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Isaac did a fantastic job on Tatum as well holding him to just 7 points. He had double digit scoring in their first three games

Yes these guys need someone who is going to hold them accountable. But Clifford seems to do it in the right way .

Health is going to be the big factor of course, people forget and Clifford pointed it out when he was first hired how many games core guys missed. And we can already see Clifford is a much better Xs and Os and overall game strategy coach than Vogel ever was. In the East you have Boston, Philly, and Toronto as the clear top teams outside of that the remaining 5 spots are up for grabs pretty much.

Not the prettiest win but you take them however you get them. The 2nd unit with AG was amazing. Such great effort and swarming defense T Ross was a beast if he can get his shot going he could have a nice year. And Mo Bamba was incredible reminded me so much of Dwight's first game with the impact he had. We got one finally! If AG can play like this consistently hell be an all star.

I thought going into the draft that there was a chance Bamba could fall to us and I would be completely ok with that. He's one of those proverbial unicorn prospects that has so much upside. Plus there was talk that Ainge was looking to move up to take him as well.

I see him as more of a perimeter oriented big after seeing him play last night at least at this point in his career.

Yes he's got to use his length and quickness against Ayton and not try to body him up.

Happened the last game too. Guys would drive see Bamba and/or Isaac there and just kick out or flat out turn it over. JJJ tried to challenge early and both of them said no son this is where the big boys play :)

Yeah Isaac is built for today's NBA. He's already a great defender and rim protector and causes havoc with those long arms. Once he gets more confidence in his shot and offensive game he's gonna be something to see.

Yes. We don't need him to put up 20 points a game just be efficient and get people involved like he did last night. He was 4 rebounds shy of a triple double his first game back and not even at 100%.

Absolutely. One another board I frequent people were actually suggesting trading him when we were playing so well.....

This is why I think this start is for real. This is some rarefied air to be in.

What a win hadn't won in Memphis in almost 10 years. No way they win this last year or in previous seasons. That's what good teams do....find a way to win despite not playing their best even though them missing shots late helped too but you have to get yourself in position to win at the end. Jonathan Isaac is going to be a special player. I knew he would be contributing right away on the defensive end of the floor but he's been one of the anchors of the defense. And that bank 3 was clutch, once his offense catches up he's going to be something to see. It's still really early so I keep trying to temper my excitement but they just keep getting it done.

Haha yep or close to it. To be completely fair to him he slipped on one of them (Vuc almost hurt himself slipping earlier in the game too) and on the other Vuc was held and it wasn't called.

Ross's nickname in Toronto was "Coin Toss Ross" as you never knew what you were going to get on a given night. Some nights he'd drop 18-20 and couldn't miss from the arc. Other games you get what we saw Monday night...

That's right on. We have a bunch of good to decent role players. It's either hope one or more can turn themselves into at least borderline stars or trade for one or more. With this new front office if this group craters out of the gate I could see some big moves happening starting in December when players that were signed this offseason can be traded.

Saturday at 1 pm is the Magic's first game. They'll all be on NBATV too if you search for Orlando Summer League you'll find the website with the schedule.

The bar has been set pretty high yes but he's probably being asked to do a lot of different things with Skiles' new system and he's adjusting to that being the PG. But his shooting issues shouldn't be a surprise it's going to be a work in progress for awhile. Really not concerned too much about him he's still making plays and the season is what really counts.

20 points against a lot of guys who'll be bagging groceries next week. And I don't recall Exum making first team all-rookie either.

He's about the side of the Fridge now though lol

Yes another good solid game. It's just preseason I have to keep telling myself but you have to like the poise the young guys have shown. A Gordon got into early foul trouble but was solid on defense and had two dunks one on an alley oop from Tobes and a put back. He also made a circus style layup and a very nifty behind the back pass to Dedmon for a dunk. Payton was once again making things happen out there when he came in the Pacer's lead started to get whittled down. He was aggressive setting up guys and had some nice Tony Parker-esque floaters in the lane. I have wanted a true PG for this team for a long time and looks like we got a good one. Marble once again came in late and hit a big 3 to extend the lead, yet another Hennigan 2nd round gem.

Payton is leading the SL in assists btw. Either 5.7 per game or 7.0 depending on which site you go on the NBA.com summer league page or realgm.com lol.

Not a pretty game, got out rebounded and pretty much out worked. Patyon had another impressive outing, still early on but I can see why Henny made the deal to get him. He's got such great court vision and explosiveness not to mention the Magic have needed a true PG for a long time. Gordon didn't have the greatest performance but he was 4-4 from the free throw line which is a good accomplishment for him. Marble is just a flat out baller. Always finds ways to score and seems like at key times too.

That was John Gabriel on the advice of Doc Rivers. He touted Sasser as an "Iverson stopper". Doc had too much influence on player personnel. He was the one that wanted Ameachi over Ben Wallace too.