TrueMagicFan07

Middleton and the Bucks make short range shots easily. Where is the Magic's defense?

The Magic's attempting and missing too many 3 pt.shots.

Might help! hahaha!

The Magic is letting this game get away from them with Gianis bulldozering his way into the paint. And wait until Portis enters the game.

And another thing. Some have been ragging on my guy, Goga, saying how bad he was playing. Not even checking to see if was playing through an injury.

Jay Magic, I read the things that you say, sending positive vibes to us as fans. But I absolutely agree with you on this one. I'm always puzzled by some of the negative critiquing of JI. We all must remember how long he had been sidelined by back- to-back injuries. It takes time for JI--or any player--to heal and strengthen the body to get back to being the outstanding player that we all witnessed in the past.. A broken bone may not allow you to walk or jump the way you use to. I know, ask my my once broken left big toe. :) Am I right, JJZL--or any other participant on this board who has some knowledge or connection with the medical profession?

Both teams look like they are not into this game tonight. It looks like shoot-around, practice--or something. Really boring.

I agree about Isaac showing up in this game. As I posted earlier, I was happy to see that he wasn't smiling after every foul called against him--as he would always do in previous games. Last night he had his game face on. He was dead serious. In previous games, I wanted to mention that he was smiling too much, not because he did something positive, but after his hand was "caught in the cookie jar". I didn't say anything at that time because I thought I would be criticized for saying he was smiling too much. Last night, JI had that Giannis Antetokounmpo look on his face the entire game. Okay, well maybe not.

You and others weren't wrong a few games ago about how poorly the 2 were playing. In one other recent game that we won--including tonight--Cole did a better job of being under control and getting others involved instead of trying to win the game by himself. With Cole at point guard tonight, the ball was distributed where it touched more hands and gave teammates like Wendall and KCP the confidence to make the open shots. I was impressed. Edit: I think a lot of the improvements made has to do with coaching.

Yeah, Okay. They play Toronto 2 nights from tonight (Jan. 8th). So, I'm keeping an eye out on that game to see how quickly he bounces back from that knee injury. ; )

It's all about Brunson's ineffective down the stretch due to a bruised eye. /just kidding

I agree. I think the Knicks held Towns out underestimating our depleted squad. I don't believe he was injured. In my opinion the Knicks thought they had enough fire power to beat the Magic without Towns

You got your wish, All Eyes On Me.

The Magic held the Knicks under 100 pts. Knocked Brunson out of the game. What a feat! Go Magic!!!!

I started to say I wanted Brunson to foul out of the game, and so he does. Edit: Ah, shucks! I wanted Brunson to foul out of the game.

I think that hit to Brunson's eye affected his performance.

I'm glad JI is not smiling anymore and playing tough.

That's right. Put Brunson's eye out so he can't see. (I'm sorry, I am not a violent person.) But watch him come back into the game playing .with vengeance

There you be! I knew it,,,I just knew it! It's the Magic in you!--me too. And I'm at my vacation home in Maryland watching on my computer.

The game is close right now. So keep it close fellas. Don't let it get away from us. That goes for Mosley's rotations too. Edit: Mosley cannot afford to be experimenting, even if some players who are playing well right now have to play 32 minutes.

Who you think you're fooling, All Eyes. We will see and hear from you in a little while with one of your eyes open, watching the game. :)

So funny, hootie249.

I know we all want a player to play hard and be aggressive, but Suggs plays too hard and aggressively, which sometimes ends in him being injured. Suggs style of play reminds me of Michael Carter-Williams who played for the Magic. He was also injured a lot because he played too hard and out of control.

Wishing you, also, a happy healthy new years, Orlandoholic. I pray that we all stay safe.

I agree. Some may call me a Cole hater. JJZL, I know you were at the game and had a better angle on that play by Cole to win the game than those of us watching on tv. But during the time out I saw a close up of "coach" Cole where he pulled Da Silva off to the side and appeared to be strategizing, telling Da Silva what he wanted him to do. Coach Mosley had huddled with the other players near the bench. I knew right then that Cole had planned to take the final shot. And when he got the ball, dribbled around some defenders, and took off near the baseline, I said to myself: "oh, oh, there he goes!" I knew Cole had no intention to pass the ball. Old "motor mouth" Cole was talking a mile a minute during the post-game interview to let the viewers/fans know that he can be the goto guy to close out a game for the win. He was so excited. But I don't trust him in making such decisions in every game. He is too inconsistent. Go ahead and down-vote me all you want.