2025-2026 Preseason Game 1: Orlando Magic (0-0) v. Miami Heat (0-0) in Puerto Rico

3ddman23 · Post #221 » by **3ddman23** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:17 am

Terrible terrible terrible

RookieStar · Post #222 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:18 am

Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
GameOver25 wrote:Serious question, can defense alone save AB career in Orlando?

No.

Random story that no one asked for - I have a friend that told me recently that he’s best friends with AB’s weed dealer and that AB smokes A LOT.

Now this probably means nothing and I know smoking is quite common in the league and some players can play great while high, but I would just keep a mental note of this and see if his play seems lethargic and not consistent.

Oooooh this is the spicy story that unites this board. Why didnt this story come out during offseason

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #223 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:18 am

This lineup has 10 points for the whole first half before JI’a free throws. Wow.

KillMonger · Post #224 » by **KillMonger** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:18 am

Sloppy.....Rusty..... Then again they don't have any sets in

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fendilim · Post #225 » by **fendilim** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:18 am

I love this offense. Plays to our identity.

thelead · Post #226 » by **thelead** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:19 am

bigdogdylan5 wrote:
thelead wrote:
bigdogdylan5 wrote:Bro it’s first preseason game after 4 days of practice… Hell I was really impressed with Jett looked very active and more bouncy on defense

yes but last season did happen. Did you watch AB in the playoffs? AB was the guy I wanted but facts are facts. He is WAY behind where he should be right now.

You are ready to say that after 4 days of practice and first preseason game? IMO that is just reactionary BS.

13% from 3 in the playoffs... with no one guarding him

Post #227 » by **eyriq** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:19 am

This second unit is soul crushingly bad

fendilim · Post #228 » by **fendilim** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:19 am

I love this offense. Plays to our identity.

GameOver25 · Post #229 » by **GameOver25** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:20 am

Typical AB, scared to shoot, passes to Goga at the 3pt line. :lol:

thelead · Post #230 » by **thelead** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:20 am

SOUL wrote:All of Jase's shots have been like unnaturally tough. He needs to shoot the open ones.

The 2nd unit offense was just trash. Can't create any open looks

RookieStar · Post #231 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:21 am

That Goga 3 shows you his play entire game...

Post #232 » by **eyriq** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:21 am

I don't know that I've ever been discouraged watching AB but he looks terrible

RookieStar · Post #233 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:22 am

Jett > AB

T-Cat · Post #234 » by **T-Cat** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:22 am

thelead wrote:
SOUL wrote:All of Jase's shots have been like unnaturally tough. He needs to shoot the open ones.

The 2nd unit offense was just trash. Can't create any open looks

What do players work on in the summer besides shooting?

JF5 · Post #235 » by **JF5** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:22 am

The second unit like this will never play together unless there are blowouts. But man Bane is so damn good.

thelead · Post #236 » by **thelead** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:22 am

Starters looked good. And Bane is 1-3 from deep... not sure why but it feels like he took (and missed) more than that.

Bane is exactly what this team needed. We still need Suggs out there to complete the puzzle though. WCJ hitting 3's makes such a big difference too.

Darth Magic · Post #237 » by **Darth Magic** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:22 am

I'm sorry to say I think JI is cooked guys. I see nothing special from him. No explosiveness. No shooting. No elite defense. Nothing.

Skybox · Post #238 » by **Skybox** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:23 am

eyriq wrote:I don't know that I've ever been discouraged watching AB but he looks terrible

First game with some new guys…he’ll snap back

Magic_Johnny12 · Post #239 » by **Magic_Johnny12** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:23 am

RookieStar wrote:
Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
GameOver25 wrote:Serious question, can defense alone save AB career in Orlando?

No.

Random story that no one asked for - I have a friend that told me recently that he’s best friends with AB’s weed dealer and that AB smokes A LOT.

Now this probably means nothing and I know smoking is quite common in the league and some players can play great while high, but I would just keep a mental note of this and see if his play seems lethargic and not consistent.

Oooooh this is the spicy story that unites this board. Why didnt this story come out during offseason

Ehh, not that spicy unless this is sarcasm.

Anyone that smokes can quite easily tell AB smokes lol, this shouldn’t be a big surprise to anyone.

Post #240 » by **FFBlitzace** » Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:24 am

Pretty good look to end the half. Just a little short lol.

I mean, there was some good and some bad. I feel like AB needs to step up with that 2nd unit. We'll see who even plays in the 2nd half when preseason ultra garbage time kicks in, but if that same unit gets another run, I hope to see him look better.

I thought Jase had some good drives and just didn't get any to go down. Rookie moment, including the frustration foul (while in the penalty) after the miss.