Magic @ Bobcats, 1/23/10

[teej]

Well, I would give you a projected lineup except I have no clue if Ray or GW are playing. I'm guessing GW is playing, and I'm putting Ray at 50/50. And even if Ray doesn't play, who starts at PG? Flip or DJ? Ahh, the Mad Genius (more mad than genius when it comes to lineups) Larry Brown can figure that out. Also, while they played last night, Vinsanity and Jameer are hurt for the Magic.

If everyone plays:

PG: Ray vs Jameer (no edge since both are hurt, but we have more depth)
SG: Stack Jack vs Vinsanity (clear edge to Jack)
SF: Crash vs Matt Barnes (not even a matchup)
PF: Diaw vs Rashard Lewis (edge to Lewis, but Diaw could win depending on which version shows up)
C: Nazzy vs Superman (not even close, Superman could hit 40)
6th man: Flip vs Pietrus (edge to Flip, but it's close)

Bench: edge to the Magic

Remember we almost beat them in Orlando when Jax flew in after the trade, 97-91. I think if Ray and GW play we should win, but we have to play very well defensively, and keep them from shooting threes.

[ohara831]

We have to play smarter than last night and avoid turnovers. Yes Jax, that means you!

[dav7z]

Don't have no idea what to expect . But i will be in the cable box chearing the guys on.

[teej]

Ray says he's 95% sure he'll play...

[GoBobs]

any links?.......................

[spectre]

Ray says he's 95% sure he'll play...

Yay!!!!

I guess no news about Crash is good news...meaning we assume he's gonna play right?

Linkage:

http://sport-now.info/

[teej]

Love that link! I've never seen that intro before! Thank you spectre!

[gforce33]

i'm so happy , nbalp free trial work for me :biggrin:

[spectre]

no biggie, got it off myp2p.

I've had this a couple of times...first time was stellar. The 2nd time it dragged a lot and was locking up my computer.

Hopefully this will be like the first experience.

If Felton & Crash go I'll feel a lot better about this game. Orlando has been struggling and is ripe to be picked off.

Sure you guys have noticed RWB has been off the air the last few games...anyone know why? I'd hate to lose him.

[teej]

Felton should go.

Gerald looks like he's fine, Bonnell was just being a downer per usual.

[spectre]

From that drive it looks like Felton's ankle's holding up! :p

Not bad so far, esp. considering Crash hasn't even got involved in the offense yet.

Loved Nazr's 3 pt play!

[gforce33]

what a you doing crash

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Felton has to be one of the best PGs at defending the post.

[ammofan]

Gerald actually looks kinda hurt.......not enough to keep him out but he doesn't seem as active as normal. Maybe he's just having a bad quarter but idk.....

Mohammed and Felts are playing good.

TRADE DIAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spectre]

1st quarter...Nazr > Howard.

Felton is looking great! He seems just a touch slow on the defense but he's hanging pretty well. I think the wings are helping him just a little and it's allowing the open 3 looks...hopefully we'll tighten that down.

Speaking of the wings...ready for them to start being a force anytime now.

[gforce33]

gw 0-5 .......:facepalm:

[Talent]

I was unaware that Dwight Howard is allowed to camp in the lane for 10 seconds...

[GoBobs]

any more links? that one gave out

[spectre]

any more links? that one gave out

try refreshing. it's not missed a beat for me.

need to stop them getting into the paint so much here. DJ keeps switching and ends up as a mismatch on their bigs. he did a decent job once and stayed in front but he lost that last one vs Anderson.

[French_Cats]

http://fr.justin.tv/samurtv#r=pD4HDYU

[spectre]

NICE move by DJ as the clock goes down!

And 1!

Maybe we should cover that Carter guy...I hear he can shoot.

[gforce33]

down to 2!!!

[gforce33]

crash......:facepalm:

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Finishing pretty strong

[BobcatsAllDay]

Contain Carter and don't let Howard get going and we should be fine on D. Crash has to make an impact on this game in order for us to win.

