Game #19: Magic(12-6) @ Hornets(3-15)

SolidSnake008 · Post #21 » by **SolidSnake008** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:27 pm

Even if we win this game it will be a hollow victory knowing that we lost two games we shouldn't have

Nemesis21 · Post #22 » by **Nemesis21** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:54 pm

thelead wrote:
cb1115 wrote:I will riot if we lose this game.

I'm over this team... same issue every year EXCEPT the year we made it to the Finals.

And that's SVG or D12's fault? Nope. Try Otis.

thelead · Post #23 » by **thelead** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:11 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:
thelead wrote:
cb1115 wrote:I will riot if we lose this game.

I'm over this team... same issue every year EXCEPT the year we made it to the Finals.

And that's SVG or D12's fault? Nope. Try Otis.

You are definitely preaching to the wrong guy. I have been ranting about Otis for years on this forum (while being blasted no less).

Blue_and_Whte · Post #24 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:20 pm

OrlandO wrote:Time to start fresh. Two boston losses were perfect wake-up calls. It's something the team needed. A good ole slap in the face to remind them it's not going to be easy when facing championship minded teams.

It's more than a "slap in the face" we straight up cant beat teams that single coverage dwight and stay on our shooters. it isnt a "Reminder" it's evidence. It's going to be the same **** as last year if we're just dumping the ball into Howard and bogging down our offiense. You can win like that but with the better defensive teams it's going to be a struggle.

thelead · Post #25 » by **thelead** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:31 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:
OrlandO wrote:Time to start fresh. Two boston losses were perfect wake-up calls. It's something the team needed. A good ole slap in the face to remind them it's not going to be easy when facing championship minded teams.

It's more than a "slap in the face" we straight up cant beat teams that single coverage dwight and stay on our shooters. it isnt a "Reminder" it's evidence. It's going to be the same **** as last year if we're just dumping the ball into Howard and bogging down our offiense. You can win like that but with the better defensive teams it's going to be a struggle.

Hence, we need a pg upgrade. Let's face it, we could upgrade at the pg, sg, and sf position (players that can dribble into the paint) but the most talented pool is the pg pool. We need a play maker, I really don't care if it is a pg, sg or sf but we need SOMEONE that we can trust to score when we need it.

OrlandO · Post #26 » by **OrlandO** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:40 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:
OrlandO wrote:Time to start fresh. Two boston losses were perfect wake-up calls. It's something the team needed. A good ole slap in the face to remind them it's not going to be easy when facing championship minded teams.

It's more than a "slap in the face" we straight up cant beat teams that single coverage dwight and stay on our shooters. it isnt a "Reminder" it's evidence. It's going to be the same **** as last year if we're just dumping the ball into Howard and bogging down our offiense. You can win like that but with the better defensive teams it's going to be a struggle.

But that's why it's a wake-up call. If they don't have losses against contending defensive teams like this, we'd likely have another first round exit. At least this way they have time to regroup, go back to the drawing board, figure out a plan for future games, and execute. And if they continue to do more of the same while expecting different results (insanity), then they deserve what's coming in the post-season. In any case, I'm glad they were devastating losses rather than close losses. Gives them something to actually think about. We'll see.

Post #27 » by **Def Swami** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:02 am

@MagicInsider: Orlando Sentinel: PF Ryan Anderson (calf) is out, replaced by Big Baby Davis in starting lineup tonight vs. Hornets 2 minutes ago

Nemesis21 · Post #28 » by **Nemesis21** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:04 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:
@MagicInsider: Orlando Sentinel: PF Ryan Anderson (calf) is out, replaced by Big Baby Davis in starting lineup tonight vs. Hornets 2 minutes ago

Hopefully Clark sees minutes behind BBD tonight.

CPBalla2003 n da 863 · Post #29 » by **CPBalla2003 n da 863** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:05 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:
@MagicInsider: Orlando Sentinel: PF Ryan Anderson (calf) is out, replaced by Big Baby Davis in starting lineup tonight vs. Hornets 2 minutes ago

hmmm... i don't remember him hurting it. well, at least we get to see Harper tonight.

TSKD000 · Post #30 » by **TSKD000** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:08 am

Time to get on a roll....let's get to 20 - 6!

SolidSnake008 · Post #31 » by **SolidSnake008** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:13 am

If ryan is out then i'm hoping we'll see Harper so we can still have a stretch 4 option....If Stan doesn't play him then that's a shame because it would be the perfect time to show Stan what he can do against this Hornets team so when we face a better team he could be an option....

I'll ask an open question anybody can answer it for me....I've been noticing this these past few games and it's been racking my brain and i can't figure it out....Why are we feeding Big baby the ball like he's a good offensive option? i don't get it....so many times in these past few games we give Glen the Ball down low like he's some kind of post player he's not....Why are we treating him like he can score on the block 1 on 1???????????????????

Coach_McGuirk · Post #32 » by **Coach_McGuirk** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:27 am

SolidSnake008 wrote:If ryan is out then i'm hoping we'll see Harper so we can still have a stretch 4 option....If Stan doesn't play him then that's a shame because it would be the perfect time to show Stan what he can do against this Hornets team so when we face a better team he could be an option....

I'll ask an open question anybody can answer it for me....I've been noticing this these past few games and it's been racking my brain and i can't figure it out....Why are we feeding Big baby the ball like he's a good offensive option? i don't get it....so many times in these past few games we give Glen the Ball down low like he's some kind of post player he's not....Why are we treating him like he can score on the block 1 on 1???????????????????

You are right and I have no idea why we do that. How often do we see this scenario "5sec on the shot clock, lets pass it to Big Baby, fadaway airball"

dmac812 · Post #33 » by **dmac812** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:28 am

ryan anderson out with a calf injury

rcklsscognition · Post #34 » by **rcklsscognition** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:31 am

No Ryno tonight and unless we're lucky, no Harper.

rcklsscognition · Post #35 » by **rcklsscognition** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:32 am

Coach_McGuirk wrote:
SolidSnake008 wrote:If ryan is out then i'm hoping we'll see Harper so we can still have a stretch 4 option....If Stan doesn't play him then that's a shame because it would be the perfect time to show Stan what he can do against this Hornets team so when we face a better team he could be an option....

I'll ask an open question anybody can answer it for me....I've been noticing this these past few games and it's been racking my brain and i can't figure it out....Why are we feeding Big baby the ball like he's a good offensive option? i don't get it....so many times in these past few games we give Glen the Ball down low like he's some kind of post player he's not....Why are we treating him like he can score on the block 1 on 1???????????????????

You are right and I have no idea why we do that. How often do we see this scenario "5sec on the shot clock, lets pass it to Big Baby, fadaway airball"

Because Glen is aggressive and is calling for the ball and getting on guys when they don't pass it to him. Something not everyone on our team does.

magic04life · Post #36 » by **magic04life** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:34 am

I think we win this game big.

I'm thinking double digits.

ADRajX · Post #37 » by **ADRajX** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:35 am

dmac812 wrote:ryan anderson out with a calf injury

arsenal6106 · Post #38 » by **arsenal6106** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:48 am

DJRajX wrote:
dmac812 wrote:ryan anderson out with a calf injury

We're showing Dwight that we can be like Boston! Think about it...

mhectorgato · Post #39 » by **mhectorgato** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:15 am

The best part of this game so far was their use of the Simpsons in the PA.

Nemesis21 · Post #40 » by **Nemesis21** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:15 am

Head ref tonight is Monty McCutchen, the worst ref in NBA. Expect NOH to get all the calls.