Ben Q. Rock of Orlando Pinstriped Post: “So [Vince Carter is] taking a beating, and the media are exploiting the usual talking points about him: he’s soft, he’s not clutch, he’s timid, he doesn’t have a “killer instinct.” And, well, yeah, there’s truth to some of that, insofar as he’s having a pretty terrible series, shooting …
Monthly Archive: May 2010
May 27
Blue & White Ignite – Magic Host Official Watch Parties for Game 6 of Eastern Conference Finals
Via the Orlando Magic: As Blue and White Ignite for the 2010 NBA Playoffs, presented by Bright House Networks, the Magic are encouraging the entire Central Florida community to show their spirit and support the Magic at the Official Playoff Watch Parties for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, May 28. Some …
May 27
NBA Announces Results of Review of Orlando-Boston Game 5 of Eastern Conference Finals
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Via the NBA: Following a review of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic, the NBA has announced the following: Celtics center Kendrick Perkins’ technical foul with 36.1 seconds remaining in the first half has been rescinded. Celtics forward Paul Pierce’s foul …
May 27
Jameer Nelson Continues His Damage in the Pick and Roll
Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images Via ESPN Stats and Information: Jameer Nelson continued his solid play Wednesday, going off for a game-high 24 points. Much like Game 4, Jameer did the bulk of his damage as a pick-and-roll ball handler. Games 1-3 Games 4-5 Plays per game 14.7 26.5 PPG 12.7 32.0 Pts/play 0.86 1.21 …
May 27
Second Look: Orlando Magic 113, Boston Celtics 92
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Ever since laying a giant egg and having their hearts questioned after a Game 6 debacle, the [Orlando] Magic have played like a team that reached the NBA Finals last season and won 59 games this season. Like in Game 4, the Magic relied on cornerstones [Dwight] Howard and point …
May 27
Recap: Orlando Magic 113, Boston Celtics 92
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images BOX SCORE In what can only be described as a strange game, the Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics by the score of 113-92 in Game 5 of the 2010 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The odds are still heavily in the Celtics’ favor to close out the series sooner …
May 26
Preview: Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic, Game 5
8:30 EDT | ESPN 50-32 @ 59-23 Pythagorean Record: 52-30 Pythagorean Record: 61-21 Pace: 91.6 (22nd) Pace: 92.0 (18th) Offensive Rating: 107.7 (15th) Offensive Rating: 111.4 (4th) Defensive Rating: 103.8 (5th) Defensive Rating: 103.3 (3rd) Amway Arena | Celtics lead series 3-1
May 26
Video Analysis: The Orlando Magic’s Pick and Roll Offense
Since the conclusion of Game 4, a lot of smart people have chimed in on the Orlando Magic‘s pick and roll offense that was wildly successful against the Boston Celtics. Even though there’s no guarantee that the Magic will beat the Celtics later tonight, it’s clear that Jameer Nelson and Dwight Howard will, once again, …