2023-2024 Regular Season Game 59: Brooklyn Nets (22-35) at Orlando Magic (32-26) - 7pm

KillMonger · Post #301 » by **KillMonger** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:57 am

They said mikal is untouchable and they're building around him.... I like mikal but is he the caliber of player you build around?

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richi_v25 · Post #302 » by **richi_v25** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:02 am

yoyojw17 wrote:So who are we packaging banchero for?

I was thinking the same thing plus now that Fultz can shoot mids again we don't need an offensive guard anymore either :lol:

DiplomaticMagic · Post #303 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:10 am

Fultz actually looked good today. I didnt notice a big hitch today. If he can get back to his play last year, that would be huge for us the rest of this season

I still think we need to let him walk though as he is unreliable.

Post #304 » by **SOUL** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:15 am

DiplomaticMagic wrote:Fultz actually looked good today. I didnt notice a big hitch today. If he can get back to his play last year, that would be huge for us the rest of this season

I still think we need to let him walk though as he is unreliable.

That hitch was very much apparent on his jumpers, and he airballed a 4 foot shot.. but he got to his spots down close and was able to play a bit of bully ball.

4 bad turnovers too. He was okay compared to some recent games but still nowhere close to last year.

pepe1991 · Post #305 » by **pepe1991** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:26 am

I think we are like 7-2 or 8-1 in games Garry Harris starts :lol:

Post #306 » by **SOUL** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:47 am

Read on Twitter

saving this twitter here so I can use this when WCJ has a fake good game (also he looks a bit like him lma)

drsd · Post #307 » by **drsd** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:48 am

Gosh-darnit will coach have slept well tonight. Has the Magic ever implemented his strategy better than in this game. Wow.

When Orlando plays like this, the team can't lose.

drsd · Post #308 » by **drsd** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:52 am

Box score thoughts:

Orlando won the FG% battle and won the game.

For the last ~10 games, the Magic has been on a 7-3 run in their last 10. That means the team is every creaping upwards in the Ws minus lose stat line.

The Magic is up 15 at the half. And then there was no letdown as Orlando blew-out the Nets in the 3rd by 15 to take the lead to 30. (I love seeing the Magic not-suck in 3rd quarters!)

Another 35%+ threeball night on good usage. The 9-25 is not great, but it is enough for this team.

The Magic dominated FTs landing on 21 made freebees.

TOs very high for both teams, but Orlando did win the differential +3.

In the end, the key stats in the game were 2pt-FG%, FT rate, and FT%. i.e. Orlando was super efficient down low to make shots and force fouls. This game is Magic basketball!

RookieStar · Post #309 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:12 am

KillMonger wrote:They said mikal is untouchable and they're building around him.... I like mikal but is he the caliber of player you build around?

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Untouchable? A lotnof nets posters on reddit camt wait to trade him. He isnt a franchose level player and they dont have any of their picks to tank on.

drsd · Post #310 » by **drsd** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:29 am

pepe1991 wrote:I think we are like 7-2 or 8-1 in games Garry Harris starts

And-1

THe reality is that Suggs as the "PG" and G-Harris as the SG works. Because shooting efficiencies improves.
This is a shooters' league and teams need flamethrowers more than board-crashers at the guard slots. That's F-Wagner's and Banchero's job.

As an aside, when the Magic get a PG that can run the PnR as 40% of all plays, and not drive to the hoop, added to a SG that can shoot, this team will be special.

So: I for one would love to see Suggs at the PG and not the "PG" to see if he can run the PnR effectively. Management needs to know the answer to this question.

meatwad4343 · Post #311 » by **meatwad4343** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:07 am

Anyone still want to throw all our money at claxton? I haven't watched a ton of him but last night he looked awful. Constantly fouling, not mention sitting there arguing with a referee while Suggs puts him on a poster.

meatwad4343 · Post #312 » by **meatwad4343** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:09 am

RookieStar wrote:
KillMonger wrote:They said mikal is untouchable and they're building around him.... I like mikal but is he the caliber of player you build around?

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Untouchable? A lotnof nets posters on reddit camt wait to trade him. He isnt a franchose level player and they dont have any of their picks to tank on.

He'd be a good third option on a contending team. His role in Phoenix was about where he would be best at. If the rumors are true and Houston offered all the nets picks back for bridges they are extremely dumb for not doing that so they can properly tank and reset

RookieStar · Post #313 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:13 am

meatwad4343 wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
KillMonger wrote:They said mikal is untouchable and they're building around him.... I like mikal but is he the caliber of player you build around?

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Untouchable? A lotnof nets posters on reddit camt wait to trade him. He isnt a franchose level player and they dont have any of their picks to tank on.

