2023-2024 Regular Season Game 15: Denver Nuggets (10-4) at Orlando Magic (9-5) - 7pm

Post #121 » by **ChosenSavior** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:09 am

Only down 6. Have to rebound better. A lot of their threes have come from offensive rebounds. We are doing a good job getting to the paint and to the FT line.

Gonna have to hit the open threes presented to us. Also definitely need Franz to bust out of this slump and start playing better.

Post #122 » by **Bensational** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:09 am

Hopefully we flip the script and come out hot to start the 3rd for a change since we’re coming in behind for the first game in a while.

Reigning champs and the reigning MVP and we’re still in it. Regardless of the end result, we’re legit.

Rainwater · Post #123 » by **Rainwater** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:10 am

SOUL wrote:Franz 3 points -17

If the Magic weren’t winning games he would get major criticism for his recent play.

mattyBoi · Post #124 » by **mattyBoi** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:11 am

They’re a very well coached team. Because they are just making everything they throw up there, it’s hard for us to get out and run, everything is halfcourt offense. It’s gotta start with the defense for us.

KillMonger · Post #125 » by **KillMonger** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:11 am

Franz.... Need you to wake up bro

Sent from the phone in my hands

ibraheim718 · Post #126 » by **ibraheim718** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:12 am

Denver's bench is doing a lot of yapping.

Post #127 » by **Bensational** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:13 am

Rainwater wrote:
SOUL wrote:Franz 3 points -17

If the Magic weren’t winning games he would get major criticism for his recent play.

He’s also earned himself a healthy runway of good will with his performances the past couple of seasons.

tooler · Post #128 » by **tooler** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:13 am

All chill vibes over here!

Rainwater · Post #129 » by **Rainwater** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:13 am

ChosenSavior wrote:Only down 6. Have to rebound better. A lot of their threes have come from offensive rebounds. We are doing a good job getting to the paint and to the FT line.

Gonna have to hit the open threes presented to us. Also definitely need Franz to bust out of this slump and start playing better.

Said the same exact thing, great minds think alike.

ogmagicfan · Post #130 » by **ogmagicfan** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:13 am

I only caught the end of the 2nd but sheesh, theyre giving Franz open 3's and he's not making them

Considering he uses his legs alot in his jumper, it gives more credence to the dead legs hypothesis from international play.

At this point we might need to rest Franz on back to backs & let him skip some practices

Post #131 » by **eyriq** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:14 am

Where did Franz go? Junior year slumps a thing?

RookieStar · Post #132 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:16 am

We need MoSwag to go ham when the bench wars start. Only way to overcome the dogfight between the starters. No one is giving an inch

RichCollab · Post #133 » by **RichCollab** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:16 am

Franz averages for points and assists are same as last year and rebounds are up. His percentages are down but he is still contributing.

Orlando Dawg · Post #134 » by **Orlando Dawg** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:17 am

Aaron Gordon looks like he was abducted by aliens.
Cole Anthony’s new nickname is Mighty Mouse.

RookieStar · Post #135 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:17 am

eyriq wrote:Where did Franz go? Junior year slumps a thing?

FIBA champion post tournament hangover

Rainwater · Post #136 » by **Rainwater** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:19 am

Bensational wrote:
Rainwater wrote:
SOUL wrote:Franz 3 points -17

If the Magic weren’t winning games he would get major criticism for his recent play.

He’s also earned himself a healthy runway of good will with his performances the past couple of seasons.

I don’t know if it’s the good will. Paolo won ROY last year and people wanted his head after a few bad games to start this season. Franz hasn’t played well at all and very little has been said.

Post #137 » by **eyriq** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:21 am

RookieStar wrote:
eyriq wrote:Where did Franz go? Junior year slumps a thing?

FIBA champion post tournament hangover

Ban FIBA haha

ogmagicfan · Post #138 » by **ogmagicfan** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:21 am

Rainwater wrote:
Bensational wrote:
Rainwater wrote:
If the Magic weren’t winning games he would get major criticism for his recent play.

He’s also earned himself a healthy runway of good will with his performances the past couple of seasons.

I don’t know if it’s the hood well. Paolo won ROY last year and people wanted his head after a few bad games to start this season. Franz hasn’t played well at all and very little has been said.

Yeah, because the reality is most posters like Franz more than Paolo or atleast there's alot more Paolo haters

On the game thread for the game where Franz made the and-1 layup game winner, countless posters were proclaiming that Franz is the true 1st option & talking down on Paolo

When Paolo has a great game & Franz doesnt we dont see the same type of anti-Franz agenda pushed

It's definitely weird, esp the 1st option statements because Franz hasnt shown any 1st option abilities this yr if we're being honest. He's been struggling and we can be honest about it. Hopefully he picks it up

VFX · Post #139 » by **VFX** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:22 am

Franz turned into Okeke in that first half

Rainwater · Post #140 » by **Rainwater** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:24 am

There you go Franz