OGT: Dec 15 Magic (10-16) @ Raptors (18-6)

[Legends66NBA7]

http://www.nba.com/games/20141215/ORLTOR/gameinfo.html


After returning to help the Orlando Magic snap their skid at home, Nikola Vucevic now hopes to play a leading role in ending their lengthy losing streak against the Toronto Raptors.

As the rising center looks to build on his first game back from injury, the Magic will try to avoid their 10th consecutive defeat to the Eastern Conference-best Raptors on Monday night.

Vucevic missed six games with a lower back sprain before providing a spark in Saturday's 100-99 home win over Atlanta that snapped the Hawks' nine-game winning streak and ended Orlando's two-game slide.

The 7-footer didn't show any effects from the injury, finishing with 18 points and 11 rebounds while going 9 of 13 from the floor. Tobias Harris led the Magic (10-16) with 20 points, including the winning 13-foot jumper at the buzzer.

Vucevic, who added a huge block in the final minute, is averaging a career-high 18.6 points through his 20 games -- 4.4 more than his previous best last season -- and ranks in the NBA's top five with 11.7 boards.

"He's probably one of our premier guys as far as conditioning is concerned and a couple weeks off still tested him," coach Jacque Vaughn said. "You saw the way he was able to rebound the ball and (make) a big block. It's significant for our team."

Vucevic will try to help the Magic beat Toronto (18-6) for the first time since March 2012. He's averaged 18.3 points and 10 rebounds in his last three matchups, totaling 33 and 20 in the two meetings this season.

The Raptors erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to pull out a 104-100 home win in the most recent matchup Nov. 11. They struggled against lowly New York on Sunday before turning it on in overtime for a 95-90 road victory.

Toronto now seeks its first three-game winning streak since a six-game run from Nov. 15-26.

"We had so many mistakes on both sides, even defensively," coach Dwane Casey said. "But it was one of those games, if you're serious about winning, you find a way to get it done and our guys did it."

Although they're just 5-4 in their last nine games, the Raptors have played the past eight without guard DeMar DeRozan due to a torn left abductor and won their last five against teams not from Cleveland.

Terrence Ross finished with a season-high 22 points Sunday and Kyle Lowry scored 21 to go along with 11 assists and six steals.

Lowry, however, also had a career-high nine of the team's season-worst 24 turnovers. He could be in for more of a complete performance after averaging 23.4 points and hitting 15 of 33 from 3-point range in his last five matchups with the Magic.

The Raptors have given up 92.0 points per game and a 39.2 field-goal percentage in their last two after allowing opponents to score 110.0 on 48.1 percent shooting over an eight-game stretch.

Toronto, 10-0 when holding teams below 100 points, will have to contend with a red-hot Victor Oladipo. The second-year guard, who missed the first two meetings, has scored 18.1 per game on 54.7 percent shooting -- including 12 of 18 from 3-point range -- in his past seven.

Harris has had a combined 51 points and 19 rebounds in his last two trips to Toronto, while Evan Fournier has averaged 20.0 points in his past three matchups.

[Finger Roll]

just walked past acc. lets go raps. see if I can stream this on the via lol

[Legends66NBA7]

just walked past acc. lets go raps. see if I can stream this on the via lol

Oh nice, it's going be raining all night and tomorrow.

[Done_And_Done]

How dare you subvert my game thread Legend!

Let's stick with yours though because it's prettier and I love your life.

[Legends66NBA7]

How dare you subvert my game thread Legend!

Let's stick with yours though because it's prettier and I love your life.

:oldlol:

Shit, I seriously didn't see it. My bad, you have dibs next game thread for sure... we got the Nets on Wednesday and it's Drake night again. :pimp:

[Done_And_Done]

:oldlol:

Shit, I seriously didn't see it. My bad, you have dibs next game thread for sure... we got the Nets on Wednesday and it's Drake night again. :pimp:

You're a man a of reason sir.

[Finger Roll]

Oh nice, it's going be raining all night and tomorrow.


I'll take the rain any day!

Update: Via Rail will not let me stream on their WIFI. Damn it.

