TrueMagicFan07

Now that was funny. Wasn't that the one where House's head band spun around. I could't stand Eddie House.

Another instance where the Magic was close to stealing a round was in the 2003 playoffs. It was not just one play that cost us the series. I remember it so well. The Pistons were the number one seed in the eastern conference and the Magic were the number 8 seed. The Magic won games 1, 3,and 4. All we needed was one more game to win the series. Tracey McGrady lit it up in 2 of the games. Guess who was on our roster at that time other than McGrady that turned out later to be a bitter pill for us. Anyone else want to take it from there? Below are links to the scores in all 7 games and the rosters for both the Magic and the Pistons. Links https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2003-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-magic-vs-pistons.html https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/2003.html#all_roster

Thank you Alwaystragic. I'm happy that someone else saw and agrees with me on the bad decision to allow Jameer to play in that series of the playoffs.

I remember that one. Some said that Lee's head was too far to the side of the back board to make that catch and shoot. This happened in a different game in that final playoff series against the Lakers. Payton said "Everyone wants to point to a thing that could have changed things but the Lakers were just better." I don't agree. The Magic could have and should have won 3 of those games. The final tally was Lakers 4 games to Magic 1. We should have have been ahead 3 to 2.

Well, anyway, I felt that Rafer played the point very well that helped to get us that far, and Jameer should not have been allowed to replace him at that particular/crucial time--just my opinion.

That was not the shot. Players from both teams were still on the other end or running towards the 2 players. Where are the other players from both teams in that shot?

I disagree Payton, I watched that game from start to finish. I watched as Jameer did not contest the shot. My comment was not based on anything that Jeff VanGundy said.

Are You Ready For This? . . .

To quote Jessie Jackson: "Keep Hope Alive". I say. . .I feel something positive is going to happen in the off season.

There you be! :)

I was about to say something similar (like, calm down).

Even so. They didn't want to end it in a loss. You want to go out on a positive note, even if it is a win (and only their 25th win).

I'm happy for our team. They are going out on a high note and have something to feel good about.

The Wizards have played an ugly game tonight. They are going to be embarrassed by the Raptors in the first round of the playoffs--even if John Walls plays.

It's on Fox Sports Florida on tv and Fox Sports Go on your computer.

(**CAREFUL: Skinny Legs Can Break!) WILL THIS BE THE LAST SEASON FOR THE BIG 3 [TOGETHER]

Thanks my friend. I try to represent.

So-o-o-o, jjgator. If you are following this topic. Please read the comments that I incorrectly made to Fan For Too Long 2 about Isaac that was intended for you. :)

My apologies fan for too long 2. I found the thread with that discussion. It was between me and jjgator. Please accept my heartfelt apology.

Thanks for the breakdown MetrO. Fan For Too Long 2, if you have read the article, this was the point I was trying to make about how it would help Isaac's game if he gained weight. As I mentioned to you in your response to the pictures I posted of Penny Hardaway 'before and after' weight gain, it would help Isaac if he gained weight/muscle . . "lower body strength or mass to avoid being moved by bigger opponents". (Read the article) I agreed with you that gaining weight does not prevent ankle injury.

I knew somebody was going to go there :) That is the way he expresses himself, and we have to respect that. Everybody is different. . .Continue to have fun Russell.