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Thats ok the movement is encouraging. Offense has been stagnant during this losing stretch, this is a good game to get back into the feel of it and get some motion (pretty easily) philly sucks.

Good start so far, Payton getting anything he wants. He has slightly improved his FT this year but damn, it's still ugly lol

I dont know why, but when we started this losing streak.. the offense changed. It became stagnant as hell, this is the reason we are getting smashed in most games. Not engaged in offense is leaving playings disengaged on defence, i dont know how it can keep happening though.. the coach clearly would have told them multiple times that they need motion in the offense. it's only pick and roll or post nearly every time down

what the hell is going on with this offense. do they even know how to move? their standing around doing nothing

ZZZZzzzzzz :panicworker:

This game is the type of game that Orlando needs to right it's wrongs. It needs a 4 quarter effort, where every single player is engaged, and everyone fill their roles. I'm not over reacting like alot of people here, team will always go through losing streaks.. but it's during these times that the core bunch of guys need to stand up. These types of games are arenas for leaders to show what they are worth. Problem is Orlando does not have that go to leader every game, the closest who have come to it have been Vooch, Payton and Harris. By gosh, this game is a huge one for Fournier. This kid, can shoot and play at a high level but for some reason (I think he is weak minded when things dont go his way) he needs to step up today if he plays, and show us what he is made of. I think you will see Vooch have a big game along with Oladipo. My problem with Fournier is that he is a little girl, as Ive said a few times in other threads, here is his chance to prove me wrong if he plays. Big sign here to determine his worth, especially since he is become a RFA. Why would we want a girl on our roster, that only comes out when things are going right? To me, I don't and I hope he can harden up, and show us he isn't a stereotype ***** french player. Mind the bit of a rant, I only want to see some leadership out there and accountability from the players, apart from Skiles giving it to them

We are there or there abouts but every time we get the opportunity to grab control we can't make that shot or stop which we need.

So far so good, playing with energy and some toughness. Oladipo has been solid getting into the lane. Hopefully smith's ankle isnt too bad

That is the type of response you wanna see after probably getting there heads blown off by Scott at HT Hopefully we can keep it up, and take control of this game

Wow, bit of a run here and we are withing 3

Fournier is playing like a little bi*** Honestly, that dude when ANY physicality is exerted on him, is like a turtle and shrivels his neck into his shell.

Having Watson out is starting to rear it's ugly head, really could use him in these past games since Elfrid has been unhealthy.

I agree with the Mario comment. He is hesitant, but remember he hasn't found his feet yet. Having the confidence to make a mistake as a rookie is important, and perhaps with Skiles at the helm he has been scared to do so. He will be the aggressor we know he can be when his time comes

His shot isn't at the level yet where he can come in and do it consistently though. Once it is, I think Dipo will have found his niche in playing out of pick and rolls, pulling up or driving depending on what the defence gives him.

Not enough motion in the offense, people sitting around on the 3pt line. Dipo was interesting coming and and his mid-range dropping

Lol good luck on the fiancee mate, lets go magic! :happypuppy:

Since there's no game thread today, I'll get this lackluster one going so we can talk about the game.

Damn Melo putting on a show

Weird, when I tried to edit the post and add some images. It said that image extension is not allowed at this board... hmmm Was using the normal extension... meh

Haha, the thread fizzled out. But the betting did not Became a bit of a chore posting daily to two different forums, and because I moved house recently.. it was a struggle even to make the bets with proper research. So i stopped both for a bit, but kept betting soon after but couldn't be assed posting to be honest. Was doing very well a week or two ago, went on a 15-3 run and netted +$180 now that might not seem like alot for that record but I prefer small bets, with more quantity. More for sustainability I started with $75, got to $250 at one point, atm I'm sitting at $160 with $45 of pending bets. Today I have Orlando +3 OKC/LAC ov 207.5 Minnesota +7.5

Hey guys, I posted a thread about a month ago saying I would be betting on the NBA this season as I have done for many years. As promised, here is my thread in which I will keep record of my picks by posting them before games start, and keep up to date win/loss record of my bets. Please note, if you choose to place money based on my knowledge do know so you are doing at your own risk and I am not responsible for this in anyway. I do encourage everyone to have discussion and even post your own picks here and chime in with opinions on my picks, as it creates a awesome vibe in the thread when we are all chatting about certain games. I look forward to opening night, and seeing everyone in this thread cheering me along! Cheers

Make that 16-0 WOW!

On cue, 9-0 run

Nope this second quarter has been dismal. Need to pickup the energy on both ends

defence very good to start the game