NBA Discussion Thread

[D-Unit]

Let's go, Magic. Let's go! woof woof

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by thetedginnshow

They need to hide Redick on defense. Clearly he's not going to be able to hang with any of their wings.

Lee needs to be more aggressive too.

Redick with the steal and Lee with the dunk... Perfect timing to answer you there... :)

[thetedginnshow]

Nice acting, Shard. lol

[thetedginnshow]

Holy crap. Scalabrine is awesome.

[M.O.T.H.]

Celtics are in trouble with all these fouls. Doc looks nervous.

[D-Unit]

Getting Big Baby into foul trouble is nice. :)

Foul trouble on Howard isn't. :(

[M.O.T.H.]

AJ is stepping up tonight. He does every now and then and I'm glad he picked tonight. :)

C Lee doesnt look effected at all after the injury. And as for minutes, he's played more than anyone else on the court for the Magic.

[D-Unit]

At the half...

Rafer Alston who???

Courtney Lee... Seriously... I can't believe that guy is not a bust. Man, I was wrong for not loving him.

[LonghornsLegend]

Howard beasting it on both ends...Nasty.

[M.O.T.H.]

Dwight normally seems pysched out against Perk but, not this half. damn, he's working.

[M.O.T.H.]

Loving this. It's been a long while since Orlando has played like this...they look fantastic.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

Loving this. It's been a long while since Orlando has played like this...they look fantastic.

I'm happy when you're happy. When I'm happy, the whole forum is happy. LOL. jk.

[sweetness34]

Someone call the fire department cuz Eddie House is on fi-ya!

[M.O.T.H.]

ughhhhhhhh. This looks all too familiar. I dont like how AJ has been running it the last few possessions. Need to change it up.

[thetedginnshow]

Who do you guys think has the faster release: Eddie House or Ray Allen? Whomever it is, I'd have to say it's the fastest in the league.

[thetedginnshow]

Was Anthony Johnson crying on the bench? There have been too many people crying in these playoffs... lol

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

ughhhhhhhh. This looks all too familiar. I dont like how AJ has been running it the last few possessions. Need to change it up.

I have my ideas why this is familiar... What are your thoughts as to why we can't hold onto 20+ point leads. I mean, it's a recurring theme. Not just here and there. It's every time. Reason(s)?

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

I have my ideas why this is familiar... What are your thoughts as to why we can't hold onto 20+ point leads. I mean, it's a recurring theme. Not just here and there. It's every time. Reason(s)?

A big reason why is because we sit on it and try to slow the pace down. Almost like they're playing in survival mode. Play that half court style, try to find Dwight too much. Some of our guys get three happy. It's the same thing every time. So many empty possessions when we slow it down and the missed long jumpers/threes lead to long rebounds which lead to transition points.

[M.O.T.H.]

Turkoglu is having one fantastic game on both ends of the court. He certainly looks healthy now.

edit.....HEDO FOR 3333333333

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

A big reason why is because we sit on it and try to slow the pace down. Almost like they're playing in survival mode. Play that half court style, try to find Dwight too much. Some of our guys get three happy. It's the same thing every time. So many empty possessions when we slow it down and the missed long jumpers/threes lead to long rebounds which lead to transition points.

I got 3 things by interpreting this:

1. they slow down the pace
2. they go to Dwight too much
3. jack up too many 3s
4. survival mode - shows mental weakness

Not saying that is true, but let's say you wanna fix it... what do you suggest?

[KCJ58]

this game is over now on to the Lakers/Rockets game can't wait

[D-Unit]

Courtney Lee busts the 100 point mark by raining a 3!!!

Kid's growing up right before our eyes. 21 rookies taken ahead of him... how many teams want a redo? :p

[thetedginnshow]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

Courtney Lee busts the 100 point mark by raining a 3!!!

Kid's growing up right before our eyes. 21 rookies taken ahead of him... how many teams want a redo? :p

GM D wanted a redo. lol

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

I got 3 things by interpreting this:

1. they slow down the pace
2. they go to Dwight too much
3. jack up too many 3s
4. survival mode - shows mental weakness

Not saying that is true, but let's say you wanna fix it... what do you suggest?

Well, this actually wasnt a problem during the regular season. I dont like to say it but, a lot of it is on Stan. Maybe he does indeed get a little nervous in the playoffs...or maybe he is just used to running that type of game late with Jameer. But really, if he just keeps them pushing that ball, there wouldnt be much of a problem. Stan is a great coach but, his decision making near the end of these games have been questionable. It's the same thing every time. We need more of a killer instinct, dont ever get relaxed...we've actually seen a nice improvement here at the end with Hedo running the point for us.

As for the players...better shot selection and more energy couldnt hurt either near the end, they seem to get careless and lackadaisical. Could be a trickle down effect. Really though, I'm not too worried, if anyone could figure it out it's Stan. They're in good hands...he just has to keep the energy up later in games. They're doing it tonight. It took a while, though.

[SeanTaylorRIP]

Man the Magic would really save themselves the heart pounding if they could just keep their leads.