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

TheChaser · Post #261 » by **TheChaser** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:46 am

Well, it was a fun little run of pretty good basketball there at the end. I think it’s time to drop the rest of the games to stay on the safe(er) side. Once again, very proud of this team.

Rick Rolled · Post #262 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:51 am

Kinda parroting what others have posted, but Cole Anthony went from one of my least favorite players on our team to being one of the most important and improved guys on the roster.

I guess young guys are capable of significant improvement.

Post #263 » by **SOUL** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:53 am

Rick Rolled wrote:I guess young guys are capable of significant improvement.

Dont let pepe see this :wink:

(jk, mostly about the improvement part but I know pepe actually likes Cole)

Post #264 » by **Knightro** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:54 am

In other news... the Blazers scrubs are giving Memphis all they can handle

Edit: Nvm 8-0 Grizz run to take the lead.

thelead · Post #265 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:56 am

Knightro wrote:In other news... the Blazers scrubs are giving Memphis all they can handle

shhh
I'm trying to not get my hopes up :lol:

thelead · Post #266 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:00 am

thelead wrote:
Knightro wrote:In other news... the Blazers scrubs are giving Memphis all they can handle

shhh
I'm trying to not get my hopes up

They don't even have their scrub starters in the game late in the 4th of a close game...

OrlandoSaban · Post #267 » by **OrlandoSaban** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:04 am

So glad I now live in Atlanta and can watch my Braves play every night on TV. Another crap season of Orlando Magic basketball in the books for me. Once again, my hopes of being a fan of a relivent NBA team has diminished for the 12th season in a row.

Post #268 » by **Knightro** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:04 am

If I had to guess...

Orlando, Washington and Indiana all win one more and it's a 3-way tie for 6th worst with all three teams finishing 35-47.

thelead · Post #269 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:04 am

OrlandoSaban wrote:So glad I now live in Atlanta and can watch my Braves play every night on TV. Another crap season of Orlando Magic basketball in the books for me. Once again, my hopes of being a fan of a relivent NBA team has diminished for the 12th season in a row.

Tune in next season. Should be a good one

Rick Rolled · Post #270 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:05 am

Memphis can blow it out their asses.

Blowing the game to the Bulls and coming back against the Blazers.

And employing Dillon Brooks.

I really liked their team over the past few years, but now I want their cocky asses swept ASAP.

MagicFan101 · Post #271 » by **MagicFan101** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:06 am

Knightro wrote:In other news... the Blazers scrubs are giving Memphis all they can handle

Edit: Nvm 8-0 Grizz run to take the lead.

Shaedon Sharpe has been pretty awesome for them since shutting down Lilliard. He’s a legit scorer. Far better than a “scrub.”

thelead · Post #272 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:07 am

Portland is so freakin' shameless. Benched Sharpe down the stretch when it was a three point game.

Post #273 » by **Knightro** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:07 am

MagicFan101 wrote:
Knightro wrote:In other news... the Blazers scrubs are giving Memphis all they can handle

Edit: Nvm 8-0 Grizz run to take the lead.

Shaedon Sharpe has been pretty awesome for them since shutting down Lilliard. He’s a legit scorer. Far better than a “scrub.”

I think you know what I meant :lol:

thelead · Post #274 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:08 am

MagicFan101 wrote:
Knightro wrote:In other news... the Blazers scrubs are giving Memphis all they can handle

Edit: Nvm 8-0 Grizz run to take the lead.

Shaedon Sharpe has been pretty awesome for them since shutting down Lilliard. He’s a legit scorer. Far better than a “scrub.”

Their one good starter and they benched him in a close game :banghead:

3ddman23 · Post #275 » by **3ddman23** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:09 am

SloNick Russia wrote:
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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Okoro is out with an injury.

Rick Rolled · Post #276 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:12 am

Also, as much as I want to see some Luka drama this off-season, I still want Dallas to overtake OKC at the last minute. The OKC fans have been insufferable when it comes to Jalen Williams and I don’t want this board’s Benedict Arnold to get any satisfaction. :lol:

KillMonger · Post #277 » by **KillMonger** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:16 am

thelead wrote:
MagicFan101 wrote:
Knightro wrote:In other news... the Blazers scrubs are giving Memphis all they can handle

Edit: Nvm 8-0 Grizz run to take the lead.

Shaedon Sharpe has been pretty awesome for them since shutting down Lilliard. He’s a legit scorer. Far better than a “scrub.”

Their one good starter and they benched him in a close game

Karma will get them.... Lottery will not go their way

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thelead · Post #278 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:42 am

KillMonger wrote:
thelead wrote:
MagicFan101 wrote:
Shaedon Sharpe has been pretty awesome for them since shutting down Lilliard. He’s a legit scorer. Far better than a “scrub.”

Their one good starter and they benched him in a close game
Karma will get them.... Lottery will not go their way

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Math is math. Lotto balls don't have karma. Hopefully it just goes our way.

Post #279 » by **Knightro** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:46 am

There's a better than zero chance that the Cavs, Nets and Heat all have their playoff seeding locked up by the time they play the Magic and opt to sit starters ahead of the playoffs.

The Cavs got locked in to the 4 seed tonight, so I expect Mitchell at the very least to not play on Thursday.

Brooklyn and Miami are very likely going to be locked into the 6 and 7 seeds respectively when the Magic come to town.

It wouldn't totally shock me if the Magic finished 3-0.

Post #280 » by **SOUL** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:48 am

Knightro wrote:There's a better than zero chance that the Cavs, Nets and Heat all have their playoff seeding locked up by the time they play the Magic and opt to sit starters ahead of the playoffs.

The Cavs got locked in to the 4 seed tonight, so I expect Mitchell at the very least to not play on Thursday.

Brooklyn and Miami are very likely going to be locked into the 6 and 7 seeds respectively when the Magic come to town.

It wouldn't totally shock me if the Magic finished 3-0.

Magic were technically fighting for a play in spot while still mathematically possible, but we can just as easily shut some guys down since all that's left to play for is pride. It's less of a reasoning than playoff teams but injury prevention + draft positioning can make it interesting.