Playoffs G1: Orlando Magic (7) @ Toronto Raptors (2) - The Second Dinosaur Extinction

[I Rasharted]

Just don't get swept.

[IllMagic04]

Hes not a star but hes def is a contributor. Its not a big enough loss to effect them beating us but when they get to the upper class of the east and possibly the finals they need all hands on deck.

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[pepe1991]

Isn't he a two way player?

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Good defender but for months he is 14-20 min per game player who takes 3-6 FGA, with half of FGA being 3s ,where he shoots medicore 33% . Guy also never draws fouls ( below 1 FTA a game ) and shot poorly, 58% from FT line when he got there.

Meeks shoots almost 50% for 3 , he'll replace him just fine from bench.

So he plays 20+ mpg (not sure where you got 14 from) for a winning team, so obviously he's contributing. If you suddenly took away one of our 20mpg players, it would be a pretty good dent in production. He's essentially their backup PF.

From March to end of a season his min per game :
14,35,14,23,24,26,24,19,18,14,17,15,25,16,17,18
aside from that 35 min game he is 14-24 mpg player depeinding on size of Raptors rotation and result.
I highly doubt he would play more than 12-15 mpg in playoffs even if he is healthy, as most teams cut rotation to 8 or 9 players with stars pushing up to 40 mpg.
Last year ,as starter ,he only played 23,8 mpg ( granted he was rookie) .

I just don't think it's some major blow for Raptors, you look at Blazers and their injuries or even Bucks and their, that's a major problem, not 7th man in rotation.

[AdamTheGreek]

Playoffs experience like hostile atmosphere, referees non call and the physicality of the defense. These maybe 3 factors that can frustrate our young guns who needs to understand about the dynamics of the game. There will be a lot of drama on the sideline but our team should be laser focused on their individual task and assigned duty given by coach Clifford. Hopefully coach can sell to his team the plan that can upset the nos 2 seed.

Honestly, we've already dealt with **** officiating. It's not going to get THAT much worse unless the refs decide to give Toronto a free throw attempt boost. We've dealt with physical play (Boston, Miami, Indiana, Detroit, Memphis), some games were better than others, but we've seen it already. I lost track of how many times Augustin got sent to the deck with no call.

The fan atmosphere and how we'll react is the unknown. But we tend to do better with engaged crowds than half-empty arenas, if the last few months have indicated anything.

Toronto is going to have to beat us. If we keep our turnovers down and don't foul too much like we've done much of this season, the Raptors are going to literally have to defeat us. And if they do, I can live with that.

[yoyojw17]

Good defender but for months he is 14-20 min per game player who takes 3-6 FGA, with half of FGA being 3s ,where he shoots medicore 33% . Guy also never draws fouls ( below 1 FTA a game ) and shot poorly, 58% from FT line when he got there.

Meeks shoots almost 50% for 3 , he'll replace him just fine from bench.

So he plays 20+ mpg (not sure where you got 14 from) for a winning team, so obviously he's contributing. If you suddenly took away one of our 20mpg players, it would be a pretty good dent in production. He's essentially their backup PF.

From March to end of a season his min per game :
14,35,14,23,24,26,24,19,18,14,17,15,25,16,17,18
aside from that 35 min game he is 14-24 mpg player depeinding on size of Raptors rotation and result.
I highly doubt he would play more than 12-15 mpg in playoffs even if he is healthy, as most teams cut rotation to 8 or 9 players with stars pushing up to 40 mpg.
Last year ,as starter ,he only played 23,8 mpg ( granted he was rookie) .

I just don't think it's some major blow for Raptors, you look at Blazers and their injuries or even Bucks and their, that's a major problem, not 7th man in rotation.

there aren't many players that will guard the 3 and 4 when the starters are out with him injured.... so yes i think it's a huge blow to their team. and he would definitely be part of their 8-9 man rotation. He might not be a statistical freak but i'm sure that he was an important cog in their machine. Even the small cogs when removed can throw the efficiency off. There depth just took a huge blow.

[Edrock]

Og is a big loss for Toronto.

OG == Iwundu

With TORs depth, they'll be fine... Especially with shortened PO rotations

[yoyojw17]

Og is a big loss for Toronto.

OG == Iwundu

With TORs depth, they'll be fine... Especially with shortened PO rotations

http://www.espn.com/nba/team/depth/_/name/tor

Depth without him.... not sure who picks up the bigger 3's or power forwards in our rotation. shoot i would be trying to get serge or siakam in foul trouble from the getgo every game.... and then we'll see if OG was important to their plans. Hope Bully Ball AG was not just a flash in the pan. haha

[rcklsscognition]

I'm just curious who will join Ibaka in my hate club after this series.

[MagicStarwipe]

I'm just curious who will join Ibaka in my hate club after this series.

Lowry will be flailing and flopping all over the place. My money is on him.

[nabbs]

Goodluck guys. Hopefully it's a competitive series

[OrlandO]

Isn't he a two way player?

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Good defender but for months he is 14-20 min per game player who takes 3-6 FGA, with half of FGA being 3s ,where he shoots medicore 33% . Guy also never draws fouls ( below 1 FTA a game ) and shot poorly, 58% from FT line when he got there.

Meeks shoots almost 50% for 3 , he'll replace him just fine from bench.

So he plays 20+ mpg (not sure where you got 14 from) for a winning team, so obviously he's contributing. If you suddenly took away one of our 20mpg players, it would be a pretty good dent in production. He's essentially their backup PF.

They're 12-3 without him, including 2-0 against us. Their starters are going to play like 36-40 mpg and they're a deep team... OG is not a big loss for them at all.

[djguevara114]

Been awhile since I’ve been this amped up... Having a watch party at the house in Sanford... On a separate note... Anyone else see and shocked that Steve didn’t get a vote for COY???

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26511064/bucks-budenholzer-named-top-coach-peers

[Popsicle1228]

Goodluck guys. Hopefully it's a competitive series

Thanks, I have Toronto winning the East, but of course I hope I am wrong.

[nabbs]

Goodluck guys. Hopefully it's a competitive series

Thanks, I have Toronto winning the East, but of course I hope I am wrong.

Haha I understand that. If we can stay healthy and we get playoff Kawhi then I think we can take down the Bucks. It's going to be tough though. I think Orlando is a great test because they are comparable defensively and have the athleticism/length to bother guys.

[AndreasLeftCalf]

goodluck everyone

[ORL_on_FIRE]

Can’t. Wait. Much. Longer.

[MagicFan101]

Just don't get swept.

I want to see Orlando hold serve in Games 3/4. If we get crushed on the road and fail in a pressure Game 6 in Orlando then I can still be very very happy about this run.

[MagicFan101]

Can’t. Wait. Much. Longer.

My wife has already said, “it’s just basketball, calm down” at least 3 times today.

... I’m freaking out over here. My expectations are low. Don’t get me wrong. I’m just happy to be here. It has been soooo long!

[darthmerrick]

Is there a link somewhere on who made our final 15 man playoff roster? I didn't see our two way players on ESPN's roster page. We can dress 13 guys. Are Fultz and Bamba listed on the rotation...could they be eligible to come back at anytime for playoffs?

[nemesis37]

The game isn't started yet and the thread got 10 pages already Everyone is excited

I guess most of our guys will be really nervous about this first game but let's try to do some Magic!

Let's go Magic!