[Legends66NBA7]

Man, Fields really has to adjust on his shot. That nerve really did him bad.

[Kungfro]

Fields getting fancy with the behind the back pass.

[Sakkreth]

There we go, finally defense works. First few minutes were horrible defensively.

[Done_And_Done]

Devlin rages inside when Jack sings lol

[Sakkreth]

Lol how was that no foul.

[Legends66NBA7]

DeMar running a suit game.

[Sakkreth]

DeMar running a suit game.

And Kyle making fun of it every chance he gets :oldlol:

[Sakkreth]

Bench players in, no defense again...

[Legends66NBA7]

And Kyle making fun of it every chance he gets :oldlol:

Everyone on the bench should be. Guy needs a stylist or something.

[Kungfro]

Wow, he took a hard elbow from Hansbrough.

[Done_And_Done]

First sign of production from Hans all year

[Legends66NBA7]

Fournier fell on the ground going to the locker room.

[Done_And_Done]

Psycho T. So reckless lol

[Kungfro]

Fournier fell on the ground going to the locker room.

Tyler probably knocked some teeth out, though not intentionally. That was a hard shot he took.

[Ariza4three]

Tobes is so good

[Legends66NBA7]

Yeah, this is a loss. Look tired and aren't playing smart either.

[Kungfro]

https://vine.co/v/OgKbnieJ1rA
https://vine.co/v/OgKb3He1ZAD

[Ariza4three]

https://vine.co/v/OgKbnieJ1rA
https://vine.co/v/OgKb3He1ZAD
**** that stupid ass douche. Dedmon needs to put him on his ass for that shit.

[Qwyjibo]

Vasquez has been kinda awful at everything this year. Probably the worst player on the team (other than expected scrubs Fields and Hansbrough) thus far.

[Ariza4three]

https://vine.co/v/OgKbnieJ1rA
https://vine.co/v/OgKb3He1ZAD
That shit was on purpose too.

[Legends66NBA7]

https://vine.co/v/OgKbnieJ1rA
https://vine.co/v/OgKb3He1ZAD

Reminded me of this back in 10 playoffs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K3PIgX8c3g

[red1]

Yeah, this is a loss. Look tired and aren't playing smart either.
if it does end up happening I would rather it be against the magic as opposed to the knicks. that was a must-not-lose game :oldlol:

[red1]

https://vine.co/v/OgKbnieJ1rA
https://vine.co/v/OgKb3He1ZAD
http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1056477!/img/httpImage/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/image.png

[Legends66NBA7]

Vasquez has been kinda awful at everything this year. Probably the worst player on the team (other than expected scrubs Fields and Hansbrough) thus far.

If anyone is getting traded from this current team for another back up C, it's probably Vasquez.

[Ariza4three]

Lowry with the flop

[Legends66NBA7]

Kyle's going to have to 20 points 10 assists again for this team to win. But I would rather him take the lead and take control of this game.

[Prodigy]

I never think that any shot Ross puts up is going to go in anymore.

[Done_And_Done]

Woooooooow!

[Kungfro]

Where would we be without Lowry. :bowdown:

[Legends66NBA7]

Fields didn't make a shot outside of 10 feet last year, btw.

[Qwyjibo]

Fields and Hansbrough on the court together makes for hilarious offense. Neither guy wants anything to do with the ball and Orlando barely covers either of them.

Ross is an incredibly low bball IQ player. The guy is just clueless. Thankfully he can hit the 3.

[Legends66NBA7]

Fields and Hansbrough on the court together makes for hilarious offense. Neither guy wants anything to do with the ball and Orlando barely covers either of them.

Ross is an incredibly low bball IQ player. The guy is just clueless. Thankfully he can hit the 3.

Just wait till Tyler spots up for a 3.

[Kungfro]

Fournier back in the game, guess he's ok.

[Ariza4three]

The Raps are a bunch of floppers. The whole team

[Qwyjibo]

While I trash Ross for his low IQ, Patterson is showing the exact opposite this year. I absolutely love the way he plays on offense. He knows his role, doesn't overdo things and I honestly can't remember the last bad shot I've seen him take. A huge improvement in that regard from last year.

