Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
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Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
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Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Injuries:
Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero OUT.
Wendell Carter Jr DOUBTFUL.
Phoenix Suns
KD (calf) OUT.
Beal (calf) OUT.
Nurkic (ankle) OUT.
Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
The quest for double digit wins continues.
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Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
If Book has a game like he did against the Wolves, we'll have a good chance. If not, it'll play out similar to the Thunder loss. Like OKC, Orlando is one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 2nd in DRTG. They are also #1 in the league in limiting 3PA which is one of our strengths. They'll throw KCP and Suggs at Book and if Book can't get it going, it's going to be a long and ugly night on offense.
The good thing is that without Paolo, Orlando have been pretty poor offensively so we should be able to outscore them, if their offense doesn't shut down our offense completely
The good thing is that without Paolo, Orlando have been pretty poor offensively so we should be able to outscore them, if their offense doesn't shut down our offense completely
Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Magic betting favorites though their record in last 10 without Banchero is so so - 5/5. The players need to show the same determination as in MIN game and get a win at home.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
sunsbg wrote:Magic betting favorites though their record in last 10 without Banchero is so so - 5/5. The players need to show the same determination as in MIN game and get a win at home.
Actually the Magic are 5-4 without Banchero winning their last 5 games. They can still win games without their star player, meanwhile the Suns can’t. Thats why the Magic are a serious contender while Suns aren’t.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
SunsRback4Good wrote:sunsbg wrote:Magic betting favorites though their record in last 10 without Banchero is so so - 5/5. The players need to show the same determination as in MIN game and get a win at home.
Actually the Magic are 5-4 without Banchero winning their last 5 games. They can still win games without their star player, meanwhile the Suns can’t. That's why the Magic are a serious contender while Suns aren’t.
They've had a pretty soft schedule after losing 5 straight. The combined record of the teams during their 5 win run is 19-45. And they still have Franz and Suggs as 2 of their 3 best players available. We're 1-4 in our last 5 games but only Jazz has been a easy team. The rest are playoff calibre teams or elite contenders like OKC and we've been competitive in all but 2 games with only our 2nd best player available. During these last 5 games, the combined record of those teams were 38-31, brought down by Jazz's 3-10 record but if they had even just been a .500 team, that would be something like 41-28.
Orlando are beating teams they should be beating so all credit to them but you can't really compare records without taking into account opponent strength....
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Starting two rookies! Let's do this.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
I do believe the refs hate Booker
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Put a great defensive team on Booker and he can’t even score 20. God I wish we traded him when we had the chance.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
One thing for sure is that you guys don't hesitate to turn on Booker when things aren't going well
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Superstars use to taking over games. Like Iverson without help.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Cannot make a shot. Would try Bol Bol again or Ty Ty. Or maybe D Lee. Need to hit some 3s with this large a margin
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Late to the party but looks like more of the same as of late. What a damned shame. By the time these injuries are over, were bound to be well out of the hunt.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
We're the Phoenix 2ks.
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Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Mikal's driving threat is gone, so that also affects Booker's game a lot. And Ayton is not making good screens.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
But he didn't dunk.Sunlight wrote:Mikal's driving threat is gone, so that also affects Booker's game a lot. And Ayton is not making good screens.
SHAZAM!
Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
KLEON wrote:One thing for sure is that you guys don't hesitate to turn on Booker when things aren't going well
Results speak for themselves. This will be 5th game this season where Booker has not scored at least 20 points. Quit making excuses for him he ain’t that special. KD is the heart and soul of this team.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Someone gonna get kicked in the dick
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Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
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Re: Game 15: Orlando Magic (8-6) @ Phoenix Suns (9-5) | Nov 18 | 7:00PM
Booker makes a tough 3 then proceeds to foul a three point shooter shortly after misses a dunk. Thats your max contract player. Another game another under 20 point game for Mr MVP Booker. 
