Game 57 | Cavs at Magic | Feb 21st 2010 | 1:00pm EST

[Rise Against]

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......................................| February 21st, 2010 | 1:00 PM - ET | Amway Arena | Orlando, FL |
..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................| ABC | WTAM 1100 |




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Shaquille O'Neal


Antawn Jamison or JJ Hickson


LeBron James


Anthony Parker


Mo Williams








Dwight Howard


Rashard Lewis


Matt Barnes


Vince Carter


Jameer Nelson


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Discuss, predict, rant, etc.

[NADALbULLS]

Cavs must remember to feed Shaq the ball every possession so he can get Howard out of the game early. Howard is CLUELESS when Shaq gets the ball! Shouldn't be any 3point-chucking in the 1st quarter.

[calibanPK]

Being the forever Cleveland pessimist that I am, we just aren't ready for Sunday. Lebron hates 1pm games. Jamison hasn't even practiced yet. We let the 13 game win streak heading into the Allstar break get into our heads that we were unstoppable. That got shot down real quick.

[Triumph36]

I hope Jamison has a good practice today and then comes out strong on Sunday. Losing this game isn't a big deal, but I'd really like to turn things around and get back on the right track.

[TheOUTLAW]

as has been the case alot over the last games. My money has Parker taking the first shot.

[AZdeuce]

Warned for trolling

[Manny Phresh]

We're not ready for this game. Let the three game losing streak commence. I just hope we can ascend quicker than how we descended into the all-star break.

[Benedict_Boozer]

LMAO at the trolls popping in here all the sudden. Now we even have PHX trolls like AZdeuce popping up out of the woodwork.

As for this game, I'm expecting a loss. Jamison doesn't know what he's doing out there yet and Brown's rotations are all screwed up. Also we beat down ORL twice already so they will be playing like it's the Finals.

If we did win this game though, I'd be pretty impressed.

[L&H_05]

Here's the part I hope and I said it in the last game.. Please let both big men be in a good foul situation..

I much rather have Dwight out there than on the bench-- When Dwight sees the bench, the dribble penetration and 3point circus starts up... Much, much, MUCH rather have Dwight in there looking to power his way to 2 points than getting the 3point flood gates open..

And I doubt AJ is going to give us anything exceptional here unless he's just hot... It's gonna take to about the first week of March for this cat to get comfortable IMO... His talent alone may give him a good game here and there--but in terms of feeling comfortable, that's gonna take a handful of games/practices etc...

[TheOUTLAW]

Jamison had open shots yesterday, he just needs to make them.

[hands11]

Jamison had open shots yesterday, he just needs to make them.

Lebron has a lot to prove before he is even considered to be top 5. So far he's not. Only Cav fans consider him the best player in the league. Outside of Cleveland he's just Lebron.

1. Kobe
2. Wade
3. Melo
4. Howard
5. K.G

Hell, I'm a Wiz fan and I don't even think that is a fair ranking and I hate LB.

First off, you can't compare him to Howard. That makes no sense. One is a center. As for how polished their games are and how they can carry their teams. Hands down it goes to LB. Howard can't even hit FTs with any regularity. You can't put the ball in his hands the whole 4th to take over a game. LB over Howard in that regards. But LeBron isn't a center so again, not a good comparison.

As for Kobe, Wade and Melo... It's probably more like Kobe, Melo, LB, Wade, KG, Howard

If there is any direct comparison I would say it's Melo vs LeBron and I would give the nod to Melo but it is close.

[TheOUTLAW]

Wrong thread

[Rise Against]

I've just read from some Magic fans that Jamison always lights up Lewis? If that's true, then I am more confident about our chances in this one than I was before.. The effort will be there, seeing that we hate losing to Orlando.. However, what I really think the key to winning this one is if Mike Brown makes the right rotations and adjustments. Seeing what happened last game, he should have played AJ with Shaq and LeBron more, rather than AJ + Hickson / Varejao and others from the bench.

[Benedict_Boozer]

I've just read from some Magic fans that Jamison always lights up Lewis? If that's true, then I am more confident about our chances in this one than I was before.. The effort will be there, seeing that we hate losing to Orlando.. However, what I really think the key to winning this one is if Mike Brown makes the right rotations and adjustments. Seeing what happened last game, he should have played AJ with Shaq and LeBron more, rather than AJ + Hickson / Varejao and others from the bench.

Rotations is one area where Brown struggles. I think we will see more bizarre lineups for awhile till he gets settled in unfortunately.

One thing I do expect to improve though is our defense. It has been terrible for the last couple games, Brown is usually good at cleaning that up.

As for Jamison if he lights up ORL, all will be forgotten with his bad start the other night.

[Dupp]

Jamison had open shots yesterday, he just needs to make them.

Lebron has a lot to prove before he is even considered to be top 5. So far he's not. Only Cav fans consider him the best player in the league. Outside of Cleveland he's just Lebron.

1. Kobe
2. Wade
3. Melo
4. Howard
5. K.G

Hell, I'm a Wiz fan and I don't even think that is a fair ranking and I hate LB.

First off, you can't compare him to Howard. That makes no sense. One is a center. As for how polished their games are and how they can carry their teams. Hands down it goes to LB. Howard can't even hit FTs with any regularity. You can't put the ball in his hands the whole 4th to take over a game. LB over Howard in that regards. But LeBron isn't a center so again, not a good comparison.

As for Kobe, Wade and Melo... It's probably more like Kobe, Melo, LB, Wade, KG, Howard

If there is any direct comparison I would say it's Melo vs LeBron and I would give the nod to Melo but it is close.

why the hell did you quote him? nothing you said had any relevance to what you quoted.

[penn24]

Just FYI, expect Jamison to bounce back.

His career splits show that he shoots a higher percentage against Orlando than any other team.

Good luck tomorrow, I think it's a real toss-up as both teams are coming off disappointing losses.

[gino_giode]

Have mercy on us guys. I know LeBron won't let his team lose 3 in a row. I expect a good game and Jamison to get out of his funk vs Shard/Ryno, and Mo to have his way vs Jameer/JWill.

Gl guys

[|||-Abaddon-|||]

hmm am I the only one who despises Jamison's game?

I hate those unorthodox shots he puts up (I hate big guys who flick shots)...his general game doesnt give me a vibe that be can consistently put up good numbers while playing with LeBron, Shaq and Mo....

I have always preferred super aggressive players like LeBron and Shaq, Jamison's offensive game doesnt scream aggressive to me at all...

[L&H_05]

Goodness... Stan is just so f**king hot....

[Rise Against]

I like how the Magic board used my style for their game thread.