*OFFICIAL* ORLANDO MAGIC game discussion thread. **including playoffs!

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC GAME THREADS - THOUGHTS AND RECAPS!
post your thoughts and opinions on the ORLANDO games here.

After discussing with my fellow posters on the board. I've come to the conclusion of making ONE thread for all games.

GT's may still be posted in the NBA FORUM but after game recaps, thoughts and opinions of the game will be posted here.

Whether your a MAGIC fan, or just dropping by. Tell us your thoughts on the game.

All previews, recaps and standings ect. will be posted by MYSELF. BUT if i happen to be absent from the forum, be sure to post them yourself. This threads not only for me, but for everyone on this site.


Here we may...
Share our thoughts pre-game, during the games, and post game.
A recap of the game will be posted (VIA insidehoops; THANKS JEFF.)
Our standings, will also be posted here.
Injuries, if happens WILL be posted.
Media (pictures, audio, videos, articles) all may be posted on this threads. [As long as it relates to the game.]

This is the place for us Magic fans to discuss about our games.

If i happen to be absent, be sure to post your own PREVIEWS, RECAPS and STANDINGS. be sure to post the source of there you go them from.

SOURCES:
Standings: NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/standings/)
Recaps: Insidehoops (click daily recaps) (www.insidehoops.com)
Previews: Insidehoops (http://www.insidehoops.com/game-previews.shtml)
Schedule: Orlando Magic (http://www.nba.com/magic/schedule/)
*NOTE: Game threads WILL NOT need to be posted in the magic forum any more.

Happy posting people, enjoy the thread.

[JMEWLS]

Current Standings:
New Jersey Nets: 35 - 39 [0GB]
Orlando Magic: 34 - 41 [1.5GB]
________________________________________
Indiana Pacers: 32 - 42 [3GB]
New York Knicks: 31 - 43 [4GB]

The final 2 spots i think are now on lock. Orlando will now see the playoffs, and will probably be versing the top Detroit Pistons first round.

New Jersey are now on a roll, and i dont think where going to be catching them.

Indiana have been in a slump ever since the all-star break, and now are looking to continue their slump till the rest of the season.

New York; once thought to have had a chance to make the playoffs have dropped their last 3 and look like they're out of the race.

[JMEWLS]

NEXT GAME:
ORLANDO MAGIC VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gif VShttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/mem.gif

Arena - Amway Arena, Orlando, FL
Time - 7.00pm (EST)
Previous Meeting - L 86-95

[Jerz Netz]

oo i like the showcase JM ^^^ :cheers:

Magic should take this 1 easy. They should just start planning on how theyre gonna compete w/ Detroit

[stunner316RKO]

The Magic should concentrate on getting ready for the playoffs as well as keeping there playoff spot though I don't think there gonna lose it

[JMEWLS]

The Magic should concentrate on getting ready for the playoffs as well as keeping there playoff spot though I don't think there gonna lose it
Detroit first round, should be an easy series for the Pistons. But im hoping for my Magic to really turn some heads in the first round, maybe take it to 6 games.

Dwight's already said, he wants Detroit first round. I'm thinking of this playoff series to be more of a learning curve for the Magic, not a MUST WIN series. Where packed with so much young talent, and we dont have very much playoff experience. Next season however, im gonna look for a 1st round win because of a more matured team, and a possible signing a SOLID player.

[P-Forty21]

NEXT GAME:
ORLANDO MAGIC VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gif VShttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/mem.gif

Arena - Amway Arena, Orlando, FL
Time - 7.00pm (EST)
Previous Meeting - L 86-95

Warriors are playing against the grizzlies tomorrow so, the day fter when they vs orlando they will be tired and the magic will defenetly win...plus mike miller and damon stoudmire are INJURED.

Hope you guys win:cheers:

-P40

[The Italian]

This looks so much better than all of the random game threads. Good job and congarts on getting Mod.

[AtTheDriveIn]

A little history vs. the Grizzlies

The Magic have dropped four straight and eight of nine against the Grizzlies since a 96-91 home win in 2004.

I like the Magic and i hope they win, but I don't know, losing streak against Memphis could continue.

[VCDrivesAPorscheToWork]

very very nice set up you have there.




they should make you a mod.



I'm guessing the only reason the dont is because there aren't enough Magic fans

[JMEWLS]

sorry the previews come way to late everyone, but its Easter today. :D

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!:cheers:


Memphis (19-58) at Orlando (34-41), 7PM ET -- STATS reports: The Orlando Magic have little margin for error if they hope to reach the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. The Magic look for a split of their four-game homestand when they host the league-worst Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Orlando (34-41) holds the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but is just one game ahead of ninth-place Indiana. The Magic also trail seventh-place New Jersey by one game. Orlando and New Jersey also have a game in hand on Indiana... However, the Grizzlies have lost four straight, including Friday's 116-104 defeat to Golden State. Memphis has allowed 118.5 points per game during their skid and has been outscored by an average of more than 12 points per contest.

Again sorry for the late post.

SOURCE: CLICK HERE (http://www.insidehoops.com/game-previews.shtml)

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gif VShttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/mem.gif
FINAL SCORE: ORLANDO - 116 MEMPHIS 89

Recap will be up VERY soon.
Player stats will also be up.
ENJOY!

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS!

PLAYER OF THE GAME: DWIGHT HOWARD!
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/dwight_howard.jpg
31points,11rebounds,2assists,1steal
(limited his turnovers tonight, only turning the ball over 2 times.)

