Florida bragging rights: Heat @ Magic game blog

[lefty]

:wakeup

[DPG21920]

Should be a good one. If Dwight gets in foul trouble, it's over. Bron looking serious right now.

[DPG21920]

Ya, Bron is killing it. Howard is beasting as well. Good thing I'm playing against a guy who was Lebron/Wade/Monta tonight in fantasy :cry

[024]

james going off.

[redzero]

It's been the Miami LeBron's so far.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Oh man, LeBron is on fire.

[Giuseppe]

Ace is aces with me, so I'm pullin' for the Heat.

[djohn2oo8]

That looked bad

[DPG21920]

Note to everyone in the league. Don't piss Bron off.

[Killakobe81]

Lebron running the Mike Brown offense ...

But you know what I dont mind. In fact it's good to see Lebron channel his inner Black Mamba ...

[024]

lebron going for 82.

[Killakobe81]

Lebron may go for 50 ...

[DPG21920]

Dwight shooting like 80% and looks like a chump compared to Lebron :lol

[Killakobe81]

TBH only way Heat can beat Celts in playoffs if Lebron does this for stretches ...

Not even Celts D can stop Bron when he is like THIS ...

[redzero]

Lebron may go for 50 ...

In the first half.

[Killakobe81]

Suns fans, yall miss Jrich? I know Gortat is playing well, (magic miss him too) but how is VC working out for yall?

[Tp9gospursgo]

Lets see if Bron will keep it up in the second quarter.

[DPG21920]

It was a smart trade for the Suns, Killa. They got rid of Hedo's contract, and got the best player in the deal long term in Gortat (more than likely).

They weren't winning w/ J Rich and he hasn't played very well for Orlando.

[Tp9gospursgo]

lebron going for 82.

[Dave Mustaine]

Wade and Bosh sitting back watching the leader of the team go HAM like 2nd and 3rd bananas do.

[lefty]

Lebron going for 121-63

[Killakobe81]

Wade and Bosh sitting back watching the leader of the team go HAM like 2nd and 3rd bananas do.

Let's be real Wade is the better all-around player ...but Lebron is the star. Wade has the better instincts, form and "feel" but Lebron has something that not even Wade has ... Bosh? Negro, please ...Lebron is the alpha even if this is Wade's team ...

[024]

lebron is the best player in the league period. wade is not the better "all-around" player.

[lefty]

Horace Bosh!

[DPG21920]

Bosh has gone from overrated, to underrated.

[Dave Mustaine]

Let's be real Wade is the better all-around player


rofl no

[djohn2oo8]

Wade!!!

[Killakobe81]

lebron is the best player in the league period. wade is not the better "all-around" player.

Your opinion. I think Lebron is the more dominating force ...and defintely the stronger MVP candidate ... but I just like the "way" Wade plays. he drives at the hoop from all angles I think his post game is more fluid his jumpshot more text book ...and though Lebron has better half-court vision Lebron seems to either pass or score Wade is more creative in the air IMHO ...

[DPG21920]

Of course I have to play the guy with Lebron this week.

[lefty]

Lebron's outside shooting has been impressive so far this season

[HarlemHeat37]

Lebron with the beautiful post move..

As for Lebron vs. Wade..I can understand the argument for Wade being a better offensive player, but Lebron has been the best perimeter defender in the NBA this year..most Heat fans I talk to say the same thing, that Wade is more assertive in scoring, and Lebron's D has allowed Wade to focus on playing the passing lanes and help D..

[Killakobe81]

that 10/10 is looking nice though ...and that last postup didnt look as stiff as he normally does ...

[DPG21920]

You want to know how big of a fluke week this is? I am losing blocks and I have on my team:

Dwight
Duncan
Hibbert
Perkins
Camby (whos hurt)
Hickson
Amare

How the F do you lose blocks with those guys?

[Amarelooms]

Might want to double Lebron now and then...or go zone and for em to jack up 3's

:elephant

[Killakobe81]

Lebron with the beautiful post move..

Agree if all his post moves look like that ...league is in sERIOUS trouble ...

Magic to me miss Pietrus ...he was the best Lebron defender they had plus he gave you something on offense too ...

[HarlemHeat37]

Agree if all his post moves look like that ...league is in sERIOUS trouble ...

Magic to me miss Pietrus ...he was the best Lebron defender they had plus he gave you something on offense too ...

Pietrus of 2 years ago, yes, but he has regressed since then..he doesn't even get consistent minutes with the Suns either..he's such a waste of talent..

The most disappointing thing for the Magic is that Arenas is such a terrible player now, there probably isn't a player with lower basketball IQ in the entire league....

[Killakobe81]

You want to know how big of a fluke week this is? I am losing blocks and I have on my team:

Dwight
Duncan
Hibbert
Perkins
Camby (whos hurt)
Hickson
Amare

How the F do you lose blocks with those guys?