[Legends66NBA7]

While I trash Ross for his low IQ, Patterson is showing the exact opposite this year. I absolutely love the way he plays on offense. He knows his role, doesn't overdo things and I honestly can't remember the last bad shot I've seen him take. A huge improvement in that regard from last year.

Best bench player this season.

[Legends66NBA7]

Vasquez can **** off. Stupid ass shots.

[Done_And_Done]

Vaz needs to worry less about getting his and just be a damn point guard (get others involved). His shot selection has been poots all year.

[Qwyjibo]

Hansbrough needs to try flopping more. He sure as hell isn't going to stop anyone with his size and uhh "skill". Watching him play just aggravates me to irrational levels.

[red1]

Hansbrough needs to try flopping more. He sure as hell isn't going to stop anyone with his size and uhh "skill". Watching him play just aggravates me to irrational levels.
he's just an annoying-ass dude

[Done_And_Done]

Not sure why DC sees Hans as the better option than Chuck at this point.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

James Johnson!

[Prodigy]

Not sure why DC sees Hans as the better option than Chuck at this point.

Chuck isn't young.

On a separate note, while Vasquez's shot hasn't really been falling that much, they haven't really been running any plays or sets either with him on the floor. A lot of the time it's just dribble handoffs between him and Williams. Williams has fallen in love with his three too much. He has a midrange game he can take advantage of. These Magic players aren't good defenders; I'm positive he can get them in the air and get to the line.

[Done_And_Done]

Vaz, what the ass?

[Legends66NBA7]

Orlando a lot of turnovers in this quarter.

[Prodigy]

I swear Lowry is trying to hit the century mark to give the fans pizza.

[Legends66NBA7]

Hansbrough needs to try flopping more. He sure as hell isn't going to stop anyone with his size and uhh "skill". Watching him play just aggravates me to irrational levels.

His defense has been fine, IMO.

[Qwyjibo]

Just wait till Tyler spots up for a 3.
:oldlol:

Thankfully it was garbage time.

[Legends66NBA7]

DD, don't forget you get to make the next game thread. Make it shine. :banana:

[SugarHill]

Didn't see the game but saw the highlights. Lowry broke Oladipo. Damn

[Legends66NBA7]

Didn't see the game but saw the highlights. Lowry broke Oladipo. Damn


Thought VO did a decent job, but Kyle turned it up in the 3rd.

[SugarHill]

Thought VO did a decent job, but Kyle turned it up in the 3rd.
Yeah, but I'm talking about one play in particular where he crossed the fvck out of him. I'll gif it when the highlights hit youtube.

[Legends66NBA7]

Yeah, but I'm talking about one play in particular where he crossed the fvck out of him. I'll gif it when the highlights hit youtube.

Oh that play. When he hit Fields for the "one time" 3 .... Nearly cried for Landry. He didn't make a shot outside of 10 feet last season and here he is making a 3 in what seems like ages ago.

[Done_And_Done]

I'm on it like msg at Mandarin buddy. It'll be the sexiest game thread ever invented in the history of ever.

[Done_And_Done]

My money is me completely forgetting :)

If that's the case, do the honours man.

[Legends66NBA7]

^Alright, man. But I still owe you one. :D


And Moe, I found a Vine: https://vine.co/v/OgKp5YOYLdT

[Legends66NBA7]

DeMar interviewing Kyle post game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jtHZkLFIUQ

[SugarHill]

^Alright, man. But I still owe you one. :D


And Moe, I found a Vine: https://vine.co/v/OgKp5YOYLdT
I already made the gifs. imgur is taking forever to load them :coleman:

[Legends66NBA7]

I already made the gifs. imgur is taking forever to load them :coleman:

Want to gif this ?

https://vine.co/v/OgKbdJq1Oht

[BurningHammer]

Back from the game. The first time sitting at the gondola section up there at the ACC. The view is pretty nice, but I didn't know the ticket includes free grubs and non-alcoholic drinks so I ate a lot from outside before I got there. :(

Good game, especially at the start of the 3rd (Lowry) and the whole 4th (defensive domination).