Jameer Nelson:
2points,4assists,2rebounds

Grant Hill:
15points,3rebounds,3assists,2steals

Hedo Turkoglu:
15points,3rebounds,5assists

Tony Battie:
6points,5rebounds,2assists,1steal,1block

Darko Milicic:
8points,5rebounds,1assists,1steal,2blocks

Trevor Ariza:
14points,7rebounds,4assists,3steals

JJ Redick:
8points,1rebound

Keyon Dooling:
7points,1block

Carlos Arroyo:
6points,2assists

Pat Garrity:
2points,3rebounds

Keith Bogans:
2points

[P-Forty21]

Great Win today...Dwight killed em. Magic are sure to make the playoffs now

[JMEWLS]

recap:


Orlando 116, Memphis 89 -- The AP reports: Orlando, looking for its first playoff berth in four years, jumped out to a 22-point lead in the first eight minutes of the game and coasted to a 116-89 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday night. The Magic, who are only 8-14 since the All-Star break, got 31 points and 11 rebounds from Dwight Howard and 15 points apiece from Hedo Turkoglu and Grant Hill in breaking a two-game losing streak and remaining a game ahead of Indiana for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference... The Grizzlies, who have the worst record in the NBA, were without injured starters Damon Stoudamire, Mike Miller and Rudy Gay. Their replacements, Tarence Kinsey, Stromile Swift and Junior Harrington, combined for 22 points on 8-of-24 shooting.

[JMEWLS]

Current Standings:
New Jersey Nets: 36 - 40 [0GB]
Orlando Magic: 35 - 41 [1GB]
________________________________________
Indiana Pacers: 34 - 42 [2GB]
New York Knicks: 32 - 44 [4GB]

Indiana have won 2 straight, unless a VERY BIG Magic slump. Magic pretty much have the 8th seed on lock.

New Jersey are now only 1 game ahead, and have had 2 huge games. Including a big win today, and Jason Kidd and Vince Carter both getting a triple double. Something that hasn't been done since Jordan and Pippen.

[JMEWLS]

NEXT GAME:
ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gif @http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/mil.gif

Arena - Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI
Time - 8:00pm (EST)
Previous Meeting - L 111-116

[melo4life]

Dwight was a monster today, 31 points, 11 rebounds and shot really well. I think JJ Reddick should of played a little better with 20 minutes playing time, only 8 points and 1 rebound. Oh well still a good win today, hopefully you guys can make the playoffs and beat Detroit or Chicago in the first round. That would be awesome.

[JMEWLS]

Dwight was a monster today, 31 points, 11 rebounds and shot really well. I think JJ Reddick should of played a little better with 20 minutes playing time, only 8 points and 1 rebound. Oh well still a good win today, hopefully you guys can make the playoffs and beat Detroit or Chicago in the first round. That would be awesome.
JJ Redick, played pretty nice. He's really our only consistent 3point force, and thats what i like so much about him. Brian Hill should seriously consider giving him more minutes, but a measly 10-15 minutes a game is going to completely do nothing to his game.

I'm about 99% sure we've got the playoff spot.

Sadly, Detroit is who we will verse first round. Which is probably a first round lose. But as i said earlier, if we can stretch the series to 6 games. I'll be very happy.

[AtTheDriveIn]

Current Standings:
New Jersey Nets: 36 - 40 [0GB]
Orlando Magic: 35 - 41 [1GB]
________________________________________
Indiana Pacers: 34 - 42 [2GB]
New York Knicks: 32 - 44 [4GB]

Indiana have won 2 straight, unless a VERY BIG Magic slump. Magic pretty much have the 8th seed on lock.

New Jersey are now only 1 game ahead, and have had 2 huge games. Including a big win today, and Jason Kidd and Vince Carter both getting a triple double. Something that hasn't been done since Jordan and Pippen.

Orlando could catch New Jersey. Cleveland is a much easier playoff opponent for the Magic then Detroit is. If they end up with Cleveland in the first round, look for the Magic to at least take the series to 6 games.

[JMEWLS]

Orlando could catch New Jersey. Cleveland is a much easier playoff opponent for the Magic then Detroit is. If they end up with Cleveland in the first round, look for the Magic to at least take the series to 6 games.
I think really any team other then Detroit is a bonus really. But New Jersey have been pretty hot lately, im almost positive that they have the 7th seed.

[JMEWLS]

GAME PREVIEW:


Orlando (35-41) at Milwaukee (26-50), 8PM ET -- STATS reports: Road wins have not come easy for the Orlando Magic lately. Getting a victory at the Bradley Center in recent seasons has been even more difficult. Battling for one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, the Magic open a crucial three-game road trip Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Orlando (35-41) is trying to earn its first playoff appearance since 2002-03, but hasn't been playing its best basketball down the stretch. The Magic are 8-15 since the All-Star break and have fallen into eighth place in the East, one game back of seventh-place New Jersey and a game ahead of Indiana... The Bucks (26-50) are coming off a heartbreaking 118-113 overtime loss to New York on Saturday. Ruben Patterson, who finished with a team-high 27 points, hit a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left in regulation to give Milwaukee a three-point lead. After a timeout, though, Knicks center Eddy Curry responded with a 3 to send the game to the extra period, where the Knicks outscored the Bucks 16-11.

SOURCE: CLICK HERE (http://www.insidehoops.com/game-previews.shtml) Courtesy of INSIDEHOOPS! :)

JMEWLS'S PREDICTIONS.
End of season is quickly coming to an end. Orlando is still looking to clinch a spot in the playoffs, and we are very hungry for wins.

Orlando should very well win this one, i think our bench will continue to play amazing. Dwight will get a double double, and we'll win by double digits.

[P-Forty21]

im predicting orlando will win by double didgets...Dwight will own anyone who plays on him and the bucks will just tank the game.

