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2025-2026 Regular Season Game 5: Orlando Magic (1-3) at Detroit Pistons (2-2) - 7pm ET

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Re: 2025-2026 Regular Season Game 5: Orlando Magic (1-3) at Detroit Pistons (2-2) - 7pm ET 

Post#141 » by FFBlitzace » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:53 pm

Holland shot well against us last year too from what I remember. Not sure why he's been so wide open on every shot.
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Post#142 » by thelead » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:53 pm

Bane passing up open 3's is shocking to say the least
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Post#143 » by Last Guardian » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:53 pm

Right now it looks like we need to put a better team around Paolo lol
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Post#144 » by zuppafly » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:54 pm

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Post#145 » by Rainwater » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:54 pm

Paolo is beasting right now
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Post#146 » by RookieStar » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:54 pm

thelead wrote:Bane passing up open 3's is shocking to say the least


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Post#147 » by basketballRob » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:54 pm

thelead wrote:Bane passing up open 3's is shocking to say the least
He blew Paolo’s 7th assist.

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Post#148 » by Idiosyncratic » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:54 pm

I mean this is what we envision for Paolo at his size. Rebounds and point forward type play on offense. I feel like his unselfishness and willingness to find the open man instead of settling for mid range shots is going to be key. Making a huge difference in this game.
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Post#149 » by SloNick Russia » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:55 pm

Paolo is on a triple double watch already

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Post#150 » by Idiosyncratic » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:55 pm

Also Bane needs to just keep firing 3s. I don't need to see him passing up open 3s to drive in uncontrolled.
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Post#151 » by Bensational » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:55 pm

thelead wrote:Bane passing up open 3's is shocking to say the least


I’ll keep saying it - our passes to shooters leaves a lot to be desired. Shots are falling tonight and the ball is moving better than it has in a while, but guys are still jumping to catch passes from sailing over their heads or reaching to catch a pass and it’s a pure rhythm killer.
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Post#152 » by Rainwater » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:55 pm

While Paolo is playing amazing when he gets guys open they really need to starting making shots
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Post#153 » by basketballRob » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:55 pm

If we could just replace Tyus with a high volume 3-pt shooter, we'd be set.

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Post#154 » by FFBlitzace » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:56 pm

Good showcase of how important free throw shooting is. We've outplayed them pretty soundly in every area, but they have made free throws and we are crap again at the line.
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Post#155 » by BadMofoPimp » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:57 pm

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Post#156 » by Idiosyncratic » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:58 pm

Bane looks like he is falling forward every time he drives.
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Post#157 » by Rainwater » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:58 pm

Offensive rebounds absolutely killing the Magic
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Post#158 » by bigdogdylan5 » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:58 pm

Just once can we get the review to upgrade it to a foul in our favor lol
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Post#159 » by BlueBalls » Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:58 pm

Desmond Bane might be ass
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Post#160 » by SOUL » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:00 am

Not sure what Des is seeing in these drives against three Pistons
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