Just a regular Magic fan

He's an unrestricted FA and loves Orlando, right? Hmm...

Oh, thanks for that. My bad. I thought it was taken last night when he was at the airport.

Well said! All I need to do is look over at the sidelines and watch our bench and see how they react to a good play. These guys are really rooting for each other and it shows in so many ways. When you are a team, you support each other and work you butt off so you don't let your teammates and coaches down. Team chemistry is really hard to find sometimes. I think we are lucky because we have it. I love our team. They are really fun to watch. It was a big win last night! So happy they won their way into the playoffs!

Well, it looks like we won't be seeing Bamba back this year. I was wondering if we would see him in the playoffs. That fracture must be worse than we were let on. No worries though. Better to let him heal fully and bring him back when he is totally healthy. :-)

The thing is, there is no point in being like Eeyore about it. Sheesh, the game hasn't even started yet. Also, IMO, the strength of our team is we do well when we have energy, move without the ball, and play like a team. Not saying we don't need a go to guy, but we are making the most of things without one.

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You love the guy so much, why don't you take your act on over to Charlotte's board?

Dude, are you here just to stir things up? Why don't you let things play out before you tally one in the "L" column.

I will be disappointed, but as long as we finish strong, it won't be the end of the world for me. The plus side is that if we have come this far and don't make it then it will probably leave a sour taste in our guys mouth. My hope is they use it as motivation to work even harder this offseason, so next year we are in good shape and don't have to let it come down to the last 2 games.

What ever happens as long as we finish out the season with high energy and make a game of it I will be happy. Preferably, I would like to see us blow out the Celtics so I can relax and enjoy the game, but that probably won't happen. If it comes down to Charlotte, I don't want to see a choke job. I want to see us give them a battle, and impose our will.

Well... Looks like we are going to have to earn this one.

LOL! I'll take it!! P.S. Be safe out there!

Believe so. That is why everyone is following this game so closely.

With respect, are you suggesting that we have no chance on winning one of our last two games, and that if we do make the playoffs it is because another team will have lost their last 6 games for us to get in? To me, that is backing our way into the playoffs and I don't want to get in that way. We either win our way in, or the heck with it, we will get em next year.

You never know, so I wouldn't get all worked up over it. No matter what happens we have had a decent season and there are several players to be excited about next year. Shifting back to the Charlotte game. It seems ESPN was smart to pull that one to their network Wednesday night. In your opinion, do we have anyone who can guard Kemba and shut him down? If not, is there another strategy we can use to help us overcome and pull out a tough win?

Alright!

Nice!

That's why I asked if anything has changed. I was a little confused after seeing that 38%.

So...as of Sunday morning do we still need to win one game and get to 41 to get in, or has that changed?

You were right! I just watched the game and we had the best start of the season. Obviously, a really fun game to watch. We have 9 straight wins at home! I hope Clifford gets coach of the year! On a different note: FYI: Just in case you all haven't checked the TV listings the Charlotte game will be on ESPN. I went to set my DVR and when I looked at FSFLHD I was like WTF, LOL!

LOL! Some may disagree, but I don't think we are playing our best basketball right now. Yes, we are finding ways to win some games, but it's not in the fashion from several weeks ago where we really held our own. Our guys are tired and it shows. They know it, so hopefully they can come with the energy. Otherwise, we just might end up getting blown out. With all their injuries, I hope we don't take Atlanta for granted. Our guys are showing some great maturity this year. However, sometimes in situations like this, a team will step up and take the other team by surprise.

No expert here, but I have concerns about Bamba because he doesn't seem to have the strength to anchor against the bigger, stronger centers. Not saying Vooch does either, they both can be backed in, but he is better at it right now than Bamba. Do you think this is going to be a problem for us going forward?

Good idea. I haven't seen Lervert play, but from the little bit I have read he is either a hidden gem, or isn't fitting in after his injury. However, he is described as a high energy guy, and I always like that. Not sure what the Nets will do, but I think we need to consider all options. IMO, draft picks are resources and all that matters is if we can make our team better. We are young enough, so trading our pick, might be the right thing to do. Although, I am not sure if Lervert should be the guy or not. If we do keep our draft pick, providing he is not injury prone, I still like Bol Bol as an option in the mid round. My reasoning is that Vooch may not end up returning next year and we could use the help at center. Bol Bol can defend and shoot. The big question is, can he stay healthy? If not, we need to pass and go with someone else who can play. You can't help the club in the tub.

Ross and Vooch are unrestricted? I am guessing we won't/can't resign both. Who would you rather have back? Who is harder to replace?

Thanks! Do you think it will be Grant who we part ways with?