VS. <font color="Blue">Orlando Magic</font> @ <font color="DimGray">Dallas Mavricks</font> When: December 6, 2003 Where: American Airlines Center Time: 8:30 ET TV: Local Records: Orlando 1-18, Seventh in Atlantic Dallas 12-7, Second in Midwest Previous Games: Dallas <ul>December 4th, Loss 114-103 vs L.A. Lakers December 2nd, Won 97-72 vs Washington November 29, Won 92-88 vs Minnesota[/list] Magic <ul>December 5th, Loss 105-94 San Antonio December 3rd, Loss 106-91 @ New Orleans December 2nd, Loss 100-91 vs New Orleans[/list] Probable Starters Danny Fortson vs Andrew DeClercq Antoine Walker vs Juwan Howard Josh Howard vs Gordan Giricek Michael Finley vs Tracy McGrady Steve Nash vs Tryonn Lue Injury List <u>Dallas</u> Dirk Nowitzki- Listed as day to day Jon Stefansson Tariq Abdul-Wahad <u>Orlando</u> Pat Garrity Reece Gaines Grant Hill Team Updates <u>Dallas</u> Steve Nash received two stitches to his bottom lip due to the elbow given by Karl Malone. During the third period of games, Michael Finley tends to struggle. As a team, their defense has shown signs of improvement, but it is still their weakness. Currently, Walker has proven to be their top rebounder. He has elevated his game since becoming a Maverick. <u>Orlando</u> The Magic just dropped their 18th consecutive game against the Spurs. They could have easily won the game, but just fell asleep in the 4th quarter. Tracy McGrady has tried to do it all for the Magic, and he just needs some help. Players are missing easy layups and slacking on defense. Keys to the Game <u>Dallas</u> <ul>Run transition game. The Magic have been slacking on defense and will have no stops for them. This is also the strongest part of the Mavericks game.[/list] <ul>Rebound the Basketball[/list] <ul>Get to the free Throw Line. If the shots are not falling this will always be the next best thing. Play aggressive and drive to the hole.[/list] <u>Orlando</u> <ul>Get others involved. Tracy can't do it alone! He needs team help and the Magic need all players getting involed[/list] <ul>Rebound the Basketball[/list] <ul>Play defense. The Magic must attempt to stop the high scoring Mavs.[/list] <ul>Don't give up. They have lost 18 straight and are very frustrated and emotional worn down. Keep fighting and believe you can win[/list] Key Bench Players <u>Dallas</u> Antawn Jamison <ul>14.2 Points Per Game, 6.7 Rebounds Per Game, 1.2 Assists Per Game[/list] Eduardo Najera <ul>3.8 Points Per Game, 3.6 Rebounds Per Game, .5 Assists Per Game[/list] Travis Best <ul>3.5 Points Per Game, 1.4 Rebounds Per Game, 2.4 Assists Per Game[/list] <u>Orlando</u> Drew Gooden <ul>10.8 Points Per Game, 7.6 Rebounds Per Game, 1.2 Assists Per Game[/list] Steven Hunter <ul>4.8 Points Per Game, 3.9 Rebounds Per Game, .2 Assists Per Game[/list] Donnell Harvey <ul>4.6 Points Per Game, 3.4 Rebounds Per Game, .4 Assists Per Game[/list] Key Matchup Michael Finley & Tracy McGrady Whichever player gets hot first could change the outlook of the game The 'X' Factor Will McGradys teammates be there to help? Predictions <ul>Ice: Magic extend their streak to 19 and counting...[/list] <ul>Dee: Mavs in a close one[/list] Recap after the game
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Drew Gooden:</div><div class="quote_post">, but Magic will still make the playoffs.</div> You need to actually win games to make the playoffs.Unless they changed the rules.
Yeah I dont see the Magic getting anything out of this one, especially after last nights performance. Still though, interesting game.
I think the Magic will score 108 pts, but Mavs score 125. Great preview girls, sorry I couldn't stay on later and help you.
32-32 after 1. Great 1st quarter by Juwan Howard 13 and 4. The question is, can the Magic keep this up with tmac struggling?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Drew Gooden:</div><div class="quote_post">32-32 after 1. Great 1st quarter by Juwan Howard 13 and 4. The question is, can the Magic keep this up with tmac struggling?</div> That's a first ain't it. well keep it up Magic and win if you can't do that try not to get beat that bad
Magic lose 110-97. The Magic finally scored points, but they get out rebounded 55-36. Every night it's something new(reason we lose)............... Juwan Howard played great tonight(24 and 10) but Drew Gooden struggled(6 points on 2-11 shooting). Will their ever be a game where both of those guys play good? Tracy Mcgrady had a good game with 27 points, but no matter how good he plays the magic always lose :cry:.
I wasn't home to catch this game, but the Magic lost again. Top Players <u> Points</u> <ul>Tracy McGrady: 27 Points, Juwan Howard: 24 Points[/list] <ul>Antoine Walker: 24 Points, Michael Finley: 22 Points[/list] <u> Rebounds</u> <ul>Juwan Howard: 10[/list] <ul>Antoine Walker: 16[/list] <u> Assists </u> <ul>Tracy McGrady: 6[/list] <ul>Steve Nash: 9[/list] Box Score <div class="quote_poster">Quoting :</div><div class="quote_post">Will their ever be a game where both of those guys play good? </div> Nah, not likely