He'd be a good third option on a contending team. His role in Phoenix was about where he would be best at. If the rumors are true and Houston offered all the nets picks back for bridges they are extremely dumb for not doing that so they can properly tank and reset

Exactly why they were mad. They knew Mikal is not a #1 option like Paolo. He is a good Robin or am excellent Batgirl. Those rumors of Jalen Green plus their picks could have madr their future brighter.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #314 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:21 am

KillMonger wrote:They said mikal is untouchable and they're building around him.... I like mikal but is he the caliber of player you build around?

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I don’t watch Brooklyn’s games but we’ve seen Mikal at his best and worst. He’s probably just going through a slump or just tired legs. I don’t know about building around him but I would love him on this team.

GelbeWand09 · Post #315 » by **GelbeWand09** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:27 am

RookieStar wrote:
meatwad4343 wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
Untouchable? A lotnof nets posters on reddit camt wait to trade him. He isnt a franchose level player and they dont have any of their picks to tank on.

He'd be a good third option on a contending team. His role in Phoenix was about where he would be best at. If the rumors are true and Houston offered all the nets picks back for bridges they are extremely dumb for not doing that so they can properly tank and reset

Exactly why they were mad. They knew Mikal is not a #1 option like Paolo. He is a good Robin or am excellent Batgirl. Those rumors of Jalen Green plus their picks could have madr their future brighter.

I would love to see Cam Thomas & Jalen Green taking a combined 50 shots on ~52TS%, zero defense & 4 Assists per game. :lol:

bigdogdylan5 · Post #316 » by **bigdogdylan5** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:49 am

drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:I think we are like 7-2 or 8-1 in games Garry Harris starts

And-1

THe reality is that Suggs as the "PG" and G-Harris as the SG works. Because shooting efficiencies improves.
This is a shooters' league and teams need flamethrowers more than board-crashers at the guard slots. That's F-Wagner's and Banchero's job.

As an aside, when the Magic get a PG that can run the PnR as 40% of all plays, and not drive to the hoop, added to a SG that can shoot, this team will be special.

So: I for one would love to see Suggs at the PG and not the "PG" to see if he can run the PnR effectively. Management needs to know the answer to this question.

This could be a blue print for next year. Ideally we get that PG who can shoot but there are much more options for a 2 guard who can shoot so if Suggs can improve just enough that would really help.

The-Stallion70 · Post #317 » by **The-Stallion70** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:54 am

meatwad4343 wrote:Anyone still want to throw all our money at claxton? I haven't watched a ton of him but last night he looked awful. Constantly fouling, not mention sitting there arguing with a referee while Suggs puts him on a poster.

Yea I'm not sure why he has been touted as a top FA we should pursue. Wendell and Goga are fine, we need a Shooting point guard.

byeganyo · Post #318 » by **byeganyo** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:38 pm

DiplomaticMagic wrote:Fultz actually looked good today. I didnt notice a big hitch today. If he can get back to his play last year, that would be huge for us the rest of this season

I still think we need to let him walk though as he is unreliable.

OK is relative, he had several stupid TO's and several other near TOs. Sometimes he looks like he is about to check out from NBA.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #319 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:40 pm

drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:I think we are like 7-2 or 8-1 in games Garry Harris starts

And-1

THe reality is that Suggs as the "PG" and G-Harris as the SG works. Because shooting efficiencies improves.
This is a shooters' league and teams need flamethrowers more than board-crashers at the guard slots. That's F-Wagner's and Banchero's job.

As an aside, when the Magic get a PG that can run the PnR as 40% of all plays, and not drive to the hoop, added to a SG that can shoot, this team will be special.

So: I for one would love to see Suggs at the PG and not the "PG" to see if he can run the PnR effectively. Management needs to know the answer to this question.

If the FO decides to acquire a SG instead of a true PG this offseason.. Monk could be a great fit next to Suggs

RookieStar · Post #320 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:52 pm

OrlChamps2030 wrote:
drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:I think we are like 7-2 or 8-1 in games Garry Harris starts

And-1

THe reality is that Suggs as the "PG" and G-Harris as the SG works. Because shooting efficiencies improves.
This is a shooters' league and teams need flamethrowers more than board-crashers at the guard slots. That's F-Wagner's and Banchero's job.

As an aside, when the Magic get a PG that can run the PnR as 40% of all plays, and not drive to the hoop, added to a SG that can shoot, this team will be special.

So: I for one would love to see Suggs at the PG and not the "PG" to see if he can run the PnR effectively. Management needs to know the answer to this question.

If the FO decides to acquire a SG instead of a true PG this offseason.. Monk could be a great fit next to Suggs

Or Grayson Allen...