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS
FINAL SCORE: ORLANDO MAGIC - 117 MILWAUKEE BUCKS - 94
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Big win on the road, like is said. Our bench will continue to be amazing, and Dwight will get a double-double.

Recap and player stats will be up VERY soon.

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS:

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: HEDO TURKOGLU
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/hedo_turkoglu.jpg
25points,2rebounds,6assists
(10-15fg, 4-5 3pt.)

Jameer Nelson:
12 points,4rebounds,9assists,2steals.

Grant Hill:
7points,4rebounds,1assist

Tony Battie:
6points,4rebounds,1assist

Dwight Howard
15points,11rebounds,2assists,2steals,1block

Darko Milicic:
11points,9rebounds,4assists,1steal,1block

Trevor Ariza:
16points,3rebounds,1steal

JJ Redick
7points,3rebounds,1steal

Carlos Arroyo
6points,2rebounds,5assists,1steal

Keyon Dooling:
8points,4assists,2steals

Keith Bogans:
2points,1rebound,1steal

Bo Outlaw:
2points,2rebounds,1assist,1block.

[JMEWLS]

recap:


Orlando 117, Milwaukee 94 -- The AP reports: Once Dwight Howard's dunks had disassembled the Milwaukee Bucks' patchwork defense, the Orlando Magic had room to roam outside. Orlando equaled its hottest shooting performance of the season on Monday night, hitting 62.5 percent from the floor in a 117-94 victory over Milwaukee. Hedo Turkoglu scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting for the Magic, who are trying to hold onto the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference... The injury-riddled Bucks -- who have been playing without injured center Andrew Bogut and power forward Charlie Villanueva since March 21 -- didn't have a defensive answer for Howard, who had 15 points and 11 rebounds... Trevor Ariza added 16 points for Orlando.

SOURCE: CLICK HERE (http://www.insidehoops.com/daily.shtml)

**note: The link is also on the top right of the page. Check it out.

[JMEWLS]

Current Standings:
New Jersey Nets: 36 - 40 [0GB]
Orlando Magic: 35 - 41 [0.5GB]
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Indiana Pacers: 34 - 42 [2GB]
New York Knicks: 32 - 45 [4.5GB]

Only half a game behind now. A first round matchup against the Bulls or Cavs could really turn some heads.

I'm now hoping New Jersey lose their next game, and we pickup that 7th spot.

[JMEWLS]

NEXT GAME:
ORLANDO MAGIC VS DETROIT PISTONS
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gif @http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/det.gif

Arena - Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI
Time - 8:00pm (EST)
Previous Meeting - L 89-94

__________________________________________
THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRST ROUND MATCHUP! Magic will now get a taste of Detroit basketball before the post season.

[P-Forty21]

perhaps a playoff preview? magic have been playin great as of late and they have a good chance in beating the pistons. By the way my prediction were right about the milwaukee game:D u guys won in double didgets..CONGRATS:cheers:

[AtTheDriveIn]

I'm from Aus. and they are showing Detroit Vs. Orlando tomorrow at 10.00am on ESPN. I'll be sure to watch them!

[JMEWLS]

game preview:
coming soon

[JMEWLS]

Dwights gotta step up this half.

Sink his shots, both from the field and the line.

GO MAGIC!

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC VS DETROIT PISTONS
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FINAL SCORE: ORLANDO - 99 DETROIT - 104

Jameer was very good down the stretch, we had the game. But again we cannot get it done when we really need it.

PLAYER STATS AND RECAP UP VERY SOON

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS:


JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: JAMEER NELSON
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/jameer_nelson.jpg
17points,3rebounds,7assists,3steals
(was the only player who could score down the stretch.)

Grant Hill:
22points,4rebounds,4assists,2blocks

Tony Battie:
6points,4rebounds,1assist,1steal

Hedo Turkoglu:
7points,3rebounds,6assists,1block

Dwight Howard:
12points,16rebounds,1assists,2blocks

Trevor Ariza:
9points,5rebounds

Darko Milicic:
4points,2rebounds,2assists

Keyon Dooling:
17points,1assist

JJ Redick:
5points

[JMEWLS]

game recap:
coming soon.

[JMEWLS]

Current Standings:
New Jersey Nets: 37 - 40 [0GB]
Orlando Magic: 36 - 42 [1.5GB]
________________________________________
Indiana Pacers: 35 - 43 [2.5GB]


New York are most probably out of the race.

What used to be a comfortable cushion for the Magic is now gone. Indiana just lie 1 game behind Orlando.

New Jersey look to have the 7th seed.

[JMEWLS]

NEXT GAME:
ORLANDO MAGIC VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
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Arena - Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA
Time - 3:00pm (EST)
Previous Meeting - W 86-84

[JMEWLS]

Game Preview:

Orlando (36-42) at Philadelphia (33-45), 3PM ET -- STATS reports: With their hold on the Eastern Conference's final postseason spot weakening, the Orlando Magic look to put some distance between themselves and the other playoff hopefuls Saturday when they visit a Philadelphia 76ers team that essentially needs to win out to qualify for the postseason. Orlando (36-42) is in a tight race with Indiana for the last playoff spot in the East, and is also trying to catch New Jersey for seventh place. The Sixers (33-45), meanwhile, are three games behind the Magic with four games remaining... Philadelphia has won three straight, including a 102-94 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday, to improve to 16-9 since the All-Star break. The Sixers shot a season-high 56.2 percent from the field and had six players score in double figures -- four of which had more than 15. Steven Hunter led the Sixers with 20 points and seven rebounds, and Andre Miller added 19 points.

