This is another huge game for us. We played horrible against the Celtics and we really need to play well tonight if we want to maintain our lead in the playoff race. The game has already started and it's 14-10 right now, Magic lead. Hopefully we can keep this up and win. The Nets are playing the Pistons tonight so if we win and they lose, we could move up to the seventh seed. Post all game comments in this thread.
We're playing really well right now. 43-32 with 4:50 left in the second quarter. Trevor Ariza is amazing, he had a huge dunk on O'Neal, posterization I tell you! It seems like our home crowd is pumped up. I think we can win this one tonight. Go Magic!!!
Also, Vince Carter was slightly shaken up earlier tonight so hopefully New Jersey loses to the Pistons which moves the Magic up to seventh. Carlos Arroyo has been great tonight. He's been a lot better since being demoted. He's playing with a chip on his shoulder and he's trying to prove the coaches and fans wrong. I like angry, nothing can stop me Carlos way more than jack up shots, mediocre Carlos.
Man, these announcers are like praising Grant Hill nonstop. They've seriously been talking about him since the third quarter started and right now there is 2:00 left in the third. They are in love with him. We are winning 61-56 right now. We're getting really sloppy on offense and we've had a horrible third quarter. We need to put Arroyo back in because Jameer is really off tonight and our offense doesn't move as smooth when he's running the show.
Glad we didn't blow it on such a crucial game tonight, nice win. Ariza had a great game off the bench tonight, 6-7 from the field, finishing the game with 17 points. Nets lost tonight, so we managed to squeeze our way back into the 7th seed. I haven't been too impressed with Jameer lately either, he'd be great off the bench, but I think we need someone else starting for us.
Great game tonight by Trevor Ariza. Our second unit really carried us tonight. I still say Ariza should start over Hedo. We play so much better when he's in the game. The Nets and Knicks lost tonight so we are currently the seventh seed. Let's hold onto it this time!
Turkey Glue has been playing like ass lately... He's been doing alright in terms of his other stats such as rebounding and assists but he's no where close to where he was last year in terms of offensive production, which is his main attribute on the court.
Yeah definitely. Hedo has definitely regressed this season and teams no longer have to worry about him while he's on the court. I remember several times last year when he would heat up and he'd nail everything. While he has had a couple good games, it seems he is disappointing much more than he is contributing. Trevor should start games because his hustle and energy leads to points, offensive rebounds, defensive stops, and momentum. The Arena goes crazy when he enters the game. Also, Redick has been playing well lately. Hopefully he can keep it up because as the season finishes, JJ, Trevor, and Darko will all be very important since they're minutes are likely to increase.
I also want to add that I had big hopes for Hedo for being the number 2 guy for Dwight on offence. Even though he's been injured a bit this year I still would've thought that he'd be able to score a little more consistently. I remember last year Hedo was able to carry the Magic through offensive droughts by himself through a variety of offensive moves. He hasn't really done anything but stand around and shoot this year, quite disappointing. Probably the only other white guy besides David Lee that I was rooting for in the NBA.
Also what's up with these "flu like symptoms" that seem to hold him out for a few games every other month. The last I heard, the doctors said they had no answer and it was something they've never seen. Does anyone have any updates or anything on that?
