2022-2023 Regular Season Game 79: Cleveland Cavaliers (49-30) at Orlando Magic (34-44) -7pm

Post #221 » by **eyriq** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:20 am

Sucks getting eliminated on a loss instead of a Bulls win

thelead · Post #222 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:20 am

legs just gave up at the end. everything was short the last 6 minutes

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #223 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:20 am

It was a valiant effort. Good job guys!!!

Post #224 » by **Bensational** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:20 am

thelead wrote:
Bensational wrote:
thelead wrote:We need Suggs' defense out there

And he just put the clamps on Garland!

I keep saying it but he better be a starter next year. This team NEEDS his defense.

He did so much to keep the Magic close in that final minute with his defense alone. It's crazy to be able to say a guard has game changing defense these days.

Post #225 » by **SOUL** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:20 am

They fought hard, proud of them

Post #226 » by **Knightro** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:20 am

thelead wrote:I just don't see us adding anything major via FA. I guess a trade is possible with all of our draft capital and young talent.

They just have the opportunity to really make a splash without really messing with the core at all.

They have plenty of cap space.

They have $35M in three expiring contracts (Isaac, Harris, Okeke)

They have two lotto picks that they probably should be willing to move

Like the Magic SHOULD be able to land any all-star that comes on the market. They have the cap space, draft picks and expiring deals to make it happen.

Which is why it's gonna be even more disappointing when they do none of that.

Message Boar · Post #227 » by **Message Boar** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:20 am

Robin Lopez treating the entire Cavs team to a trip to Disney World on their rest day if they win, that's why they went hard.

You heard it here first.

JF5 · Post #228 » by **JF5** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:20 am

This team absolutely folded down the stretch.

MagicFan101 · Post #229 » by **MagicFan101** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:21 am

They call him "Baba Yaga” the Boogeyman …

I speak of one Jalen Suggs!

Optimus_Steel · Post #230 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:21 am

Great effort. Keep clawing and fighting, just couldn't keep up with spectacular shot making from Mitchell. Good learning lesson type of night.

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Post #231 » by **Bensational** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:21 am

Give Paolo time to learn some better shot selection and when he needs to pass and this team will really turn a corner.

SloNick Russia · Post #232 » by **SloNick Russia** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:21 am

Can't tank now, young guys have to go hungry for summer and next season

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ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #233 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:22 am

I honestly feel like our fans should clap for this team anyway. They fought hard all season. Only because of the 5-20 start are we out of the playoffs.

3ddman23 · Post #234 » by **3ddman23** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:22 am

I suggest you guys look at the box score and see the oddity in the starting lineup and then tell me we don't need an upgrade at that spot.

Post #235 » by **SOUL** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:23 am

JF5 wrote:This team absolutely folded down the stretch.

I mean, they just missed some shots. Mitchell hit tough shots with good defense. Folded seems a bit extreme.

Message Boar · Post #236 » by **Message Boar** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:23 am

eyriq wrote:Sucks getting eliminated on a loss instead of a Bulls win

Honestly, I like that it felt more like we controlled our own fate in the end (of course, within the scope of the whole season, you always control your own fate).

SloNick Russia · Post #237 » by **SloNick Russia** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:24 am

3ddman23 wrote:I suggest you guys look at the box score and see the oddity in the starting lineup and then tell me we don't need an upgrade at that spot.

Dean Wade has 3 points, do you think Cavs need an upgrade at that spot?

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Rick Rolled · Post #238 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:24 am

Compared to what we’ve become accustomed to, this season was a blast once we got healthy.

Post #239 » by **Knightro** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:25 am

The Magic should 100% be in on literally any all-star or borderline all-star that may become available. They would be foolish not to.

swarlesbarkley · Post #240 » by **swarlesbarkley** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:25 am

I'm rooting for wins but a competitive loss is also great. Just don't want to see the team mail it in and get blown out by 20+.