T-Mac's 4 points weren't enough ! Orlando lost to minnesota by 29 .. and T-Mac just had 4 points in 27 mins .. and was scoreless in the first half .. Doc wanted to save him for tomorrow's contest against the rockets .. but again .. 2-10 ... only 4 pts ... their fifth straight loss .. that's terrible ! please T-Mac don't blame the Zone defence ... cus in other games today ... the scores were so so high .. and even the wolves reached the 100 points mark .. Tommorrow @ The Rockets .. peace
Yea, this was a horrible game. I mean, TMac put such high expectations on him IMO after winning the scoring title by an average of 2.7 points last year. And, not like it has anything to do with his bad play, the Magic, since his remark about being out of the first round last year, since then, they've won once.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Air Canada:</div><div class="quote_post"> Doc wanted to save him for tomorrow's contest against the rockets .. but again .. 2-10 ... only 4 pts ... their fifth straight loss .. that's terrible ! </div> No he didn't. Doc Rivers is one of those coaches who fights to win every single game. There is no way he would save a player for a future contest unless hed had already clinched the playoffs and he wanted to rest his star for a few days. This is not the case here by any means. The fact of the matter is Orlando Magic put on one of the worst performances I have ever seen. They were completly dominated by the Wolves and the Magic seemed as if they were satisfied getting thier tails whipped at home. The Magic showed no determination at all throughout any part of the game. If I am an Orlando fan, I would be absolutely embarrased by their performance tonight. After seeing how horribly they played as a team tonight, I think they will go into Houston and get their tails handed to them.
tmac needs an attitude adjustment. hes already been yapping off, complaining about zones and such. played a horrible game tonight. didnt play with heart tonight. then was pined and they kept showing him smiling and laughing....and his team out there is getting beaten down.
Orlando is getting embarrassed this year. I personally think Doc is a good coach but some changes have to be made when you see your team struggling like this. Who knows, maybe the Magic don't have the personal to play against the zone but T-Mac needs to find a way to score instead of complaining. I complete embarrassment tonite.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">I personally think Doc is a good coach but some changes have to be made when you see your team struggling like this. </div> According to most NBA insiders, Doc Rivers is the worst coach in the league. From what I see, I have to agree with them. All they run are simple plays, and isolation, isolation, isolation... And regarding t-mac, tsk tsk...somebody looks like they didn't work too much on their game in the offseason..
Rivers is not one of the worst coaches in the league. He had that Magic team playing very well before they landed T-Mac. In fact they probably should have been the worst team in the league, and I think they were like 5 games out of the playoff run, that is coaching. Not really sure what the problem is, I have only seen one Magic game this season, the only game they won (which they should have lost) Anyway, I won't point the finger at Rivers, not just yet.
Whilst the Magic stunk it up, Lue did impress me. Quick, in control (mostly) and could hit a few shots from range. As the commentators said, playing with Jordan and Shaq has given him knowledge of the game.
Give some credit to the Wolves... McGrady complains about the zone, so when McGrady comes in the game, what do the Wolves do? Of course they play the zone. Expect to see a lot of the zone McGrady until you find a way to beat it. This is an old fashion route... Garnett was dominate on the boards, Sprewell looked a scoring McGrady, and DAMN can he harrass and defend superstars. Cassell and Sprewell look like they are a perfect fit for Garnett, both on and off the court. Terrible preformence by the Magic, McGrady looked like a big baby out there, looked like he wasnt even trying... everytime he would get the ball, he would immediatly throw the ball away... wouldnt pentrate, wouldnt pump fake, just 1-2 dribblesass... terrible game, and it isnt looking good since they have to play the Rockets next. Rough start.
The Magic were downright awful against the T-Wolves. What a lousy game for ESPN to put on national TV. The Magic need some kind of a shake up because evenmy Knicks embarassed them in Orlando. Things aren't going well there when T-Mac gets 4 points. This is a team that can win. If they don't Doc Rivers will be the first one out.
The Magic need to get Gordan Giricek back, and Pat Garrity in the flow. They should bench Howard and play Declerq. As for T-Mac, he has to make his move quicker, he cant let the defense set up. He also needs to learn how to move without the ball, thats the best way to beat the zone. But Tracy isnt good at playing without the ball. Maybe he has a weakness after all.
Every player does have a weakness whether you realize it or not, hate to tell ya. Every player has some flaw in their game. TMacs, yea, I'd think it's movement without the ball AND playing against the zone. He hasn't done either very well this year.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dexter:</div><div class="quote_post"> If I am an Orlando fan, I would be absolutely embarrased by their performance tonight. </div> Yep, I'm embarrassed by their play this whole season. Tmac just looks scared to shoot the ball. I'm glad I watched Scary Movie 2, the whole 1st half, because they were awful. I just watched the 3rd quarter and whenever Tmac would drive, he shoulda shot the ball, but he passed it out. Rockets are gonna win by 20-30, since their strengths are the Magic's weaknesses. C and PG. Doc's a good coach, but their team just sucks. Doc will likely get fired before Christmas though if things don't improve.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dexter:</div><div class="quote_post">No he didn't. Doc Rivers is one of those coaches who fights to win every single game. There is no way he would save a player for a future contest unless hed had already clinched the playoffs and he wanted to rest his star for a few days. This is not the case here by any means. .</div> It is .. when he saw T-Mac not contributing and his team down 25 with 2 minutes to go in the third .. he took him out .. and that's a good decesion to avoid injuries .. cus there was no way that Orlando could've won the game
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Air Canada:</div><div class="quote_post">It is .. when he saw T-Mac not contributing and his team down 25 with 2 minutes to go in the third .. he took him out .. and that's a good decesion to avoid injuries .. cus there was no way that Orlando could've won the game</div> Obviously don't remember Dallas/LA last year huh. Down 25 going into to the 4th and looked what happened. Outscored em 44-15. Just an example though....
well that's LA .. who had Shaq and Kobe on top of their game .. ! .. but yesterday .. it was the struggling Orlando .. whose only superstar was completley out of his game
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Liberty30:</div><div class="quote_post">Maybe he's feeling the effects of his nonexistent summer due to his time with the Olympic team</div> That shouldnt be an excuse but so far Kenyon Martin, Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan, Nick Collison, Elton Brand, and Ray Allen have all suffered injuries.
