2020-2021 Regular Season Game 47: Orlando Magic (15-31) at Los Angeles Clippers (32-16)

basketballRob · Post #421 » by **basketballRob** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:28 am

We're a way better defensive team now.

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MagicStarwipe · Post #422 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:29 am

We're going to go all out and grind out some wins at the end of the season when other teams are resting/tanking. That's the real fear.

Last Guardian · Post #423 » by **Last Guardian** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:29 am

Chuma vest, WCJ second

rusoopE · Post #424 » by **rusoopE** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:29 am

I rather build a winning culture with this young core than tank just for one player. Its not like we have vets that will take us nowhere in the forseen future. This is the opposite. I dont believe we going start winning from now on every game. But its really hopeful to see this core grow Up and progress since the tradeline, i didnt feel like this before it. I wanna see rj, wcj, okeke, mo, cole anthony, fultz, isaac development i just cant care less on the draft pick atm fo real. Keep the w's comming young fellas!

The Effect · Post #425 » by **The Effect** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:31 am

Knightro wrote:I'm not panicking and expecting the Magic to rattle off a bunch of wins to kill the tank. Not yet anyway.

Caught the Clippers on their 5th game in 7 nights and missing 5 rotation guys, George, Rondo, Ibaka, Morris and Beverley, and LA just flat out ran out of gas.

In the past week(ish), we've beaten the clippers, nuggets and nets....trust me this team is going to go on a very stupid run at the end of the year while other teams are tanking

Cliff showed his true colors when he went with birch-mcw-tross-ennis for much of the 4th quarter

He's still coaching to win over evaluating young talent

Did RJ even play in the 4th?

Post #426 » by **ChosenSavior** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:32 am

I want Cliff to clean up the sub patterns and start phasing Birch out of the rotation (dude is a very solid player and honestly could help a playoff team needing a backup center) but props to him getting this team prepared and putting a very solid gameplan together against Leonard. I am not the biggest fan of Coach Cliff but I will absolutely give credit where it is due.

Rainwater · Post #427 » by **Rainwater** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:32 am

I want to hate this so bad but I can't. Please nothing but close losses the rest of the way, lol.

KillMonger · Post #428 » by **KillMonger** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:33 am

rusoopE wrote:I rather build a winning culture with this young core than tank just for one player. Its not like we have vets that will take us nowhere in the forseen future. This is the opposite. I dont believe we going start winning from now on every game. But its really hopeful to see this core grow Up and progress since the tradeline, i didnt feel like this before it. I wanna see rj, wcj, okeke, mo, cole anthony, fultz, isaac development i just cant care less on the draft pick atm fo real. Keep the w's comming young fellas!

you should care, because that's the only way to get someone with either all-star talent or all-star potential...we don't attract those kind of guys in free agency

RookieStar · Post #429 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:33 am

Randle needs to be benched when Cole gets back, same with bacon and ennis when harris is good to go.

The Real Dalic · Post #430 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:34 am

What a game. Lol Sucks that we won but not too mad at it because Chuma keeps showing he can really play. WCJ and Bamba both looked pretty good out there too! I really like RJ a lot as well. Wish we could get him some more minutes somehow.

Also, it looks like Birch is slowly getting fewer and fewer minutes. I feel like Bamba/Carter will be starting soon and Birch will start getting 15ish minutes.

OrlandO · Post #431 » by **OrlandO** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:34 am

What is Weltman doing. If you're going to blow it up and hype the draft you need to fully commit to the tank and you need to do it now or it's going to be 2018 all over again. Shutdown Ross and MCW (and Harris). Get rid any of Ennis, Birch, Bacon, Porter if they're not in our plans for next season. Fill empty spots with bad g-leaguers to sabotage the team. We want the young players to try their best, but we can't let vets play critical roles in wins.

rusoopE · Post #432 » by **rusoopE** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:35 am

The Effect wrote:
Knightro wrote:I'm not panicking and expecting the Magic to rattle off a bunch of wins to kill the tank. Not yet anyway.

Caught the Clippers on their 5th game in 7 nights and missing 5 rotation guys, George, Rondo, Ibaka, Morris and Beverley, and LA just flat out ran out of gas.

In the past week(ish), we've beaten the clippers, nuggets and nets....trust me this team is going to go on a very stupid run at the end of the year while other teams are tanking

Cliff showed his true colors when he went with birch-mcw-tross-ennis for much of the 4th quarter

He's still coaching to win over evaluating young talent

Did RJ even play in the 4th?

