GT: Charlotte Vs Orlando - Round #1 Game #2

[BigSlam]

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Series Ledger
Orlando lead 1-0

Last Time We Met:
Crash was a monster
We did a great job on Howard
We did a great job on Carter
We really stepped it up in the 2nd half reducing a 22pt lead to 5pts at one stage

What We Need To Change This Time:
Protect the ball. Far too many turn overs in game #1
Get more bench production. Our bench had 16pts to their 28pts
Rotate better on D and close out on their shooters
Defend the P&R better
TALK ON D!! Stop leaving those open lanes

Line Ups:

Starters






Bench



Vs

Starters


Bench
J. Williams - J.J. Redick - M. Pietrus - R. Anderson - M. Gortat


Slam's Key To Winning:
Start the game with energy

Slam's Key Match Up:
Felts Vs Nelson. Must atone for game #1

Slam's Danger Guy:
Pietrus. Can't let him get hot again

Slam's Predicted Stat Line Of The Night:
Nelson with single figure scoring

Play It Loud And Proud!!
http://www.djcomplete.com/wp-content/th ... 0Incog.mp3

And For Your Viewing Pleasure......
HOT CHICKS IN COWBOY HATS!!!
(no reason other than "just because")

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Who are the refs?

[BigSlam]

We can't control the refs. We can only control what we do.

We have to come into game #2 with much more energy and communication than we did game #1.

[ajbry]

As expected - but a relief nonetheless - Jack will be ready to go on Wednesday.

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_n ... magic.html

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan performed on the left knee of the Bobcats' Stephen Jackson showed no structural damage.

Despite a small bone bruise to the knee, the Bobcats expect Jackson to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at Orlando on Wednesday.

Jackson injured his knee in the first half of Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Magic. He started the second half, but he left the game for good with just over nine minutes to go.

[BigSlam]

Bobcats: Howard didn't rattle us

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_n ... le-us.html

Various Charlotte Bobcats went out of their way at practice Monday to say Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard's nine blocks didn't intimidate them or change how they play.

"We're not going to let him think he's the bully under the basket,'' said Gerald Wallace, who had 25 points and 17 rebounds in the Game 1 loss.

Obviously Howard's blocks impacted the game, particularly the six he had in the first quarter. But by the end of the game, the Bobcats scored more points in the lane (38, to the Magic's 26) and Howard had committed five fouls.

"Never -- it's impossible to block every shot,'' Stephen Jackson said, when asked if Howard's blocks discourage drives. "We can't settle for jumpers. Me and Gerald are physical guys, and we like attacking the rim. Whether he's there or not, we have to keep attacking it.''

[Walt Cronkite]

Dibs on r1c3, r2c3, r3c1 AND c3 and r4. WOW

[Walt Cronkite]

And of course I ignored the FSU girls. I've been dealing with enough Florida bitches this week and it just got started.

[Rich4114]

And of course I ignored the FSU girls. I've been dealing with enough Florida bitches this week and it just got started.

LOL play on playa

[TheChosen1]

You guys played a hell of a second half. First playoff game ever went as best as it could (might have won if Jax was in). Game 2 should be down to the wire i hope they steal homecourt.

[christian72589]

^^ you just worry about chicago home boy

Anyway, nice GT and damn those girls are killer.

Good luck to you guys. like i've said. I know your team is better than a 7 seed. We aren't taking you lightly.

[Stun704]

You guys played a hell of a second half. First playoff game ever went as best as it could (might have won if Jax was in). Game 2 should be down to the wire i hope they steal homecourt.

thanks for the vote of confidence, heres to seeing yall in the ECF

[Le Meneur]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice Thread Big Slama Masta !

I really liked what you did with the players pictures, it gives a dramatic flair to it...
Gladiator's Style !

Let's bring our A game folks and put some fear in those MickeyMouses.

Crash, don't you change anything you are AMAZING !
Jax, listen to your body and adjust your game to your abilities, don't over do it if you can't !
3 headed-Center, D up and hold your own against the big strong Rat they have in the middle
Boris, we want, need more much of what you did in the first half
Felts, you better get your mojo back on track... I'm walking a fine line here, don't get me fired

Proud and Mighty Cats, Let's rally and get Exterminator style against those MickeyMouses !!!

[drsd]

Magic fan here.

Orlando news is reporting that Jackson has a small bruise, but the pain is worse. In Charlotte, has is this injury being reported?



The New Blue Stuff:

[BigSlam]

Magic fan here.

Orlando news is reporting that Jackson has a small bruise, but the pain is worse. In Charlotte, has is this injury being reported?

It's being reported in Charlotte as a small bone bruise to his knee but he should have no problems at all suiting up for game #2.




Is that meant to be snot?

[HeartAndHustle]

Magic fan here.

Orlando news is reporting that Jackson has a small bruise, but the pain is worse. In Charlotte, has is this injury being reported?

It's being reported in Charlotte as a small bone bruise to his knee but he should have no problems at all suiting up for game #2.




Is that meant to be snot?

That’s just meant to be Stuff. The Blue Stuff has the power to take the Magic to the ring ceremony on opening night in our new arena.

I think the only 4 Bobcat fans in the whole arena sat in front of me last game. They were loud and kept getting in my way, but very good people.

Seriously though, that was a hell of a game 1. Bobcats remind of the Magic a couple years ago. Young, hungry, determined and on the right track. You guys are an all-star away (PG or C) from challenging the big 3 in the East (I left Boston out for obvious reasons). And even though I thought this was the Magic’s worst possible 1st round matchup, I think we'll win because of our depth. Game 1 it was Jameer, Rashard, and Pietrus scoring 20+. Next game can be Vince, Barnes, and Anderson. Game 3, all Dwight
Its pick your poison with the Magic. Double Dwight, and their 3s WILL burn you. Single Dwight, and he WILL have his signature 25/20/6 game.

Good luck guys, In no way do I think is gonna be a walk in the park.

[Bay_Areas_Finest]

Those sure are some delicious looking ladies.

[Rich4114]

How does us single teaming Dwight make a difference in the amount of blocks or rebounds he has? Can we single team him when he's on defense?

[HeartAndHustle]

How does us single teaming Dwight make a difference in the amount of blocks or rebounds he has? Can we single team him when he's on defense?

It certainly does have an impact with offensive rebounds, which he was 2nd in the league. The blocks, those are a given regardless.

[J-Ville Smoke]

How does us single teaming Dwight make a difference in the amount of blocks or rebounds he has? Can we single team him when he's on defense?

It doesn't make a difference in blocks. The only things shown to effect Dwight's block numbers are if he's playing a good offensive post player or a big that can stretch the floor.

[BigSlam]

Observers game #2 Preview

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/0 ... esday.html