TrueMagicFan07

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.

Whoa,,,wait just one minute, All Eyes. I am giving my man, Goga, props too. . .adding to your list. He did a little of everything, especially guarding the inbounds play from the nets with .8 sec. left. Edit: Goga's defense was outstanding, and his offense wasn't too bad. It added a little icing on the cake.

I agree, and it has been really bad tonight. The foul called on Suggs against Townes stands out. Suggs was going up at the basket to attempt a shot when Townes moved toward his elbow. It was not like Suggs tried to shove or move Townes out.

Yeah, Cole's value was on display when the Magic needed it the most. At the same time, I will miss Moe's energy and grittiness. These traits helped to motivate his teammates to fight harder. No matter how far you're down in the game point-wise, it aint over until it's over. It aint over until the fat lady . . .Moral of the story . . .The fat lady did'nt have to sing. ~The End

Do you mean that Goga does a better job at center, because I think he was A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!! tonight.

Well, well. I have to give Cole props. He came in and helped to save the day.

Oh, oh! Another one "bites the dust" (AB). But his injury does'nt look too bad Enters Cole - And Cole says "Here I come to save the day!".

I guess Miami is thinking, "Y'all (Magic) thought because we are playing a back-to-back and Jimmy Butler is not playing tonight, we were going to roll over. Miami lost in a back-to-back last night to OKC 104-97. Of course, it was OKC.

Last year when Ingles and Mo were on the court together, they gave the Magic some life and kept the Magic close and in the games, not losing ground. Ingles would help spread the floor with shots away from the basket or crash the basket for layups, while Mo helped with rebounds and rim protection. It was a 1-2 punch that helped us win some games. Due to injuries in this game, Mo (off the bench) has no help. He is trying to do it alone.

We should have re-signed Joe Ingles.

Jay, you put a hex on the team! :)

Looks like another injury (Mo). They showed his brothers facial expression. He put both hands to his face, like "Oh, no!"

The Magic looks like they are trying to figure out what to do and has slowed ball movement.

That's what I alluded to in an earlier post last night during the game. I said Cole was starting to play hero ball because, as you said Soul, he played 5 on 4 . He kept the ball and dribbled the ball all the way to and under the basket with the intent to lay the ball up while 3 or 4 of Okc's players hovered over him. He was determined to score a basket instead of passing the ball to his teammates.

I 100% agree about Jett. I have the same sentiment. I don't know what others are seeing that they want to see more of him.

Goga needs to be back out there at center. Okc's center is scoring too easily.

Cole is starting to play hero ball instead of team ball.

+1 Just like you called it Jamesdin.

Who is Franz lite?

Good point. I think the team heard you. :)

GOGA!!!

So true!

Agree. It's been happening the past couple of games.