Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “Howard remains the league’s best center by a large margin, but you can make the argument that every aspect of his offensive game except his passing has regressed. His free-throw shooting, now at 46.9 percent, is less accurate this season than it’s ever been, and it prevents him from …
Monthly Archive: January 2012
Jan 27
Preview: Orlando Magic at New Orleans Hornets
8:00 ET | Sun Sports 12-6 @ 3-15 Pythagorean Record: 11-7 Pythagorean Record: 6-12 Pace: 89.4 (25th) Pace: 88.5 (29th) Offensive Rating: 104.7 (10th) Offensive Rating: 98.4 (25th) Defensive Rating: 100.9 (12th) Defensive Rating: 103.9 (21st) New Orleans Arena | First meeting this season
Jan 27
The hard truth about Jameer Nelson
AP Photo/Mike Carlson After spending Thursday watching Jameer Nelson play, I regret to inform you that I have nothing groundbreaking to report. I don’t have answers, I don’t have a solution, and my prognosis is going to sound obnoxiously simple. There are not two ways to cut this pie. Jameer shoots out of rhythm, misses …
Jan 26
Recap: Boston Celtics 91, Orlando Magic 83
BOX SCORE The Boston Celtics were able to defeat the Orlando Magic by the score of 91-83, winning the game after trailing by as many as 27 points in the second quarter. It was one of the more impressive comeback victories in a regular season in recent seasons for any NBA team. It didn’t seem …
Jan 26
Reaction: Boston Celtics 91, Orlando Magic 83
AP Photo/Mike Carlson Boston Celtics 91 Final Recap | Box Score 83 Orlando Magic Dwight Howard 6-12 FG | 4-8 FT | 1 BLK | 16 REB | 16 PTS | -25 It’s true that Howard has won the Defensive Player of the Year award in three consecutive seasons. It’s also true that Kevin Garnett …
Jan 26
Thursday’s Magic Word
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “The Magic need Nelson to flip the script tonight. Nelson finished with just five points and had five turnovers in 25 minutes. Bradley only scored six points, but had three steals and set the aggressive tone. Bradley was subbing for injured Rajon Rondo, who is listed as probable for …
Jan 26
Preview: Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
8:00 ET | TNT 7-9 @ 12-5 Pythagorean Record: 9-7 Pythagorean Record: 11-6 Pace: 89.1 (27th) Pace: 89.6 (25th) Offensive Rating: 100.4 (20th) Offensive Rating: 105.2 (9th) Defensive Rating: 99.1 (5th) Defensive Rating: 100.7 (12th) Amway Center | Celtics lead season series 1-0
Jan 26
When chemistry and mental toughness collide
AP Photo/Charles Krupa Ah, last week, ‘twas so very long ago. Back in those distant, sunnier times, the Magic were as foals, tottering around in the warming naivete of the new season, kicking their legs and just beginning to grasp their potential as thoroughbreds. It was in those carefree days that J.J. Redick told the …
Jan 27
Magic Basketball Weekly: Beer and basketball
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by Danny Nowell
at 12:00 pmIt’s time to have a society intervention, friends. A sickness has blossomed into an epidemic, and unless we do something, it may become a permanent problem. I’m talking about “S**t Girls Say” and all of the spinoff videos that have forced me to unsubscribe to otherwise decent friends on Facebook. The first one, very funny. …
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