Magic(26-15) vs. Pacers(23-14)

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:28 am

vs.

Who: Orlando Magic(26-15) vs. Indiana Pacers(23-14)
When: Sunday, March 11th
Where: Amway Center in Orlando,FL
Time: 6:00 PM EST
TV/Radio: SUN/ ESPN 96.5 FM/580 WDBO
Overall Series: Tied 42-42
Season Series: Magic lead 2-1
Trivia Facts: Brendan Malone served as an assistant coach for the Pacers for three seasons from 2000-03.

Amway Center

Magic Celeb of the Game

Lacey Chabert

Magic Starters

Pacers Starters

Post #2 » by **ChosenSavior** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:40 am

Great thread! This will be a tough one with no Hedo and J-Rich, but other guys just have to step up in their absence. Play hard, play smart, and have good ball movement to get this win. LET'S GET IT!!! 8-)

ADRajX · Post #3 » by **ADRajX** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:42 am

Great GT... let's play hard and get a win! Go Magic!

drsd · Post #4 » by **drsd** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:43 am

Richardson-2 is not starting. THe starting five is confirmed by StM as Nelson Redick, Rciardson-1, Anderson, and Howard; Turkoglu and Richardson-2 could both return for the next game.

And some good news:

Von Wafer, who had been deactivated for Orlando's previous two games because of a strained left shoulder, participated fully in practice Saturday and should be able to play today.

O-Sen LINK

I expect Liggins and Clark to get minutes in this game. Both should be expected to try to wear down Granger.

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drsd · Post #5 » by **drsd** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:50 am

The Heat did the Magic a favor by pushing their game to over-time. The Pacers thus played a 2:41 game last night. The game started at 7:30 and finished at 10:15. Let's say the team left American Airlines Arena at 11PM, took 20 minutes to get to Miami International Airport, another 10 minutes to fire up the plane, and 1:15 hours to get to Orlando, The Pacers arrived in Orlando at just before 1AM. With the drive to the hotel, etc. the team probably went to sleep just after 1AM. Let's call it 1:30AM.

Every stater played over 30 minutes, and Granger was over 40 minutes.

Plus this game has an early start of 6PM.

The Pacers are now emotionally drained on a three-game slide.

Everything above suggests that Indy will not play with intensity. Orlando must come out strong and get to an early 10 point lead. Then Liggins and Clark can wear down Granger; and Orlando can escape with a home win even in the absence of two starters.

Orlando 94 - Indiana 88

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CPBalla2003 n da 863 · Post #6 » by **CPBalla2003 n da 863** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:48 am

I will be in attendance, i was at the last Magic/Pacers game where we lost bad, so, i looking forward to a regroup session here!

Post #7 » by **eyriq** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:57 am

The battle for 'Best of the Rest' heats up in Orlando!

Really though, lets beat these fellas

drsd · Post #8 » by **drsd** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:10 am

eyriq wrote:The battle for 'Best of the Rest' heats up in Orlando!

Really though, lets beat these fellas

We're Number 3!
We're Number 3!
We're Number 3!

"Best of the Rest" does sound better!

RookieStar · Post #9 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:15 am

After that emotional and physical heartbreak they had at MIA, they would either lie down and die against us or come out charging and beta us to a pulp...Any takers?

Reverse_Angle · Post #10 » by **Reverse_Angle** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:20 am

the roster is depleted too much and we did not have a bench nor above average starters to begin with. i hope luck would be on our side tonight.

ChildishGambino · Post #11 » by **ChildishGambino** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:16 am

Ryan will have a big game tonight

EasternMagic · Post #12 » by **EasternMagic** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:11 pm

whenever we collectively, as a board, think we are going to get murdered.. we usually win... so let us all have low hopes tonight.

BadMofoPimp · Post #13 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:57 pm

Had two days break before a big stretch. Must start off with a bang. Must crush Pacers. Must play Liggins and Wafer. Must make a statement. GOOOO MAGIC!!!

magicman123 · Post #14 » by **magicman123** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:55 pm

im a simple man, all i want for my birthday is a magic win and not have to see dudu play

BadMofoPimp · Post #15 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:56 pm

magicman123 wrote:im a simple man, all i want for my birthday is a magic win and not have to see dudu play

Well, happy birthday anyways. I am sure you will take a win regardless and be happy.

Reggie Theus · Post #16 » by **Reggie Theus** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:17 pm

I am actually really looking forward to this game. I am sick of J-Rich and Turk.. Looking to see if anyone is capable of stepping up

magicman123 · Post #17 » by **magicman123** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:26 pm

thanks mofo, this game could get real ugly for the pacers with jj and Q starting, ryan will also have a big game..

jclutch33 · Post #18 » by **jclutch33** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:26 pm

How many minutes yall think quentin richardson gets? need help from a magic fan.

BadMofoPimp · Post #19 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:31 pm

jclutch33 wrote:How many minutes yall think quentin richardson gets? need help from a magic fan.

Around 30. With Liggins getting 10 and Earl putting in 8 at SF with any other Earl minutes at PF or C.

Unless, Q gets into foul trouble or too emotional. lol

jclutch33 · Post #20 » by **jclutch33** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:39 pm

BadMofoPimp wrote:
jclutch33 wrote:How many minutes yall think quentin richardson gets? need help from a magic fan.

Around 30. With Liggins getting 10 and Earl putting in 8 at SF with any other Earl minutes at PF or C.

Unless, Q gets into foul trouble or too emotional. lol

preciate it