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2023-2024 Regular Season Game 15: Denver Nuggets (10-4) at Orlando Magic (9-5) - 7pm

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Re: 2023-2024 Regular Season Game 15: Denver Nuggets (10-4) at Orlando Magic (9-5) - 7pm 

Post#441 » by ibraheim718 » Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:51 am

JF5 wrote:You know what's funny... only 10 made 3s... we're beating teams... Like I've always said you need 3s but it's not the end all be all.


A lot of different ways to win in the NBA. Tonight it was timely 3's and timely stops.
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Post#442 » by thelead » Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:52 am

ibraheim718 wrote:Ingles has been huge as of late.

7 assists and zero turnovers in 17 minutes. His decision making is incredible.
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Post#443 » by ibraheim718 » Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:53 am

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ibraheim718 wrote:Ingles has been huge as of late.

7 assists and zero turnovers in 17 minutes. His decision making is incredible.


He gets the 2nd unit some easy buckets when the starters are resting.
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Post#444 » by Rainwater » Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:56 am

JF5 wrote:You know what's funny... only 10 made 3s... we're beating teams... Like I've always said you need 3s but it's not the end all be all.



True, but the magic truly need that shooter out on the perimeter to be a contender. They really need that Harris type in the starting lineup. They are lucky Blacks’ poor play didn’t affect the win.
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Post#445 » by The-Stallion70 » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:00 am

Holy sh** are we like good right now?
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Post#446 » by ogmagicfan » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:02 am

Lets f*ckin go!!!

I missed the 2nd half, celebrating a close friend's bday tonight, but great game led by Paolo & Franz. Great 2nd half by Franz, great response after the rough 1st
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Post#447 » by Rainwater » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:02 am

If the magic could do something about the PG position they will be very scary.
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Post#448 » by tooler » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:03 am

KillMonger wrote:Just one word....... Proud, it's like seeing your little brother grow up in front of your eyes.... We got young players 21 and 22 years old closing out the defending champs

Now remember this next time when your little brother is in a slump.
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Post#449 » by D J C » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:04 am

The last two games we gave up 29 threes on 46%+, and have only made 22 on 37% shooting

One of the biggest factors why I think you have to take us seriously. No one can say we’re getting “lucky” with teams going cold or having an off night.

We just beat the defending champs with the MVP dropping 30/13/12

We’re ready to play anyone

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Post#450 » by Bensational » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:05 am

Rainwater wrote:
JF5 wrote:You know what's funny... only 10 made 3s... we're beating teams... Like I've always said you need 3s but it's not the end all be all.



True, but the magic truly need that shooter out on the perimeter to be a contender. They really need that Harris type in the starting lineup. They are lucky Blacks’ poor play didn’t affect the win.


I wish people would stop making proclamations on what this team can and can’t do because you’ve all been wrong.
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Post#451 » by D J C » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:08 am

Also shoutout to Coach for leaving that 2nd unit in at the start of the fourth. They dug a little hole, then he had the confidence to leave them in to get us right back in it.

Also the decision to pull Franz after dropping a quick 15 pts on 100% shooting in the third. I was screaming inside to leave the hot hand in. But it worked out giving him a breather on the B2B and him coming back in fresh to close the game at the end.
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Post#452 » by Rainwater » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:10 am

Bensational wrote:
Rainwater wrote:
JF5 wrote:You know what's funny... only 10 made 3s... we're beating teams... Like I've always said you need 3s but it's not the end all be all.



True, but the magic truly need that shooter out on the perimeter to be a contender. They really need that Harris type in the starting lineup. They are lucky Blacks’ poor play didn’t affect the win.


I wish people would stop making proclamations on what this team can and can’t do because you’ve all been wrong.


Lol, I think that is part of being on a forum. Stating an opinion.
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Post#453 » by Rainwater » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:13 am

D J C wrote:Also shoutout to Coach for leaving that 2nd unit in at the start of the fourth. They dug a little hole, then he had the confidence to leave them in to get us right back in it.

Also the decision to pull Franz after dropping a quick 15 pts on 100% shooting in the third. I was screaming inside to leave the hot hand in. But it worked out giving him a breather on the B2B and him coming back in fresh to close the game at the end.



I completely agree, that was a great coaching move. The dug themselves a hole but got themselves out of it.
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Post#454 » by ibraheim718 » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:13 am

Bensational wrote:
Rainwater wrote:
JF5 wrote:You know what's funny... only 10 made 3s... we're beating teams... Like I've always said you need 3s but it's not the end all be all.



True, but the magic truly need that shooter out on the perimeter to be a contender. They really need that Harris type in the starting lineup. They are lucky Blacks’ poor play didn’t affect the win.


I wish people would stop making proclamations on what this team can and can’t do because you’ve all been wrong.


Seriously. And btw.. in my opinion the backcourt you've seen finishing games is the backcourt Mosley and Co. are going to prefer to finish games.. both guys shoot around 35% from 3 and Suggs is getting better. That's good enough.. people need to stop.
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Post#455 » by TheChaser » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:15 am

Beautiful. They couldn’t pick a better time to do this too. I needed it.
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Post#456 » by ibraheim718 » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:15 am

There are teams that have more 3pt shooting but they don't quite defend to the level the Magic do. Do you really want that trade off? Do you really want to be the Indiana Pacers? Frauds.
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Post#457 » by SOUL » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:15 am

Shooting is always obviously a need but I'm glad we're not chucking them and playing to our strength. We can clamor all we want for those players but until then we can hang with and beat teams playing our style too
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Post#458 » by KillMonger » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:19 am

tooler wrote:
KillMonger wrote:Just one word....... Proud, it's like seeing your little brother grow up in front of your eyes.... We got young players 21 and 22 years old closing out the defending champs

Now remember this next time when your little brother is in a slump.
I'm built for that, I survived the Dwayne bacon and chasson Randle days.... I'm just happy that we are on schedule....leaving behind being a "bottom feeder" team

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Post#459 » by 3ddman23 » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:20 am

Whats even crazier about this start is the magic could just as easily be 12-3( dare I say 13-2) right now. If they didn't blow those games against the hawks and Lakers. They woukd literally be the best team in the league record wise. Wild to think about
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Post#460 » by Optimus_Steel » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:24 am

Happy thanksgiving everyone. Fantastic clutch win. I was worried not having the lead to start the 4th but these guys fought hard and earned the win. So much exciting growth for this young team. We making noise!
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