Pre-Season Charlotte @ Orlando 10/10

[Mustachio]

Its Pre-Season for us fans too baby!

just thought id get this going now, that way when we get to the regular season, we will be hittin our stride!


Charlotte @ Orlando. 7:00PM

http://www.orlandocentroplex.com/data/TDWPIC5.jpg

The starting lineup for the Orlando Magic:(just a guess of course as i dont know the real starting lineup)

At guard, 6'0" 190lbs, from Saint Joseph's University
Jameer Nelsonhttp://www.nba.com/media/act_jameer_nelson.jpg

At guard, 6'4" 190lbs, from Duke University
J.J. Redickhttp://www.nba.com/media/act_jj_redick.jpg

At small forward, 6'10" 230lbs from Alief Elsik High School
Rashard Lewishttp://www.nba.com/media/act_rashard_lewis.jpg

At forward, 6'11" 265lbs from SW Atlanta Christian Academy
Dwight Howardhttp://www.nba.com/media/act_dwight_howard.jpg

At Center, 6'10" 270lbs from Colgate University
Adonal Foylehttp://www.nba.com/media/act_adonal_foyle.jpg

AND NOW THE STARTING LINEUP FOR YOUR CHARLOTTE BOBCATS!!

AT GUARD, 6'1" 198lbs from NORTH CAROLINA!
#20 RAAAAAAYMOND FELTON!http://www.nba.com/media/act_raymond_felton.jpg

Also AT GUARD, 6'6" 225lbs from Michigan State
#23 JAAAAASOOOOON RICHARDSOOON!http://www.nba.com/media/act_jason_richardson.jpg

At forward, 6'7" 230lbs from The University of Alabama
#3 GERALD WAAALACEhttp://www.nba.com/media/act_gerald_wallace.jpg

At forward, 6'10" 255lbs from The University of Connecticut
#50 EMEKA OAAAAKAAAAFORhttp://www.nba.com/media/act_emeka_okafor.jpg

and at Center, 7'0" 110lbs soaking wet from UCLA
#15 RYAN HOLLINSSShttp://www.nba.com/media/act_ryan_hollins.jpg

your referees for tonights game http://www.pete-online.us/cjimages/three_blind_mice_md_wht.gif

its long and inefficient but like i said its preseason for us fans too! feel free to add and discuss the matchup.

(*** most player info provided by www.nba.com)

[spectre]

EDIT!!!

Totally ignore the previous link; farther into the thread I was reading the station changed to news.

NBA Audio League Pass is FREE this season and I think will carry all the preseason games. I would register NOW however...I did it right before a game last year and missed the 1st hour.

NBA Audio League Pass (http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html)

Here's the complete schedule with TV availability:

Schedule (http://www.nba.com/schedules/index.html)

No TV for tomorrow night's game.

[Alex]

So let me get this straight, there will be no televising AND/OR no radio station playing this in the Charlotte area? Seriously?

[dav7z]

Do you guys think it will be on the Magic live feed like the summer league. Or may be even news 14 .

[Mustachio]

i just checked the tv listings and neither MYTV12 of News 14 appear to be carrying it. Thats not gospel but it doesnt look good for a live television feed.

please post any updates on that HERE.

[ziggy]

Ahhhhhhh. The game threads :) I have really missed these.

[Dead_Real]

Damn I don't even think NBA TV is covering this.

[ziggy]

I looked around on http://www.nba.com/bobcats/schedule/
but they haven't updated their tv or radio schedule for the upcoming season.

Its hard to believe that their isn't any radio for this game.

[davcbow]

EDIT!!!

Totally ignore the previous link; farther into the thread I was reading the station changed to news.

NBA Audio League Pass is FREE this season and I think will carry all the preseason games. I would register NOW however...I did it right before a game last year and missed the 1st hour.

NBA Audio League Pass (http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html)

Here's the complete schedule with TV availability:

Schedule (http://www.nba.com/schedules/index.html)

No TV for tomorrow night's game.


Dude that is awesome, thank you very much.... :g:

[Muttley]

Ahhhhhhh. The game threads :) I have really missed these.


I've only been on this board since June. I'm SOOOOOOO glad to see something new posted in the "Game Threads" forum. Also, thanks for the heads up Spectre.