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
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FINAL SCORE: ORLANDO -104 PHILADELPHIA - 87

Dwight played one of the best games of the season. We were on from the get go, NICE WORK MAGIC.

GAME RECAP AND PLAYER STATS COMING SOON

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS:

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: DWIGHT HOWARD!
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/dwight_howard.jpg
35points,11rebounds,5assists,3steals.
(missed only 1 FG, and shot 70% from the line. Not to mention a career high in points)

Jameer Nelson:
10points,3rebounds,5assists,3steals

Grant Hill:
11points,2rebounds,1assist,1steal,1block

Tony Battie:
2points,4rebounds,2assists

Hedo Turkoglu:
13points,7rebounds,3assists,1steal

Darko Milicic:
14points,7rebounds,3assists,3blocks

Keyon Dooling:
8points,5assists

Trevor Ariza:
4points,3rebounds

Carlos Arroyo:
2points,2rebounds

Keith Bogans:
5points,3rebounds,1assist,1steal

[JMEWLS]

game recap:

Orlando 104, Philadelphia 87 -- The AP reports: Dwight Howard was perfect for a half and dominant the whole game, scoring a career-high 35 points with 11 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 104-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday... But the Magic will clinch a playoff spot on Sunday if they beat Boston and the Pacers lose to New Jersey... Andre Miller led the Sixers with 18 points. Andre Iguodala, Kyle Korver and Louis Williams each scored 14... Darko Milicic added 14 points and Hedo Turkoglu had 13 for the Magic.

[JMEWLS]

Current Standings:
Orlando Magic: 37 - 42 [0GB]
________________________________________
Indiana Pacers: 35 - 44 [2GB]

New Jersey have now Clinched the 7th spot.

2 games in front of the Pacers. We've just about clinched that final spot!

[JMEWLS]

NEXT GAME:
ORLANDO MAGIC VS BOSTON CELTICS
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gif VShttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/bos.gif

Arena - Amway Arena, Orlando, FL
Time - 6.00pm (EST)
Previous Meeting - L 96-105

[JMEWLS]

game preview:

Boston (23-56) at Orlando (37-42), 6PM ET -- STATS reports: Dwight Howard could be just one game away from leading the Orlando Magic to their first postseason appearance since 2003. Howard and the Magic look to do their part to clinch the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference when they host the conference-worst Boston Celtics on Sunday. To secure a playoff bid Sunday, Orlando (37-42) must win this contest and also hope ninth-place Indiana loses to seventh-place New Jersey earlier in the day... The Celtics (23-56) have dropped six straight games to solidify their last-place standing in the East. They clinched the second-worst record in the league with their 104-102 loss to Milwaukee on Friday. Gerald Green scored 21 points and rookie Leon Powe added 18 to help the Celtics climb back from a 13-point halftime deficit. Trailing by two points, Boston stole the ball with 12 seconds remaining, but did not get a shot off.

JMEWLS PREDICTIONS:
We'll have another win by double-digits. Dwight will continue he's great play and get a double double with 28+ points.

Hedo and Ariza will play great at the 3 spot. Our bench will be awesome, as it has the last few weeks.

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC VS BOSTON CELTICS
FINAL SCORE: ORLANDO MAGIC - 88 BOSTON CELTICS - 86
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all i can say is... CLINCH CLINCH CLINCH!

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS:

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: HEDO TURKOGLU!
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/hedo_turkoglu.jpg
20points,6rebounds,2assists,3blocks
(including a block on Delonte West, which could've potentially forced OT)

Jameer Nelson:
16points,6rebounds,4assists,1steal

Grant Hill:
16points,3rebounds,2steals

Tony Battie:
4rebounds,1assist,1block

Dwight Howard:
10points,14rebounds,3assists,2steals,2blocks

Darko Milicic:
6points,3rebounds,1assist,5blocks

Trevor Ariza:
4points,1rebound

Keyon Dooling:
12points,1rebound,1assist

Carlos Arroyo:
4points,2rebounds,1assist,1steal

[JMEWLS]

game recap:

Orlando 88, Boston 86 -- The AP reports: The Magic nearly blew a 17-point lead in the final 6:41 before Hedo Turkoglu clinched the win. Turkoglu led the Magic with 20 points. Grant Hill and Jameer Nelson had 16 points each and Dwight Howard added 10 points and 14 rebounds... Al Jefferson led Boston with 28 points. West had 19 points and Rajon Rondo had 16 as the Celtics lost their seventh straight game.

[JMEWLS]

CURRENT STANDINGS:
#7 New Jersey
#8 Orlando
CLINCH!!

[JMEWLS]

NEXT GAME:
ORLANDO MAGIC VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS
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Arena - Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Time - 7:00pm (EST)
Previous Meeting - L 111-112

[AtTheDriveIn]

Woo! Darko with 5 blocks!!

[JMEWLS]

game preview:

Orlando (38-42) at Washington (40-40), 7PM ET -- STATS reports: The Orlando Magic became the last team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff spot. The Washington Wizards might be a good candidate to become the first club eliminated from postseason play. The Wizards, who will limp into the playoffs without their two best players, look to end a five-game home losing streak when they face the Magic on Tuesday night. Orlando (38-42) clinched the final postseason berth in the East, and its first since 2002-03, with an 88-86 win over Boston and Indiana's 111-107 loss to New Jersey on Sunday... Washington (40-40), meanwhile, is in sixth place in the conference, but has lost seven of its last eight and is without stars Gilbert Arenas (knee) and Caron Butler (hand). Arenas is unlikely to return unless the Wizards advance deep into the playoffs, while Butler said Monday that he could be ready to play if the team reached the second round.

