2022-2023 Regular Season Game 65: Portland Trail Blazers (29-34) Orlando Magic (27-37) - 6pm

basketballRob · Post #241 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:39 am

2 full games out of 6th worst.

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Ducklett · Post #242 » by **Ducklett** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:39 am

Mose needs to suck it up, take the 50k fine, and call out the refs on this one. Hard loss from horrible refs.

Last Guardian · Post #243 » by **Last Guardian** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:40 am

Suggs Franz and Paolo played well in a loss. I guess the tankers are happy

Optimus_Steel · Post #244 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:40 am

That was a young, inexperienced team type of loss.

Post #245 » by **eyriq** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:40 am

Bensational wrote:Man. What a lame way to end a game. They foul us out of even attempting a game tying 3, but we don’t get the foul call on the last shot as Reddish is draped across Paolo.

Oh well - it’s a tank win.

Very strong tank win. Nice that Paolo and Franz both had good games too

basketballRob · Post #246 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:41 am

Last Guardian wrote:Suggs Franz and Paolo played well in a loss. I guess the tankers are happy

The chance of winning a championship this season is slipping away

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Ducklett · Post #247 » by **Ducklett** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:42 am

Looks like we are stuck at 5th worst. Bad place to be.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #248 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:44 am

IllMagic04 wrote:
3ddman23 wrote:Can't stand when teams do this. Screw the blazers and the knicks
I hate it too but its the right strategy.

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And fouling someone to stop a transitional dunk is a strategy too but the NBA decided to make that a take foul because it denies the fan from seeing an entertaining dunk but yet they think fans want to see free throw shots at the end of games? That should be 3 fouls to stop teams from doing that during these critical periods.

Post #249 » by **SOUL** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:45 am

Ducklett wrote:Looks like we are stuck at 5th worst. Bad place to be.

No, it isn't. If we were Rockets or Spurs level record with the draft picks we had, even with our injuries, there would be a lot more deserved panic because it means we're way further away than we think without an overhaul.

basketballRob · Post #250 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:46 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
IllMagic04 wrote:
3ddman23 wrote:Can't stand when teams do this. Screw the blazers and the knicks
I hate it too but its the right strategy.

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And fouling someone to stop a transitional dunk is a strategy too but the NBA decided to make that a take foul because it denies the fan from seeing an entertaining dunk but yet they think fans want to see free throw shots at the end of games? That should be 3 fouls to stop teams from doing that during these critical periods.

I thought they had a Shaq rule where you couldn't foul in the last two minutes?

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IllMagic04 · Post #251 » by **IllMagic04** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:46 am

I used to be as pro tank as anyone in the past. I don't understand still rooting for losses at this point. We have our building blocks. Dont we want to see them be successful?

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Post #252 » by **FFBlitzace** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:46 am

Tough loss. A non-Lillard player hit a dagger 3 and we couldn't get them to miss a free throw, what can you do.

Actually, one thing you can do is be better prepared for that specific situation. We were in this same spot not too long ago and it played out exactly the same way. Acting shocked and being unprepared for the opponent putting you on the line is inexcusable at this point. Be aware of the possibility of it before it happens and don't present an easy opportunity for the opponent to do it. And once they have done it and the exchange of free throws begins, have something installed that's designed to advance the ball on the inbound and have a chance at a shot. I know it's easier said than done, but you should never be helpless and have nothing to go to. We may as well intentionally miss the second free throw and roll the dice on that, because we weren't getting a shot off otherwise.

Post #253 » by **FFBlitzace** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:47 am

basketballRob wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
IllMagic04 wrote:I hate it too but its the right strategy.

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And fouling someone to stop a transitional dunk is a strategy too but the NBA decided to make that a take foul because it denies the fan from seeing an entertaining dunk but yet they think fans want to see free throw shots at the end of games? That should be 3 fouls to stop teams from doing that during these critical periods.
I thought they had a Shaq rule where you couldn't foul in the last two minutes?

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Away from the ball, yes.

Ducklett · Post #254 » by **Ducklett** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:47 am

SOUL wrote:
Ducklett wrote:Looks like we are stuck at 5th worst. Bad place to be.

No, it isn't. If we were Rockets or Spurs level record with the draft picks we had, even with our injuries, there would be a lot more deserved panic because it means we're way further away than we think without an overhaul.

Sorry, I don't mean in a meta sense of how good or bad our players are. We started the season really bad and I don't think our record is accurate to our skill level. I mean as far as the odds that we actually end up picking 7 instead of top 5.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #255 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:48 am

basketballRob wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
IllMagic04 wrote:I hate it too but its the right strategy.

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And fouling someone to stop a transitional dunk is a strategy too but the NBA decided to make that a take foul because it denies the fan from seeing an entertaining dunk but yet they think fans want to see free throw shots at the end of games? That should be 3 fouls to stop teams from doing that during these critical periods.
I thought they had a Shaq rule where you couldn't foul in the last two minutes?

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I think that was intentionally fouling a bad free throw shooter.

ogmagicfan · Post #256 » by **ogmagicfan** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:48 am

Last Guardian wrote:Suggs Franz and Paolo played well in a loss. I guess the tankers are happy

Yep I'm happy lol

IllMagic04 · Post #257 » by **IllMagic04** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:49 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
IllMagic04 wrote:
3ddman23 wrote:Can't stand when teams do this. Screw the blazers and the knicks
I hate it too but its the right strategy.

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And fouling someone to stop a transitional dunk is a strategy too but the NBA decided to make that a take foul because it denies the fan from seeing an entertaining dunk but yet they think fans want to see free throw shots at the end of games? That should be 3 fouls to stop teams from doing that during these critical periods.

How would that work though? Players would just swipe at the ball and foul still

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ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #258 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:50 am

Man this has been a yo-yo of a season. I’m about done. Definitely not looking forward to the game against the Bucks.

Optimus_Steel · Post #259 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:51 am

FFBlitzace wrote:Tough loss. A non-Lillard player hit a dagger 3 and we couldn't get them to miss a free throw, what can you do.

Actually, one thing you can do is be better prepared for that specific situation. We were in this same spot not too long ago and it played out exactly the same way. Acting shocked and being unprepared for the opponent putting you on the line is inexcusable at this point. Be aware of the possibility of it before it happens and don't present an easy opportunity for the opponent to do it. And once they have done it and the exchange of free throws begins, have something installed that's designed to advance the ball on the inbound and have a chance at a shot. I know it's easier said than done, but you should never be helpless and have nothing to go to. We may as well intentionally miss the second free throw and roll the dice on that, because we weren't getting a shot off otherwise.

Certainly something for the young guys to learn about. But this game was lost in the last mins of the 3rd when they allowed Port to go on a run and get a 9pt lead. Starting the 4th down and Lillard having that type of game was an uphill battle.

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ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #260 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Mon Mar 6, 2023 1:51 am

IllMagic04 wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
IllMagic04 wrote:I hate it too but its the right strategy.

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And fouling someone to stop a transitional dunk is a strategy too but the NBA decided to make that a take foul because it denies the fan from seeing an entertaining dunk but yet they think fans want to see free throw shots at the end of games? That should be 3 fouls to stop teams from doing that during these critical periods.
How would that work though? Players would just swipe at the ball and foul still

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One foul shot, and get the ball back. Then you can’t intentionally foul so the other team won’t tie.

I personally hate the foul strategy down the stretch.