LOL, it happens Wade blocking Dwight type stuff happens hell ...Courtney Lee swatted Luke walton on tuesday ...I was pissed I am in a cloce block race too ...

[lefty]

Agree if all his post moves look like that ...league is in sERIOUS trouble ...

Magic to me miss Pietrus ...he was the best Lebron defender they had plus he gave you something on offense too ...

It's funny how Hedo and Pietrus have sucked when not playing for Orlando

They are just a perfect fit for this team

[Ace]

Lebron with the beautiful post move..

As for Lebron vs. Wade..I can understand the argument for Wade being a better offensive player, but Lebron has been the best perimeter defender in the NBA this year..most Heat fans I talk to say the same thing, that Wade is more assertive in scoring, and Lebron's D has allowed Wade to focus on playing the passing lanes and help D..
I agree :tu

[redzero]

LeBron's been great and all, but he did miss a free throw and turned the ball over twice.

[Cry Havoc]

Bron on pace for 60+ points. :wow

[ElNono]

that 10/10 is looking nice though

Stats are for fanbois... :rolleyes

:lol

[Killakobe81]

Lebron destroying these cats ...SVG ...must of lost his voice ...

See that was a sick move by wade ...and when he dunks they are pretty ...

[ElNono]

Orlando hanging in there tho

[ElNono]

:lol playing volleyball under the rim

[Killakobe81]

And dont get me wrong not saying I would take Wade OVER Lebron ... but look at that last fadeaway and move by Bron ...it just doesnt look as "fluid" as Wade. Nothing Lebron does offensively would be "textbook" in other words. his form, his post-moves or foot-work. But Lebron is "greater" (if that makes sense) because what he does do well is at a level that Wade can not reach ... (rebounding, court vision, defense, size/speed ratio and the brute force)

[HarlemHeat37]

And dont get me wrong not saying I would take Wade OVER Lebron ... but look at that last fadeaway and move by Bron ...it just doesnt look as "fluid" as Wade. Nothing Lebron does offensively would be "textbook" in other words. his form, his post-moves or foot-work. But Lebron is "greater" (if that makes sense) because what he does do well is at a level that Wade can not reach ... (rebounding, court vision, defense, size/speed ratio and the brute force)

Ya, Wade might be the smoothest player in the NBA..his "side step" move is amazing, he splits the double team better than anybody..Kobe and Wade are probably on their own level in that category..

[Killakobe81]

Ya, Wade might be the smoothest player in the NBA..his "side step" move is amazing, he splits the double team better than anybody..Kobe and Wade are probably on their own level in that category..

I agree and would give Wade the nod as far as the angles he takes in the air ...I do think the way he goes in is more dangerous but whe he does score he has some of the prettiest finishes.

Lebron however sometimes seems like he is senior playing with the freshman squad ...He is just bigger, stronger and faster than anybody ...

[Killakobe81]

Obviously Lebron is ridiculously skilled ...but sometimes his game appears Like a great athlete that everything is easy for. His footwork might not be textbook and his handles not as smooth as wade but that hanging finger roll looks so easy becuase he is able to jump, hang and explode so that there is no one even in the frame ...Lebron does that better than anyone except maybe Rose. Explode so they have an easy finish ...but Lebron is so much bigger it makes the game so easy for himself ...

[Killakobe81]

Wait Im a Laker fan shouldnt I hate Lebron? LOL

[redzero]

Wade just broke his ass.

[ElNono]

:wow he got lucky he didn't hammer the back of his head on the floor

[Killakobe81]

I agree and would give Wade the nod as far as the angles he takes in the air ...I do think the way he goes in is more dangerous but whe he does score he has some of the prettiest finishes.
Lebron however sometimes seems like he is senior playing with the freshman squad ...He is just bigger, stronger and faster than anybody ...

Man, I called this. I hope he is OK ...that rarely happens to Lebron ...

[HarlemHeat37]

Howard's body is so destructive..I wonder how many guys he has injured, at this point..

[Killakobe81]

How is Lebron left wide open? LOL

[redzero]

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[ElNono]

Orlando can't buy a bucket here in the 3rd.

[ChrisRichards]

bullshit

[Killakobe81]

Le bron and Dwight yapping? I know Dwight is a heavy and Lebron a cruiserweight I would pay to see those two go at it.

[LnGrrrR]

Does the Master of Panic ever refrain from throwing his players under a bus?

[redzero]

Oh shit, Wade is still alive. Dwight might put a little emphasis on the next one.

[j.dizzle]

Dwight 3-13 at the line :lmao. Theres the game right there. They lose a lot of games cuz this dude cant hit a FT to save his life.

[awktalk]

I hope this is how the Spurs treat the Lakers tonight.

[Killakobe81]

Oh shit, Wade is still alive. