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Don't know if it's been posted before Stern Decides To Fine LeBron After All After saying initially that Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James would not be fined for ducking the media and not shaking hands with the Orlando Magic after being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals, NBA Commissioner David Stern has reversed his stance. As it turns out, James will be shelling out $25,000 for his actions after the series. Why the change of heart, commish? "I said initially that I was not planning to fine him, but I thought about it more and I went back and did a little work. It's always good to do a little work before you talk. It was a throw-away line at the press conference in the WNBA press announcement of the aforementioned jersey sale, and the more I thought about it I thought there were two things we had to deal with, which was the media and the failure to congratulate. LeBron and I discussed it, and I'll leave the rest for him to talk about, but I think it was important. Certainly as it related to the media, we have a rule, you guys know that we've had some interesting issues over the years with some of our coaches and the like, and it was inappropriate for me to give someone a pass here." Good for the NBA. Fining James was without question the right move. http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=12877 about time they did something right.

quote: Winning NBA Championship = Icing on the proverbial cake. Magic fans should try to enjoy this experience & celebrate the accomplishments of this team already achieved this post season win or lose. Totally agree !!! but you got to BELIEVE we can take it all.

Here's a couple of should situations.... Should we start Nelson during the series ? "If it was the regular season, I'd throw him in there and figure he would get better and better over time," Van Gundy says when asked why Nelson isn't starting. "But we've won three series without Jameer. It's mainly a conditioning issue at this point. We're looking at Jameer as more of a support player in this series." This is an All-Star we're talking about. If Steve Nash suffered an injury but was ready to play during the NBA Finals, don't you think the Phoenix Suns would immediately insert him into the starting lineup? http://www.orlandosentinel.com...n07,0,3265071.column Should we play the twin towers with Gortat and Howard ? Van Gundy said he would alter his substitution patterns for Game 2, and -- in a shift from his statements of the previous night -- indicated that using a Twin Towers alignment of Dwight Howard at center and Marcin Gortat at power forward was an option if he feels the defensive boost wouldn't cause too many problems on the offensive end of the court. "Of the nine guys we played, I thought Gortat had the best all-around game last night," Van Gundy said. The Orlando coach also spoke about how the Lakers' size was something the Magic had difficulty adjusting to when trying to run their offense, and he took the blame for his team's lack of energy by saying the defensive scheme he installed to defend against the pick-and-roll was too passive -- and that passivity carried over into other aspects of the game. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/...ews/story?id=4235449 As far as Nelson I think we should just increase his minutes as time goes on... As far as Gortat I would love to see the Twin Towers in this series soooooooooooon. what do you guys think ?

Why should there be any problems.... this is a team sport isn't it.

This is a must win game for our guys... We will win it !!!

Here's a couple of should situations.... Should we start Nelson during the series ? "If it was the regular season, I'd throw him in there and figure he would get better and better over time," Van Gundy says when asked why Nelson isn't starting. "But we've won three series without Jameer. It's mainly a conditioning issue at this point. We're looking at Jameer as more of a support player in this series." This is an All-Star we're talking about. If Steve Nash suffered an injury but was ready to play during the NBA Finals, don't you think the Phoenix Suns would immediately insert him into the starting lineup? http://www.orlandosentinel.com...n07,0,3265071.column Should we play the twin towers with Gortat and Howard ? Van Gundy said he would alter his substitution patterns for Game 2, and -- in a shift from his statements of the previous night -- indicated that using a Twin Towers alignment of Dwight Howard at center and Marcin Gortat at power forward was an option if he feels the defensive boost wouldn't cause too many problems on the offensive end of the court. "Of the nine guys we played, I thought Gortat had the best all-around game last night," Van Gundy said. The Orlando coach also spoke about how the Lakers' size was something the Magic had difficulty adjusting to when trying to run their offense, and he took the blame for his team's lack of energy by saying the defensive scheme he installed to defend against the pick-and-roll was too passive -- and that passivity carried over into other aspects of the game. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/...ews/story?id=4235449 As far as Nelson I think we should just increase his minutes as time goes on... As far as Gortat I would love to see the Twin Towers in this series soooooooooooon. what do you guys think ?

WOW ... Don't it sound cool to hear our guys announced as starters in the NBA FINALS !!!

Just had too guys ... LET"S give our guys a STRONG BELIEVE cuss they know we do ... let yer roll !!!!

you know it's really funny that since the Play-offs have started I got a job that requires me to work a lot of overtime... and guess what so have our guys. I hope this some kind of sign cuss it's killing me. but I got to BELIEVE and so does the the MAGIC NATION. So let's get on with it... THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP... IT"S OURS FOR THE TAKING !!!!!!!!!!

If he's ready ...Why not? not a lot of minutes to start with ... but it would be great for the TEAM.

Don't know if it will be the greatest upset when we kick thier butt's ... But I know a whole bunch of people that will be UPSET.

We keep on posting write-ups from all these writers... how about some of you guys that are decent writers giving us your thoughts. I'm not that good of a writer so I depend on you guys alot. so lets hear what you have to say about our team and how they will do this season the way the other writers do. maybe there's a writer amongst you... I'm sure there is...GO MAGIC !!!!!!!!!

Sunday...March 11,2007...6:30 P.M. - 1st of Back-Back...Away NBA League Pass Get NBA LEAGUE PASS for free - See below Tonights Opponent; Houston Rockets - For more info http://www.nba.com/rockets/index_main.html Injury report ; Tony Battie

Monday...March 12,2007...7:00 P. M. - 2nd of back-back...away WRBW - channel 65...Orlando Tonights Opponent; Charlotte Bobcats - for more info http://www.nba.com/bobcats/index_main.html Injury report ; Tony Battie

I don't really follow the Hill saga ...But when i do read some of it ...I keep seeing these numbers , 90-95% of fans pop up. Where do they come from ...I'm just curious. Is it from a few hundred ...or the many thousands of fans.

Wednesday...Febuary 28,2007...9:00 P.M. - away SunSports NBA League Pass Tonights Opponents; Denver Nuggets - For more info http://www.nba.com/nuggets/ Injury report ; Tony Battie

this will be our toughest test. we are going to the ECF and there ain't no stopping us. but it will be tough. MAGIC in 6... SO MAGIC NATION... Get ready to party and...

Haven't been posting much ... Because I'm into Believing as hard as i can. but I do have one thing to say to our MAGIC NATION... and that is...

So this is who we face ... What do think ????????? BELIEVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TMF ... I love how you have taking over the Game Thread . great job and would love to see more all the way up to the the CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES !!! I feel the same and it's hard to BELIEVE and KEEP THE FAITH. but you have done that Congrats !!!

So this is who we face ... What do think ????????? BELIEVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Halftime...Magic 50-46 now that's better

Lee is on fire

!st quarter 27-25 philly Philly has come to play