Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 21, 2010 10:16pm
They are struggling so they trade for Hedo Turkoglu, Jason Richardson and Gilbert Areneas........they light it up tonight for 7/30 shooting.....as Orlando continues to lose....
Regulars had very good games...and Howard even went 26 pts and 23 rb...but they couldn't overcome the new guys. Old guys were 31/56
Nelson was 7/15 with 19 pts, Redick was 7/14 with 21
Regulars had very good games...and Howard even went 26 pts and 23 rb...but they couldn't overcome the new guys. Old guys were 31/56
Nelson was 7/15 with 19 pts, Redick was 7/14 with 21
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 21, 2010 10:19pm
I'm going to give it a few more games before I cull the whole thing but as seen in the other thread I was against a few parts of the trade in the first place.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 21, 2010 10:23pm
Yeah...it's likely new to the team syndrome...but man
Hedo 2/11
Richardson 4/13
Gilbert 0/6
pretty much cost them one game so far
Hedo 2/11
Richardson 4/13
Gilbert 0/6
pretty much cost them one game so far
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Dec 21, 2010 10:39pm
good thing they play 82 games in a season..they've played one game. thats a little early to jump to conclusions, i think
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 21, 2010 11:27pm
This was their 2nd game with this new team ...... Next 2 games are vs. the Spurs & Celtics
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 21, 2010 11:28pm
I still don't get why any team would ever want to add Gilbert Arenas.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 21, 2010 11:42pm
+1. Dude never seems to find his way on winning teams. Plus he seems to be a bit "off"and I haven't even brought up the nice contract he hasI still don't get why any team would ever want to add Gilbert Arenas.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 22, 2010 10:47am
I could see adding him 4 years ago but now he comes with a huge contract and he may get hurt at any time.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 22, 2010 10:57am
[video=youtube;NO58NRNxQ4Y][/video]Mulva;609653 wrote:I still don't get why any team would ever want to add Gilbert Arenas.
Me either.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 22, 2010 11:02am
Jumping to conclusions?
Yeah.....my 2nd post definately goes that way.
Hedo will work well with Howard and Richardson is athletic enough to make it work...but Redick isn't going to go for 21 every night and Howard isn't going to go 26 and 23 every night....The Magic are now 16-12....not been killing it for a week or so.
Yeah.....my 2nd post definately goes that way.
Hedo will work well with Howard and Richardson is athletic enough to make it work...but Redick isn't going to go for 21 every night and Howard isn't going to go 26 and 23 every night....The Magic are now 16-12....not been killing it for a week or so.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Dec 22, 2010 3:45pm
this is penance for overpaying rashard lewis so egregiously.
Jester
Posts: 700
Dec 22, 2010 4:28pm
The Magic will be fine, IMO. I don't know if people understand how long it takes for players to mesh together, especially the type of players the Magic brought in. Like someone on ESPN pointed out, nobody wants to "step on anybody else's toes". They'll slowly work it together as players find their role and get to know the other players better. I'd say they're not even done dealing yet anyways, as they'll most likely look to add another big man. Still a long ways to go in the season. I think they'll do pretty well.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 22, 2010 10:05pm
I know it takes time for players to mesh and I kind of get why they thought they had to change up the team. Like I said before there are just a few things that stick out.
1. Arenas could go down at any time
2. Having Hedo back could work out to their advantage if he reverts back to playing the way he did two years ago.
3. Getting rid of Gortat may have been dumb. Who comes in when Howard gets into foul trouble or needs a rest?
1. Arenas could go down at any time
2. Having Hedo back could work out to their advantage if he reverts back to playing the way he did two years ago.
3. Getting rid of Gortat may have been dumb. Who comes in when Howard gets into foul trouble or needs a rest?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 22, 2010 10:15pm
Jester;610385 wrote:I think they'll do pretty well.
Pretty well is relative. And in this case relative is going to be compared to NBA and Eastern Conference finals the past 2 seasons. Don't think I see that happening.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 23, 2010 11:19pm
MUCH better tonight...big offensive display and thrashing of the Spurs.
Howard had another big game....Redick was very very good again ( 18pts on just 8 shots) and the new guys got it done. Hedo...good, Richardson...good
Arenas....GREAT 17 pts 9ast 6 rb
Howard had another big game....Redick was very very good again ( 18pts on just 8 shots) and the new guys got it done. Hedo...good, Richardson...good
Arenas....GREAT 17 pts 9ast 6 rb
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 23, 2010 11:58pm
The only thing that worries me about Saturday's game is our injuries --- Dwight Howard has said that Kendrick Perkins gives him the most trouble out of anyone in the NBA -- Although we'll have Shaq & Jermaine O'Neal back so hopefully that evens out.. BUT w/o Rondo I could see Nelson having a nice game on Nate Robinson... Hopefully we can make it 15 straight.
hoops23
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Dec 24, 2010 11:37am
Stop mentioning Jermaine O'Neal like he's a big piece or something.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Dec 24, 2010 11:48am
hoops23;612587 wrote:Stop mentioning Jermaine O'Neal like he's a big piece or something.
I lol'd
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 24, 2010 12:00pm
hoops23;612587 wrote:Stop mentioning Jermaine O'Neal like he's a big piece or something.
I was going to write that. Well said. Jermaine O'Neal isn't a big piece these days. He once was but not anymore.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 30, 2010 10:06pm
...a few games later and now they can't lose
Hedo has blended in well and contributed, Arenas has dished a good number and they do well when he's in.....Richardson has been nothing great
Dwight Howard will be vaulting back into MVP contention and JJ Redick is always in the game when Orlando is playing well. Redick avg 16 ppg with the new additions.
5 straight wins.....we'll see how the move finalizes...but it looks good now!
Hedo has blended in well and contributed, Arenas has dished a good number and they do well when he's in.....Richardson has been nothing great
Dwight Howard will be vaulting back into MVP contention and JJ Redick is always in the game when Orlando is playing well. Redick avg 16 ppg with the new additions.
5 straight wins.....we'll see how the move finalizes...but it looks good now!
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 31, 2010 1:28am
The trade has been a success so far but the one place I fear it will bite them in the ass is Gortat. What happens in the playoffs when Dwight gets into foul trouble or needs rest? Anderson and Bass won't be able to contend with the big guys of the other contenders.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 31, 2010 10:42am
they are getting the ball inside to howard regularly now..... even if they dont shoot well, just getting the ball inside more makes them a better team.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Dec 31, 2010 10:59am
bigdaddy2003;619172 wrote:The trade has been a success so far but the one place I fear it will bite them in the ass is Gortat. What happens in the playoffs when Dwight gets into foul trouble or needs rest? Anderson and Bass won't be able to contend with the big guys of the other contenders.
This. Unfortunately the game plan for any opponent will just be attack Howard.
I do like the pieces they acquired in the trade, and it means more shots for Redick which is fine by me.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 31, 2010 3:36pm
Howard with a little more experience may be a little better of avoiding severe foul trouble. Hopefully each season he has learned.