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2020-2021 Regular Season Game 2: Orlando Magic (1-0) at Washington Wizards (0-1)

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2020-2021 Regular Season Game 2: Orlando Magic (1-0) at Washington Wizards (0-1) 

Post#1 » by Knightro » Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:56 pm

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GAME INFO
Who: Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards
What: 2020-2021 Regular Season Game 2
When: Saturday, December 26 at 7pm ET
Where: Capital One Arena in Washington DC
How: Fox Sports Florida, NBA League Pass, 96.9 The Game FM (Radio)

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Over/Under 231.5

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
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ORLANDO MAGIC PROJECTED STARTERS


G: Markelle Fultz
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G: Evan Fournier
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F: Dwayne Bacon
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F: Aaron Gordon
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C: Nikola Vucevic
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ORLANDO MAGIC PROJECTED BENCH

G: Cole Anthony
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G: Michael Carter-Williams
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F: Terrence Ross
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F: Chuma Okeke
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C: Khem Birch
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Deep Bench

G: Jordan Bone (two-way)
G: Karim Mane (two way)
F: Gary Clark
C: Mo Bamba

Injuries: Jonathan Isaac (knee), Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) and James Ennis (hamstring) are all OUT.

Washington Projected Starters
G: Russell Westbrook
G: Bradley Beal
F: Isaac Bonga
F: Deni Avdija
C: Thomas Bryant

Bench
G: Ish Smith
G: Raul Neto
F: Troy Brown Jr.
F: Davis Bertans
C: Robin Lopez
C: Moe Wagner

Injuries: Rui Hachimura (double eye infection) is OUT.
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Re: 2020-2021 Regular Season Game 2: Orlando Magic (1-0) at Washington Wizards (0-1) 

Post#2 » by Knightro » Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:58 pm

It's worth noting that Scott Brooks has already come out and said that both Russell Westbrook and Davis Bertans will NOT be playing in back-to-backs at this time.

So it's very likely that one of those two sits tonight and the other sits tomorrow.
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Post#3 » by Blue_and_Whte » Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:14 pm

I'm oddly never concerned about Westbrook run teams. I mean, I know they could beat us but I'm just never overly concerned.
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Post#4 » by Def Swami » Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:40 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:I'm oddly never concerned about Westbrook run teams. I mean, I know they could beat us but I'm just never overly concerned.

One of the most memorable performances by a player against the Magic. Never heard MVP chants in Amway for another player like that.
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Post#5 » by zaymon » Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:43 pm

It will be a long night for MCW playing 48 minutes and defending both guard spots :D
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Post#6 » by nicnac215 » Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:53 pm

Going to be a tough one tonight. I expect our first L of the season, but hopefully we match their intensity and keep it close. Need a big game out of Vuc tonight.
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Post#7 » by RookieStar » Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:09 pm

zaymon wrote:It will be a long night for MCW playing 48 minutes and defending both guard spots :D


Isn't that why we signed him? It certainly isn't for his scoring prowess.... :(
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Post#8 » by cedric76 » Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:16 pm

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Post#9 » by AdamTH21 » Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:51 pm

Going to need another big effort tonight from AG to try and limit the shooting threat Bertans offers from downtown. I quite like the matchup of Vooch against Bryant, I'm feeling quietly confident that we're able to get a win from the game. Got my hopes up for another big points haul from Fournier - he could find himself open consistently against this Washington defence.
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Post#10 » by Blue_and_Whte » Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:53 pm

Def Swami wrote:
Blue_and_Whte wrote:I'm oddly never concerned about Westbrook run teams. I mean, I know they could beat us but I'm just never overly concerned.

One of the most memorable performances by a player against the Magic. Never heard MVP chants in Amway for another player like that.
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That old game against an awful Magic team doesn’t change my mind in any way. Id take my chances on RW hogging the ball all night than getting other players involved. He’s going to get his against any team, I’m just not as concerned about him like I am other players like Curry, Harden, and LeBron.

I’m more concerned about an off night from any of the guys above winning a close game than RW having a monster night. Him pulling up for 3 over three defenders, I’d take that all night
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Post#11 » by Blue_and_Whte » Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:55 pm

zaymon wrote:It will be a long night for MCW playing 48 minutes and defending both guard spots :D

Well you know he’s going to hustle and leave all out there.
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Post#12 » by ChosenSavior » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:25 pm

Wizards cannot defend out there at all on any level. As long as we do not go into any major offensive drought and take care of the basketball, we should be in great shape to take both of these games.
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Post#13 » by The Real Dalic » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:42 pm

Need Westbrook to go off for my fantasy team while the Wizards still manage to find a way to lose.
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Post#15 » by yoyojw17 » Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:11 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:Need Westbrook to go off for my fantasy team while the Wizards still manage to find a way to lose.

Kinda like most of his games. hahaha

more triple doubles than wins some times! :-D
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Post#16 » by basketballRob » Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:45 pm

I bet Chuma doesn't play tomorrow night. They probably don't want him playing b2b.

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Post#17 » by Def Swami » Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:54 pm

Maybe I didn't notice this last game, but Mo Bamba is "active." Wonder if we see him get any minutes on the back to back.
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Post#18 » by SOUL » Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:56 pm

Def Swami wrote:Maybe I didn't notice this last game, but Mo Bamba is "active." Wonder if we see him get any minutes on the back to back.
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Yeah, he was active last game too.
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Post#19 » by Howard Mass » Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:12 am

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Post#20 » by bigshawn » Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:23 am

AG looking good!

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