Game Thread: Orlando Magic V Houston Rockets

3ddman23 · Post #101 » by **3ddman23** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:40 am

Why take fultz out. Let him finish the quarter and come with dj to start the 4th. Good lord man. Something can be so simple

Post #102 » by **Bensational** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:41 am

Lol, what was that shot Vuc?! Zero arc to that hook shot and it seemed to somehow travel horizontally through the hoop. Nice!

thelead · Post #103 » by **thelead** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:41 am

Vuc finally realizes that the opponent can’t do much about him in the post if he takes his time.

pepe1991 · Post #104 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:41 am

just put deep bench in, last thing you want is injury

JojoSlimbiid · Post #105 » by **JojoSlimbiid** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:41 am

Another issue for Rockets is they really have no roll man anymore. The lobs don't work the same with Tucker/Covington.

MagicFan101 · Post #106 » by **MagicFan101** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:42 am

thelead wrote:
JojoSlimbiid wrote:Fultz mid range game has improved considerably. I'm almost expecting them to go in at this point.

The midrange shot is money most nights

My favorite is still him attacking the basket. When he gets a good head of steam he basically can't be stopped without at least sending him to the line.

thelead · Post #107 » by **thelead** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:42 am

Bench not moving the ball.

MagicMatic · Post #108 » by **MagicMatic** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:43 am

thelead wrote:Bench not moving the ball.

Nope. We slowed down the ball movement and let them back in. Fultz out and they capitalized.

swarlesbarkley · Post #109 » by **swarlesbarkley** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:43 am

MagicFan101 wrote:
thelead wrote:
JojoSlimbiid wrote:Fultz mid range game has improved considerably. I'm almost expecting them to go in at this point.

The midrange shot is money most nights

My favorite is still him attacking the basket. When he gets a good head of steam he basically can't be stopped without at least sending him to the line.

Really similar to Westbrook in that way.

pepe1991 · Post #110 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:44 am

Bensational wrote:Lol, what was that shot Vuc?! Zero arc to that hook shot and it seemed to somehow travel horizontally through the hoop. Nice!

Beauty of being 7 footer, shooting in straight line still somehow goes in :lol:

Just imagine how rim looks to Taco and Boban, basically in eyesight

MagicMatic · Post #111 » by **MagicMatic** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:45 am

We are killing them defensively on turnovers and rebounds.

MagicMatic · Post #112 » by **MagicMatic** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:46 am

Where has this aggressiveness been all season? Wtf.

pepe1991 · Post #113 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:47 am

DJ 19 points on 8 shots.
Such a difference maker when his shot goes in especially off bench

PrimeThyme · Post #114 » by **PrimeThyme** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:47 am

I'll say it again, MCW has turned into one of my favorite players on this team. He's an absolute dog and has been playing very well.

ORL_on_FIRE · Post #115 » by **ORL_on_FIRE** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:49 am

PrimeThyme wrote:I say it again, MCW has turned into one of my favorite players on this team. He's an absolute dog and has been playing very well.

Agreed. This team needs a dog, keep it up!

thelead · Post #116 » by **thelead** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:50 am

PrimeThyme wrote:I'll say it again, MCW has turned into one of my favorite players on this team. He's an absolute dog and has been playing very well.

Not as consistent and plays a different position but he’s like a modern day Bo Outlaw.

pepe1991 · Post #117 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:51 am

PrimeThyme wrote:I'll say it again, MCW has turned into one of my favorite players on this team. He's an absolute dog and has been playing very well.

Him at backup SG has some value.
Lot of teams like to play guys like him, Smart, Beverly. And he legit can defend. He can't shoot for s*** but moves the ball and does not make many mistakes on both ends.

Post #118 » by **Bensational** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:52 am

pepe1991 wrote:
Bensational wrote:Lol, what was that shot Vuc?! Zero arc to that hook shot and it seemed to somehow travel horizontally through the hoop. Nice!

Beauty of being 7 footer, shooting in straight line still somehow goes in

Just imagine how rim looks to Taco and Boban, basically in eyesight

I remember Sam Perkins being a 3pt shooting C for the Sonics back in the 90s (he shot high 30's on 4 attempts as a C in the 90's! Revolutionary). The dude shot 3 pointers with minimal arc. It was like he was passing it to the rim. Me and my mates loved trying to call "Perkins for 3!" in pickup games instead of calling bank shots. Lol.

pepe1991 · Post #119 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:52 am

last night DJ saved my life :rofl:

ORL_on_FIRE · Post #120 » by **ORL_on_FIRE** » Mon Mar 9, 2020 12:53 am

Welcome back DJ, where ya been? Lol