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Magic @ Wizards; 11/3, 7 PM, Verizon Center
Topic Started: Nov 3 2007, 02:40 AM (2,226 Views)
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Nov. 3 2007 11:14 PM
A win's a win, but we have some problems that shouldn't be ignored. We can get by the Bucks and Wiz without rebounding well, but the elite teams like Detroit are going to kill us. We have to rebound better. Whether that means trying something new with the players we have, or maybe playing Gortat/Augustine, or making a trade. We need help rebounding and it's a much serious issue than some of you may think. A win doesn't make the problem disappear.

I was thinking the same, maybe giving Gortat or Augustine a shot.
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Hedo was a god in that 4th quarter. He just kept taking the ball to the basket.

Mr. Clutch showed up scoring 12 points in the 4th.

Rashard not scoring in the 2nd half isn't anything to worry about because he was the decoy that allowed Hedo to take over.

The Daily Double doing his thing. :D

Great Rashard interview as he knows we can't sleep on Minnesota on Tuesday.

HUGE WIN, after that disappointment vs. Detroit.
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You know what's funny, only someone like Dwight could "quietly" put up 17/15/3blk the way he did tonight.
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I maintain that Dwight was outplayed tonight. I hope he goes nuts on Jefferson in Minnesota.
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Nov. 3 2007 11:07 PM
The Daily Double doing his thing. :D

i dont think there is much to be happy about w/ dwights performance tonight, he put up the #'s but u can tell he sucked it up when he was playing tonight if u got to watch the game on tv, haywood absolutely raped him when he tried to use his post game down in the post, most of his points came off hedo getting him wide open dunks on a pick and roll

i know its early in the season but i was expecting dwight to come out and dominate on the offensive in the early games this year with all the talk about how much he worked on his post game w/ patrick ewing and his ft shooting
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I agree. Dwight's offensive game still needs A LOT of work.
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Wow. 9 bench points on 3-of-10 shooting. Way to go!
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Our bench has sucked so far this year.
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I wish Ariza and Redick got more opportunities though, especially JJ. Bogans has been annoying with his constant shots, and it's hard to play Ariza since we've got Rashard now and Hedo has been playing pretty well as of late.

I also wish Dwight could become more of an offensive force, but still, 17 points and 15 boards is something I'll take.
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I think we should give Bogans a little more slack. He was lighting it up before tonight. And the shots he took was the type of shot that SVG wants the team to take. He was not forcing it or anything, it just wouldn't go in. I am sure if he continues to struggle and not make those wide open shots SVG will "bag" him again - can't fault him on that tonight though.

Dwight was outplayed by Haywood tonight. He still does not have that ability to make himself available down low on the entry passes. His positioning is still not good enough. He was also out-hassled on several rebounding plays by Haywood. If he really wants to dominate he must position better on the low post. One staple in the Magic's offensive set is Dwight and whoever is handling the ball on the high screen and roll. They seem to be emphasizing on this but it's not really effective right now- actually puts Dwight out of position since he still does not have that consistent jumper from about 15.

SVG seems to be hinting a lineup change for the next game against Timberwolves. I would like to see Howard/Foyle/Lewis on the frontcourt. And perhaps Hedo and Jameer on the backcourt. It could work against the Wolves.
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Remind me again why is Garity getting playing time....All you see is doughnuts on the box score.
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Nov. 4 2007 08:26 AM
Remind me again why is Garity getting playing time....All you see is doughnuts on the box score.

I have always been a supporter of Garrity, but why he is FIRST off the bench ahead of Ariza is mind boggling!
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Carlos Arroyo DNP?!?! :rolleyes:
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magiclive
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SVG has stated that his lineup will consist of 8 or 9 players. We already have:
Nelson
Lewis
Bogans
Turk
Howard
Foyle
Dooling
Arroyo

The last spot will go to either Redick, Augustine, Ariza, or Garrity. I would have liked to see both Ariza and Redick in the rotation. Perhaps even Augustine because of our horrible rebounding numbers. I'm just a big fan of playing a deep rotation and having the bench bust their a** while they're in.
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