TrueMagicFan07

quote: Originally posted by MagicFanfromNYC:?? No, MagicFanfromNYC. I haven't heard or seen anything yet. I have been looking and listening. I hope a decision is made soon. . .one way or another.

Look, guys/gals. . .remember when Dwight was suspended the 6th game of Round 1 against the Sixers, well the rest of the team played loose and several players were slashing to the basket. The paint was wide open most of the game. Lewis was able to do a lot of posting up and was successful. There was a lot of ball movement. They were pushing the ball up the court and did not settle for half court offense with 4 guys standing outside the 3pt line and watching Dwight trying to post up with time ticking off the clock. The results, a blowout of the Sixers. I'm not saying take everything away from Dwight, but Stan needs to change his strategy to involve Dwight more effectively.

quote: Originally posted by Sain:I think we should go to Dwight less until he stops forcing his offense and starts passing more, he went 5-13 with 5 turnovers... every time he gets the ball he has his mind set on scoring no matter what and forces up a shot with 3 people guarding him and he either turns it over or misses really bad. I don't know if he is trying to take over games and score more or what but its going to keep hurting us until he stops being offensive minded and just focus on getting put backs/lobs. I'm not saying we should abandon going to him, he should probably get the ball thrown into him almost every possession but if he can't get anything going he needs to get the ball out and not waste the shot clock so we can go to another option. The game would be so much easier if we stopped forcing the ball to Dwight and if he stopped forcing stupid shots up that have hardly any chance of going in. Sain,I agree with EVERYTHING you've said here. And I don't understand why others don't see it. I've been saying the same thing for the longest. As someone else said in another post, Perkins is pushing Dwight out from under the basket, and he (Dwight) is determined to make a shot and throws up wild hook shots. That is just one example as to why should not get all these touches that some of you seem to think he should get. It really depends on the team we are playing against, and the matchups at center.

quote: Originally posted by MightyMouse:Lee or Redick, both handled the ball in college. Either will be an upgrade over AJ. Van Gundy is just too stubborn to do something like that, he'll be afraid that might work. I agree. Stan can be stubborn when it comes to trying something different. On the other hand, I worry about Lee playing PG after the type injury he has received. 1) He may play a little timid, and 2) He will be defended by wild man Rondo who has been throwing elbows.

Remember when Bianchi came on our message board either after the last game of the regular season or maybe it was after we lost game 1 of the first round of the playoffs? He asked the contributors to post questions that we wanted him to send to the Magic coaches and players. In my opinion, it may have been effective because we went on to win Round 1 of the playoffs. I believe that it worked because one of our message board contributors posed the question about playing Gortat next to Dwight. I, also, noticed other adjustments Stan made that suggested that the questions that some of you asked were passed along (by Bianchi) to the Coaching staff. Now, I know some of you don't like Bianchi, but as I said to you back then, don't "bite that the hand that feeds you". . . (that is, having the vehicle or means of having our voices heard).

Remember when Bianchi came on our message board either after the last game of the regular season or maybe it was after we lost game 1 of the first round of the playoffs? He asked the contributors to post questions that we wanted him to send to the Magic coaches and players. In my opinion, it may have been effective because we went on to win Round 1 of the playoffs. I believe that it worked because one of our message board contributors posed the question about playing Gortat next to Dwight. I, also, noticed other adjustments Stan made that suggested that the questions that some of you asked were passed along (by Bianchi) to the Coaching staff. Now, I know some of you don't like Bianchi, but as I said to you back then, don't "bite that the hand that feeds you". . . (that is, having the vehicle or means of having our voices heard).

quote: Originally posted by Live or Die Magic:Ok, I've got TITY doing game three tomorrow night (Friday) and I've got Nike doing Game 4 on Sunday. TMF07, do you want me to put you down for Game 5? My pleasure, LOD. . .You may put me down for game 5. I'm all ready to go with a new design.

quote: Originally posted by MO_EVANS:Will someone please post the link to the post game PC's? http://www.nba.com/playoffs2009/live2/

>>>>>>>> ************************************************************************** Links for Watching/Listening to Game RADIO: http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html BROADBAND: http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=sports http://www.channelsurfing.net/ http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?...id=36623&part=sports *Sure Thing: (Scroll down to Basketball links) http://zomse.com/ http://www.atdhe.net/ STATS (Updated throughout the game): www.nba.com http://sports.yahoo.com/nba http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard www.cbssportsline.com __________ GO MAGIC!!! ________

