Game Thread #4: Orlando @ Charlotte 12/30/11

[The Real Dalic]

I'm noticing different things from us. Like in the last couple of seconds of the shotclock, Dwight and J-Rich ran a little curl to get J-Rich a pretty decent look in the paint. He didn't make the shot but the point is I can see things just clicking SO much better.
But I continue to wonder how will the team cope when it's D-Wade guarding JJ when he's running a pick and roll. How Hedo will play when defended by Lebron. How Ryan will shoot when it's KG/Horford running at them from a close range.

I really hope we don't meet Atlanta in the playoffs. They are just a horrible match-up.
Not sure how we would work the Bulls.
But anyway PLEASE DON'T TRADE DWIGHT LET'S HAVE ANOTHER GO AT IT.

If we play the Hawks, we'd start Anderson, and have the matchup advantage.

I agree. we're definitely better and they might be worse, remember they lost Crawford, their best player in that series.

[The Real Dalic]

Man 2 solid games from duhon... He's starting to earn his keep, and I gotta give credit where due.

When Hughes replaced Duhon, the Magic offense really took a dive.

Yep, like i said before the season i think Chris Duhon is a good enough player to be our primary backup. after the first 2 games i definitely overreacted and joined the bench Duhon group, but after seeing these 2 last games i'm back on the play Duhon bandwagon. lol. about hughes though... i think he's just nervous that SVG is going to pull him everytime he makes a mistake, i think he'll be fine... not that he's going to get alot of playing time anyway.

[minimoe]

Man 2 solid games from duhon... He's starting to earn his keep, and I gotta give credit where due.

When Hughes replaced Duhon, the Magic offense really took a dive.

Yep, like i said before the season i think Chris Duhon is a good enough player to be our primary backup. after the first 2 games i definitely overreacted and joined the bench Duhon group, but after seeing these 2 last games i'm back on the play Duhon bandwagon. lol. about hughes though... i think he's just nervous that SVG is going to pull him everytime he makes a mistake, i think he'll be fine... not that he's going to get alot of playing time anyway.

Dont get fooled though.... Try to remember DooDoohon from last year

[Neon1]

Dont get fooled though.... Try to remember DooDoohon from last year

And THIS preseason.....And the entire year before last seson....

[AdamTheGreek]

It's ok to be cautiously optimistic. Just remember our 3 wins have come against the Rockets, Nets, and Bobcats. The 1 big team we played we lost, on the road in one of the toughest environments to play in. We have a favorable schedule and need to take advantage.

[Magicalltheway]

WOW I must admit, i was most impressed by Stan changing things up. Man is that possible, he is actually being flexible. Twice Dwight got the ball on top and attacked the rim on run-ins, didnt score them but thats a different look that will force teams to defend him differently. very impressed with the whole team. EC on the bench is understandable he is very very raw, still needs a couple of seasons. How can Dwight leave all this. if winning is what he want thats what he is getting.

[drsd]

WOW I must admit, i was most impressed by Stan changing things up. Man is that possible, he is actually being flexible. Twice Dwight got the ball on top and attacked the rim on run-ins, didnt score them but thats a different look that will force teams to defend him differently. very impressed with the whole team. EC on the bench is understandable he is very very raw, still needs a couple of seasons. How can Dwight leave all this. if winning is what he want thats what he is getting.

What I think is amazing is how in the first pre-season game Orlando had zero fast-break points. And from that, now the team is aggressively attacking the basket. Plus the percentage of assists on FGs seems to be much higher than last year. Perhaps there is something to this new, nicer Coach Stan the Man!

[SolidSnake008]

Here is a look at the league leaders stats: http://www.basketball-reference.com/lea ... aders.html

[Diehardmagicfan]

Here is a look at the league leaders stats: http://www.basketball-reference.com/lea ... aders.html

Hedo is doing very nicely in the Turnover department.

[magic04life]

It's ok to be cautiously optimistic. Just remember our 3 wins have come against the Rockets, Nets, and Bobcats. The 1 big team we played we lost, on the road in one of the toughest environments to play in. We have a favorable schedule and need to take advantage.

The Rockets destroyed the Spurs and the Bobcats nearly beat the Heat.

We blew both of those teams out of the water.

[Magicman125]

It's ok to be cautiously optimistic. Just remember our 3 wins have come against the Rockets, Nets, and Bobcats. The 1 big team we played we lost, on the road in one of the toughest environments to play in. We have a favorable schedule and need to take advantage.

The Rockets destroyed the Spurs and the Bobcats nearly beat the Heat.

We blew both of those teams out of the water.

I'm inclined to believe the Bobcats-Heat game was a fluke or a result of a lack of effort on Miami's part. The Bobcats are kind of a joke, they have Diaw at center.

[drsd]

Here is a look at the league leaders stats: http://www.basketball-reference.com/lea ... aders.html

Very nice to see Anderson at #10 in offensive rebounds!

[cappadoball]

We beat teams that we are capable of beating. I am looking forward to playing the top teams, and we may have enough weapons to beat them.