Lets win some games and bring them into the playoffs.

Washington are undermanned so, this should be a pretty easy game.

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS
FINAL SCORE: ORLANDO MAGIC - 95 WASHINGTON WIZARDS - 89
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great win for us. We're showing that where ready for the playoffs, and can make an impact. nice game!

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: DWIGHT HOWARD]
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/dwight_howard.jpg
17points,12rebounds,2assists,2blocks
(7-11shooting, and 50% from the line.)

Jameer Nelson:
7points,1rebound,5assists

Grant Hill:
13points,4rebounds,2assists,1steal,2blocks

Hedo Turkoglu:
26points,6rebounds,1assist,1block

Tony Battie:
4points,5rebounds

Keyon Dooling:
9points,2rebounds,2assists,1block

Trevor Ariza:
5points,5rebounds,1block

Carlos Arroyo:
4points,1rebound,4assists

Keith Bogans:
3points,2rebounds

Darko Milicic
4points,4rebounds,2blocks

JJ Redick:
3points,1rebound

[JMEWLS]

game recap:

Orlando 95, Washington 89 -- The AP reports: Hedo Turkoglu scored 26 points, and Dwight Howard added 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Magic. They closed the game with a 7-1 run as the Wizards again stumbled and bumbled in the final minutes without injured All-Stars Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. Washington has lost eight of nine, six straight at home and could finish anywhere from sixth to eighth, pending the outcomes of Wednesday's games... Backup center Darko Milicic sprained his right ankle fighting for a rebound in the second quarter and was walking on crutches and wearing a protective boot after the game. He'll have an MRI on Wednesday and his status is uncertain for the playoff opener this weekend... Antawn Jamison tried to carry the Wizards on Tuesday with a season-high 48 points, but he got scant help from his teammates. He went 14-for-26 from the field, while the non-Jamison Wizards went 14-for-54.

[JMEWLS]

NEXT GAME:
ORLANDO MAGIC VS MIAMI HEAT
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gif VShttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/mia.gif

Arena - Amway Arena, Orlando, FL
Time - 7.00pm (EST)
Previous Meeting - W 97-83

[JMEWLS]

game preview:
coming soon.

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: DWIGHT HOWARD
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/dwight_howard.jpg
12points,14rebounds,1assist,1block
(5-8shooting. 2-4 from the line)

Jameer Nelson:
8points,5rebounds,6assists

Grant Hill:
17points,3assists,3rebounds,1block

Tony Battie:
4points,4rebounds,2assists,1block

Hedo Turkoglu:
15points,8rebounds,1assist,2steals

Bo Outlaw:
2points,6rebounds,2assists

Carlos Arroyo:
9points,2rebounds,1assist

Trevor Ariza:
8points,6rebounds,1assist,1steal,1block

Keyon Dooling:
4points,3rebounds,5assists,3steals

JJ Redick:
10points,1rebound

Pat Garrity:
2points,1assist

Keith Bogans:
3points

[JMEWLS]

game preview:
coming soon

[JMEWLS]

PLAYOFFS NOW!

All playoff games will be posted in this thread.

GO ORLANDO!

[AtTheDriveIn]

PLAYOFFS NOW!

All playoff games will be posted in this thread.

GO ORLANDO!

When's first game?

Wheres the Game Previews and Reviews lately, you getting lazy on us?

[JMEWLS]

When's first game?

Wheres the Game Previews and Reviews lately, you getting lazy on us?
i've been getting the game previews, and game reviews from ISH. They just haven't been posted on insidehoops. I'm checking regularly, and as soon as i see it, they'll be posted.

No im not being lazy :D.

Maybe, i should get the previews from NBA.com or something, that maybe faster?

As for the first playoff game. Its on sat 21st 7.00pm EST.

[AtTheDriveIn]

Maybe, i should get the previews from NBA.com or something, that maybe faster?

As for the first playoff game. Its on sat 21st 7.00pm EST.

Yeah it would be much quicker to get them from NBA.com.

Alright, awesome.

Do you have any sites i can watch the game off?

[JMEWLS]

Yeah it would be much quicker to get them from NBA.com.

Alright, awesome.

Do you have any sites i can watch the game off?
not as of yet.

i'll keep you updated though. :cheers:

[JMEWLS]

COMPLETE PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE AND TIMES!
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gifANDhttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/det.gif
First Round Matchup.
Detroit Pistons [1] AND Orlando Magic [8]
Game 1: Saturday Apr. 21 @ DET, 7:00, ESPN
Game 2: Monday Apr. 23 @ DET, 7:00, TNT
Game 3: Thursday Apr. 26 @ ORL, 8:00, TNT
Game 4: Saturday Apr. 28 @ ORL, 3:00, TNT
Game 5: Tuesday May. 1 @ DET, TBD
Game 6: Thursday May 3 @ ORL, TBD
Game 7: Saturday May 5 @ DET, TBD, TNT

[JMEWLS]

First game is tomorrow, i'm nervous.

This first games gonna set the tempo, if we get thrashed. The series i think will just be too easy for Detroit. A close first game, will result in a tight series.

I hope Dwight and Grant are on their A-GAME, Jameer and Hedo MUST come out to play if where going to have a chance.

