3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread

JujitsuFlip · Post #21 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:38 pm

Man, this Magic offense is putrid.

Iwasawitness · Post #22 » by **Iwasawitness** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:39 pm

thelead wrote:
Iwasawitness wrote:I really like Hunters defense in this one so far.

Koby Altman is criminally underrated. I NEVER hear his name.

He’s been a big part of why we’re in the situation we’re in now. Giving up practically nothing to get Jarrett Allen, the trade for Mitchell ultimately working out, bringing in Jerome, Hunter, Strus. It’s a shame that we’re at risk of going into the second apron, but thankfully our owner isn’t afraid to spend.

JJ_PR · Post #23 » by **JJ_PR** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:41 pm

I voted for all home teams.

thelead · Post #24 » by **thelead** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:41 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:Man, this Magic offense is putrid.

The faster they move on from Mosley the better. The roster is a complete mess but Mosley is doing nothing with what he has been dealt. He banks on ISO's like it's 1999.

Post #25 » by **G R E Y** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:42 pm

I don't get what's up with Magic. Only Suggs is out, right? Why are they struggling?

Iwasawitness · Post #26 » by **Iwasawitness** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:42 pm

Paolo looks like he’s going to cry. Poor man just wants to beat the Cavs and they’re at risk of being swept for the season.

Iwasawitness · Post #27 » by **Iwasawitness** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:44 pm

G R E Y wrote:I don't get what's up with Magic. Only Suggs is out, right? Why are they struggling?

They’re playing against a team that is in the midst of their second 15 game winning streak this season… Is this really that surprising?

thelead · Post #28 » by **thelead** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:45 pm

G R E Y wrote:I don't get what's up with Magic. Only Suggs is out, right? Why are they struggling?

Suggs (defense) and Mo Wagner (bench offense) are out. What has been exposed is that Mosley isn't the motivator that had these guys playing defense. It was Suggs and his energy. The offense has always been bad under Mosley but without his All-Defense star, he's lost his team.

JujitsuFlip · Post #29 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:46 pm

Idk what beef Jerome has with the Magic, he didn't even play in the series last season but double tech it is for him and Banchero.

Iwasawitness · Post #30 » by **Iwasawitness** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:48 pm

thelead wrote:
G R E Y wrote:I don't get what's up with Magic. Only Suggs is out, right? Why are they struggling?

Suggs (defense) and Mo Wagner (bench offense) are out. What has been exposed is that Mosley isn't the motivator that had these guys playing defense. It was Suggs and his energy. The offense has always been bad under Mosley but without his All-Defense star, he's lost his team.

Idk why we’re pretending the Magic haven’t played really good defense today. So far they’ve been doing what they need to do at that end… the Cavs are just hitting some really tough shots and executing their offense brilliantly.

thelead · Post #31 » by **thelead** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:48 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:Idk what beef Jerome has with the Magic, he didn't even play in the series last season but double tech it is for him and Banchero.

Ironically, Ty is exactly who the magic should go after this summer.

Post #32 » by **G R E Y** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:48 pm

Iwasawitness wrote:
G R E Y wrote:I don't get what's up with Magic. Only Suggs is out, right? Why are they struggling?

They’re playing against a team that is in the midst of their second 15 game winning streak this season… Is this really that surprising?

Well not this game specifically, but like overall a losing record with the quality of the roster doesn't correspond.

mcfly1204 · Post #33 » by **mcfly1204** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:49 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:Idk what beef Jerome has with the Magic, he didn't even play in the series last season but double tech it is for him and Banchero.

He was jawing with the Memphis bench on Friday, I think the guy just has a lot to say...

JujitsuFlip · Post #34 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:50 pm

thelead wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:Man, this Magic offense is putrid.

The faster they move on from Mosley the better. The roster is a complete mess but Mosley is doing nothing with what he has been dealt. He banks on ISO's like it's 1999.

Yeah, gotta do like the Cavs did and find a coach who is more offensive minded. The Magic can bring in their version of Johnnie Bryant so the defense doesn't become a complete afterthought.

Iwasawitness · Post #35 » by **Iwasawitness** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:51 pm

Cleveland going small really hurt them. I would give Thompson more minutes if I’m Kenny. Can’t do that against a team like Orlando.

JujitsuFlip · Post #36 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:52 pm

mcfly1204 wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:Idk what beef Jerome has with the Magic, he didn't even play in the series last season but double tech it is for him and Banchero.

He was jawing with the Memphis bench on Friday, I think the guy just has a lot to say...

Well, we need him to not collect his 2nd tech, he's too valuable.

JujitsuFlip · Post #37 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:53 pm

Iwasawitness wrote:Cleveland going small really hurt them. I would give Thompson more minutes if I’m Kenny. Can’t do that against a team like Orlando.

Yeah, that was a bit head scratching. It really makes you wonder who they will spend their open playoff roster spot on.

rockmanslim · Post #38 » by **rockmanslim** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:53 pm

Mark Jones keeps hyping up that Jerome is from NY, so watched an interview of his. Disappointing. Was expecting a thick NYC accent.

thelead · Post #39 » by **thelead** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:53 pm

Iwasawitness wrote:
thelead wrote:
G R E Y wrote:I don't get what's up with Magic. Only Suggs is out, right? Why are they struggling?

Suggs (defense) and Mo Wagner (bench offense) are out. What has been exposed is that Mosley isn't the motivator that had these guys playing defense. It was Suggs and his energy. The offense has always been bad under Mosley but without his All-Defense star, he's lost his team.

Idk why we’re pretending the Magic haven’t played really good defense today. So far they’ve been doing what they need to do at that end… the Cavs are just hitting some really tough shots and executing their offense brilliantly.

I'm not specifically talking about tonight. Just in general. They recently went 1-6 on a 7 game home-stand including losses to blatantly tanking teams that were playing g-league players in the second half.

mcfly1204 · Post #40 » by **mcfly1204** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:55 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:
mcfly1204 wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:Idk what beef Jerome has with the Magic, he didn't even play in the series last season but double tech it is for him and Banchero.

He was jawing with the Memphis bench on Friday, I think the guy just has a lot to say...
Well, we need him to not collect his 2nd tech, he's too valuable.

I don't mind it. Do I want to see him get tossed? Obviously not. Do I like the thought of going into the Playoffs with a bit of an attitude? Absolutely.

Who wins?