JJZFL 619 Report post Posted December 2, 2022 54 minutes ago, Franchise408 said: 50 wins? Someone actually suggested 50 wins? I thought I had a pretty overly optimistic expectation when I suggested this team could possibly win close to 40 and compete for the play in tourney. I felt that was the high end for this year. On 10/18/2022 at 2:15 PM, Jay Magic said: I predict 50/52 and 32/30 record Surprise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueMagicFan07 671 Report post Posted December 2, 2022 MAGIC FANS MAGIC At Cavaliers Friday, December 2nd at 7:30 P.M., EST Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse - Cleveland, OH TV: Bally Sports FL ****I HAVE POSTED A GAME THREAD STARTER IF INTERESTED*** 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchise408 116 Report post Posted December 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Albert Lergier said: Right now...."YOUR" Orlando Magic Team has the worst record in the league after 22 played. The Pistons defeated the Mavs last night. Watch as much as you can handle.... Which is sad, because I don't believe them to be the least talented team in the league. But who knows, maybe I've overhyped the talent on this team in my own head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke_FfS 248 Report post Posted December 2, 2022 We probably all do that (overhype own players), to various degrees. But I believe too that we're not the least talented team in the league, we're there due to a mix of minutes missed by key players, inexperience and lack of identity given by coaching staff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchise408 116 Report post Posted December 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Luke_FfS said: We probably all do that (overhype own players), to various degrees. But I believe too that we're not the least talented team in the league, we're there due to a mix of minutes missed by key players, inexperience and lack of identity given by coaching staff. I think that's my assessment as well. If this team was at full strength, and we had a starting lineup with Carter, Paolo, Franz, Jalen, and Markelle, with our role players of Cole, Okeke, Ross, Bamba, Bol Bol, and Hampton all playing off the bench (and even Isaac too), we are probably better than 5-18. For all the frustrations this year, they are competing hard every night and it does feel like they are close. I don't think a play-in tourney spot is some unimaginable feat for this team given their talent, tho they will fall short of it this year. This team feels like an almost-but-not-quite kinda team. Coaching and some legit vet presence could probably do wonders for this squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,480 Report post Posted December 3, 2022 https://uproxx.com/dimemag/bol-bol-orlando-magic-analysis-highlights-videos/ Great Bol piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJZFL 619 Report post Posted December 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Franchise408 said: I think that's my assessment as well. If this team was at full strength, and we had a starting lineup with Carter, Paolo, Franz, Jalen, and Markelle, with our role players of Cole, Okeke, Ross, Bamba, Bol Bol, and Hampton all playing off the bench (and even Isaac too), we are probably better than 5-18. For all the frustrations this year, they are competing hard every night and it does feel like they are close. I don't think a play-in tourney spot is some unimaginable feat for this team given their talent, tho they will fall short of it this year. This team feels like an almost-but-not-quite kinda team. Coaching and some legit vet presence could probably do wonders for this squad. I agree about the need for vet presence. Right now they are degenerating into an “every man for himself “ style of play and aren’t competing well. We could be on the verge of a total meltdown. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Lergier 99 Report post Posted December 3, 2022 4 hours ago, CTMagicUK said: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/bol-bol-orlando-magic-analysis-highlights-videos/ Great Bol piece. For all who he is....he has a great all around game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Magic 1,239 Report post Posted December 3, 2022 19 hours ago, JJZFL said: Surprise! I will pay my debt sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueMagicFan07 671 Report post Posted December 3, 2022 MAGIC FANS (Back-To-Back) ***JI MIGHT SUIT UP TONIGHT (GTD)*** MAGIC AT RAPTORS ~SATURDAY NIGHT~ Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, CA Saturday, December 3rd at 8:00 P.M. EST TV: Bally Sports FL ***I HAVE POSTED A GAME THREAD STARTER, IF INTERESTED*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJZFL 619 Report post Posted December 5, 2022 Bucks 10 point favorites for tonight’s game. I suspect just about every team we play against will be double digit favorites unless/until we start competing better. Bamba questionable. Every else who was out is still out (Harris, Carter, Suggs, Isaac, Okeke). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Eyes On Me 1,205 Report post Posted December 5, 2022 1 hour ago, JJZFL said: Bucks 10 point favorites for tonight’s game. I suspect just about every team we play against will be double digit favorites unless/until we start competing better. Bamba questionable. Every else who was out is still out (Harris, Carter, Suggs, Isaac, Okeke). Bucks -10 is free money if Carter and Suggs are out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
