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Magic @ Mavericks Thread; 12/16, 8:30 PM, American Airlines Center
Topic Started: Dec 16 2005, 03:56 PM (1,588 Views)
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Black and Blue don't forget we've been looking really black and blue ourselves until just recently - and Steve still looks a little bothered from the ribs, and Keyon and Kelvin hopefully will finally be close to 100% for our homestand. 3 weeks at home will do everyone right!!
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Highlights will be a little delayed again. Having same uploading problem as last night
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Even though Magic loss, I am pleased with the effort and performance. I thought Grant should have drove to the basket on the last possession in regulation. They kept fighting back each time the Mavs build a lead.
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I didn't get to see this game but from what I hear the team played hard

Dwight seemed to have an off nite by his standards besdies his blocks...can anybody tell me how he played?
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Howard had two early fouls, which kept him off the floor for extended periods in the first half. He ended up not being too much of a factor scoring-wise, but his defensive presence was felt because he was forcing the Mavs to take a lot more jump shots than they usually do.

He should have had six blocks, however, because he swatted one away late in the game that ended up being called goal-tending. Replays showed that the ball was still on the way up, though.
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Thats true Magic Fanatic, but I think that when you are a good team, you can fight through the injuries to a certain extent. The Spurs have been playing without Manu Ginobili, but you wouldnt even know because they have been playing so well.
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The only reason the magic lost is because of Steve Francis. I am freaken madd at Francis. he does not deserve to be playing AND starting
when he is going to throw up a million crappy shots. TRADE HIM~ PLEASE
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Although we lost i'm happy. We forced a great team to overtime and carried on fighting till the end. There is no shame in that. Great game from Hill too. Hopefully he can continue.
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i only got to see the 1st half of the game cuz of a work party...

but from what i see they played great and GRANT IS AWESOME!!! great game guys and im so happy with their play lately.

but howard... he needs to learn that even when hes not playing as well or not that effective offensively for a period or half that he needs to find ways to score to help the team. thats a characteristic of great players. but he will learn and get better as he plays more and gets older. :)
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Dec. 17 2005 10:22 PM
i only got to see the 1st half of the game cuz of a work party...

but from what i see they played great and GRANT IS AWESOME!!! great game guys and im so happy with their play lately.

but howard... he needs to learn that even when hes not playing as well or not that effective offensively for a period or half that he needs to find ways to score to help the team. thats a characteristic of great players. but he will learn and get better as he plays more and gets older. :)

I think he did that with his defense. I think he did pretty well. But your right he'll learn ways to score when he's in a slump during games. I knew Garrity couldnt hold on to a hot streak. Turk gaves us some good numbers. He l;ooks alot more comfortable coming off the bench. Jameer with 2 blocks??!!! HELL YEAH!!! :haha:
great game. I think we're only a player or two away from contending in the playoffs. IMO, If we played some of the other guys, our starters would be a little more rested for close games like that.


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The only reason the magic lost is because of Steve Francis. I am freaken madd at Francis. he does not deserve to be playing AND starting
when he is going to throw up a million crappy shots. TRADE HIM~ PLEASE


He shot what about 50% and 2 TO's? How is that^ a logical statement? How about Kasun's 1 foul every 3 seconds approach to the game?, and Cato didn't even play. Your looking in the wrong direction bro. I personally can't wait until we clear cap space so we can sign some real centers that can countribute as well as better bench players. People are so trade happy. He's avg less shots, To's, and PPG, to b/c he's passing the ball to Dwight, Just like everyone wanted him to do, And still the hatred, I dont get it. If they trade him, Fine, but dont blame this loss on him when I can name a couple other guys that could've done more to help this team steal one.
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