[ammofan]

GO CATS GO!!!

[dav7z]

we'll see in the game tomorrow how big of hole we have in the frunt line. Does any one know if Premoz is playing or he's still deciding if he wants to play or not.

[timang]

crazy referees you got there man. hahahaha

[dvdbumpus]

wooo woooo preseason!!

[Alex]

NO injuries please.

By the way did anybody else catch the news bit about Rashard Lewis? Apparently he left in the middle of the third quarter in the Magic's first pre-season game at home with (wait for it...) cramps........

BAHAHAHAHA

They pay him 100-something million dollars and the guy can't even show up in shape, how pathetic, he's the most overpaid athelete in the world.

[davcbow]

we'll see in the game tomorrow how big of hole we have in the frunt line. Does any one know if Premoz is playing or he's still deciding if he wants to play or not.


I heard that he was back in Charlotte the other day but I dont know anything else.... :g:

[spectre]

REDICK, FOYLE TO GET FIRST STARTS WITH MAGIC TONIGHT (http://forums.floridatoday.com/viewtopic.php?t=52941)

In case you want to update the OP Must...but I doubt it really matters.

Redick on JRich. That sounds like fun! :biggrin:

[dav7z]

Seems like we should be a lot quicker than them getting up and down the floor. This game is going to be interesting to say the least. It no way speed on speed they quicker at the point, two , three and five. I don't know adout the four. Wallace , Felton and Rich should have a field day.

[Mustachio]

Jrich is gonna eat redick alive. destruction on all levels. it will be hilarius.

Crash will show how overpaid Rashard really is.

and Oak and Howard will come out even.

[dav7z]

Agreed. Got this form the other camp.Will any of those links alow us to watch the game. If any on knows after reading the artical let this dummy know.THANKS


http://orlandomagiczone.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8891029871/m/8291027244

[davcbow]

Dont know if any will be available but the article had this on it.... :g:

SOME STREAMING OPTIONS;

quote:
With the recent availability of apps such as TVUPlayer (link) and Sopcast (link) and their ability to broadcast TV channels over the internet at what are usually watchable quality levels, the availability of NBA games and, more specifically, Magic games has increased.

In an effort move all such streaming TV-related discussion into a single thread, I've created this thread. Hopefully this can help keep people informed of where and when to catch their NBA games online and also cut down on the large number of threads created to discuss these viewing options.

Please note that you generally need a highspeed connection to access these feeds. Also note that channels on TVUPlayer and Sopcast can regularly appear and disappear at the discretion of the kind individuals hosting them.

TVUPlayer

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Radio-TV-Player/TVUPlayer.shtml

Relevant channels:
RaptorsTV (sometimes)
MSG (sometimes)
NBATV
ESPN1 and ESPN2

Sopcast

http://www.sopcast.org/

On Sopcast you are more likely to find feeds related to specific events (i.e. games). You will often find games that are broadcast on FSN being shown through this app.

Turkish Channel

Check this link out when there are Magic games. Chances are, its available for viewing. Coz of hedo Turkoglu.

***Click link for the schedule***

http://www.myp2p.eu/NBA.htm

Thanks FENDI for the above VIDEO links

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Damn... I wanted to watch this game so bad...

[Mustachio]

sopcast apparently doesnt have this game.

no bother..... just go to nba.com sign up for the audio... get a beer and meet me in the game chat.

[Dead_Real]

Just signed up listening is better than nothing I guess.

[spectre]

Primoz is STILL not with the team because of personal matters.

Audio's working anyway.

[Dead_Real]

Here we go

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Audio isn't working for me ???

[spectre]

Thru half a quarter Crash is 2 of 2 FG, 2 of 2 FT, 2 steals and a block.

THE MAN!!!!

JRich is also 2 of 3 for 5 pts.

Did you register first? If it lets you thru the password window, just pick on "Charlotte".

[chabber]

I didn't have to register, it just took my nba.com name thats about a million years old.

[ziggy]

I just took a look at the box score, currently Ammo has taken 11 shots in 7 minutes... Wow. At least hes knocking them down 6-11 so far.

