2020-2021 Regular Season Game 32: Detroit Pistons (8-22) at Orlando Magic (13-18)

[MaKiaVeLi7]

Has there been any updates on Cole Anthony's injury?

No updates that I'm aware of. Last I saw it was reported he will be out at least until All-Star game, maybe even later.

Gosh, what about the forum spirit???? The team is on a winning streak, again in the playoffs hunt...and there's the game thread and a single fellow poster asking for Cole Anthony...and me...

Sad to say it, but we as a fan base are just as a pathetic bunch of weird masochists as this cursed franchise. I feel bad for all magic fans, me included.

Let me see if I can answer this question for you...the team's winning streak consists of beating three teams with a combined record of 38-53. When it comes to watching the young talent develop, only Okeke is seeing any significant minutes. We are playing against the Detroit Pistons, not really an exciting team to watch when most of the board is apathetic towards this roster to begin with (there will probably be more activity when we play the Nets on Thursday).

I am certainly not trying to speak for everyone but I think folks are just tired of seeing Hennigan's core being the focal point again this season. I could just be reading your post wrong but aren't you one of the posters who want to tank in the first place?

Sure, I'm pro-tank even though I hate losing as hell. But nothing else left that makes sense for our team besides tanking.

In my post I tried to be a bit sarcastic and added a bit of irony. Of course, we need to tank. I am just trying to put into words how I feel, I'm just bewildered how even if we win we cannot be happy with the roster we have and when we lose we don't do it on purpose and we are going nowhere after a few meaningless wins. All this non-sense is making us the fans apathetic and disheartened as you mentioned.

I am feeling bad for the state our fan base founds itself in the last few years, given all the bad choices and no choices by the FO, all the injuries, all the missed draft picks, all of the MAGIC BASKETBALL we are forced to getting used to.

[3ddman23]

Saban Lee once again another random second round pick/ undrafted player showing out against the magic.

[basketballRob]

There will be blood.

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Hope you're right and 'There Will Be Blood' for all the "Inglorious Basterds" in our incompetent and lazy Front Office and their puppet masters in the Magic ownership.

I wrote that when Evan was bleeding on the floor after he got some chicklets knocked loose.

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[3ddman23]

They aren't winning this one. One of those nightmare nights

[basketballRob]

Nets and Jazz will score 140 on us.

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[3ddman23]

Vuc trying to hard tonight. Trhing to show he is an all star. Not having a great game

[MaKiaVeLi7]

This S. Lee guy on the Pistons roster is eating our defender's lunch. Lee is a baller. Sure, he has some holes in his overall game but he looks like a talented young player.

How come we always end up with the Frank Masons, Isiah Briscoes, Jerian Grants, Chasson Randles, Anthony Johnsons and Chris Duhons of the world and never find those unpolished diamonds that are dying to get a chance in the league.

Never ever hit gold with any of those random pickups as backups.

[ChosenSavior]

No updates that I'm aware of. Last I saw it was reported he will be out at least until All-Star game, maybe even later.

Gosh, what about the forum spirit???? The team is on a winning streak, again in the playoffs hunt...and there's the game thread and a single fellow poster asking for Cole Anthony...and me...

Sad to say it, but we as a fan base are just as a pathetic bunch of weird masochists as this cursed franchise. I feel bad for all magic fans, me included.

Let me see if I can answer this question for you...the team's winning streak consists of beating three teams with a combined record of 38-53. When it comes to watching the young talent develop, only Okeke is seeing any significant minutes. We are playing against the Detroit Pistons, not really an exciting team to watch when most of the board is apathetic towards this roster to begin with (there will probably be more activity when we play the Nets on Thursday).

I am certainly not trying to speak for everyone but I think folks are just tired of seeing Hennigan's core being the focal point again this season. I could just be reading your post wrong but aren't you one of the posters who want to tank in the first place?

Sure, I'm pro-tank even though I hate losing as hell. But nothing else left that makes sense for our team besides tanking.

In my post I tried to be a bit sarcastic and added a bit of irony. Of course, we need to tank. I am just trying to put into words how I feel, I'm just bewildered how even if we win we cannot be happy with the roster we have and when we lose we don't do it on purpose and we are going nowhere after a few meaningless wins. All this non-sense is making us the fans apathetic and disheartened as you mentioned.

I am feeling bad for the state our fan base founds itself in the last few years, given all the bad choices and no choices by the FO, all the injuries, all the missed draft picks, all of the MAGIC BASKETBALL we are forced to getting used to.

I feel you. This stretch of Magic basketball has really sucked.

[RookieStar]

Saban Lee once again another random second round pick/ undrafted player showing out against the magic.

The birth of another "Magic Killer " *wipes tears frok my eyes*

[ChosenSavior]

Well Vuc just got hurt. I'm sure that means Gary Clark is back in the rotation if this injury is serious in any way.

[3ddman23]

This S. Lee guy on the Pistons roster is eating our defender's lunch. Lee is a baller. Sure, he has some holes in his overall game but he looks like a talented young player.

How come we always end up with the Frank Masons, Isiah Briscoes, Jerian Grants, Chasson Randles, Anthony Johnsons and Chris Duhons of the world and never find those unpolished diamonds that are dying to get a chance in the league.

Never ever hit gold with any of those random pickups as backups.

Have been saying that for the longest.

But come on don't disrespect no neck. He was a good backup for that finals team lol

[basketballRob]

Well Vuc just got hurt. I'm sure that means Gary Clark is back in the rotation if this injury is serious in any way.

I missed it

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[3ddman23]

Okeke starting to become money on that 3 ball

[BCS]

Well Vuc just got hurt. I'm sure that means Gary Clark is back in the rotation if this injury is serious in any way.

I missed it

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Doesn't really look serious, but....basketball Gods, you there? We appreciate you!

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[basketballRob]

They should draw up plays to get Chuma open shots.

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[Ducklett]

Khem Birch just rebounded the ball with his head.

[MaKiaVeLi7]

This S. Lee guy on the Pistons roster is eating our defender's lunch. Lee is a baller. Sure, he has some holes in his overall game but he looks like a talented young player.

How come we always end up with the Frank Masons, Isiah Briscoes, Jerian Grants, Chasson Randles, Anthony Johnsons and Chris Duhons of the world and never find those unpolished diamonds that are dying to get a chance in the league.

Never ever hit gold with any of those random pickups as backups.

Have been saying that for the longest.

But come on don't disrespect no neck. He was a good backup for that finals team lol

Actually, we are not exactly right. How dare we forget and ignore the Basketball GOD himself, the one and only, the unforgetable, the undefeated and unrivaled DEITY himself T-R-A-V-I-S D-I-E-N-E-R.

Well, I remember we got rid of him in a hurry after 1 season. The Magic FO back then just couldn't stand having his HIGHNESS among the other mortal ballers on the roster. BLASPHEMY !!!

[3ddman23]

So okeke continues to hit his open 3 but we don't run anything for him. Wonderful basketball being ran from our team and coach

[RookieStar]

Sooo... the allstar call had Vuc playing crappy again? But even so... no Bamba still?

[penny_nz]

Hope Vuc isn't hurt too bad, always get a little nervous when there is no obvious cause