Magic in 7
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Magic in 7
the Magic should just get Joe Ingle out of the line up completely, there's some type of myth that he can make up his lack of basketball IQ with his size and playing the 2 or 1 position, only any dribble drive involving a change of direction leaves the coach ready to change his diaper.
offensively, the Magic has been the most efficient with Banchero playing the 2, so at this point, they should treat him getting the ball by the wing position as any type of out of bound plays in order to get the shooters in a rhythm.
however, the Cavs play the passing lane well, and Strus, whose essentially a blend of J.J. Redick and Arron Afflalo allows the Cavs to play the pace they want because they don't give up second chance points easily.
Suggs knee just got destroyed, which means this series is a wrap. Great season overall, now just need to add some shooting this offseason.
Magic are ass
[QUOTE=theman93;14902065]Suggs knee just got destroyed, which means this series is a wrap. Great season overall, now just need to add some shooting this offseason.[/QUOTE]
It was a pretty good diagonal hyper extension with his own weight and Mitchell explosive lateral movement pinning his foot to the wood. Looked like a combination ankle sprain and knee ligament tear.
Banchero going for 40.
Everyone was talking about Suggs like he was out for the season. I don't get it? He had over 20 points today
Fast-paced start to Game 4, on TNT now
Strange that this series is getting zero attention. I've seen jokes on social media about it being the forgotten series.
It might be the only series to go to 7 games.
[QUOTE=Nowoco;14903925]Strange that this series is getting zero attention. I've seen jokes on social media about it being the forgotten series.
It might be the only series to go to 7 games.[/QUOTE]
It deserves to be watched. Been a programming issue
Game 4, end of first quarter: Cavs up 23-22.
Banchero needs to wake up. Playing like shit. 4 TOs.
Jarret Allen is nice.
Wagner is a world champion.
Donovan bricktchell.
WCJ one of the worst centers in the leagues hit two threes.
God the eastern conference is a joke. My Lakers would RAPE either of these teams in a playoff series.
Niang get the f*ck up this ain’t soccer.
Where does Orlando go with this team?
Keep Wagner and Banchero both? Trade Suggs? Trade Wagner?
Wagner and Banchero both seem to operate in the same space, but Wagner needs the ball more than Banchero. Someone said a trade for Trae Young? Do you send Wagner to Atlanta? The german to the jungle? Trae and Banchero and Suggs seems like a solid core.
The Magic suffocated the Cavs in that quarter and as always in the playoffs, the road team are getting nothing from their role players.
Cherry Pick gon’ wrong :oldlol:
A win for Orlando is a win for defense. You got to love how the NBA has officiated the game after the disastrous All-Star game.
[QUOTE=90sgoat;14903948]Where does Orlando go with this team?
Keep Wagner and Banchero both? Trade Suggs? Trade Wagner?
Wagner and Banchero both seem to operate in the same space, but Wagner needs the ball more than Banchero. Someone said a trade for Trae Young? Do you send Wagner to Atlanta? The german to the jungle? Trae and Banchero and Suggs seems like a solid core.[/QUOTE]
I dont think they need to trade anybody for now. Banchero and Wagner are a physically imposing duo and unselfish enough to play with each other. You can stagger their minutes as well. Isaac is showing some floor spacing ability at center, if they can get more shooting at guard I think theyll be in a good spot. I dont think it even has to be a top echelon point guard, just some shooters like Max Strus, Grayson Allen would help.
But that front line with Pao, Franz, JI, with Mo off the bench is big and versatile and promising. I think they got a bright future.
Wagner is a super efficient finisher. Contact doesn't bother him.
He has some of that Ginobili in his game, the use of tempo to get open. Mix of Detlef and Ginobili.
Max strus awarded a flagrant foul for trying to catch and protect Cole Anthony after an attempted hammer.
:facepalm:
Marcus Morris taking the uncontested layup in garbage time to get a score on the statsheet :facepalm
I feel like these two teams are pretty equal. Magic have higher ceiling than Cavs but a lower floor. That's because they are highly dependant on making 3's as a team. I hope Magic make it to next round because they are more fun to watch. I really like Suggs. Also have a soft spot for Fultz(the player not the poster).
Cavs have a nice team, but I'm unsure about Donovan Mitchell as their guy to push them into contention.
Also not a big fan of Garland, his offense doesn't make up for his small size on defense. They would be better off with a more traditional point guard to find Mobley and Allen more.
What did I tell y'all don't be sleeping on the Magic
thats not a foul
if refs have balls they reverse it
This is not an NBA forum.
No one is commenting on a playoff game
Banchero breakout game (for his post season career)
His teammates gotta move around more when he has the ball tho, he keeps his head up and looks for options but they kinda just stand around. Hes had to hit some tough shots and luckily he has.
Edit: I jinxed him :(
Paolo knows he has teammates?
Game saver by Mobley
Yikes, it's very tight. Too bad that last second three wasn't enough.
Refs saved Gayland on the last play. Paolo got fouled on the made 3
Magic in 7
[QUOTE=fsvr54;14905762]Refs saved Gayland on the last play. Paolo got fouled on the made 3[/QUOTE]
Boiling.
Tough one. Paolo is showing potential to be the guy though. I expect us to force a game 7
Props to Orlando for playing tough, but on paper this Cavs team has frustrated me this whole season minus their win streak when Garland+Mobley were out. I felt like the Cavs were taking steps to be a Top 3 team when they acquired Mitchell, but I feel like that's not happened and they've been underachieving. Grant it, they still are young, but when you look at that roster on paper I just feel like they should be much better than Orlando.
Yeah I thought the Cavs would emerge as 3rd seed during that win streak or at least like clear 3rd best but it never really happened, still in the mix with the other teams around that mark and kind of were on the brink in this series, surprisingly.