotte Hornets (18-53) - 7pm

MasterGMer · Post #221 » by **MasterGMer** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:35 am

Knightro wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:
Knightro wrote:Caleb stretches the floor and Isaac does not. It's that simple IMO. The Magic need the 3PT shooting more than they need the defense.

Coach Mos is probably saving Isaac for the post season and tonight is a back to back

I don't think so.

When is Cole going to be back? Cole coming back to this roster is going to be scary for the opponent. BTW Cory Joseph did a good job

Ducklett · Post #222 » by **Ducklett** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:37 am

Another banger by one AB. Where are the haters this evening?

basketballRob · Post #223 » by **basketballRob** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:37 am

MasterGMer wrote:
Knightro wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:
Coach Mos is probably saving Isaac for the post season and tonight is a back to back

I don't think so.

When is Cole going to be back? Cole coming back to this roster is going to be scary for the opponent. BTW Cory Joseph did a good job

I'd rather see Cojo play instead.

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MasterGMer · Post #224 » by **MasterGMer** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:38 am

basketballRob wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:
Knightro wrote:
I don't think so.

When is Cole going to be back? Cole coming back to this roster is going to be scary for the opponent. BTW Cory Joseph did a good job
I'd rather see Cojo play instead.

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But what if we get the 7th seed and play Boston? You don't think Cole's play can be a boost at PG position?

Post #225 » by **Knightro** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:39 am

Like I said, until it stops working, tonight's 9-man rotation should be the rotation.

Cole, Isaac and TDS just shouldn't be in it right now.

Post #226 » by **FFBlitzace** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:41 am

I was ready to write Caleb off early this season when he wasn't making shots. But he has steadily been building his percentage over the season and is officially a hot shooter right now. Shooting is such a premium for us, he may have played his way back onto the team next season. Maybe.

JF5 · Post #227 » by **JF5** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:42 am

Knightro wrote:Like I said, until it stops working, tonight's 9-man rotation should be the rotation.

Cole, Isaac and TDS just shouldn't be in it right now.

Situational... This team isn't talented enough right now to have a hard 8 or 9

MasterGMer · Post #228 » by **MasterGMer** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:44 am

FFBlitzace wrote:I was ready to write Caleb off early this season when he wasn't making shots. But he has steadily been building his percentage over the season and is officially a hot shooter right now. Shooting is such a premium for us, he may have played his way back onto the team next season. Maybe.

I agree. And Gary Harris did a phenomenal job also. The 4th Q 2 man game between him and Paolo late got us winning the game. He has been everywhere defensively and made winning plays. He gets my vote today

VFX · Post #229 » by **VFX** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:48 am

AB, even after tonight’s performance, remains an anomaly.

He had a crazy efficient night, great on defense, and ended the game with 0 assists and 2-8 from 3.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #230 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:49 am

These 30 point games are getting way to easy for Paolo.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #231 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:50 am

FFBlitzace wrote:I was ready to write Caleb off early this season when he wasn't making shots. But he has steadily been building his percentage over the season and is officially a hot shooter right now. Shooting is such a premium for us, he may have played his way back onto the team next season. Maybe.

I was pushing for him, and then got discouraged from his game this season but he has stepped up in the last 2 weeks.

Post #232 » by **eyriq** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:54 am

Knightro wrote:Isaac and Da Silva basically out of the rotation and Mosley running a more normal 9-man rotation now.

Here for it tbh.

Mosley sending a message slotting Caleb into the 3 forward spot over TDS and JI.

Do you think Cole is back in the rotation once healthy?

Post #233 » by **eyriq** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:56 am

Knightro wrote:I simply wouldn't mess with what's working.

Keep playing 9 with Cole, Isaac and TDS just not in the mix right now.

Ah, you answered already

Post #234 » by **eyriq** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:56 am

Ducklett wrote:Another banger by one AB. Where are the haters this evening?

They converted for sure by now

Black and Blue · Post #235 » by **Black and Blue** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:57 am

Really great to see the fight from the youngsters today. Caleb and AB being aggressive should be a mandate from the coaches.

To be honest any game where KCP doesn’t shoot much is a win in my book. I expect all of his shots to be bricks at this point.

I’m bullish on Da Silva but he has definitely hit the rookie wall hard. He should be on the bench unless absolutely necessary.

Post #236 » by **eyriq** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:58 am

FFBlitzace wrote:I was ready to write Caleb off early this season when he wasn't making shots. But he has steadily been building his percentage over the season and is officially a hot shooter right now. Shooting is such a premium for us, he may have played his way back onto the team next season. Maybe.

His overall game looks better too. Still bad on defense but he's making smart defensive plays and hustling.

Optimus_Steel · Post #237 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:59 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
thelead wrote:Just saw this on the GB:

Read on Twitter

My goodness. The injures this year has been brutal. Praying for him to heal up.

What are these NBA players taking that is causing clots?

Black and Blue · Post #238 » by **Black and Blue** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:59 am

eyriq wrote:
Knightro wrote:Isaac and Da Silva basically out of the rotation and Mosley running a more normal 9-man rotation now.

Here for it tbh.
Mosley sending a message slotting Caleb into the 3 forward spot over TDS and JI.

Do you think Cole is back in the rotation once healthy?

I would say yes only because his offense in that second unit is huge…but I wouldn’t be shocked if Mosely got in AB’s ear and said he would get more minutes the more of a scoring threat he can be. If AB keeps being this aggressive then it opens up a ton and Cole can heal and be used as a spark plug in limited minutes.

yoyojw17 · Post #239 » by **yoyojw17** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:00 am

Black and Blue wrote:Really great to see the fight from the youngsters today. Caleb and AB being aggressive should be a mandate from the coaches.

To be honest any game where KCP doesn’t shoot much is a win in my book. I expect all of his shots to be bricks at this point.

I’m bullish on Da Silva but he has definitely hit the rookie wall hard. He should be on the bench unless absolutely necessary.

Minus the fact he's been shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three since the all star break.

Black and Blue · Post #240 » by **Black and Blue** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:01 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
thelead wrote:Just saw this on the GB:

Read on Twitter

My goodness. The injures this year has been brutal. Praying for him to heal up.

What are these NBA players taking that is causing clots?

I think it’s the plane flights to be honest. I’m a tall guy and always have it in mind that plane flights in a condensed period of time can be problematic. These guys are taking a zillion and are way taller than me.