OT: When you guys see the Magic on the schedule

[Edrock]

Do you guys chalk up a loss or a win? I just think this would be an interesting way to guage the general impression of the non-Magic fan about the team that I follow.

[JoshB914]

If it's on the road I always expect loss. At home we can definetely win (no insult to the Magic but we can beat anyone at home). I like Orlando a lot, but they are not on Detroit/Boston level. If they get a PG they will be scary in the future.

[Adobozz]

Do you guys chalk up a loss or a win? I just think this would be an interesting way to guage the general impression of the non-Magic fan about the team that I follow.

When i see Orlando on the schedule, I say "oh no Dwight freaking Howard".
I don't really think of the Magic. It's different when i see Detroit or Spurs on the schedule though, than i expect a sure loss. They play as a team and defense comes first. We see the Magic in same category as the Warriors, Raptors and Jazz i think because they are not that good defensive teams and if their shots are not falling they will more than likely lose the game.
Don't get me wrong Magic are very good team and much better than the lowly Hawks, but not on the 1st tier list like Pistons and Spurs are. There is no reason people should fear u guys.

[High 5]

Yeah, when I see the Magic I just think of Howard. We have a good history against you guys and we can usually bother Howard so I don't chalk it up as a loss or win. Very winnable game though.

[evildallas]

^^^^ about what I was going to post. Not chalking it in either column, but I always think we have a chance against Orlando based on prior history. The gap between the teams seems to be widening a bit though as Dwight Howard develops and our coaching woes become more distinct.