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Next season, I'd play a rookie PG as backup for Jameer over both Arenas and Duhon. I thought _anyone_ would be an upgrade over Duhon before the trades occurred, but damn.

Goodnight

Teams commonly have freakish shooting nights against the Magic. Actually, should we even consider it _freakish_ anymore when teams face Orlando's defense? :rolleyes:

These are all pretty much pipe dreams. Anyone thinking we'll just coast to the ECF again is fooling themselves. The current Magic lack any consistency, and just because they pull out dramatic comebacks every now and then doesn't change the fact that: (1) The Magic usually do not hustle in the first two quarters, almost always insuring they have to play catch-up after halftime, even against horrible teams; (2) The Magic won't be able to play catch-up basketball for an entire series and expect a winning outcome, especially when the threes stop falling (guaranteed to happen); (3) Other than Howard, the Magic's defense is awful, especially on the wings; (4) Van Gundy's decision-making is questionable at best, and likely worrisome; (5) The Magic lack dependable backups both at the center and point-guard positions; (6) There are still 19 games left in the season and Howard has 16 tech's already, so for every two additional technicals, Howard faces a one-game suspension in the playoffs (whether this actually happens and how it affects Howard's mentality are significant). I wouldn't underestimate other teams in the east, both above and below our current seed. Statements like "they don't have Perkins, Magic win" are just silly. If you want to have realistic expectations, then expect a second-round exit this year, folks. Sad, but likely true. The Magic are just too inconsistent this year.

Imagine if Orlando atleast moved up to 3rd seed, and New York moved up to 5th. Then we'd still face Atlanta the first round, and have a [possibly] more favorable second round.

All I see now is blonde, brunette, redhead...

This team's defense...

:svgsad: That's what everyone said after Orlando's last loss to Miami. :svgsad:

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I can see it now. Hedo/Sheed Halftime Pizza Parties. Win or lose, every game calls for pizza celebration.

New York beat Miami. Orlando beat New York. Therefore, Orlando beats Miami.

BREAKING NEWS: Nets to pursue Dwight Howard and/or other big name star players. Other teams around the league are rumored to share a similar strategy. Sources close to the situation indicate Howard is a fan of Jay-Z, so a trade is likely imminent. :rolleyes:

Thanks for sharing your trip, man. Glad you enjoyed FL.

Chauncey Billups was quite impressive in yesterday's game against the Heat

Yea, it's great

The Magic beat some of the best teams, and lose to some of the worst. Do y'all think the postseason will be as much of a rollercoaster? Ay-yi-yi :panicworker:

I'm excited whenever Earl gets in the game. Like others have said, he plays with so much heart and hustle. Definitely the most promising of all our trade acquisitions this season. Go Earl!

Someone please ctrl+z the Lewis/Arenas trade. Duhon was an awful acquisition, but Arenas is straight turrible. Otis shouldn't have authority to trade for PGs anymore.

Earl's developing like Tyson chicken on growth enhancers. Fast! :tongue:

Before the trade, Orlando had motivation and behind-the-scenes issues. Immediately after the trade, Orlando showed excitement and energy. Currently, Orlando likely has motivation and behind-the-scenes issues again. Could the recurring problem be something other than the players? Perhaps something bringing the team down? Maybe something that rhymes with "tan"? Starts with "S"? Maybe? :svgsad:

C.Lee may be traded to the Bulls. Good for him if so.