2024-2025 Regular Season Game 57: Orlando Magic (27-29) at Atlanta Hawks (26-29) - 7:30pm

Post #421 » by **Knightro** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:31 am

Optimus_Steel · Post #422 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:34 am

Darth Magic wrote:I can't understand how we use Paolo. He gets cooking by going to the rim and getting the ball on the block. Then they start giving him the ball beyond the 3pt line. It's crazy.

We waste so much time getting the ball past half court then are scrambling to get Paolo the ball before shot clock runs outs.

thelead · Post #423 » by **thelead** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:46 am

Talking about our offense, KCP's midrange jumper is underutilized. I don't want to look up the stats but it feels like he make a really good percentage of those.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #424 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:50 am

Paolo looks slimmer in the face in his postgame interview.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #425 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:51 am

FFBlitzace wrote:24% 3pt shooting and we missed 12 free throws. We'll absolutely take this much needed win on the road, but that just isn't going to get it done 90% of the time. Turning it over only 7 times, and poor free throw shooting from the Hawks as well, helped compensate.

When will Gary Harris score another point? I don't feel like pulling the exact numbers, but by just estimating off the top of my head, I think he's on some absurd streak right now of somewhere around 60 scoreless minutes.

Glad they got a win for you and I am so sorry for what you and your family is going through. Praying for you.

Post #426 » by **FFBlitzace** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:56 am

thelead wrote:Talking about our offense, KCP's midrange jumper is underutilized. I don't want to look up the stats but it feels like he make a really good percentage of those.

Coming into this game, basketballreference has these numbers for him:

10-16ft: 59.1%
16ft-3pt line: 50%

So yeah, he actually really is good on midrange shots.

rcklsscognition · Post #427 » by **rcklsscognition** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 4:05 am

FFBlitzace wrote:24% 3pt shooting and we missed 12 free throws. We'll absolutely take this much needed win on the road, but that just isn't going to get it done 90% of the time. Turning it over only 7 times, and poor free throw shooting from the Hawks as well, helped compensate.

When will Gary Harris score another point? I don't feel like pulling the exact numbers, but by just estimating off the top of my head, I think he's on some absurd streak right now of somewhere around 60 scoreless minutes.

I first read this as 60 scoreless games and I wasn’t even shocked when I read it like that because that’s what it feels like.

Also, sorry to hear about your situation wishing you and your family all the best.

Jaxfann · Post #428 » by **Jaxfann** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 4:44 am

FFBlitzace wrote:
thelead wrote:Talking about our offense, KCP's midrange jumper is underutilized. I don't want to look up the stats but it feels like he make a really good percentage of those.

Coming into this game, basketballreference has these numbers for him:

10-16ft: 59.1%
16ft-3pt line: 50%

So yeah, he actually really is good on midrange shots.

Hoping that your fortunes turn around very soon and things get better for you.

Post #429 » by **eyriq** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 5:24 am

That was a glorious win

Post #430 » by **eyriq** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 5:25 am

RichCollab wrote:
RookieStar wrote:I thought it was gonna be a blowout after the 1st quarter lol.

I honestly had a complete meltdown. Fired Mosley then I fired Weltman and finally cut Paolo.

LMFAO

I feel seen

pepe1991 · Post #431 » by **pepe1991** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 6:14 am

I didn't watch a game, but you just have take any game on a road as good victory.
Our offense still is pretty much giving ball to PB & FW and hope they have good game.

But.

Wtf are Hawks doing ?
They traded away own former 4th overall pick in Hunter ( for nothing )to now put some almost 23 years old second round pick as starter, who is 5 years away from being playable in China? Boy is 6'10 - 200 pounds C who plays PF and can't shoot, put ball on the floor, run with ball or pretty much do anything basketball related. Bro shoots 37% FG as center/PF.
But it's all good because he fits Okonwgu? Right? Right? :lol:

Landry Fields is good example why some forum fans know more about basketball than people who are payed millions to pretend to know basketball.

Those fools forgot they don't even have first round pick, so sucking helps Spurs :banghead:

“I have no idea what the hell the Atlanta Hawks are doing,” Barkley said on TNT's “Inside the NBA.”
Thank you sir Charles.

