Game #1: Orlando Magic @ OKC Thunder

Post #541 » by **Bensational** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:22 am

DJRajX wrote:
AdamTheGreek wrote:Duhon in killed our momentum. We don't deserve to be down 14.

I'm telling you guys... he's just awful... he's not even a PG... all he does is bring the ball up mid-court... and picks up his dribble far out from the top of the key... he doesn't move the ball well, he can't break down the D, he can't make proper passes consistently... he just sucks... dude is like the enemy for us, I swear

bit harsh. i only tuned in with 2 minutes left in the 1st, and Duhon did fine in the time i saw. he got into the paint and was getting guys like Howard and Davis open for a short dump off, but he missed the pass to Howard (just like everyone else on this team does), and Davis went up from a step out and couldn't even get above the rim - was quite embarrassing tbh.

Duhon isn't good, but tonight he hasn't been a momentum killer from what i've seen. what's killed our momentum is the series of missed 3's and mid range jumpers from JRich and Anderson.

arkknight1988 · Post #542 » by **arkknight1988** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:22 am

DiplomaticMagic wrote:Yeah we were actually close with our starters in, Duhon played way too long. Seriously I can't take watching him and J-Rich. We need improvements there, fast.

no joke i thought nelson was hurt or something. that was a painful 5 minutes when he was out there.

JF5 · Post #543 » by **JF5** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:23 am

What happened to the aggressive Glenn Davis that we saw in the Miami game.....

I know this has been said already. But this team needs to stop settling for jumpshots

MagicStarwipe · Post #544 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:23 am

Maybe it's just me worrying but watching this team, the way they are playing, their body language... it just feels like we may be headed for disaster this season.

DiplomaticMagic · Post #545 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:23 am

Howard Mass wrote:
DiplomaticMagic wrote:I had to immediately turn off ESPN at halftime, couldn't take them talking about Dwight Howard being traded anymore.

If you are in market, watch Sun Sports

Sadly I am not, I get Miami Heat Games. :banghead:

Blue_and_Whte · Post #546 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:25 am

Looks like the same shiat to me. Dwight missing fts,depending on spot up shooters to create shots off the dribble (Jrich Anderson). They need another playmaker on the wing.

DiplomaticMagic · Post #547 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:27 am

We really need an athletic SG. Please Otis.

EasternMagic · Post #548 » by **EasternMagic** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:27 am

Hey guys! My name is Larry!

ADRajX · Post #549 » by **ADRajX** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:28 am

Bensational wrote:
DJRajX wrote:
AdamTheGreek wrote:Duhon in killed our momentum. We don't deserve to be down 14.

I'm telling you guys... he's just awful... he's not even a PG... all he does is bring the ball up mid-court... and picks up his dribble far out from the top of the key... he doesn't move the ball well, he can't break down the D, he can't make proper passes consistently... he just sucks... dude is like the enemy for us, I swear

bit harsh. i only tuned in with 2 minutes left in the 1st, and Duhon did fine in the time i saw. he got into the paint and was getting guys like Howard and Davis open for a short dump off, but he missed the pass to Howard (just like everyone else on this team does), and Davis went up from a step out and couldn't even get above the rim - was quite embarrassing tbh.

Duhon isn't good, but tonight he hasn't been a momentum killer from what i've seen. what's killed our momentum is the series of missed 3's and mid range jumpers from JRich and Anderson.

Duhon misses passes in general... he's too inconsistent to be an effective bench player behind Nelson... Hughes at least has height, defense (steals), and better passing abilities coming off of screens and slip screens... Duhon is too stagnant of a player to warrant any sort of praise imo... other than maybe one game last season where he had 10 assists, he's been a complete disappointment for the contract he's earning... I'll throw a party for the day he's bench for good.. if Duhon improves and plays well consistently for the rest of the season, I'll gladly put my foot in my mouth

rmjh13 · Post #550 » by **rmjh13** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:28 am

is it me or has espn uk not discussed the magic game yet? reviewing all the other games all night? not that there is much to discuss, magic are as anameic as ever on offense and defense. how otis smith still has a job just amazes me more and more every passing second the magic play.

Post #551 » by **Bensational** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:28 am

MagicStarwipe wrote:Maybe it's just me worrying but watching this team, the way they are playing, their body language... it just feels like we may be headed for disaster this season.

i honestly think Turk and JRich will be this team's downfall. that and Stan's stubbornness and insistence on playing them.

JJ is such a better fit for this team than JRich. i hope we can move JRich come March.

kasedafk_1 · Post #552 » by **kasedafk_1** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:28 am

Only hope is if we start getting hot from three..I'm tired of relying on the three to fall. D12 is a bit ch! He should be unstoppable.saying he doesn't have any help lol.work on your game before you open your mouth.

arkknight1988 · Post #553 » by **arkknight1988** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:29 am

Blue_and_Whte wrote:Looks like the same shiat to me. Dwight missing fts,depending on spot up shooters to create shots off the dribble (Jrich Anderson). They need another playmaker on the wing.

nailed it. nelson is our best playmaker sadly. jrich really looks like hes slowing down and we just signed him to a 4 yr deal :-?

ADRajX · Post #554 » by **ADRajX** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:29 am

I'm ready for a Magic comeback, come on!

Post #555 » by **Def Swami** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:30 am

kasedafk_1 wrote:Only hope is if we start getting hot from three..I'm tired of relying on the three to fall. D12 is a bit ch! He should be unstoppable.saying he doesn't have any help lol.work on your game before you open your mouth.

I agree. If our 3 isn't falling, we're going to lose games badly. It's annoying to watch. Same story, different day.

Post #556 » by **FFBlitzace** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:30 am

I figure we'll keep it close enough and not get blown out, but I don't think we'll ever seriously threaten to take over control.

vinageras · Post #557 » by **vinageras** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:30 am

DJRajX wrote:I'm ready for a Magic comeback, come on!

+1

EasternMagic · Post #558 » by **EasternMagic** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:31 am

hope stan had a good halftime speech

Mule Tears · Post #559 » by **Mule Tears** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:31 am

I seriously don't blame Dwight leaving. LOOK AT HIS SUPPORTING CAST.

SolidSnake008 · Post #560 » by **SolidSnake008** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:31 am

Bensational wrote:
MagicStarwipe wrote:Maybe it's just me worrying but watching this team, the way they are playing, their body language... it just feels like we may be headed for disaster this season.

i honestly think Turk and JRich will be this team's downfall. that and Stan's stubbornness and insistence on playing them.

JJ is such a better fit for this team than JRich. i hope we can move JRich come March.

Yeah i see no change from Last year....JRich is not having a good game....But best believe he's going to keep shooting it....All we have to do is cut it to 10 or under going into the 4th and we have a shot to "Shock the World"