Game #61: Philadelphia @ Magic

Prolific Scorer · Post #1 » by **Prolific Scorer** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:23 pm

Philadelphia 76ers @ Orlando Magic -- Live Tonight @ 7PM EST on FS Florida/

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Matchups:

31-28 Philadelphia 76ers: 2nd in Atlantic Division, 7th in Eastern Conference

11 - Jrue Holiday
20 - Jodie Meeks
9 - Andre Iguodala
42 - Elton Brand
8 - Nikola Vucevic

35-25 Orlando Magic: 3rd in Southeast Division, 5th in Eastern Conference

14 - Jameer Nelson
7 - JJ Redick
23 - Jason Richardson
33 - Ryan Anderson
21 - Daniel Orton

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Magic Keys to the Game:

Don't turn the ball over!

The 76ers are at their best when they get out in transition, so the Magic must limit their turnovers.

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Magic Good Luck Hot Chick:

The Real Dalic · Post #2 » by **The Real Dalic** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:29 pm

Good GT.

Is Daniel Orton really gonna start tonight? If so, I really can't wait for this game.

Still not excited about Duhon being in the rotation though. . .

Last Guardian · Post #3 » by **Last Guardian** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:38 pm

Can't wait for this game because of Orton.

Post #4 » by **SD2042** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:44 pm

Good GT.

Limit Philly in transition.
Force them out on the primeter.
Above all else,he Magic need to ply togetheras a team.

GL Magic!

Jiwol · Post #5 » by **Jiwol** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:45 pm

Yeah, I get to watch DuDu again! Playmaking clinic.

Ahmadab · Post #6 » by **Ahmadab** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:46 pm

Gonna wake up at 2AM just to watch Daniel and how he will play. Thank god the game is televised.

Prediction : Magic 89-85 Philly

Daniel with a 20-10-5-5-5 statline !

ADRajX · Post #7 » by **ADRajX** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:52 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:Good GT.

Is Daniel Orton really gonna start tonight? If so, I really can't wait for this game.

Still not excited about Duhon being in the rotation though. . .

ChildishGambino · Post #8 » by **ChildishGambino** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:00 pm

If Daniel Starts tonight i'll be real interested to see what he can do with BIG minutes.....if he can be sort of a rim protector and grab some rebounds then i'll be happy......

EasternMagic · Post #9 » by **EasternMagic** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:34 pm

So big baby is out, Orton has to start at C right? We can't start Earl at Center.

Last Guardian · Post #10 » by **Last Guardian** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:44 pm

Nelson/Duhon
JJ/Wafer
JRich/QRich
Anderson/Clark
Orton/Clark

Probable lineup.

Mad Guru · Post #11 » by **Mad Guru** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:59 pm

Jesus Christ, if you told me this would be our lineup at the beginning of the year I would looked at you with crazy eyes.

drsd · Post #12 » by **drsd** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:08 pm

This just became the "Must Lose" game of the year. If Orlando wins games like this, the team is looking at a #5 seed and Boston. Lose games like this, and its #6 and Indy.

That said, I want to see the scrubs play hard as a second unit. This game could go a long way at getting the Magic mentally strong for the playoffs.

JUST WIN!!!!

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trebone · Post #13 » by **trebone** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:09 pm

EasternMagic wrote:So big baby is out, Orton has to start at C right? We can't start Earl at Center.

I just dont see how clark can play real minutes at C, Hawes is just to big for him. I hope the big cat can get 30 min tonight and do something worth while

drsd · Post #14 » by **drsd** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:12 pm

magicfan84 wrote:I just dont see how clark can play real minutes at C, Hawes is just to big for him. I hope the big cat can get 30 min tonight and do something worth while

Orlando can expect Center minutes from Anderson as well.

Post #15 » by **ChosenSavior** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:24 pm

Nice thread once again Prolific! Gonna need all hands on deck tonight and just continue to play hard, play smart, and have good ball movement on offense.

Like everyone else, I'm excited to see Daniel-san get more minutes. If he continues to impress, then I can see a "Gortat" type situation where he gets inserted into the playoff rotation and really provide a back up presence for Dwight. Only time will tell though.

Time to get a good win tonight...LET'S GET IT!!!

ChosenSavior's good luck pic for tonight...

MAGICian619 · Post #16 » by **MAGICian619** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:30 pm

drsd wrote:This just became the "Must Lose" game of the year. If Orlando wins games like this, the team is looking at a #5 seed and Boston. Lose games like this, and its #6 and Indy.

That said, I want to see the scrubs play hard as a second unit. This game could go a long way at getting the Magic mentally strong for the playoffs.

JUST WIN!!!!

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Not really. We still have to avoid the #7 seed and we likely can't lose out and keep the #6. We only have to win a few of the remaining games but a win vs Philly would go a long way in securing at least the #6. So this really could be a big game in terms of us playing the Pacers(barring a collapse by them)the 1st round other than the Heat.

Like you said tho, JUST WIN!

magicman123 · Post #17 » by **magicman123** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:43 pm

even if we lose we still have a 3.5 game lead over philly and ny..

Post #18 » by **Def Swami** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:50 pm

Go Orlando Ortons!

Post #19 » by **FFBlitzace** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:55 pm

I hope Duhon goes 0-fer with 10 turnovers.

drsd · Post #20 » by **drsd** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:12 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:Go Orlando Ortons!

This one!

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