[Toocool]

We're getting some good minutes off Nazzy+Diop. Great offensive rebounding.

Crash having a poor start :facepalm:
Need to guard Vince better.

[ammofan]

Alright hopefully the 2nd half is a new story....

[ammofan]

Well Boris started off well in the 2nd...........NOT! BRICKKKKKKKKKK

[spectre]

Damn...almost 3 minutes into the 3rd before we score a point.

A FT at that.

[Talent]

Howard is literally sitting in the lane all night long....

I think this is very winnable a lot of the three's the magic have hit are lucky.

[ohara831]

Why are we losing when Orlando is only shooting 44% FG? WE are shooting onl 34%. God, can anyone shoot on this team tonight?

[gforce33]

0pts 5reb 1st 1bs 0-6

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Dj atleast sort of keeping us in it

[ohara831]

Dj atleast sort of keeping us in it

Those last 6 points may be critical if we can get back into it. Very big shots.

[spectre]

Crash should have never played...he's just not right tonight.

Couple of 3s (last with a very friendly rim!) from DJ brought it back to 10...but unless our two main guys can suddenly find their game it's not looking great.

[ohara831]

I dont think Crash even took a shot in the 3rd, did he? 1 at the most.

[gforce33]

crash cause the team to lose the game:facepalm:

[SirBobcat]

The Bobcats are just like the Panthers...the second the media gets behind them, they fall apart.

Just a joke, but seriously...this isn't a good way to end before the road trip.

[French_Cats]

Lets's GO ...

[spectre]

crash cause the team to lose the game:facepalm:

Let's not go that far. Right now he's working hard trying to get involved. Don't forget he's playing hurt too.

[Talent]

Howard with the push off gets freethrows..... wow

Clutch crash!!!!!

[gforce33]

wow gw for 3
keep it up

[spectre]

DJ shooting well and it's very much needed. Crash with a timely 3!

We can do this!

Crash with another 2!

We need to D up tho.

[ammofan]

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!! Gerald is starting to show why he is going to be a all star!!

And DJ is playing awesome.......He needs more playing time and honestly I think he should be our starter. With more PT and confidence he is way better than Ray. Trade Ray and Diaw for a star PF

[ohara831]

Get it to 1, but then cant get a stop. Come on, get a stop, score and you have the lead!

[French_Cats]

lets go!!!!!!!!!!!! Gerald is starting to show why he is going to be a all star!!

And dj is playing awesome.......he needs more playing time and honestly i think he should be our starter. With more pt and confidence he is way better than ray. Trade ray and diaw for a star pf

+1 commerce dj and diaw

[spectre]

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!! Gerald is starting to show why he is going to be a all star!!

And DJ is playing awesome.......He needs more playing time and honestly I think he should be our starter. With more PT and confidence he is way better than Ray. Trade Ray and Diaw for a star PF

LOL!

If he wants to play PG he's going to need to do more than just score and do it more than once every couple of weeks...tho right now I'm very happy he's able to do that.

We need some stops.

...and then he needed to shoot.

Dag I hate Gana didn't get credit for that...must have been his longest shot of the year for him.

[ammofan]

No basket.........

[ammofan]

Diop for MVP!!! hahaha

[spectre]

Helluva defensive play by Gana!

[ammofan]

Stop them here and I think we can win................

[French_Cats]

Oh my gooooooooooood

[ammofan]

DJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ JJJ

but then a nice shot by Jameer.......still only a 2 tho.....we got this!

[spectre]

Damn 2 very difficult makes by the Magic last 2 possessions.

DJ needs to keep shooting.

[Shrimpy_Jackson]

Holy shit DJ!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my nerves! MY NERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRVES!

[gforce33]

fuck diaw:facepalm:

[ammofan]

OMG boris......make a dang shot

[French_Cats]

damn shooting leaves a DJ FUCK FUCK

[ammofan]

fuck diaw:facepalm:

I second that...

