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Post by GMGreggor on May 31, 2009 9:52:25 GMT -5
Magic remind me a lot of the Rockets teams during their championships in the 90's.
Dominant big man who when doubled passes it out to excellent 3 point shooters.
Gonna come down to whether Bynum and their other bigs can at least partially neutralize Howard. If they cant Magic will take it I think.
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Post by Rocky on May 31, 2009 10:24:29 GMT -5
Well Hakeem was 10x better than Dwight is. Not a quarter of him as an offensive player. I like the Magic a lot though. They flat-out beat the Cavs. I think/assume the Lakers will win but after Cleveland/Orlando, I'm not bothering making predictions. Never thought Orlando would so easily beat Cleveland.
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Post by Apollo on May 31, 2009 10:47:03 GMT -5
If Dwight was half the offensive player that Hakeem was, the Magic would win.
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Post by jahallstar on May 31, 2009 10:56:18 GMT -5
If Dwight was half the offensive player that Hakeem was, the Magic would win. So your saying the Magic win? I would say Hakeem was about 1.46 times the offensive player Dwight is. |
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Post by Apollo on May 31, 2009 10:59:21 GMT -5
If Dwight was half the offensive player that Hakeem was, the Magic would win. So your saying the Magic win? I would say Hakeem was about 1.46 times the offensive player Dwight is. Nah. |
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Post by Apollo on May 31, 2009 11:00:04 GMT -5
Dwight is nowhere near the offensive talent of Hakeem, and he never will be.
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Post by jahallstar on May 31, 2009 11:09:45 GMT -5
Totally different styles. Howard is much stronger and Hakeem had a much better shot. Howard shoots crazy FG%'s though.
ESPN just flashed that Jameer Nelson may play in the finals. That would be huge if he was healthy.
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Post by Rocky on May 31, 2009 11:10:26 GMT -5
Jameer said on the telecast last night that he hopes to be ready for the pre-season, wtf
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Post by jahallstar on May 31, 2009 11:18:01 GMT -5
And there might be more good news for the Magic and their fans.
They are encouraged by Nelson's rehabilitation so much that they will evaluate the possibility of the all-star playing if the club reaches the NBA Finals against the Lakers, the Sentinel has learned.
Vander Weide said the team is exploring whether Nelson can return after undergoing shoulder surgery Feb. 19. He hasn't played since he was injured Feb. 3 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Although Nelson wouldn't be in prime condition, Vander Weide said, "the chance to get an all-star point guard on the floor for 15 minutes a game…you'd have to look at that."
The Magic had ruled him out for the season and the playoffs, and as late as a week and a half ago General Manager Otis Smith said there was no chance of Nelson making a return. "That was a week and a half ago," said Vander Weide, who said he wanted Nelson to take another MRI and consult with doctors.
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Post by GMGreggor on May 31, 2009 11:19:01 GMT -5
I was'nt comparing their offensive prowess.
Hakeem was tremendous offensively. Not sure Dwights that much stronger either really.
But Dwight is a low post presence. He's not nearly as fluid as Hakeem but the few power moves he has is hard to stop. Was'nt comparing Dwight to Hakeem so much as comparing the basic offensive philosophy.
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Post by Rocky on May 31, 2009 11:21:09 GMT -5
And there might be more good news for the Magic and their fans. They are encouraged by Nelson's rehabilitation so much that they will evaluate the possibility of the all-star playing if the club reaches the NBA Finals against the Lakers, the Sentinel has learned. Vander Weide said the team is exploring whether Nelson can return after undergoing shoulder surgery Feb. 19. He hasn't played since he was injured Feb. 3 against the Dallas Mavericks. Although Nelson wouldn't be in prime condition, Vander Weide said, "the chance to get an all-star point guard on the floor for 15 minutes a game…you'd have to look at that." The Magic had ruled him out for the season and the playoffs, and as late as a week and a half ago General Manager Otis Smith said there was no chance of Nelson making a return. "That was a week and a half ago," said Vander Weide, who said he wanted Nelson to take another MRI and consult with doctors. Weird, I really didn't think I mis-heard it last night. |
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Post by Matt on May 31, 2009 22:47:29 GMT -5
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Post by Spencer on May 31, 2009 22:49:12 GMT -5
Contrasting styles. Lakers are so soft, and Dwight isn't. I love Courtney Lee. I think he's gonna be a big time player next year and into the future.
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Post by Matt on May 31, 2009 23:27:03 GMT -5
Seeing the Lakers in the finals again is killing you, isnt it Spencer?
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Post by Spencer on May 31, 2009 23:30:31 GMT -5
Seeing the Lakers in the finals again is killing you, isnt it Spencer? Id rather not see them, but they deserve it. They have a sick squad. I thought Denver would take them out and it wasnt even close. |
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Post by Dru on Jun 5, 2009 12:20:44 GMT -5
Magic got raped in game 1.
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Post by Pacman on Jun 5, 2009 12:23:35 GMT -5
glad to see jameer nelson back.
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Post by Spencer on Jun 5, 2009 12:50:42 GMT -5
Couldnt watch it too closely since I was at work, but yuck. Hopefully it isnt like this for 4 games.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jun 5, 2009 13:37:34 GMT -5
It's their first finals appearance.
Not the franchise but this Magic team.
They did'nt shoot well, I think they'll make it a series.
Dont know if they can win but I think they'll make it a series.
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Post by Jay on Jun 7, 2009 12:29:16 GMT -5
The best way to ensure Rafer Alston doesn't show up, is to give an injured Jameer Nelson all of his minutes. Great job Stan.
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Post by Matt on Jun 8, 2009 1:22:22 GMT -5
2-0
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Post by Dru on Jun 9, 2009 22:51:15 GMT -5
Fucking Kobe.
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Post by Dru on Jun 11, 2009 22:31:14 GMT -5
Fucking Gasol.
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Post by Dru on Jun 11, 2009 22:48:30 GMT -5
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Post by Dru on Jun 11, 2009 22:50:28 GMT -5
The Lakers had this game and let it get away. Gasol played like a marshmallow.
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