Beast From The East 663 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 MAGIC Vs WARRIORS GameNight Specifics NBA Coverage: Game Info Date: Thursday, January 12 Time: 10:30 p.m. Location: Oracle Arena (OAKLAND, CA) Radio: AM 580 WDBO, AM 1270 WRLZ Television: TNT PREGAME INFO Last Season’s Results: Orlando split its season series with Golden State. Jan. 3: : Hedo Turkoglu notched a triple double -- 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists -- as the Orlando Magic surged past the Golden State Warriors, 110-90. March 11: The Magic stuffed the stat sheet as Jason Richardson fired off 30 points, Jameer Nelson and Hedo Turkoglu each added 24 and Dwight Howard grabbed 21 rebounds, but it was not enough as Golden State edged Orlando in overtime. Key Matchup: Ryan Anderson vs. David Lee Although Ryan Anderson has shot the ball tremendously to start the season, Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy has challenged the 23-year-old power forward to play defense and rebound the ball with more consistency. He'll put to test against Warriors big man David Lee, who's averaging 16.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. Instant Analysis: The Warriors have struggled out of the gate, winning just two of their first eight games of the season. Part of the problem has been their inability to put up points like they have in the past. Despite averaging over 100 ppg. during the past five seasons, Golden State is managing to post a mere 89.9 ppg. during its 2011-12 campaign. The Magic hope to keep that number low when they face the Warriors on Thursday. Other Notables: Orlando has won five of the last six and 16 of the last 23 meetings in the series overall. Jason Richardson began his career with the Warriors, playing in 438 games during his first six pro seasons (2001-07). Lets Make It 3-0 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchero MVP 391 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Nate Robinson gives us flashbacks of 2 years ago and single handedly beats us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stock 3 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 "The Warriors have injury concerns. Their regular starting center, Andris Biedrins, has a sprained ankle and toe and has missed the last three games. Kwame Brown, Biedrins' replacement, has a right-shoulder injury. Howard should excel even if both Biedrins and Brown play." "Guard Stephen Curry is out because of a right-ankle injury." So.. Dwight vs. WHO? We will finish our west coast trip with 3-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast From The East 663 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 The Magic (7-3) now have a better record than all of Dwight Howard's preferred destinations; Lakers (8-4), Nets (2-9), and Mavericks (6-5) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Going to be an interesting game, as the Warriors style of play works into our style. We have an advantage in the C/F slots, they have an advantage in the G spots. I think this will be a close game, with the Warriors going up early, but I think we'll grind them down. The only way that doesn't happen is if Dwight gets in foul trouble, but with BBD backing him up, I think even if that happens, we have a shot. We should win, but the second of a back-to-back hasn't historically been a win for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KandiKane 136 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Going to be an interesting game, as the Warriors style of play works into our style. We have an advantage in the C/F slots, they have an advantage in the G spots. I think this will be a close game, with the Warriors going up early, but I think we'll grind them down. The only way that doesn't happen is if Dwight gets in foul trouble, but with BBD backing him up, I think even if that happens, we have a shot. We should win, but the second of a back-to-back hasn't historically been a win for us. Hard to say if there style does or does not. There style has changed since Jackson became head coach. I just hope Howard does not get fuked over by the refs. He should have a huge game... As long as we can eliminate Wright and Lee its too much for the warriors to depend on Ellis on his own, especially with Howard guarding the Hoop. Though Warriors I think may be like the Pacers of last few years, beating the better teams and losing to the lower ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Hard to say if there style does or does not. There style has changed since Jackson became head coach. I just hope Howard does not get fuked over by the refs. He should have a huge game... As long as we can eliminate Wright and Lee its too much for the warriors to depend on Ellis on his own, especially with Howard guarding the Hoop. Though Warriors I think may be like the Pacers of last few years, beating the better teams and losing to the lower ones. Yeah - I'll buy that. More than most games, success against this Warriors team will mostly circle around what kind of game Dwight has and how many fouls he has going into the 4th quarter. If it's three or less, I'd say that we're probably dominating and we win. If it's 4+, we're screwed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InTheLou 2 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Good article: http://ripcityproject.com/2012/01/12/game-10-recap-blazers-104-magic-107/ Duhon for the minutes he gets in a game is "Do Nothing", it is maybe 1 basket, 3 misses, turnover, maybe a steal, but the activity just doesn't match the minutes, I believe Hughes could contribute way more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penny Hardaway's Ghost 260 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 if Dwight let's Nate dunk over his back in this game I will jump on board with the "Dwight's mailing it in" crowd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchero MVP 391 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Good article: http://ripcityproject.com/2012/01/12/game-10-recap-blazers-104-magic-107/ Duhon for the minutes he gets in a game is "Do Nothing", it is maybe 1 basket, 3 misses, turnover, maybe a steal, but the activity just doesn't match the minutes, I believe Hughes could contribute way more. Hughes would be so much better it isn't even funny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VCplusD12 91 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Let's go Magic!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast From The East 663 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 soon ill be streaming all Magic Games 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
