OrlandoNKentucky 54 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 I got into an argument with some friends over the Magic's recent success and I thought I'd bring it to the forum and get your opinion. The Spurs - got in late from a road game the night before and were without George Hill The Celtics - were without Rajon Rondo who has put up MVP numbers this season I argued that they still got the best shot from the teams and it was just a sign of the Magic starting to gel. What do you all think? Were these wins slightly dampered by the circumstances surrounding them? Or were my friends just being jealous of our success (they're Pacers fans anyways haha) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninjapj 35 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 I got into an argument with some friends over the Magic's recent success and I thought I'd bring it to the forum and get your opinion. The Spurs - got in late from a road game the night before and were without George Hill The Celtics - were without Rajon Rondo who has put up MVP numbers this season I argued that they still got the best shot from the teams and it was just a sign of the Magic starting to gel. What do you all think? Were these wins slightly dampered by the circumstances surrounding them? Or were my friends just being jealous of our success (they're Pacers fans anyways haha) umm pretty sure we just played 3 games in 4 nights going into the spurs game.. that's no excuse! we just integrated 4 new players, and have had no time to practice...your friends should be afraid..the one thing we know is stans a good coach that will have these guys kicking some major booty before to long.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emory889 353 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 We beat two of the best teams in the league while running only the most basic of sets because our new players know almost nothing from the offensive playbook or how our defensive rotations work. It's legit enough for me. I thought they would be fortunate to split the last two games much less win both of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emory889 353 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Oh, and the defense already looks considerably better than it did a couple of games ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 What is a legit win? And if there are such things as a legit win, then inversely, what is an illegitimate win? A win, is a win, is a win. It's impossible to take this "win" as anything more than what it is. We don't know how we'd matchup with Celtics in the playoffs. The regular season is overrated, but with that said this win is simply a confidence booster. We won with our best player playing great defense and our other players finding their shots. It used to be the inverse, nobody but dwight getting theirs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VCplusD12 91 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Both wins are legit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penny Hardaway's Ghost 260 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 I don't know jack about legitimacy, I know they both counted as W's and went into that column. I will say that both wins are probably a major improvement for this teams overall confidence and trust. I was happy to hear Dwight after the game several times mention how proud he was of the team and how happy he was. I know it's all sidespeak for his inevitable departure for L.A. in a few years but hey, let me enjoy it now. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 We beat the team with the best record in both conferences and nearly beat a Dallas team that is just a notch behind them. Legit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Did everyone forget that we beat boston 3 times out of 4 last year in the reg. season? were any of those wins "legit"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ucfknights22 5 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Oh, and the defense already looks considerably better than it did a couple of games ago. Completely Agree. As far as legitimate wins go, the argument can be made that these games between contenders mean nothing until the playoffs. I tend to think it gives a decent perspective of the matchups between the teams. Considering Boston had a 15 game win streak and has the best record in the East, I'd call this win legit. Could it change in the playoffs; of course but not likely with our expected improvement from cohesion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~O~ 565 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 We owed the Spurs an ass kicking after that no call on the trip by Ginobili on Jameer. The Celtics game was a moral victory. They were complete assholes. Not to mention that the latest call in NBA history happened that afternoon. I thought we play horrible for the most part of the game. Dwight had six points that night and we were playing a team on a 14 game win streak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UEBERMORTAL 125 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Both win have been great, against teams which will content for a championship. Hopefully Dwight can increase his production from the free throw line, cause he will take a lot of shots from there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
