Gamethread: Orlando Magic @ New York Knicks

[~O~ 565]

You know a positive to take from this game is that we had 10 turnovers.

[Franchero MVP 391]

Payton really has to find a way to at least put some points up. If he can't finish, hit foul shots or shoot jumpers then regardless of how good his passing is he's a liability on offense. Until he can find some scoring then I understand the move to have Ridnour finish games.

 

Agreed. Love the 8 assists and defense, but his offense really needs some serious off-season work.

[TreyMachine 399]

Payton really has to find a way to at least put some points up. If he can't finish, hit foul shots or shoot jumpers then regardless of how good his passing is he's a liability on offense. Until he can find some scoring then I understand the move to have Ridnour finish games.

 

I feel like he's scared right now. He only took TWO SHOTS. As I recall, he took 16 shots in a game earlier this season. While he has to find a balance, he was attacking the rim but was looking to pass continuously. As long as he makes the defense collapse and has the opportunity for easy baskets, he will continue to have to judge whether to shoot or pass - of which he is clearly more inclined to do the latter.

 

Payton at the very least needs a foul shot. When you are up by a slim margin with the game on the line, you HAVE TO make those free throws. For this reason, I can see why JV would put Ridnour in in these circumstances.

[thebuescherman 1]

I didn't get to watch the game, but it's good to see Payton with 8 assists and only 1 turnover. Fournier and Vuc are balling, at least on offense (can't tell how they are on defense looking at a box score).

[Jay Magic 1,251]

i'd take 4 & 6 in our 1st 10 games

 

dipo comes back and we are at .500 i'll be chuffed

 

we are going to get better and better

[TreyMachine 399]

Another thing I'm really happy about: a DNP (Coaches Decision) for Ben Gordon. :bigparty:

[Jay Magic 1,251]

Evan set his career high in points tonight.. well done sir

[Janders 102]

Sweet win. We've kept it competitive in most of our losses, really looking forward to adding Oladipo to this group. Given Fournier's awesome emergence, anyone think we'll start Oladipo at PG at least until Payton improves offensively?

[TreyMachine 399]

Sweet win. We've kept it competitive in most of our losses, really looking forward to adding Oladipo to this group. Given Fournier's awesome emergence, anyone think we'll start Oladipo at PG at least until Payton improves offensively?

 

I could see Payton and Oladipo starting with Fournier coming off the bench (like Manu) and finishing the game with Fournier and Oladipo playing PG. Would be a great final group.

[Tough Break There 96]

Another thing I'm really happy about: a DNP (Coaches Decision) for Ben Gordon. :bigparty:/>

 

 

Agreed. Id be fine with not seeing him again the rest of the year.

 

Great win. Knicks are a disaster right now but winning the 2nd night of a road back-to-back is quite an accomplishment.

 

Monsieur Basquetball has been incredible. Here's hoping he can keep it going. Vuch could be an all-star.

 

Anyone know generally when we get Dipo back?

[Bauncey Chillups 288]

Fournier is playing too well to bench, I'd try starting him at the 3 and bring Tobias off the bench.

[Murphy13 185]

Fournier is playing too well to bench, I'd try starting him at the 3 and bring Tobias off the bench.