Rainwater · Post #432 » by **Rainwater** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 6:44 am

Games like these shows how badly the Magic need a PG. Someone like Simons would do wonders for this Magic team. I really like Paolo doing work after setting a screen rather than someone who sits up an offense. The screen setting really got him going in the second QT. With someone like Simons, who can create off the pick or give it to Paolo, it would be a great combo. Honestly having a PG and Franz being the primary options on the perimeter, with Paolo working the inside (mainly the post and the top of the key) would be amazing too.

Additionally, the center position really needs to be addressed as well. Carter had a great game but I don’t see Gogo or WCJ as starters

fateis007 · Post #433 » by **fateis007** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 7:22 am

I would love Trae on this team. Imagine how much space Franz and Paolo would give him and vice versa.

The guy just commands so much gravity, and fills our 2 biggest needs. Someone that can actually make an open 3 and the highest assist generator in the league. Obviously his defense is terrible, but it can't be any worse then Cole's.

Rainwater · Post #434 » by **Rainwater** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 7:44 am

SloNick Russia wrote:If only my not posting could result in Paolo rebounding some balls

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It funny you say this as he had 10 rebounds tonight, lol.

Post #435 » by **Knightro** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 1:04 pm

Rainwater wrote:Games like these shows how badly the Magic need a PG. Someone like Simons would do wonders for this Magic team. I really like Paolo doing work after setting a screen rather than someone who sits up an offense. The screen setting really got him going in the second QT. With someone like Simons, who can create off the pick or give it to Paolo, it would be a great combo. Honestly having a PG and Franz being the primary options on the perimeter, with Paolo working the inside (mainly the post and the top of the key) would be amazing too.

Additionally, the center position really needs to be addressed as well. Carter had a great game but I don’t see Gogo or WCJ as starters

I don't dislike Simons, but he's not a point guard.

He's basically Cole with a better/more willing 3PT shot.

Post #436 » by **Knightro** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 1:11 pm

Last night was the first game of the entire season where the Magic won making 6 or fewer three pointers.

They were 0-7 coming into the game.

It was the 2nd game this season the Magic won making under 25% from the 3PT line. The other was the Sixers game on January 12th.

They are now 2-13 when they make under 25% of their threes.

three3d · Post #437 » by **three3d** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 1:14 pm

Good win but man the rotation :nonono:

… WCJ back in the starting lineup, ugh please tell me this is a move to restore some trade value this summer. Garry “Hamstring”Harris coming off the bench logging 16 non impactful minutes, taking away meaningful minutes from AB’s development and evaluation. Jonathan Issac fresh off All-Star Bible Study Camp putting the team on his well rested back for the least amount of minutes played by anyone with 11.

Post #438 » by **Knightro** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 1:23 pm

three3d wrote:Good win but man the rotation … WCJ back in the starting lineup, ugh please tell me this is a move to restore some trade value this summer. Garry “Hamstring”Harris coming off the bench logging 16 non impactful minutes, taking away meaningful minutes from AB’s development and evaluation. Jonathan Issac fresh off All-Star Bible Study Camp putting the team on his well rested back for the least amount of minutes played by anyone with 11.

I'm not gonna complain too much about the Carter move even though I like Goga more when WCJ had a season high in rebounds and Goga had one of his best game in the last month (according to game score) off the bench.

And they won

three3d · Post #439 » by **three3d** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 1:25 pm

Knightro wrote:
Rainwater wrote:Games like these shows how badly the Magic need a PG. Someone like Simons would do wonders for this Magic team. I really like Paolo doing work after setting a screen rather than someone who sits up an offense. The screen setting really got him going in the second QT. With someone like Simons, who can create off the pick or give it to Paolo, it would be a great combo. Honestly having a PG and Franz being the primary options on the perimeter, with Paolo working the inside (mainly the post and the top of the key) would be amazing too.

Additionally, the center position really needs to be addressed as well. Carter had a great game but I don’t see Gogo or WCJ as starters

I don't dislike Simons, but he's not a point guard.

He's basically Cole with a better/more willing 3PT shot.

Honest question, does it even matter what position he’s listed at? He’s currently 38th in the League with 5 APG, his teammate Scoot is 35th with 5.3 APG

Post #440 » by **Knightro** » Fri Feb 21, 2025 1:29 pm

three3d wrote:Honest question, does it even matter what position he’s listed at? He’s currently 38th in the League with 5 APG, his teammate Scoot is 35th with 5.3 APG

Assists are not a measurement of a player's ability to play point guard at a high level.

Cole Anthony has a season on his career resume where he averaged 5.7 APG, ya know?