J.J. Redick has turned some heads with his play early in the season. Chris Broussard of ESPN Insider suggests that Redick could even be an early contender for the Sixth Man of the Year award. David Thorpe of ESPN Insider offers a breakdown of rookie Andrew Nicholson: “He has a solid shot from the perimeter. …
Monthly Archive: November 2012
Nov 08
J.J. Redick is ready to take the leap
AP Photo/Charles Cherney This could finally be J.J. Redick’s year. Which makes it easy to forget that J.J. Redick used to be a horrible bust that proved just how insignificant one’s college career can be. He could always shoot. His long range acumen carried him at Duke and even when he was manning the Orlando …
Nov 08
Recap: Minnesota Timberwolves 90, Orlando Magic 75
AP Photo/Jim Mone BOX SCORE With injuries to Jameer Nelson (strained groin and hamstring) and Hedo Turkoglu (broken hand), as well as Al Harrington still recovering from surgery on his right knee during the offseason, playing shorthanded was eventually going to catch up to the Orlando Magic. Without Harrington, Nelson, and Turkoglu, the Magic handily …
Nov 07
Preview: Orlando Magic at Minnesota Timberwolves
Essentials Teams: Orlando Magic at Minnesota Timberwolves Date: November 7, 2012 Time: 8:00 p.m. Television: Fox Sports Florida Arena: Target Center Records Magic: 2-1 Timberwolves: 2-1 Probable starters Magic: E’Twaun Moore Arron Afflalo Josh McRoberts Glen Davis Nikola Vucevic Timberwolves: Luke Ridnour Brandon Roy Andrei Kirilenko Derrick Williams Nikola Pekovic Advanced stats Magic: Pace: 93.3 …
Nov 07
Wednesday’s Magic Word
According to a study conducted by Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus, it’s suggested that around the 25-game mark is when teams in the NBA begin to play to their talent level. Something to keep in mind when determining how good or bad the Orlando Magic will be this season. Kelly Dwyer of Ball Don’t Lie …
Nov 07
Recap: Chicago Bulls 99, Orlando Magic 93
Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images BOX SCORE Trailing 93-89 with 1:01 left in the game, the Orlando Magic had possession of the ball with a chance to cut the Chicago Bulls’ lead to two or one (or tie the game with a four-point play). Even though the Bulls were leading with time winding …
Nov 06
Preview: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls
Essentials Teams: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls Date: November 6, 2012 Time: 8:00 p.m. Television: Fox Sports Florida Arena: United Center Records Magic: 2-0 Bulls: 2-1 Probable starters Magic: E’Twaun Moore Arron Afflalo DeQuan Jones Glen Davis Nikola Vucevic Bulls: Kirk Hinrich Richard Hamilton Luol Deng Carlos Boozer Joakim Noah Advanced stats Magic: Pace: 93.9 …
Nov 06
Tuesday’s Magic Word
Jameer Nelson, recovering from a strained groin and hamstring, is out for tonight’s game between the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls. E’Twaun Moore (an East Chicago native) will start in his place at point guard — he’s expected to have friends and family members in attendance at United Center. From undrafted rookie to starter (as …
Nov 09
#ORLrank 9: Hedo Turkoglu
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by Eddy Rivera
at 11:28 amPhoto by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images G MP PER VORP WARP WS/82 2007-2008 82 3026 17.8 4.06 10.6 9.0 Hedo Turkoglu’s best season with the Magic When I think of Hedo Turkoglu in a Magic uniform, a few things come to mind. I think of 2008 when Turkoglu had the best season …
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