Photo by Fernando Medina The 3/5 pick and roll. At its core, the 3/5 pick and roll with Hedo Turkoglu and Dwight Howard is one of the most devastating plays in the NBA. On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks’ defense found out the hard way as Turkoglu ripped them apart in the pick and roll, totaling …
Monthly Archive: January 2011
Jan 10
Monday’s Magic Word
Zach McCann of the Orlando Sentinel: “The good news? The Orlando Magic have now won nine consecutive games, one win away from the first double-digit winning streak in franchise history. The better news? This team can get a whole lot better. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, always a difficult man to please, spoke highly of the …
Jan 10
Video Analysis: Orlando’s offensive explosion in Dallas
On Saturday, the Orlando Magic and Dallas Mavericks engaged in one of the more entertaining regular season games in the NBA this year. For those a fan of offense, the Magic and Mavericks did not disappoint — much to the dismay of head coach Stan Van Gundy, who preaches a defense-first mentality every minute of …
Jan 09
Recap: Orlando Magic 117, Dallas Mavericks 107
BOX SCORE Playing on a back-to-back, the Orlando Magic were able to defeat the Dallas Mavericks by the score of 117-107, winning their ninth consecutive game of the regular season — tying a franchise record. It was the Hedo Turkoglu show for the Magic, as he finished the game with 13 points, 17 assists, and …
Jan 08
Preview: Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks
8:30 EST | Fox Sports Florida 24-12 @ 26-9 Pythagorean Record: 25-11 Pythagorean Record: 23-12 Pace: 92.1 (17th) Pace: 90.6 (23rd) Offensive Rating: 106.9 (15th) Offensive Rating: 107.9 (11th) Defensive Rating: 101.0 (4th) Defensive Rating: 103.0 (8th) American Airlines Center | Mavericks lead season series 1-0
Jan 08
Orlando Magic teams up with Papa John’s for 110-point promotion
Via the Orlando Magic: Papa John’s and the Orlando Magic have teamed up to give Central Florida residents 50 percent off their online order the day after a game in which the Magic get a win and score 110 points. The promotion is good only at PapaJohns.com with the promo code “MAGICWIN.” Fans do not …
Jan 07
Recap: Orlando Magic 110, Houston Rockets 95
BOX SCORE The Orlando Magic were able to defeat the Houston Rockets by the score of 110-95 in front of a nationally televised audience and sellout crowd at the Amway Center. The win is the Magic’s eighth-straight — a season-high. It was a balanced attack for Orlando, as six players scored in double-figures. Brandon Bass …
Jan 07
Preview: Houston Rockets at Orlando Magic
8:00 EST | ESPN 16-19 @ 23-12 Pythagorean Record: 18-17 Pythagorean Record: 24-11 Pace: 95.1 (4th) Pace: 92.0 (18th) Offensive Rating: 110.0 (7th) Offensive Rating: 106.6 (14th) Defensive Rating: 109.2 (23rd) Defensive Rating: 101.0 (4th) Amway Center | First meeting this season
Jan 07
Friday’s Magic Word
Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “Yao versus Dwight [Howard]. Has a nice ring to it, right? But Friday night’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic at Amway Center will not feature a matchup of two the game’s most dominant centers. Injury-plagued Rockets center Yao Ming played just five games this season before the team …