[JMEWLS]

game 1 preview:


Detroit hosts Orlando in Game 1 Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. EDT on ESPN. The Pistons add the new face of Chris Webber to their playoff-tested group of Rip Hamilton, Chauncey Billups, Rasheed Wallace and Tayshaun Prince. Webber was acquired from Philadelphia near midseason. For the Magic, it's all about Dwight Howard. The third-year center who made his first All-Star game with averages of 17.7 points and 12.3 rebounds, is playing in his first playoffs. An interesting subplot could develop with Grant Hill trying to finally get out of the first round of the playoffs against the team he started his career on 12 seasons ago. Detroit swept the season series 4-0.
source:NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/playoffs2007/series/series_e1s1.html)

[JMEWLS]

free throw shooting is seriously holding us down!:banghead:

[JMEWLS]

COMPLETE PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE AND TIMES!
http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gifANDhttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/det.gif
First Round Matchup.
Detroit Pistons [1] AND Orlando Magic [8]
Game 1: Saturday Apr. 21 @ DET, 7:00, ESPN L - 92-100

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS:

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: DARKO MILICIC
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/darko_milicic.jpg
14points,4rebounds,1assist
(stats dont tell it all, but he was the only person who could score consistently. Very good game by Darko)

Jameer Nelson:
10points,1rebound,3assists,2steals

Grant Hill:
14points,4rebounds,5points,1steal

Tony Battie:
8points,4rebounds

Hedo Turkoglu:
17points,1rebound,3assists,2steals,1block

Dwight Howard:
13points,19rebounds,3assists,3blocks

Keyon Dooling:
9points,2rebounds,1steal

Carlos Arroyo:
4points,2rebounds,1assist

Trevor Ariza:
3points,2rebounds,2assists

[JMEWLS]

Game recap:

Detroit 100, Orlando 92 -- The AP reports: The Detroit Pistons tried the Hack-a-Shaq strategy against Shaquille O'Neal and the Miami Heat last postseason. The Pistons implemented the Hack-a-Howard plan on Saturday night, and it paid off. Orlando All-Star center Dwight Howard went only 3-of-11 from the free throw line in his playoff debut, and the entire Magic team missed 18 free throws in a 100-92 loss to the Pistons in Game 1 of the opening-round series... The veteran Pistons calmly converted three-quarters of their free throws and committed only 11 turnovers to Orlando's 21... The Pistons never trailed and demonstrated why they could return to the conference finals for a fifth consecutive season... The Pistons dominated the first quarter, jumping ahead 8-2. They extended their advantage to 25-14 on Billups' jumper just inside the 3-point line with 2 minutes remaining in the period.

For the Pistons, Chauncey Billups went 5-of-13 (plus 11-of-12 free throws) for 22 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists and 2 steals - plus five turnovers. Richard Hamilton shot 9-of-19 for 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Rasheed Wallace had 16 points and 6 rebounds. Tayshaun Prince and Chris Webber each scored 12 on good shooting. As a team Detroit shot 49.3% and 35.7% from three-point range. They won controlled the boards tonight.

For the Magic, Dwight Howard shot 5-of-8 for 13 points, 19 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks - though he had 6 turnovers. Hedo Turkoglu shot 8-of-13 for 17 points, 3 assists and 2 steals. Grant Hill took 8 shots for 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Darko Milicic went 5-of-6 for 14 points and 4 rebounds. Orlando was fantastic from the field, shooting 58.1%. But they hit just 50% of their 36 free throw attempts.

[AtTheDriveIn]

AtTheDriveIn's Analysis.

Darko Milicic:

Great game by Darko, he came to play against his former team. He got booed quite a bit, but he didn't let that distract him. Nice pass to Dwight in the last couple of minutes, that really got Orlando going for a bit, but unfortunately their defense collapsed, and Darko made a silly foul on Tayshaun Prince for an and1 opportunity. Oh well, good game by Darko overall.

Jameer Nelson:

I don't have much to say about Jameer, i thought it was yet another dissapointing performance by him, the more i watch him, the more i want him out of Orlando!

Grant Hill:

Ah, the veteran of the team. Played a nice game, would have liked him to take more shots though.

Tony Battie:

Another guy who i think just doesn't work for this team, they need someone else to be starting instead of this guy. he was 4-6, but all shots were somewhat easy. Played his average game.

Hedo Turkoglu:

This game was a little different for Hedo. Normally, everytime he'd get the ball at the 3 point line, he'd shoot, but he only had 1 3pt shot the whole game. Focused more on driving and getting to the hoop. This is how he should always play!!

Dwight Howard:

His free-throw misses killed the Orlando team. Hack-a-Howard anyone? unless this guy improves to at least 65-70%, he's going to cost the Orlando team a lot of games in the future. His FT% took a dip in the last two months of play. 47% in March and 50% in April. MUST IMPROVE FT! Other then that, Dwight played his usual game.

Keyon Dooling:

I like Dooling, he played a nice game, knew when to pass and when to hold the ball, overall good game for him despite limited minutes.

Carlos Arroyo:

Barley noticed him in the game, so i can't really comment on his performance. I still want him out of Orlando.

Trevor Ariza:

They should be playing this guy more. You could see when he was on the court, he had a ton of skill. played 7mins, and i thought that he played a great 7mins.

[JMEWLS]

nice post ^

i dont think, that Jameer played that bad though.

He should just look for his team mates more, its frustrating just seeing him chuck up shots. But he didnt do to bad.

[JMEWLS]

AtTheDriveIn!!

I got a site to watch the games, but you gotta have a pretty decent internet connection to run smoothly.

http://myp2p.eu/NBA.htm

Download a program called sopcast.

from here: http://www.sopcast.com/download/


Then before the game, click the link for the Magic schedule, then you should be all good.

hope you like it, JMEWLS

[AtTheDriveIn]

Ohh! Yes!

Thanks, man.

[JMEWLS]

Ohh! Yes!