[Alex]

So um I just got home, any reason in particular why we're getting blown out by 23 points in the 4th?

[davcbow]

Our first game, Orlando's 2nd game.... :g:

[Dead_Real]

Not a good showing in our first game this year but solid offensive showings from JRich, Crash, Emeka, Ammo and Davidson. Hopefully we'll look better on the defensive side of the ball in our next game.

Also if you didn't hear Dudley is out with turf toe for the next two preseason games.

[Muttley]

yeah, this was disappointing, but it seemed as though, from what I heard, we were pretty loose with the substitution. Does that seem accurate? I'm okay with that because it lets Vincent see what's what with the players, and gives some experience to the players and coaches on how to work together.

[davcbow]

All of the above....
I think it would have turned out differently if we came out better in the 1st quarter.... :g:

[Alex]

The Magic shot over 60% FG for the game, they would of blown out any team in the NBA with shooting like that. I'm not sure if that's because of terrible defense or the fact that Orlando just could not miss.

I'm sure we're gonna put up a better showing against the Hawks.

[davcbow]

I think they were hot 8 players were in double digits in scoring for them... :g:

[TheBeagle]

Is there still time to jump off the bandwagon? :-\
.......
Just kidding :P

If the preseason meant anything, I'd be slightly concerned, but this is just going through the motions and starting to get into game shape. No problem.

[dav7z]

It looked like we stunk the place up last night.We week in the middle. Sats show that. If Felts is going to have a break out year hes got to break a sweat.His numbers stunk the place up too.With Hollins not far behind giving up 60 points in the paint. Get just 5 boards with all his playing time. OK50 is a lot stronger at the five with just six boards.Knowing what Wallace ,Rich and OK50 can do , they all did ok thair . Best player considering all things was Davidson. He made Hollins look pretty bad in the stat line. Dudley was hurt didn't play. Can some one tell me what the hells up with Premoz[Hes starting to piss me off] Like i said earlier it's a hudge hole in the middle and its got to be fixed some way. A good start would be put Mek at the five. But we still have much more back up problems than that.WE GOT TO HAVE A BANGER.
This is the game stats and a write up about the game.


http://www.nba.com/bobcats/recap_magic_071010.html

[timang]

was wondering where the defense went during the 4th quarter. :(

must be the jitters :-\

[qchoops]

I'm here to pimp my stuff again:
http://www.queencityhoops.com/GameRecap101007.php
Main point - the starting five actually played very well, despite the relatively empty boxscore line from Hollins.

[spectre]

I knew we were going to get burnt in the paint this game. It does appear we limited Dwight, but even that needs to be questioned...he doesn't need to score 30 when everyone else is shooting over 60%.

This wasn't a good game for the Hollins experiment...we're going to need more data to KNOW it won't work. What's more curious to me is if it doesn't work how long will Coach V fight it?

Dav Primoz has already pissed me off...and I'm even more pissed that his return is starting to mean so much. Talk about setting ourselves up for disappointment!

Brett, always enjoy reading your stuff, and that first paragraph makes me feel better already. Thanks!

[Mustachio]

to be honest with you... Im less worried about our big men than i am the point guard situation.

We were competetive when Jeff McInnis was in the game. cant say the same for Felton.

Davidson looked good in his first bit of action and i thought ryan did an ok job. the inside scoring wasnt as big of a problem as the perimeter defense. and what your saying about the front court is kinda true.. they did give up too much and got out rebounded BUT even if we had May or Primoz in the lineup... its not like they would have helped with defense or rebounding anyway. What im sayin is... if we had a problem with the big men down low... we had it before the preseason. cause may nor brezec give us any defensive or rebounding help.

[spectre]

We were competetive when Jeff McInnis was in the game. cant say the same for Felton.

You need to click on Brett's link; he shows exactly the opposite.

[Wallace15]

Any decent PG free agents left?

