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WargamesX wrote:I think two of Knicks, Cavs, or Orlando make the ECF.
3ddman23 wrote:I'm telling you right now as a magic fan.. I'm not scared of any team out east. The magic when firing on all cylinders can beat any team they want too beat. Now if that actually translates to anything of substance and the magic make a deep run is another story.
Injuries and match ups play a key role in determining who makes deep runs in the post season as well. So we'll see.
MrIrrelevant wrote:WargamesX wrote:I think two of Knicks, Cavs, or Orlando make the ECF.
Agreed. My tiers:
Tier 1: Contender - Cavs, Knicks, Magic
Tier 2: Injured - Celtics, Pacers
Tier 3: Darkhorses - Sixers, Pistons, Hawks, Raptors
Tier 4: Not Happening - Bucks, Heat, Nets, Hornets, Bulls, Wizards
This isn't how I think the standings will finish, but how I see the teams possibly making the ECF. For example, Spo will coach the Heat to the 6-8 seed but I don't see much upside with their team.
I'm hoping Jase Richardson can shoot like Garland and Noah Penda can defend like Toumani Camara.JujitsuFlip wrote:As long as Mosley is the head coach, the Magic aren't going anywhere in the playoffs.3ddman23 wrote:I'm telling you right now as a magic fan.. I'm not scared of any team out east. The magic when firing on all cylinders can beat any team they want too beat. Now if that actually translates to anything of substance and the magic make a deep run is another story.
Injuries and match ups play a key role in determining who makes deep runs in the post season as well. So we'll see.
In a pace & space NBA that guy's mind is stuck on grit & grind. Dead last pace and dead last 3pt %, just a terrible philosophy for 2025 basketball.
jbk1234 wrote:3ddman23 wrote:I'm telling you right now as a magic fan.. I'm not scared of any team out east. The magic when firing on all cylinders can beat any team they want too beat. Now if that actually translates to anything of substance and the magic make a deep run is another story.
Injuries and match ups play a key role in determining who makes deep runs in the post season as well. So we'll see.
The Magic are going to be very matchup dependent. I don't see their backcourt holding up against teams who are able to apply real ball pressure. The Pacers, Celtics, and Pistons can cause them all kinds of problems.
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You don't have to be scared, to get eliminated though, right?3ddman23 wrote:JujitsuFlip wrote:As long as Mosley is the head coach, the Magic aren't going anywhere in the playoffs.3ddman23 wrote:I'm telling you right now as a magic fan.. I'm not scared of any team out east. The magic when firing on all cylinders can beat any team they want too beat. Now if that actually translates to anything of substance and the magic make a deep run is another story.
Injuries and match ups play a key role in determining who makes deep runs in the post season as well. So we'll see.
In a pace & space NBA that guy's mind is stuck on grit & grind. Dead last pace and dead last 3pt %, just a terrible philosophy for 2025 basketball.
I guess we'll find out. But again no one in the east scares me as a magic fan. They can compete with anyone, especially this season.
Richardson and Bane are great steps in the right direction, personnel wise.basketballRob wrote:I'm hoping Jase Richardson can shoot like Garland and Noah Penda can defend like Toumani Camara.JujitsuFlip wrote:As long as Mosley is the head coach, the Magic aren't going anywhere in the playoffs.3ddman23 wrote:I'm telling you right now as a magic fan.. I'm not scared of any team out east. The magic when firing on all cylinders can beat any team they want too beat. Now if that actually translates to anything of substance and the magic make a deep run is another story.
Injuries and match ups play a key role in determining who makes deep runs in the post season as well. So we'll see.
In a pace & space NBA that guy's mind is stuck on grit & grind. Dead last pace and dead last 3pt %, just a terrible philosophy for 2025 basketball.
Bane should spread the floor and little more since most of his threes are from near the top.
I have faith that Suggs will shoot well when he can play off Paolo. Last season, Suggs had to create his own shots when Paolo went out.
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JujitsuFlip wrote:You don't have to be scared, to get eliminated though, right?3ddman23 wrote:JujitsuFlip wrote:As long as Mosley is the head coach, the Magic aren't going anywhere in the playoffs.
In a pace & space NBA that guy's mind is stuck on grit & grind. Dead last pace and dead last 3pt %, just a terrible philosophy for 2025 basketball.
I guess we'll find out. But again no one in the east scares me as a magic fan. They can compete with anyone, especially this season.
The Magic did not show any fear in 2024 or 2025, imo. They still went home in the 1st round both times.
is this not a product of necessity though? Orlando had no shooters and a big hit to their talent bc of injuries. Generally for you to have a shot to win, you’re going to have to muck it up a bit to balance the scales. I mean, Orlando had a solid series because they slowed the pace down and allowed it to get grimey. Playing regularly would have had them swept IMO.JujitsuFlip wrote:As long as Mosley is the head coach, the Magic aren't going anywhere in the playoffs.3ddman23 wrote:I'm telling you right now as a magic fan.. I'm not scared of any team out east. The magic when firing on all cylinders can beat any team they want too beat. Now if that actually translates to anything of substance and the magic make a deep run is another story.
Injuries and match ups play a key role in determining who makes deep runs in the post season as well. So we'll see.
In a pace & space NBA that guy's mind is stuck on grit & grind. Dead last pace and dead last 3pt %, just a terrible philosophy for 2025 basketball.
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Dino353 wrote:The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:Going with the Cavs/NY in the ECF and it is not even close. Bucks, Celtics and Pacers all have key players all all season and unless these teams have some major injuries no excuses why they should not be in the ECF.
I guess we are back to the team Lebron years where we know even before the season starts, how the east us going to end up. Only difference is we don't know what team is going to lose to OKC in the finals.Dino353 wrote:Gun to my head Cavs-Knicks but wouldn't be shocked to see Philly somehow there
How in the world will philly get there with PG cooked and Emiid slated to miss AT LEAST 40 games.
Joel is supposed to be ready for training camp.Assuming he plays at least 65-70 games Philly will be in the mix, Maxey is more than capable of carrying that team
JujitsuFlip wrote:You don't have to be scared, to get eliminated though, right?3ddman23 wrote:JujitsuFlip wrote:As long as Mosley is the head coach, the Magic aren't going anywhere in the playoffs.
In a pace & space NBA that guy's mind is stuck on grit & grind. Dead last pace and dead last 3pt %, just a terrible philosophy for 2025 basketball.
I guess we'll find out. But again no one in the east scares me as a magic fan. They can compete with anyone, especially this season.
The Magic did not show any fear in 2024 or 2025, imo. They still went home in the 1st round both times.