Game Thread #4: Orlando @ Charlotte 12/30/11

mhectorgato · Post #681 » by **mhectorgato** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:32 am

rcklsscognition wrote:
prorl wrote:Man I am loving the way we are moving the ball and playing tough defense. We look like the 09 team right now, its a night and day difference from last year.

Feeling good about this team. The thing that is promising is that we've shown in 2 games in a row that we can drive, penetrate, pass well, and score. We are mixing that well with our in-and-out attack from the 3pt line. Just knowing the guys understand there is another option if the 3s aren't falling is very comforting.

They are getting there. In the 3rd we got a bit lazy again, but picked it up.

Very encouraging!!

BigV1981 · Post #682 » by **BigV1981** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:34 am

Just got online and couldnt find anyone else talking about it on here, But did anybody catch Dwight talking to the fan with 5 minutes left in the 4th? The fan is yelling something at Dwight and Dwight grabs his jersey and spreads it out so the fan could see Orlando and then he points to the jersey and says I play for Orlando?

jjscap · Post #683 » by **jjscap** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:34 am

Without the midget on the floor, Magic looks like a well-oiled machine. They move the ball around perfectly and rotate smoothly on the defensive end.

CPBalla2003 n da 863 · Post #684 » by **CPBalla2003 n da 863** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:35 am

Swiftraven wrote:
CPBalla2003 n da 863 wrote:yea, i told people its vital, if Dwight is traded, we keep Ryan Anderson....

No way in hell Ryno is traded if Dwight is. We would use the trade to dump salary and Anderson isn't making big bucks.

My fear is we are going to end up losing him if we make any kind of deal to try and keep D12 here.

oh, yea, i agree, def, if we can find someone that Howard likes with him as a trade chip, pull the trigger, if not, and Howard wants to leave, def keep Anderson.

pinoynurse · Post #685 » by **pinoynurse** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:35 am

jjscap wrote:Without the midget on the floor, Magic looks like a well-oiled machine. They move the ball around perfectly and rotate smoothly on the defensive end.

lol seriously?

Post #686 » by **SOUL** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:37 am

Always. Clockwork.

mhectorgato · Post #687 » by **mhectorgato** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:38 am

jjscap wrote:Without the midget on the floor, Magic looks like a well-oiled machine. They move the ball around perfectly and rotate smoothly on the defensive end.

Post #688 » by **ChosenSavior** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:39 am

Great win from start to finish on this one. Really enjoyed this game. All of the keys of the game DJ called in the beginning of this thread came to fruition. This team is very good when they play consistent and with a high energy for 48 minutes. We had a minor slip up in the 3rd but the team just played their game and continued to push tempo on the misses and create lots of ball movement in the half court.

Just about everyone played well in this game especially the starting 5. The bench was excellent with Baby, J.J., Q, and Larry Hughes. As our chemistry improves, I expect to see great things from this team.

On to the next one... 8-)

maginno · Post #689 » by **maginno** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:39 am

Wow the vanilla brothers are looking Good. We all knew Ryno had upside but I really thought JJ was at his limit but he always seems to come back after the offseason just a little better.

BadMofoPimp · Post #690 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:39 am

I wonder if Duhon is leading the league in +/- yet.

Orlando Dawg · Post #691 » by **Orlando Dawg** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:41 am

It's amazing what a difference not having Gilbert Arenas on the court or in the locker room makes.

CPBalla2003 n da 863 · Post #692 » by **CPBalla2003 n da 863** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:42 am

pinoynurse wrote:
jjscap wrote:Without the midget on the floor, Magic looks like a well-oiled machine. They move the ball around perfectly and rotate smoothly on the defensive end.

lol seriously?

lol, i know right, what the hell is he talking about.....

BadMofoPimp · Post #693 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:43 am

Lol. SVG is ecstatic. "Best One Yet!"

ADRajX · Post #694 » by **ADRajX** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:43 am

Stan sounds super ecstatic... and he should be... this is the message he should give to the team... push the ball, move the ball, and don't settle for bad perimeter shots... TAKE IT TO THE BASKET AND MAKE GOOD PLAYS

MagicStarwipe · Post #695 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:43 am

Ball movement, unselfish play, not settling on offense and good defense are the keys. Keep it up Magic!

Post #696 » by **ChosenSavior** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:45 am

maginno wrote:Wow the vanilla brothers are looking Good. We all knew Ryno had upside but I really thought JJ was at his limit but he always seems to come back after the offseason just a little better.

Totally agree with you man on J.J.'s game. He is such a hard worker and I really like how he continues to add to his game. He is mixing it up very well this year and has learned how to finish around the rim against bigger people. His defense has improved tenfold.

Post #697 » by **ChosenSavior** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:45 am

Orlando Dawg wrote:It's amazing what a difference not having Gilbert Arenas on the court or in the locker room makes.

Gotta agree. The chemistry is so much better than last year.

arsenal6106 · Post #698 » by **arsenal6106** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:46 am

Orlando Dawg wrote:It's amazing what a difference not having Gilbert Arenas on the court or in the locker room makes.

We get it! You hate Gilbert Arenas. Don't have to keep reminding us every other week.

Gil being a distraction in the locker room last year? Not sure where you are getting that from...Feel free to show some evidence on that please..

mhectorgato · Post #699 » by **mhectorgato** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:48 am

I wonder how many times Dwight has had as many assists as blocks?

For his career he's averaging 1.3 & 2.0, respectively.

:clap:

jezzer45 · Post #700 » by **jezzer45** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:51 am

Dang its getting harder to think about trading anyone. great win. Keep things going against lesser teams and start stacking wins.