Gporter has agreed to do game 3, right? Also, 'This Is The Year' said that he was going to sign up for game 3. Richnba is right . . .I will need some help off the bench (back up), then I can come in for the tough ones . . .like a go-to guy/girl (Ya see what I did here!). Hahaha . . .I'm beginning to feel the pressure of actually playing the game of basketball. Btw, I don't mind doing the game threads. It's just that we have a long way to go.

quote: Originally posted by gporter: quote: Originally posted by FENDI:then I guess tmf gets the nod? Are you willing to do game 2's gamer thread, tmf? I'll do it if he can't. And if the Magic win, I'll do game 3 as well, but if TMF wants game 2, it's his to have. I have designed a new game thread, and it's all ready to go gporter. But I don't want to take anything away from anybody. I'll go ahead and post game 2, and gporter you can take game 3 if you don't mind. Btw gporter, I'm a she (a "gurl"- haha!). No problem, you didn't know.

>>>>>>>> ************************************************************************** Links for Watching/Listening to Game RADIO: http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html BROADBAND: http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=sports http://www.channelsurfing.net/ http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?...id=36623&part=sports *Sure Thing: (Scroll down to Basketball links) http://zomse.com/ http://www.atdhe.net/ STATS (Updated throughout the game): www.nba.com http://sports.yahoo.com/nba http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard www.cbssportsline.com __________ GO MAGIC!!! ________

Eastern Conference Playoffs Game 6 Thursday 4/30/09 * 7:30 P.M. * Wachovia Center TV * NBA TV and FSN (FoxSports Florida NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Heavyweight Contender MAGIC STARTERS R. Alston * H. Turkoglou * M. Gortat * R. Lewis * J. Redick >>>>>>>>>Bench: A. Johnson, T. Battie, M. Pietrus, A. Foyle SIXERS STARTERS T. Young * W. Green * A. Miller * S. Dalembert * A. Iguodala >>>>>>>>Bench: L. Williams, M. Speights, R. Ivey, R. Evans, T. Ratliff ************************************************************************** Links for Watching/Listening to Game RADIO: http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html BROADBAND: http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=sports http://www.channelsurfing.net/ http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?...id=36623&part=sports *Sure Thing: (Scroll down to Basketball links) http://zomse.com/ http://www.atdhe.net/ STATS (Updated throughout the game): www.nba.com http://sports.yahoo.com/nba http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard www.cbssportsline.com __________ GO MAGIC!!! _______

quote: Originally posted by jadee0301:can somebody post the link for the after game press conferences? Go here, then click on the second button http://www.nba.com/playoffs2009/

quote: Originally posted by You're Fat, Pat!:Gametime: 7:30pm. on NBA TV Not 7:00pm *Fixed* (on Page 1 of Game Thread) Also will be on FSN (FoxSports Florida)

Televised Today 4/29 at 12:00 P.M. *Clip #1: Skip Bayless Defends Dwight http://brownieruth.com/ESPN_Sk...on_Dwights_Elbow.wmv *Clip #2: John Denton on Dwight's Elbow (ESPN Interview) http://brownieruth.com/JohnDen...on_Dwights_Elbow.wmv *WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER*

quote: Originally posted by Skywise316:JJ's gonna start so Pietrus can back up both him and Hedo. *Fixed* See starting 5.

Eastern Conference Playoffs Game 6 Thursday 4/30/09 * 7:30 P.M. * Wachovia Center TV * NBA TV and FSN (FoxSports Florida NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Heavyweight Contender MAGIC STARTERS R. Alston * H. Turkoglou * M. Gortat * R. Lewis * J. Redick >>>>>>>>>Bench: A. Johnson, T. Battie, M. Pietrus, A. Foyle SIXERS STARTERS T. Young * W. Green * A. Miller * S. Dalembert * A. Iguodala >>>>>>>>Bench: L. Williams, M. Speights, R. Ivey, R. Evans, T. Ratliff ************************************************************************** Links for Watching/Listening to Game RADIO: http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html BROADBAND: http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=sports http://www.channelsurfing.net/ http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?...id=36623&part=sports *Sure Thing: (Scroll down to Basketball links) http://zomse.com/ http://www.atdhe.net/ STATS (Updated throughout the game): www.nba.com http://sports.yahoo.com/nba http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard www.cbssportsline.com __________ GO MAGIC!!! _______

quote: Originally posted by echo4papa:Thanks for posting those. My pleasure.

