Bulls @ Magic 7PM 01/15

lovehoops01 · Post #21 » by **lovehoops01** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:26 am

I believe they are capable of winning most any game that they want. They've already shown us that they can. They just have to set their minds to it and come with the kind of determination that other teams are using to win and play both ends of the court. It has to be their decision, though.

Hairy Midget · Post #22 » by **Hairy Midget** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:39 am

Let'se see.

The Magic come out playing well. However, one of the weaknesses of the Bulls - Ben Wallace- actually comes to play against Dwight Howard. This improves them significantly.

Despite being a horrid jumpshooting team, Hinrich and Nocioni light it up with 6 contested threes in the first half to keep the Bulls in the game.

The second half begins with Ben Gordon making unbelievable shot afte r unbelievable shot. He keeps them in the game until the final four minutes of the fourth quarter when it is tied. The Magic then get called for 2 phantom fouls and a phantom goaltending which gives the Bulls 6 free points while the Magic drive between each of these posessions ands get a foul resulting in no whistle.

The Magic, now down 6, make some sort of ridiculous comeback on three pointers which is nullified when Joakim Noah makes a buzzer beating three from 85 feet away.

AdamTheGreek · Post #23 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:45 am

I don't think my heart can take so many losses at home.

lovehoops01 · Post #24 » by **lovehoops01** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:46 am

Hairy Midget wrote:Let'se see.

The Magic come out playing well. However, one of the weaknesses of the Bulls - Ben Wallace- actually comes to play against Dwight Howard. This improves them significantly.

Despite being a horrid jumpshooting team, Hinrich and Nocioni light it up with 6 contested threes in the first half to keep the Bulls in the game.

The second half begins with Ben Gordon making unbelievable shot afte r unbelievable shot. He keeps them in the game until the final four minutes of the fourth quarter when it is tied. The Magic then get called for 2 phantom fouls and a phantom goaltending which gives the Bulls 6 free points while the Magic drive between each of these posessions ands get a foul resulting in no whistle.

The Magic, now down 6, make some sort of ridiculous comeback on three pointers which is nullified when Joakim Noah makes a buzzer beating three from 85 feet away.

Way to boost the team psyche there, Hairy. I guess they should just forfeit the rest of the games, huh? That would really show that they are up for a challenge.

Hairy Midget · Post #25 » by **Hairy Midget** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:52 am

lovehoops01 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Way to boost the team psyche there, Hairy. I guess they should just forfeit the rest of the games, huh?

I wouldn't have said that if it hadn't have happened about 16 other times this season. It's not even how they play, it's just bad **** luck combined with horrible officiating.

I still think the Magic will win, but I wouldn't be surprised in the least if what I previously said happened.

lovehoops01 · Post #26 » by **lovehoops01** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:57 am

Hairy Midget wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I wouldn't have said that if it hadn't have happened about 16 other times this season. It's not even how they play, it's just bad **** luck combined with horrible officiating.

I still think the Magic will win, but I wouldn't be surprised in the least if what I previously said happened.

I know. I am just as frustrated as you are. But the players can't give in to that. If they do, their season is done. They have to come out and fight. The Wizards were down 14 points to the Celtics in Boston with seven minutes to play on Monday and then went on a 25-6 run. Caron Butler just said they weren't losing. According to the game story, Washington shot a combined 37 percent in its two victories against Boston but managed to shut down the struggling Celtics offense. It might not work every time, but the Magic have to show that kind of determination against whoever they play.

whocares · Post #27 » by **whocares** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:28 am

The Letter J wrote:My predictions for tomorrow night's game:
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1. is that real or fake?
2. in any case, it is awfully funny.

whocares · Post #28 » by **whocares** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:30 am

lovehoops01 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I know. I am just as frustrated as you are. But the players can't give in to that. If they do, their season is done. They have to come out and fight. The Wizards were down 14 points to the Celtics in Boston with seven minutes to play on Monday and then went on a 25-6 run. Caron Butler just said they weren't losing. According to the game story, Washington shot a combined 37 percent in its two victories against Boston but managed to shut down the struggling Celtics offense. It might not work every time, but the Magic have to show that kind of determination against whoever they play.

1. so washington own the celtics?
2. and this with garnett, pierce and allen playing.
3. about time, they came to earth.

drsd · Post #29 » by **drsd** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:21 am

An absolute must-win for the Magic.

THis is the start of the home-vibe!

NEM · Post #30 » by **NEM** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:28 am

tv? sorry bro...horrible GT

U Gotta Play JJ · Post #31 » by **U Gotta Play JJ** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:59 am

Give the guy a break - he tried and went back and added a few things.

NEWSFLASH - this thread has no ties the outcome of the actual game!

CourtsideTV · Post #32 » by **CourtsideTV** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:26 pm

the official courtside magic killers of the night:

Joe Smith will play amaresque on us

Chris Duhon will pull a Pargo on us by draining at least 4 3's

Ben Gordon and Ben Wallace will have crappy games

Loul Deng and Heirich will be mad annoying by not missing a shot.

Dunkin On Ya · Post #33 » by **Dunkin On Ya** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:42 pm

whocares wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

1. is that real or fake?
2. in any case, it is awfully funny.

Is it as funny as the guy getting his face bashed in in thiefs avy?

Dunkin On Ya · Post #34 » by **Dunkin On Ya** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:43 pm

LOL at the people not liking this guys game thread. You do realize it is just a game thread right?

Optimus_Steel · Post #35 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:48 pm

The Magic really need to win this one. Coming of consecutive losses on the road and at home. This is a game the Magic have to win.

Magicalltheway · Post #36 » by **Magicalltheway** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:06 pm

Why all the negativity? I say we are embarassed by the home losses and SVG has given the players a right and a left jab and they will come out on fire.

We will win this. I keep saying this, we havent has a blow out victory yet this season. So we are way over due.

Can you say 105-89 win.

magicman123 · Post #37 » by **magicman123** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:23 pm

why are people hating on the game thread? we got bigger problems then this.....back to the game, i think the magic find their defense tonight and we win a close one 130-129

Post #38 » by **suckfish** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:50 pm

i think the magic find their defense tonight and we win a close one 130-129

It wouldn't surprise me if you won and it wouldn't surprise me if you managed to put up 130 points, now it would surprise me if the bulls managed to score 129.

Like the last meeting(which we lost in OT), it would have to take a huge performance for the bulls to win tonight IMO, last time they played way above the level of play expected considering how poor they have been.

Max Power · Post #39 » by **Max Power** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:10 pm

This game is a crossroad game for both squadrons, as both the Magic and Bulls are looking to get back on track, the Bulls are trying to get to a point where they can fight for a lower playoff spot and the Magic are trying to re-establish themselves in the top of the East. It should be a good game, as was the last one which was a classic. Could go either way, but I think the Magic get this one. Dwight's going to have a big game.

98-93 Magic win.

y 2 a B · Post #40 » by **y 2 a B** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:51 pm

Finally, a game on Sun Sports!