2025-2026 Regular Season Game 1: Miami Heat (0-0) at Orlando Magic (0-0) - 7pm ET

T-Cat · Post #581 » by **T-Cat** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:09 am

SOUL wrote:
Audi wrote:A couple mishaps and poor shots but I don’t get the Paolo slander tonight. We lose this game without him crashing the boards like he did.

I think he's the one that will need to adjust to this faster paced offense the most. Dude was sucking wind for a lot of the game.

Am I the only that think Paolo Banchero is not being used to his potential on this team?

He plays so many positions for us and played solid defense for us tonight, but man we need to get him easier buckets on the low block/ post and that would create much easier baskets for our shooters.

mattyBoi · Post #582 » by **mattyBoi** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:11 am

Early returns weren't good for Tyus. Jase is knocking on the door.

basketballRob · Post #583 » by **basketballRob** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:11 am

I wouldn't want to play the Heat in the first round of the playoffs.

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basketballRob · Post #584 » by **basketballRob** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:12 am

mattyBoi wrote:Early returns weren't good for Tyus. Jase is knocking on the door.

Is Penda knocking on Isaac's door?

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Audi · Post #585 » by **Audi** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:15 am

This should make a lot of us happy: Post game press conference Paolo and Bane both talking about recognizing how much they are liking their two man pick and roll game and want to continue doing more of it. Bane saying he’s never been in a position playing PnR with a player feared equally or more than him.

Optimus_Steel · Post #586 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:18 am

Black and Blue wrote:Bane is officially part of a big three. This season already feels different. I EXPECTED them to come back and win. Last time I felt that way was the Dwight-Hedu ECF team.

Enjoy it, everyone. We are back.

That was a fantastic way to come back after some sloppy play got us behind. Back against the wall they answered the call with grit. And new guy comes in and dives for the floor for a huge rebound and foul. I really do think its going to take a while for us to get used to playing quicker and pace-ful, from a condition and mental perspective, its such a drastic change. Think those turnovers, fouling, and defensive lapses came from that but they will improve this, just will take some time. But this team is exciting, talented, and deep. They will put some big offensive numbers this year with some showtime play. Strap in, will be fun!

Orlando Dawg · Post #587 » by **Orlando Dawg** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:19 am

The Magic were under alot of pressure to win and live up to the hype

Optimus_Steel · Post #588 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:20 am

basketballRob wrote:I wouldn't want to play the Heat in the first round of the playoffs.

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Excellent coaching and they play hard. Winning tonight should not be discounted, Spo always has his team ready.

TheChaser · Post #589 » by **TheChaser** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:25 am

What a win. I expected them to come back as well. They looked like they hadn’t played together that much yet and that’s ok, because it’s true. This team has a chance to be really special. Congrats mates.

Optimus_Steel · Post #590 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:30 am

TheChaser wrote:What a win. I expected them to come back as well. They looked like they hadn’t played together that much yet and that’s ok, because it’s true. This team has a chance to be really special. Congrats mates.

Whole time in the 4th I kept thinking we got more talent than Miami, if we can focus on D and sustain some consistent effort we will win this game.

RookieStar · Post #591 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:31 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:
basketballRob wrote:I wouldn't want to play the Heat in the first round of the playoffs.

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Excellent coaching and they play hard. Winning tonight should not be discounted, Spo always has his team ready.

They wont shoot that well all the time.. then again Herro wasnt playing so we couldnt sic Suggs and AB on him so who kniws..

Post #592 » by **SOUL** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:32 am

T-Cat wrote:
SOUL wrote:
Audi wrote:A couple mishaps and poor shots but I don’t get the Paolo slander tonight. We lose this game without him crashing the boards like he did.

I think he's the one that will need to adjust to this faster paced offense the most. Dude was sucking wind for a lot of the game.

Am I the only that think Paolo Banchero is not being used to his potential on this team?

He plays so many positions for us and played solid defense for us tonight, but man we need to get him easier buckets on the low block/ post and that would create much easier baskets for our shooters.

He hasn't really shown amazing low post skills for that. Not until he starts playing with brute strength, plus this is a very 90s centric way of offense that doesn't really work that well anymore. I'd love a quick post up if he has a mismatch when the ball is moving quickly, otherwise I just don't think he's much of a threat there.

thelead · Post #593 » by **thelead** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:39 am

Paolo starts the season with a 53.9 TS% performance. Not good enough if he wants to be the lead guy on a contender. His 'co-stars' did their part to give him space. No more excuses.

Rebounding and defensive effort has looked better though.

KillMonger · Post #594 » by **KillMonger** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:44 am

Got slammed at work and wasn't able to watch it all the way through.... Good dub.... What I DID see is still making me laugh an hour ago or so after the game..... Lol yo did Franz through an alley to tyus? For real? Lol

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ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #595 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:46 am

T-Cat wrote:
SOUL wrote:
Audi wrote:A couple mishaps and poor shots but I don’t get the Paolo slander tonight. We lose this game without him crashing the boards like he did.

I think he's the one that will need to adjust to this faster paced offense the most. Dude was sucking wind for a lot of the game.

Am I the only that think Paolo Banchero is not being used to his potential on this team?

He plays so many positions for us and played solid defense for us tonight, but man we need to get him easier buckets on the low block/ post and that would create much easier baskets for our shooters.

Paolo is used to a slower pace offense that caters to him. He just needs time to adjust and realize that he doesn’t have to score the hard way. So in the meantime I look forward to his defense and rebounding.

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3ddman23 · Post #596 » by **3ddman23** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:46 am

TDS was really underated offensively tonight as well.

3ddman23 · Post #597 » by **3ddman23** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:46 am

Raptors blow out the hawks in Atlanta, Detroit loses on the road to the bulls. The jazz are beating the clippers by 30 pointz...

RichCollab · Post #598 » by **RichCollab** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:47 am

Give Jase 5 Tyus minutes.

Post #599 » by **Knightro** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:48 am

RichCollab wrote:Give Jase 5 Tyus minutes.

Mosley is going to piss a lot of people off over the next couple of months when he doesn't lessen Tyus' role whatsoever :lol:

Post #600 » by **Knightro** » Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:51 am

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