Game Thread: Orlando Magic Vs Utah Jazz Monday 12/21/09 7:00 P.M.

[TrueMagicFan07 675]

When: Monday, December 21, 2009

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Amway Arena

 

TV Coverage: Fox Sports Network (FSN) and NBA League Pass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAGIC STARTERS

 

 

*STATUS ALERT:*Jameer Nelson

 

Link: http://www.nba.com/magic/

 

JAZZ STARTERS

 

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Utah (16-11) at Orlando (20-7)

 

MAGIC TEAM REPORT

 

*Yahoo Sports*

 

This is going to be a real test for veteran point guards Jason Williams and Anthony Johnson. It might be the last real test they get.

 

The last time they played against Utah point guard Deron Williams -- earlier this month in Salt Lake City -- he made them look really old and really slow. Orlando plays host to Utah on Monday.

 

Magic starter Jameer Nelson, who has missed the past four weeks after knee surgery, is expected back in the lineup Wednesday, leaving Williams and Johnson to get one more shot at budding star Deron Williams.

 

It might not be pretty. Deron Williams had 32 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds when he led the Jazz to a victory over the Magic, negating a season-high 34 points from Vince Carter.

 

The Magic have struggled against the Jazz in the past. In franchise history, they hold only an 11-10 edge in Orlando, and they trail 14-7 in games in Salt Lake.

 

The last time they met, the Jazz snapped the Magic's team-record eight-game road winning streak, riding the hot-hand of Deron Williams.

 

Although Jason Williams and Johnson have more than held their own in the absence of Nelson, the Magic are anticipating his return, hoping he can bring more consistency to their sometimes erratic play.

 

When Nelson returns, Williams is expected to return to his role as a backup, and Johnson is likely to go back to his role as insurance in case anything goes wrong.

 

Nelson missed the second half of last season when the Magic marched all the way to the NBA Finals without him, yet he was given back his role as a starter when this season began.

 

MAGIC 92, TRAIL BLAZERS 83: The Magic held a 54-35 rebound advantage and rode their inside game to a tough victory over the pesky Blazers, who often used three- and four-guard lineups. The Magic got 20 rebounds, six blocked shots and 12 points from center Dwight Howard. Rashard Lewis had 15 points and six rebounds. J.J. Redick had 12 points in reserve. The Magic (20-7) became the third Eastern Conference team to crack the 20-victory mark.

 

Rotation:

 

Starters

[TrueMagicFan07 675]

When: Monday, December 21, 2009

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Amway Arena

 

TV Coverage: Fox Sports Network (FSN) and NBA League Pass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAGIC STARTERS

 

 

*STATUS ALERT:*Jameer Nelson

 

Link: http://www.nba.com/magic/

 

JAZZ STARTERS

 

*************************************************************************

 

Utah (16-11) at Orlando (20-7)

 

MAGIC TEAM REPORT

 

*Yahoo Sports*

 

This is going to be a real test for veteran point guards Jason Williams and Anthony Johnson. It might be the last real test they get.

 

The last time they played against Utah point guard Deron Williams -- earlier this month in Salt Lake City -- he made them look really old and really slow. Orlando plays host to Utah on Monday.

 

Magic starter Jameer Nelson, who has missed the past four weeks after knee surgery, is expected back in the lineup Wednesday, leaving Williams and Johnson to get one more shot at budding star Deron Williams.

 

It might not be pretty. Deron Williams had 32 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds when he led the Jazz to a victory over the Magic, negating a season-high 34 points from Vince Carter.

 

The Magic have struggled against the Jazz in the past. In franchise history, they hold only an 11-10 edge in Orlando, and they trail 14-7 in games in Salt Lake.

 

The last time they met, the Jazz snapped the Magic's team-record eight-game road winning streak, riding the hot-hand of Deron Williams.

 

Although Jason Williams and Johnson have more than held their own in the absence of Nelson, the Magic are anticipating his return, hoping he can bring more consistency to their sometimes erratic play.

 

When Nelson returns, Williams is expected to return to his role as a backup, and Johnson is likely to go back to his role as insurance in case anything goes wrong.

 

Nelson missed the second half of last season when the Magic marched all the way to the NBA Finals without him, yet he was given back his role as a starter when this season began.

 

MAGIC 92, TRAIL BLAZERS 83: The Magic held a 54-35 rebound advantage and rode their inside game to a tough victory over the pesky Blazers, who often used three- and four-guard lineups. The Magic got 20 rebounds, six blocked shots and 12 points from center Dwight Howard. Rashard Lewis had 15 points and six rebounds. J.J. Redick had 12 points in reserve. The Magic (20-7) became the third Eastern Conference team to crack the 20-victory mark.

 

Rotation:

 

Starters

[Magic Win 1]

ILL NEVER STOP BELIEVING!!!

 

We should take this game fairly easily. As long as everyone gives 100% effort.

 

118-96 Magic.

 

Hopefully they don't bring Jameer back too soon.

[sharp/7/shooter 23]

I'm up for some quality basketball baby, the Jazz will be a great matchup to watch. I'm lookin for VC to respond strong, dwight to have a DD and my boy JJ to spark this ish off the bench.

[Batman 0]

quote:

Originally posted by Magic Win:

ILL NEVER STOP BELIEVING!!!

 

We should take this game fairly easily. As long as everyone gives 100% effort.

 

118-96 Magic.

 

Hopefully they don't bring Jameer back too soon.

This will be a close game, the Magic will win by 5 (106-101).

[deadman54 7]

well we can always bank on true magic fan to pick up the slack and im really hoping her game thread curse is broken here she has done some great work of late covering for those who sign up and fail to deliver.

 

any way curse over magic by 10

[~O~ 565]

I hope the good Magic team walks up onto the court today.

[JamCity15 0]

Vince shoots 1-15 and people on this board demand JJ should start over a possible HOF....oh wait.

 

... we win 115-102.

 

Dwight with 25 points 18 boards 3 assists and 5 blocks, two of which hit AK IN THE FACE (hangover movie voice)

[dreman 0]

Hopefully the Jazz scrubs won't drop allstar like numbers on us like the last game again. We know Boozer and Willams will always have decent games. I wish we had a better offensive scheme, I love how the Jazz play with all the cutting, moving and pick and rolls.

[Ryan the Magic Fan 253]

I want a win badly. On the other hand im playing someone who has dwight, vince, and Jameer in fantasy. So a bad game from those two and small minutes for meer, but everyone else still showing up for a win would be great. Especially seeing as I only have one player available tommorow Tim Duncan

[TheNameIsOrlando 310]

quote:

Originally posted by Ramsde68:

I want a win badly. On the other hand im playing someone who has dwight, vince, and Jameer in fantasy. So a bad game from those two and small minutes for meer, but everyone else still showing up for a win would be great. Especially seeing as I only have one player available tommorow Tim Duncan

 

your real team is always more important than your fantasy team...

 

Rule #49 in the fan rulebook

[TreyTime 3]

This is your last chance TMF, we lose this game and you are done with game threads for the year.

 

Oh, and FIRST.