[dav7z]

Mustashio i have to disagree with you on that one . At wors't i don't expect Felton to produce any worse than last year. Next im not a big fan of the Torch[his defence sucks big time] And his offence and assist have somthing to be desired. But i have faith in D. Anderson to back up Felton . By the way why didn't he play last night.
But missing three bigs will show up all year, May and Harrington have reason . Premoz is who pisses me off. It he don't know if he wan'ts to play or not screw him . We shouldn't have to pay him and be able to to take the money and get some one else. Yes im ready to give up on Hollins starting all ready. He don't have the experiance.
Til we get a big we need to go back to Bernie ball. Start Herrmann, Morrison or Carroll . And just let Hollins work his way in coming in for OK50 or even Davidson . The box says he played better than Hollins last night.
NO punt against Morrisom but we might need to leave him coming off the beanch . His scoring production was good off the beanch last night.That might be the biggest plus i seen in last nights game stats.
Felton, D Anderson , Torch
Rich , Carroll or Morrisin
Wallace , Carroll or Morrison
Herrmann, or Wallace, Dudley
Oakafor, Hollins or Davidson
Thats our best bet And Oakafor should start at the five until we get a quility big man . Not just a carer back up.

[Mustachio]

We were competetive when Jeff McInnis was in the game. cant say the same for Felton.

You need to click on Brett's link; he shows exactly the opposite.


Yeah i just saw that... Basically i take back the good i said about Touche... just from listening to the game(couldnt see it of course) it sounded like we played solid... guess i was wrong. HOWEVER you have to take into consideration that he was playing with the bench squad... while raymond had the starters.

But i dont take back what i said about Felton. im not worried about him at all... i think we will be fine there. Im just saying for someone who talks about playoffs for 3 straight year, and talks about being a leader. I need to see more than what he gave last night. He was terrible. 5 points 4 TO's!!! and just 3 assist in almost 30 minutes of action. And feltons minutes came with the starting line up. thats gotta change.

[spectre]

For the masochists out there...fan generated vids:

Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4WYKrMJQzQ)

There's 7 vids...if they're not showing up clik on the "more by this user" tab.

Must I don't see how anyone could NOT be disappointed with Felts last night...hell, with everyone except Crash. My consolation with Felts and everyone else is that during those first 5 minutes we played damn well.

Not much...but it IS the first preseason game after all. They've been playing together what...a week now? It's hard to tone down the disappointment, but we have to take last night for what it was.

[ziggy]

Sheesh. I don't know whats worse the jittery camera or that dude's commentary.

[Mustachio]

For the masochists out there...fan generated vids:

Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4WYKrMJQzQ)

There's 7 vids...if they're not showing up clik on the "more by this user" tab.

Must I don't see how anyone could NOT be disappointed with Felts last night...hell, with everyone except Crash. My consolation with Felts and everyone else is that during those first 5 minutes we played damn well.

Not much...but it IS the first preseason game after all. They've been playing together what...a week now? It's hard to tone down the disappointment, but we have to take last night for what it was.



totally agree.

[Mustachio]

Sheesh. I don't know whats worse the jittery camera or that dude's commentary.


thats a terrible video ... BUT!!!

it has actual photographed evidence of Adam Morrison playing effective defense.

[spectre]

Sheesh. I don't know whats worse the jittery camera or that dude's commentary.


Heh...no doubt!

But even crappy vids are better than nothing. I do wish it was a 'Cats fan though, as this guy obviously hit on their high points.

One thing...those layups by Nelson wasn't quite as bad as I was picturing last night. It was more of Felton looking away vs. a man vs. man thing; he wasn't directly in front of him either time.

That bothered me...I know Felton is usually decent straight up except for the really fast guards.

NBA League Pass is God's gift to basketball fanatics. Can't really judge anything unless you actually see it.


it has actual photographed evidence of Adam Morrison playing effective defense.

Heh, you're in rare form today! I really liked that he challenged that drive/shot.

[timang]

I'm here to pimp my stuff again:
http://www.queencityhoops.com/GameRecap101007.php
Main point - the starting five actually played very well, despite the relatively empty boxscore line from Hollins.



eiyo, you've been getting linked by ESPN ayt? nice...

@topic:
too bad we didn't see dudley play.

[qchoops]

tadsz - i've gotten linked by truehoop 4 times so far - 3 to my site and 1 to an article I posted here. And I am still new enough at this that I get a kick out of it. The most recent one I got linked for was this - http://www.queencityhoops.com/TimeTravel.php. Not a serious analysis piece for once actually.