Thanks, man.
thats alright.

just ask if you need something else, i'll help.:cheers:

[JMEWLS]

game preview:

DETROIT (AP) Booing him early and often, Detroit Pistons fans let Darko Milicic know they still begrudge him for being a bust.

The Pistons drafted Milicic second overall in 2003 - passing on Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh - and traded him two-plus seasons later after he averaged fewer than two points a game as a seldom-used reserve.

Milicic said in the past, and reiterated Sunday, he just wants to play.

He's finally getting that chance with the Orlando Magic after not cracking the rotation for Detroit's championship-caliber team.

He averaged eight points and 5+ rebounds in 24 minutes a game this season for Orlando, producing the kind of numbers the Pistons predicted he would on a team not stacked as they were with a veteran frontcourt.

Milicic scored 14 points, tied for second on the team, as Detroit beat the Magic 100-92 in Game 1 of their first-round series.

"We never questioned Darko's ability,'' Pistons coach Flip Saunders said. "I thought he did some nice things.''

The 7-foot, 250-pound center from Serbia-Montenegro was jeered and taunted throughout the game, particularly while shooting free throws.

"I don't really care,'' he insisted. "Back home fans used to throw baseball (bats) at me. They used to try to kill me back home, that's why I don't even care.''

He acknowledged it was meaningful to him, however, to play well at The Palace after a poor showing there earlier this season.

"It was important for me because the first game here I struggled. I couldn't make a shot,'' he said. "I really wanted to come out last night and help my team. I was really happy about it.''

Magic coach Brian Hill was, too.

"I was happy for Darko that he played well,'' he said. "Obviously the fans have been a little rough on him here. I thought he played hard and with a good amount of confidence. It was good to see him have a good game.''

In return for Milicic, the Pistons have Orlando's first-round pick - 15th overall - in June. He will be a restricted free agent this summer.

Orlando came away from losing Game 1 feeling OK because it had a shot to win, despite missing 18 of 36 free throws and making 21 turnovers.

Detroit, meanwhile, knows it could've turned the game into a rout.

Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is Monday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

"The mood of the guys is fine, obviously disappointed in the fact we lost, but confident we can play better (Monday) night,'' Hill said. "Obviously, we can't afford to have as many turnovers as we did and we have to make free throws, but I think we can do some things to do a better job on some of their key players.''

Detroit guards Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton each had 22 points and the other three starters scored at least 12 apiece.

The Pistons led all game and seemed to be cruising toward a blowout before missing a lot of open shots in the fourth quarter, helping Orlando pull within three points late in the game.

"We got a little stagnant,'' Saunders said. "I thought there were probably some calls that could have been called. We had a few turnovers.

"But for most of the game, we executed fairly well, took care of the ball and played the way we're supposed to play.''
source (http://www.nba.com/games/20070423/ORLDET/preview.html)

[JMEWLS]

http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gifANDhttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/det.gif
First Round Matchup.
Detroit Pistons [1] AND Orlando Magic [8]
Game 1: Saturday Apr. 21 @ DET, 7:00, ESPN L - 92-100
Game 2: Monday Apr. 23 @ DET, 7:00, TNT L - 98-90

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: HEDO TURKOGLU!
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/hedo_turkoglu.jpg
22points,2rebounds,2assists,2blocks


Jameer Nelson:
9points,6rebounds,3assists

Grant Hill:
21points,8rebounds,4assists,1block

Tony Battie:
5points,4rebounds

Dwight Howard:
8points,11rebounds,1assist

Darko Milicic:
10points,6rebounds,3blocks

Carlos Arroyo:
8points,3rebounds,4assists,1steal

Trevor Ariza:
2points,1rebound,2assists

Keyon Dooling:
5points,1rebound,4assists

[AtTheDriveIn]

I'll post my re-cap a little later on. For all 2 of my fans :D

[JMEWLS]

I'll post my re-cap a little later on. For all 2 of my fans :D
:bowdown: yes! Us Magic fans must stick together!

[JMEWLS]

game recap:


Detroit 98, Orlando 90 -- The AP reports: Rasheed Wallace blocked a shot and made a 3-pointer on the opening possessions and finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 and take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series... In Game 2, Detroit's balance was too much for Orlando's two-player attack. Detroit's starters each scored at least 10 points and top reserve Antonio McDyess added nine points and 11 rebounds... The Magic, meanwhile, didn't have a third player in double figures until the final minute of the game when former Piston Darko Milicic scored his 10th point -- all in the fourth quarter... The Pistons were in control for much of the game, but just like the opener, Orlando rallied late to make the final score look respectable.

For the Pistons: Richard Hamilton on 14 shots had 22 points and 6 assists. Chauncey Billups on 12 shots had 21 points and 8 assists. Tayshaun Prince shot 7-of-13 for 18 points and 6 rebounds. Rasheed Wallace shot 7-of-15 for 17 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks. Chris Webber went 4-of-8 for 10 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Antonio McDyess shot just 2-of-11 for 9 points and 11 rebounds.

For the Magic: Hedo Turkoglu shot 10-of-14 for 22 points and 2 blocks. Grant Hill on just 10 shots had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Darko Milicic shot 5-of-9 for 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks. Dwight Howard was a mere 3-of-9 for 8 points, 11 rebounds and no blocks.

