2023-2024 Regular Season Game 3: Orlando Magic (2-0) at Los Angeles Lakers (1-2) - 10:30pm

Post #81 » by **Knightro** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:32 pm

The last time the Magic won in Los Angeles was January of 2020 and none other than Markelle Fultz had a monster game of 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

RookieStar · Post #82 » by **RookieStar** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:32 pm

Im just uneasy because Gabe and Reaves had a bad season so far. You just know they will break out of this funk when they face us.

Mauro Pedrosa · Post #83 » by **Mauro Pedrosa** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:39 pm

thelead · Post #84 » by **thelead** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:39 pm

Knightro wrote:The last time the Magic won in Los Angeles was January of 2020 and none other than Markelle Fultz had a monster game of 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

I remember that one. That was the one where he pushed off LeBron on his way to layup late in the 4th. That was an awesome game.

YosemiteSam · Post #85 » by **YosemiteSam** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:42 pm

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
YosemiteSam wrote:If they would have won last night LeBron would be resting - but they don't want to fall to 1-3.

My guess is we lose tonight, then win tomorrow. Just a hunch

If we don’t win tonight, it will be harder to win on a second night if a back-to-back. Tonight is our best chance to win.

I totally get that. I know it is counter-intuitive. But I just think the Laker game is tougher due to a more motivated and desperate opponent. And I also think this early in the season with our young age, relative health, and depth, plus the lack of travel between opponent locations, the "normal" distribution for 2nd legs of back to backs might not hold true. The bigger issue will be Kawhi and Paul George lol

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #86 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:46 pm

Just realized this game starts at 10:30. Yeah, I won’t be up for this one. Enjoy guys!!!

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #87 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:48 pm

RookieStar wrote:Im just uneasy because Gabe and Reaves had a bad season so far. You just know they will break out of this funk when they face us.

Don’t feel uneasy. We know what’s going to happen. That is the Magic way!!!

MasterGMer · Post #88 » by **MasterGMer** » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:49 pm

Is Bally Sports + working for you guys?

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #89 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:00 am

MasterGMer wrote:Is Bally Sports + working for you guys?

No

RookieStar · Post #90 » by **RookieStar** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:02 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Im just uneasy because Gabe and Reaves had a bad season so far. You just know they will break out of this funk when they face us.

Don’t feel uneasy. We know what’s going to happen. That is the Magic way!!!

Oh yeah... Death , Taxes and The Magic breaking the slump of opponents...

MasterGMer · Post #91 » by **MasterGMer** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:05 am

If I am within the local market of Orlando Magic, can i still watch it on NBA TV via Youtube TV? THB, I have. Bally Sports Plus but it is currently not working for me and I think they have some issue. Can I still watch the Lakers game tonight on NBA TV since it is a National Broadcast game. I need help now. Thanks in advance.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #92 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:07 am

MasterGMer wrote:If I am within the local market of Orlando Magic, can i still watch it on NBA TV via Youtube TV? I need help now. Thanks in advance

I have league pass and NBAtv and the Magic vs Laker's game is not even an option for me.

orlando_joe · Post #93 » by **orlando_joe** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:11 am

MasterGMer wrote:Is Bally Sports + working for you guys?

just checked working for me

just saw you have plus ? regular is working not sure on plus?

MasterGMer · Post #94 » by **MasterGMer** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:22 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:If I am within the local market of Orlando Magic, can i still watch it on NBA TV via Youtube TV? I need help now. Thanks in advance

I have league pass and NBAtv and the Magic vs Laker's game is not even an option for me.

I can not access Bally Sports Plus now just two hours before the game. The Help Page says they have a login problem with Bally Sports.

Since I am local, I just want to know if I can watch it on NBA TV since it is a nationally broadcasted game. I have NBA TV via Youtube TV

Skybox · Post #95 » by **Skybox** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:23 am

thelead wrote:
Knightro wrote:The last time the Magic won in Los Angeles was January of 2020 and none other than Markelle Fultz had a monster game of 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

I remember that one. That was the one where he pushed off LeBron on his way to layup late in the 4th. That was an awesome game.

Totally remember him just Lebron-ing LBJ on that play. Using his size and strength so well on that play. Those are Westbeast stats and that was a "Not going to be denied" Westbeast play. Hope we get more.

The Real Dalic · Post #96 » by **The Real Dalic** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:42 am

Knightro wrote:The whole “the refs won’t allow LA to lose” stuff is really weak in my opinion.

Blaming the refs is just not it.

Cool, so there's no corruption in the league or politics or anything. Everything is pure and everyone are angels. I don't care if you think "it's not it" it's what happens. Too much evidence to think otherwise.

Post #97 » by **Knightro** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:46 am

The Real Dalic wrote:Cool, so there's no corruption in the league or politics or anything. Everything and everyone is a pure angel. I don't care if you think "it's not it" it's what happens. Too much evidence to think otherwise.

There's not.

At least not to the level you're suggesting.

And preemptively complaining before the game ever starts that things are slanted against your team is just such a loser mentality.

The Real Dalic · Post #98 » by **The Real Dalic** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:49 am

Knightro wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:Cool, so there's no corruption in the league or politics or anything. Everything and everyone is a pure angel. I don't care if you think "it's not it" it's what happens. Too much evidence to think otherwise.

There's not.

At least not to the level you're suggesting.

And preemptively complaining before the game ever starts that things are slanted against your team is just such a loser mentality.

No it isn't. Burying your head in the sand and ignoring the blatant favoritism certain players and fans get is loser mentality. Not trying to change for the better but accepting things like "superstar calls" is loser mentality. A foul is a foul. Refs shouldn't have to look at the name on the back of a jersey to either call a foul for someone or to swallow the whistle because star player x has 5 fouls. Even commentators say it during games.

The Real Dalic · Post #99 » by **The Real Dalic** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:49 am

OrlChamps2030 wrote:
Knightro wrote:The whole “the refs won’t allow LA to lose” stuff is really weak in my opinion.

Blaming the refs is just not it.

Blaming refs before the game even starts is even weaker..

I’m actually looking forward to this game. Portland and Houston look bad this year imo. Good test for our guys

Cool thanks for your input.

Post #100 » by **Knightro** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:59 am

The Real Dalic wrote:No it isn't. Burying your head in the sand and ignoring the blatant favoritism certain players and fans get is loser mentality. Not trying to change for the better but accepting things like "superstar calls" is loser mentality. A foul is a foul. Refs shouldn't have to look at the name on the back of a jersey to either call a foul for someone or to swallow the whistle because star player x has 5 fouls. Even commentators say it during games.

There's just not some grand conspiracy. The NBA is not at all trying to rig a friggin October game between the Lakers and Magic. I just don't know what to tell you man because that's not a thing.

The more realistic explanation is just as simple as the fact that refereeing in the NBA is very difficult to begin with and there aren't many people who strive to become NBA referees. So you have a not super talented group of referees trying to officiate players who are bigger, faster and more explosive than they've ever been at any point in league history, AND you have more and more players legitimately practicing different techniques on how to fool referees with different kinds of flops and exaggerating contact.

A lack of competency is not the same thing as corruption.