Magic vs. Nets

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Who: Orlando Magic(31-19) vs. New Jersey Nets(20-28)
When: Wednesday, February 6th
Where: Amway Arena in Orlando, FL
Time: 7:00 PM EST
TV/Radio: FSFL/580 AM
Season Series: Tied 1-1
Team Trivia Connection: Darrell Armstrong was a big contributor and fan favorite for the Magic from 1996 until 2003.

The Lowdown

The Magic had their 4 game win streak snapped on Monday with a 107-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Dwight Howard had 28pts and Hedo Turkoglu had 12rebs in the loss. Tonight's matchup will have the Magic face off against the Nets who are fresh off a loss to the Lakers 105-90 on Tuesday. The Nets have have won only 2 out of their last 10 games and continue to drown further below .500. With the Nets in the state of struggle. The Magic need to capitalize on the Nets and take advantage.

Magic Tricks

1. Better offensive effort from the field for the Magic.

2. Force the Nets to cough up the ball.

3. Force the Nets to beat them from the perimeter.

Magic Starters



Nets Starters

[drsd]

Maybe Kidd and Carter can both be trade 10 minutes before tip off!

[pikimagic]

we need to crush this team anything less is a moral victory.........dwight with a 33/18 game book it

[pikimagic]

oh nice game thread sd

[MrOrlando]

Let's hope after the game, Kidd tells reporters "I want to go to Orlando and win a championship with Dwight Howard"

[AdamTheGreek]

It's because of Flash we lost this game, so our point guards better get their heads straight.
We need this win because this home stand will by no means get any easier.

[theTHIEF]

Maybe Kidd and Carter can both be trade 10 minutes before tip off!

for Chris Paul and LeBron...

well, i mean the way deals are going lately, it could happen...

[drsd]

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for Chris Paul and LeBron...

well, i mean the way deals are going lately, it could happen...

As long as all four miss tonight's game!

[Optimus_Steel]

We owe the Nets a loss. Lets wip thier butts.

[Shishnizzle]

We got mugged the last time we played these guy's. Let's hope the officials feel they have punished us enough for firing Brian Hill. As if no other teams in the NBA have ever fired someone.

[surflawyer]

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for Chris Paul and LeBron...

well, i mean the way deals are going lately, it could happen...

No no no .... thief think positive the trade will be C Paul and LBJ for Garrity, Arroyo, Augustine and a 2nd.

[U Gotta Play JJ]

Lets hope for a win to get back on track - Friday is gonna be a tough one, we need this one tonight!

[Sharper]

And the news/articles on the Meer/Arroyo/Dooling "issue" keep comming out, here's the latest, from Brian Schmitz's blog:

The strange case of a starting point guard without a position continues. And it could go on and on.

Jameer Nelson isn't likely to see action for a third consecutive game tonight against the Nets at Amway Arena --- or beyond.

Lest anybody think that Stan Van and Otis might be at odds over the Jameer thing, Van Gundy said, "Otis and I have been on the same page. We haven't talked specifically about that situation. We talk about what's best for the team.'

And after listening to Stan Van on Wednesday morning, it doesn't sound as if Jameer will even be back in the rotation until the Magic start losing or Carlos Arroyo bottoms out or is hurt.

Link:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2008/02/stan-van-tells.html

BTW, here's another one on the same situation (from yesterday's), also from Schmitz. Seems he's really concerned:

Link:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2008/02/magic-brainteas.html

[drsd]

Sounds like S. Swift might debute as a Net vs. the Magic tonight.

The New Jersey Nets acquired Memphis Grizzlies forward Stromile Swift on Monday for center Jason Collins and cash.

I guess this is good news, as Swift will not be understanding of the Nets plays, and will not generally fit into the rotation. Collins will be a mild lose.

[laVal03]

Thanks Sharper

It really is disturbing that Stan thinks he needs to keep the current lineup going
I mean even when Jameer is playing his worst he is better than Carlos F***ing Arroyo

ah just thinking about Carlos pisses me off

anyways go Magic, we have to win this one by alot since NJ has given up on their season

[drsd]

Tonight's good luck photo from a youth dance company:

[theTHIEF]

i dont see any good luck in that photo...

[laVal03]

*"How to catch a predator" shows up at DRSD's house*

[Optimus_Steel]

*"How to catch a predator" shows up at DRSD's house*

My goodness drsd........

[OMPunk]

Hedo comes up big again. I can also see this be the game that brings back Jameer. Unless Carlos can do an adequate job defending Kidd, then Jameer needs to be brought back.