Source: insidehoops

[JMEWLS]

game preview:

Detroit at Orlando, 8PM ET -- The AP reports: The Orlando Magic have used a number of defenders on Detroit's Chauncey Billups, and none of them has been able to slow him down. Billups has 43 points and 19 assists in two games, taking advantage of mismatches, avoiding double teams and finding open teammates... Knowing Billups creates problems for his team, Magic coach Brian Hill has rotated Nelson, Carlos Arroyo, Keyon Dooling and Grant Hill onto the 6-foot-3, 202-pound point guard.
Hill started off Game 1 guarding Billups, but that left Nelson covering 6-7 shooting guard Richard Hamilton -- another mismatch. Nelson ended up on Billups for part of that game and eventually fouled out... The Magic have decided they need to be more physical with the Pistons. They want Dwight Howard, who missed eight free throws in the series opener and was sick in Game 2, to assert himself in the post. They want Grant Hill and Hedo Turkoglu to drive to the basket more frequently.

insidehoops: check out the video footage too! (http://www.insidehoops.com/game-previews.shtml)

[JMEWLS]

http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gifANDhttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/det.gif
First Round Matchup.
Detroit Pistons [1] AND Orlando Magic [8]
Game 1: Saturday Apr. 21 @ DET, 7:00, ESPN L - 92-100
Game 2: Monday Apr. 23 @ DET, 7:00, TNT L - 98-90
Game 3: Thursday Apr. 26 @ ORL, 8:00, TNT L - 77 - 93

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS!

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: JAMEER NELSON
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/hedo_turkoglu.jpg
(27points,3rebounds,4assists)

Grant Hill:
8points,6rebounds,3assists

Tony Battie:
2points,6rebounds,1assist

Hedo Turkoglu:
10points,7rebounds,4assists,2steals,1assist

Dwight Howard:
11points,12rebounds,1assist,1block

Darko Milcic:
11points,2rebounds,1assist,1steal,1block

Trevor Ariza:
4points,2rebounds,1assist

Keyon Dooling:
4points,1rebound

Carlos Arroyo:
1assist

[JMEWLS]

game preview:

Detroit at Orlando, 3PM ET -- The AP reports: The Detroit Pistons would like a little downtime, something they haven't enjoyed since the All-Star break in February. They know how to get it, too. Detroit needs to sweep Orlando and hope the Miami-Chicago series extends into next week. "I would love it," guard Chauncey Billups said Friday. "I think it would be great for our guys to get some time off before the next series. I think we'll be thinking about that at the start of the game, trying to get the win so we can be blessed enough to get some time off." ... The Pistons, the top seed in the Eastern Conference, have beaten the Magic handily the first three games and essentially outplayed them at every position. If the trend continues in Game 4 on Saturday, the Pistons will have their first postseason series sweep since 1990, when the "Bad Boys" swept Indiana in the first round en route to a second consecutive NBA title... Billups has been better than Jameer Nelson at the point. Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince have been more effective than Hill and Hedo Turkoglu. And Rasheed Wallace and Webber have dominated Dwight Howard and Tony Battie in the post.

[JMEWLS]

http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/orl.gifANDhttp://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nba/sml/trans/det.gif
First Round Matchup.
Detroit Pistons [1] AND Orlando Magic [8]
Game 1: Saturday Apr. 21 @ DET, 7:00, ESPN L - 92-100
Game 2: Monday Apr. 23 @ DET, 7:00, TNT L - 98-90
Game 3: Thursday Apr. 26 @ ORL, 8:00, TNT L - 77 - 93
Game 4: Saturday Apr. 28 @ ORL, 3:00, TNT L 93-97

[JMEWLS]

ORLANDO MAGIC PLAYER STATS:

JMEWLS PLAYER OF THE GAME: DWIGHT HOWARD
http://www.insidehoops.com/pictures/dwight_howard.jpg
29points,17rebounds,2assists,2steals

Jameer Nelson:
11points,2rebounds,3assists,1steal

Grant Hill:
17points,4rebounds,3assists,1assist

Hedo Turkoglu:
9points,3rebounds,5assists,1steal

Tony Battie:
2rebounds

Darko Milicic:
14points,6rebounds,2assists

Keyon Dooling:
11points,3rebounds,2assists,1steal

Trevor Ariza:
2points,4rebounds,1steal

JJ Redick:
3points,2assists

[JMEWLS]

game recap:
coming soon.

[Jerz Netz]

magic had a good run. Hopefully they can get a better PG to compliment howard neext season :cheers:

[Noble6]

horrible game last night

[Nelson14]

magic had a good run. Hopefully they can get a better PG to compliment howard neext season :cheers:


still waiting for this

[nbatvf]

all ORLANDO MAGIC games live streaming site

@ http://mytvf.tk

[D12"Magic"]

We Cant even beat losing teams :facepalm

[HylianNightmare]

still waiting for this
:roll: me too

[Vince15]

so whats new?

[DPittman]

not much

[KareemCambell]

yooo

[Nelson14]

first preseason game would've been last night

[Ghettobird]

sad earl clark is gone

[CBLhoops]

ya

[Arroyo8]

got some decent pics though

[Noble6]

justin harper might be solid for sure

[Nelson14]

lets git this shit primed for magic bball!

[jebron-i]

do you think dwight will get booed?

[jebron-i]

do you think dwight will get booed?

[HylianNightmare]

not yet, people still want him to stay

[HylianNightmare]

solid comeback, wish we wouldn't have gotten down to begin with

[HylianNightmare]

I love the Von wafer signify great gressivness from a wing

[Hedo15]

I liked what I saw from Larry Hughes running the point when Jameer was off. Looked comfortable and didnt take any silly jumpers. Would be more comfortable with Hughes before Duhon

[HylianNightmare]

I liked what I saw from Larry Hughes running the point when Jameer was off. Looked comfortable and didnt take any silly jumpers. Would be more comfortable with Hughes before Duhon
for sure, if hughes can get out of the chucker mentality and play collected as he did last game i'd love to see him as our backup PG
how bout my boy orton though?
dude is going to be a monster