Clipps werent tanking the magic won cause they played better against a contender. Im happy más props to steve.please keep him!

EasternMagic · Post #433 » by **EasternMagic** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:35 am

Ducklett wrote:
EasternMagic wrote:
Ducklett wrote:I am going to remember this when we pick 8th in the draft

I'll remind you

I am going to be pissed when the Bulls pick higher than us.

I will also share a sad virtual beer with you for this moment.

iTs JusT zo · Post #434 » by **iTs JusT zo** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:36 am

How many blocks did we have? I feel like we might of had the season high tonight?

swarlesbarkley · Post #435 » by **swarlesbarkley** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:36 am

OrlandO wrote:What is Weltman doing. If you're going to blow it up and hype the draft you need to fully commit to the tank and you need to do it now or it's going to be 2018 all over again. Shutdown Ross and MCW (and Harris). Get rid any of Ennis, Birch, Bacon, Porter if they're not in our plans for next season. Fill empty spots with bad g-leaguers to sabotage the team. We want the young players to try their best, but we can't let vets play critical roles in wins.

I feel like the team and Clifford needed a solid win with the new guys after the trades so internally they know they can compete. Now we need to shut it down.

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EasternMagic · Post #436 » by **EasternMagic** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:37 am

rusoopE wrote:
The Effect wrote:
Knightro wrote:I'm not panicking and expecting the Magic to rattle off a bunch of wins to kill the tank. Not yet anyway.

Caught the Clippers on their 5th game in 7 nights and missing 5 rotation guys, George, Rondo, Ibaka, Morris and Beverley, and LA just flat out ran out of gas.

In the past week(ish), we've beaten the clippers, nuggets and nets....trust me this team is going to go on a very stupid run at the end of the year while other teams are tanking

Cliff showed his true colors when he went with birch-mcw-tross-ennis for much of the 4th quarter

He's still coaching to win over evaluating young talent

Did RJ even play in the 4th?

Clipps werent tanking the magic won cause they played better against a contender. Im happy más props to steve.please keep him!

I mean look at Detroit. 8 of their 13 wins are against playoff teams.

basketballRob · Post #437 » by **basketballRob** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:37 am

iTs JusT zo wrote:How many blocks did we have? I feel like we might of had the season high tonight?

6 blocks and 10 steals. The steals might be a season high.

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Mk0 · Post #438 » by **Mk0** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:37 am

Congrats on the win (sorry for the tank loss?) WCJ looked good for you guys. Those clutch time blocks and rebounds were huge!

I like Chuma, good stuff!

*I really think the trade is a win-win. Good luck on the lotto balls!

KillMonger · Post #439 » by **KillMonger** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:38 am

OrlandO wrote:What is Weltman doing. If you're going to blow it up and hype the draft you need to fully commit to the tank and you need to do it now or it's going to be 2018 all over again. Shutdown Ross and MCW (and Harris). Get rid any of Ennis, Birch, Bacon, Porter if they're not in our plans for next season. Fill empty spots with bad g-leaguers to sabotage the team. We want the young players to try their best, but we can't let vets play critical roles in wins.

nothing this drastic is going to happen, we're going to ride it out....i just hope we don't play ourselves out of the top 5....that would be stupid

ogmagicfan · Post #440 » by **ogmagicfan** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:38 am

rusoopE wrote:I rather build a winning culture with this young core than tank just for one player. Its not like we have vets that will take us nowhere in the forseen future. This is the opposite. I dont believe we going start winning from now on every game. But its really hopeful to see this core grow Up and progress since the tradeline, i didnt feel like this before it. I wanna see rj, wcj, okeke, mo, cole anthony, fultz, isaac development i just cant care less on the draft pick atm fo real. Keep the w's comming young fellas!

Every season we win games at the end of the year, miss out on generational talents and repeat, winning culture needs talent to match. You’re not going to win a championship by culture alone, Phili had the worst stretch in NBA history for multiple years and are #1 in the East now. Shouldn’t they struggle cause of “winning culture”? Yall are saying words that have empty meanings.

Hard fought game by the players and I’ll never blame them, but I have little trust in tanking efforts or management stepping in. Concerned that the Cavs,Wiz, Raps, Bulls, Thunder might overtake us at this rate and then posters will be complaining about how we were a pick away once again because of meaningless wins during a COVID season.