Televised Today 4/29 at 12:00 P.M. *Clip #1: Skip Bayless Defends Dwight http://brownieruth.com/ESPN_Sk...on_Dwights_Elbow.wmv *Clip #2: John Denton on Dwight's Elbow (ESPN Interview) http://brownieruth.com/JohnDen...on_Dwights_Elbow.wmv *WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER*

Does anybody want to do game 6? If there are no takers, I'll do it. Btw, will there be replacement starters for "center" and "shooting guard"? (Need info for the game thread) This morning I heard on ESPN that Courtney will not be playing in game 6.

Eastern Conference Playoffs Game 5 Tuesday 4/28/09 * 7:30 P.M. * Amway Arena TV * NBA TV/FoxSports Florida(FSN) ______________________________DESTINATION _______________ MAGIC STARTERS >>>>>>>>>Bench: A. Johnson, M. Gortat, T. Battie, M. Pietrus, J. Redick SIXERS STARTERS T. Young * W. Green * A. Miller * S. Dalembert * A. Iguodala >>>>>>>>Bench: L. Williams, M. Speights, R. Ivey, R. Evans, T. Ratliff ************************************************************************** Links for Watching/Listening to Game RADIO: http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html BROADBAND: http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=sports http://www.channelsurfing.net/ http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?...id=36623&part=sports *Sure Thing: (Scroll down to Basketball links) http://zomse.com/ http://www.atdhe.net/ STATS (Updated throughout the game): www.nba.com http://sports.yahoo.com/nba http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard www.cbssportsline.com __________

**Edit: TV Coverage - NBA TV and FSN. I just saw on my tv's channel guide that FSN (FoxSports Florida) will cover game 5.

Game Thread Eastern Conference Playoffs Game 4 Sunday 4/26/09 * 6:30 P.M. * Wachovia Center TV * TNT/Sun Sports **FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS** 1 - Keep Seatbelts Fastened. 2 - Turn Off ALL Electronic Devices . . . Well, maybe not. MAGIC STARTERS D. Howard * C. Lee * H. Turkoglou * R. Lewis * R. Alston >>>>>>>>>Bench: A. Johnson, M. Gortat, T. Battie, M. Pietrus, J. Redick SIXERS STARTERS T. Young * W. Green * A. Miller * S. Dalembert * A. Iguodala >>>>>>>>Bench: L. Williams, M. Speights, R. Ivey, R. Evans, T. Ratliff ************************************************************************** Links for Watching/Listening to Game RADIO: http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html BROADBAND: http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=sports http://www.channelsurfing.net/ http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?...id=36623&part=sports *Sure Thing: (Scroll down to Basketball links) http://zomse.com/ http://www.atdhe.net/ STATS (Updated throughout the game): www.nba.com http://sports.yahoo.com/nba http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard www.cbssportsline.com ____________________________DESTINATION _____________

Eastern Conference Playoffs Game 5 Tuesday 4/28/09 * 7:30 P.M. * Amway Arena TV * NBA TV/FoxSports Florida(FSN) ______________________________DESTINATION _______________ MAGIC STARTERS >>>>>>>>>Bench: A. Johnson, M. Gortat, T. Battie, M. Pietrus, J. Redick SIXERS STARTERS T. Young * W. Green * A. Miller * S. Dalembert * A. Iguodala >>>>>>>>Bench: L. Williams, M. Speights, R. Ivey, R. Evans, T. Ratliff ************************************************************************** Links for Watching/Listening to Game RADIO: http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html BROADBAND: http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=sports http://www.channelsurfing.net/ http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?...id=36623&part=sports *Sure Thing: (Scroll down to Basketball links) http://zomse.com/ http://www.atdhe.net/ STATS (Updated throughout the game): www.nba.com http://sports.yahoo.com/nba http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard www.cbssportsline.com __________