Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “Stan Van Gundy is a self-described worrywart, but he insists he isn’t concerned with what will happen with Dwight Howard’s trade request. Why? Because, for Van Gundy, focusing on it just isn’t productive. ‘People don’t totally believe this, but I really don’t spend one minute concerned about the whole …
Monthly Archive: January 2012
Jan 10
Circumventing a lack of consistent shot creators
It’s no secret that the Orlando Magic lack a consistent shot creator on the perimeter. This has been the case since Vince Carter was traded last season, though it was an issue at times even when he was around. The Magic don’t have a LeBron James on the roster, someone that can get them a …
Jan 10
Magic Basketball TV: The Dwight Howard effect
ORLANDO — You hear guys say that Dwight Howard is a game changer. When he’s in the game, you have to literally change the way you play, change the things you do, and change your approach to the game. I always wondered if this was just something that people say for the sake of saying …
Jan 10
Magic Basketball TV: Adjectives to describe Derrick Rose
ORLANDO — People have tagged Derrick Rose with dozens of adjectives in his short career thus far. Some call him explosive, some call him exciting, fast, quick, deadly, incredible. The list goes on. I was curious what his teammates call him. How do they view him? What adjectives do they use to describe him? How …
Jan 09
Monday’s Magic Word
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Dwight Howard says he doesn’t think he’ll be traded before the all-star game in Orlando on Feb. 26, adding the Magic might not even deal him before the March 15 deadline. Howard needs new sources. Owner Rich DeVos and family have given the order: Unless Howard changes his mind, …
Jan 08
Recap: Orlando Magic 104, Sacramento Kings 97
BOX SCORE Despite having Dwight Howard deal with foul trouble for three quarters, the Orlando Magic were able to defeat the Sacramento Kings by the score of 104-97 to kick off a three-game West Coast road trip. Howard picked up four fouls in the first three quarters, which forced him to sit on the bench …
Jan 08
Reaction: Orlando Magic 104, Sacramento Kings 97
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Orlando Magic 104 Final Recap | Box Score 97 Sacramento Kings Dwight Howard 1-2 FG | 3-5 FT | 4 REB | 1 BLK | 5 PTS | +10 You know it’s a strange game when Howard had zero points and zero rebounds in the first half against …
Jan 08
Preview: Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings
6:00 ET | Sun Sports 5-3 @ 3-5 Pythagorean Record: 5-3 Pythagorean Record: 2-6 Pace: 88.8 (25th) Pace: 94.0 (5th) Offensive Rating: 106.0 (9th) Offensive Rating: 99.4 (21st) Defensive Rating: 100.8 (11th) Defensive Rating: 108.7 (27th) Power Balance Pavilion | First meeting this season
Jan 07
Recap: Chicago Bulls 97, Orlando Magic 83
BOX SCORE The Chicago Bulls were able to defeat the Orlando Magic by the score of 97-83 in a game that featured last season’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. That MVP, of course, was Derrick Rose and he was stellar against the Magic, finishing with 21 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, and two …