2023-2024 Regular Season Game 31: New York Knicks (17-13) at Orlando Magic (18-12) - 7pm

Post #521 » by **SOUL** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:01 am

Some good results tonight:

Knicks lose
Raptors lose
Cavs lose
Nets lose
Hawks lose

thelead · Post #522 » by **thelead** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:01 am

RichCollab wrote:
thelead wrote:
SOUL wrote:
Of course, we got lucky the Knicks were worse than us there (and we forced them into some tough threes) - but the fact that we did so much good stuff, they struggled and still could've won means we just have to do so much right.

I’m primarily looking at our bench… 0/15 from deep. Just a few of those shots going in would have made this an easy win. It’s not like our bench is giving us defense either. What an embarrassing performance by them.

We are down 5 rotational players. Bench is going to be majorly impacted.

Other than Ingles, the others weren’t going to help our shooting woes.

Post #523 » by **eyriq** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:01 am

Moe with 4 offensive rebounds. Dude was scraping

Black and Blue · Post #524 » by **Black and Blue** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:02 am

ogmagicfan wrote:Our bench went 0/15 from 3 tonight

Including 0/5 from Caleb Houstan, who is only on the team for that one skill.

It’s becoming glaringly obvious how bad our 3pt shooting is when other teams’ shooters come in and are making them on us. I legit wonder how good this team could be if Houstan, Okeke, Gary Harris and any other three point shooters on this team were swapped out for other players.

AaronB · Post #525 » by **AaronB** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:09 am

I don't always get to watch games live (West Coast curse) but every night I check in to see if the Magic won and if the Pistons lost.

If the Pistons keep losing, the NBA might actually gain fans.

If the Pistons lose another 20 games, the NBA might actually overtake the NFL as America's favorite sport.

Black and Blue · Post #526 » by **Black and Blue** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:11 am

Knicks fans griping about the game. This one hurt them.

My favorite comment was someone aptly pointing out they lost because our PG is taller than their SF :lol:

VFX · Post #527 » by **VFX** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:11 am

Black and Blue wrote:
ogmagicfan wrote:Our bench went 0/15 from 3 tonight

Including 0/5 from Caleb Houstan, who is only on the team for that one skill.

It’s becoming glaringly obvious how bad our 3pt shooting is when other teams’ shooters come in and are making them on us. I legit wonder how good this team could be if Houstan, Okeke, Gary Harris and any other three point shooters on this team were swapped out for other players.

The unfortunate takeaway from tonight’s game was Caleb Houstan not being up to par. Too many missed open shots.. and that’s not a good thing if you have a reputation as a shooter. I’m praying that Jett is better.

The bench unit misses Ingles badly. Moe and Cole just haven’t been the same without Joe. Not even going to mention the other guy anymore. He might as well be Stuff.

Max Power · Post #528 » by **Max Power** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:14 am

Good win to get against a quality Knicks team. I’m of the opinion that we need to just start Goga Bitaze permanently or until Carter looks himself even coming off the bench. That guy is such a difference maker doing stuff that doesn’t make the stat sheet.

3ddman23 · Post #529 » by **3ddman23** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:15 am

Jett or queen needs to take Houston minutes asap. If everyone else is out.

Optimus_Steel · Post #530 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:17 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:NY will try the same as Miami and Philly, how will they respond?

Responded well.

CZ Eddie · Post #531 » by **CZ Eddie** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:20 am

AaronB wrote:I don't always get to watch games live (West Coast curse) but every night I check in to see if the Magic won and if the Pistons lost.

If the Pistons keep losing, the NBA might actually gain fans.

If the Pistons lose another 20 games, the NBA might actually overtake the NFL as America's favorite sport.

Not sure I follow?

KillMonger · Post #532 » by **KillMonger** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:20 am

3ddman23 wrote:Jett or queen needs to take Houston minutes asap. If everyone else is out.

i just want to see it, in meaningful minutes...not end of the game garbage time....i mean he's a lottery pick, we not that good to be NOT playing him when we're at a talent deficit

basketballRob · Post #533 » by **basketballRob** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:20 am

Black and Blue wrote:Knicks fans griping about the game. This one hurt them.

My favorite comment was someone aptly pointing out they lost because our PG is taller than their SF

Good point. AB is taller than Barrett.

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Optimus_Steel · Post #534 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:24 am

That was an excellent win. The Magic could have folded in the 4th but kept their composure. Remember last year at home we had the lead and NY went on a run late and won with Brunson abusing us. This time we held court. A good development performance and confidence booster against a good NY team. Keep up the development.

richi_v25 · Post #535 » by **richi_v25** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:33 am

Orlando Magic... Orlando Magic! We back baby!!!

golfreak · Post #536 » by **golfreak** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:39 am

ogmagicfan wrote:Our bench went 0/15 from 3 tonight

Look at the bright side.
0/15 from 3 from the bench and still WIN is a sign of a good team.

basketballRob · Post #537 » by **basketballRob** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:44 am

I'm surprised that one of the reporters finally put Mosely on the spot on the Goga and Wendell situation.

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golfreak · Post #538 » by **golfreak** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:45 am

I'm in agreement with everyone.
We look vastly better as a team with Goga playing.
I mean WCJ big "advantage" is he supposably a better shooter but we don't need him shooting 3s at <30%.
Better having Goga inside fighting for offensive rebounds and put backs.

Post #539 » by **SOUL** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:45 am

Kinda OT but Scottie Barnes took 15 threes tonight and hit 7 of them.. things I didn't think I'd be saying around the 2021 draft

KillMonger · Post #540 » by **KillMonger** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:47 am

basketballRob wrote:I'm surprised that one of the reporters finally put Mosely on the spot on the Goga and Wendell situation.

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wow really? i bet the answer was some cookie cutter sh t though