3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread

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Who wins?

Orlando
9
11%
@Cleveland
9
11%
Phoenix
5
6%
@Los Angeles
12
15%
Toronto
2
3%
@Portland
13
16%
Utah
1
1%
@Minnesota
13
16%
Thunder
6
8%
@Bucks
9
11%
 
Total votes: 79

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Re: 3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread 

Post#101 » by bisme37 » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:36 pm

Awesome game, really enjoyed it. Congrats Magic fans!
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Re: 3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread 

Post#102 » by Magic_Johnny12 » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:37 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:
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JujitsuFlip wrote:Well, good job Orlando Zebras, Tony Brothers was your MVP today.

Some of the worst no calls I've seen all season.

Oh well, still #1 team in the NBA, record wise.


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Just a friendly reminder that you lost to a team that started Corey Joseph :lol:
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Re: 3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread 

Post#103 » by juanc » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:39 pm

Luka vs Sons never dissapoints :D
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Post#104 » by fateis007 » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:40 pm

Bad games from Paolo and Franz, and they still take down Cavs at home. That defense is no joke. live by the 3, die by the 3.

OKC easily takes Cavs in a finals appearance.
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Post#105 » by Statlanta » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:41 pm

Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:
Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
Cry harder.
#1 team in the NBA, enjoy the play-in cry baby hahahahah L


Just a friendly reminder that you lost to a team that started Corey Joseph :lol:

That's NBA champion Cory Joseph to you
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Post#106 » by Statlanta » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:42 pm

Archx wrote:Kidd has drawn up some horrible ATO plays for end of the game situations but this one might be almost ranked nr1. With a Dinwiddie 180 fade away contested 3pt shot that wasn't even needed that desperately.

He now has to coach when it's now not just Doncic stepback wing 3pt field goals at the end of games.
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Post#107 » by sunsbg » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:43 pm

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Archx wrote:Kidd has drawn up some horrible ATO plays for end of the game situations but this one might be almost ranked nr1. With a Dinwiddie 180 fade away contested 3pt shot that wasn't even needed that desperately.


Sixers fans in shambles. Could've tied for fifth worst record with a loss here when their pick is top 6 protected, if they don't fall below the Nets by season's end it would only take one team hopping them for that pick to go to OKC


I see, Kidd still the master of tanking. No announcement before the game this time so he's getting even better at it. :lol:
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Post#108 » by DowJones » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:43 pm

fateis007 wrote:Bad games from Paolo and Franz, and they still take down Cavs at home. That defense is no joke. live by the 3, die by the 3.

OKC easily takes Cavs in a finals appearance.


Orlando shot 42% from 3 and made 14 more free throws than Cleveland. Sometimes games like these happen.
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Post#109 » by CelticSooner » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:47 pm

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fateis007 wrote:Bad games from Paolo and Franz, and they still take down Cavs at home. That defense is no joke. live by the 3, die by the 3.

OKC easily takes Cavs in a finals appearance.


Orlando shot 42% from 3 and made 14 more free throws than Cleveland. Sometimes games like these happen.

How is that possible against a team that fouls the hell out of you almost every possession?
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Post#110 » by JujitsuFlip » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:47 pm

Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:
Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
Cry harder.
#1 team in the NBA, enjoy the play-in cry baby hahahahah L


Just a friendly reminder that you lost to a team that started Corey Joseph
Just a reminder your 11th loss of the season came on December 15th, let that sink in that it took the Cavs over 3 months to reach that in the L column lol

I'm glad the refs were on your side today, gladly would see the Magic in a round 1 matchup. But your team forum believes you have the Celtics number so go ahead and snag the 7 seed and we'll see your under .500 ball club, in the ECF ;)
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Post#111 » by G R E Y » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:51 pm

Wow impressive Magic win. Gutted it out. Must feel great.
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Post#112 » by mademan » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:51 pm

PHX is an embarrassing team
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Post#113 » by azcatz11 » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:54 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:
Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:#1 team in the NBA, enjoy the play-in cry baby hahahahah L


Just a friendly reminder that you lost to a team that started Corey Joseph
Just a reminder your 11th loss of the season came on December 15th, let that sink in that it took the Cavs over 3 months to reach that in the L column lol

I'm glad the refs were on your side today, gladly would see the Magic in a round 1 matchup. But your team forum believes you have the Celtics number so go ahead and snag the 7 seed and we'll see your under .500 ball club, in the ECF ;)


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Re: 3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread 

Post#114 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:57 pm

Dunn is damn near punching luka on every possession. Call the fouls ref.
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Re: 3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread 

Post#115 » by shi-woo » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:57 pm

Getting rid of Grimes because you were bringing in Christie is another one of those moves that makes you scratch your head. Grimes is 24 Max 22, so it's not like DAL can use the prospect argument here either.

Taking that into account that trade really was just out for year Davis for Luka, Jesus Christ.

Give it up for Grimes though, he really has made the most of his opportunity in Philly averaging 21 over his last 10 and looking fantastic. Christie on the other hand...
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Re: 3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread 

Post#116 » by otownflava21 » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:58 pm

Cleveland had one good quarter (the 1st). Surprised my Magic pulled it off. A Nationally Televised win was long overdue…

Nice icing on the cake to break Clevelands 16W streak at their home floor.
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Post#117 » by The4thHorseman » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:58 pm

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Post#118 » by Mamba Mentality » Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:00 pm

KD is checked out checked out huh? I’m not complaining, keep standing around and play decoy.
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Re: 3/16 Sunday NBA Game Thread 

Post#119 » by TimberKat » Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:00 pm

Don't understand what Suns are trying to do on offense. Just post up KD to get started. They are sluggish shooting from outside and I don't think Lakers are that great defensively.
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Post#120 » by Iwasawitness » Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:01 pm

fateis007 wrote:Bad games from Paolo and Franz, and they still take down Cavs at home. That defense is no joke. live by the 3, die by the 3.

OKC easily takes Cavs in a finals appearance.


Let’s not sit here and pretend OKC hasn’t had losses similar to this. Not too mention, Mobley didn’t play. That’s a pretty big deal.
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