[spectre]

Crash/Jax/Boris are 8 for 35. Amazing we're still close.

[ammofan]

GOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD GODDDDDDD! Ray for th33333333


But what the heck? Why did they take so long?????

[gforce33]

waste too much time coz diaw...:facepalm:

[spectre]

Jax gonna get jealous...Felton making love to his pressure.

Down 1 with 7 left...still have a chance.

[ammofan]

waste too much time coz diaw...:facepalm:

Yup.....get that scrub outta charlotte. He has played well for us before but we need an upgrade NOW

[ammofan]

Great D on the inbound.....lets do it again

[spectre]

Strong denial D...love it!

[French_Cats]

Dj for threee

[gforce33]

92:90
omg it's fuckin exciting

[ammofan]

Im gonna have a heart attack!! hahah

But this is a great game here in the 4th! Thank god Vince missed one........LETSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[SirBobcat]

Yes! Jackson!!

[gforce33]

haha

overtime:biggrin::biggrin:

[French_Cats]

Hahahahahahahahahaa jackxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[spectre]

OT!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice play by Felton to find the WIDE OPEN Jax in the paint!

[ohara831]

OT favors Bobcats as Orlando should feel deflated!

[ammofan]

JACKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought he got fouled at first! hahahahaha


Overtime! Lets go Orlando! NOBODY comes out alive when you play the bobcats at home!

[WarioVsMooChicken]

NIICCCE Play!

[ammofan]

OT!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice play by Felton to find the WIDE OPEN Jax in the paint!



U knew it was gonna be something nice like that when you see the players and coaches smiling because of the play the just came up with! :D


Also I like the Eminem music during that TO! Gets or guys pumped. We need more of that in clutch times.

[Shrimpy_Jackson]

AHHH YEAH BABY! The crowd is loud and I love it! FUCK THE MAGIC!

[ammofan]

GREAT crowd there 2nite too! 19,000 plus! Wish I was there!

[ammofan]

HAHA! Take a seat BORIS!

[gforce33]

defense!!!!!!!!!!!

[ohara831]

Goodnight Irene.

[gforce33]

omg...
where is the defense

[ammofan]

jeez 7 point lead for ORL......bad decision by Ray to take that reverse lay up

[dnbman]

quick link, anyone?

[ammofan]

COME ON! Get a better play out of that timeout!
And we aren't playing Defense

[gforce33]

game is over

[WarioVsMooChicken]

fuccckkkk =(

[ammofan]

Diaw and Felton miss point blank shots......then the idiot of all idiots fouls howard on the reb.

Then they hit another shot. Thats game........I hope its not but.....

[ammofan]

PLAY DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! God dang it Bobcats! Play with some heart.....forget this.........back to .500

[ohara831]

Tragic comedy. Great rally only to be humiliated in OT.

[ammofan]

Gerald is not happy with the refs!

[French_Cats]

ot ashamed

[gforce33]

A rare holiday can watch live...................

[ohara831]

Wonder why LB went with Diop over Nazr so much in the 2nd half. Nazr was a scoring threat early and often in the first half.

[gforce33]

Gerald is not happy with the refs!


not playing well of this game:(

[Marvel]

We really needed a win....the road trip ahead looks very tough could kill our momentum but we shall see

[dav7z]

If any one saw a fat man and his wife with Wallace home jerseys . Just a few seats from Herb , That was me and my wife.

[etothet]

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!! Gerald is starting to show why he is going to be a all star!!

And DJ is playing awesome.......He needs more playing time and honestly I think he should be our starter. With more PT and confidence he is way better than Ray. Trade Ray and Diaw for a star PF


We have played 42 games and DJ has had maybe 3 decent games and possibly 2 good games and you proclaim him better than Felton and that he should be starting. You may need to check the record. I like DJ and we need his contributions but to say he should be our starter with the defense he plays......... come on!!!!!!!!!!! Besides, he is also shooting 37% from the field. Hope DJ does get his confidence back. We need him coming off the bench to give us a scoring punch.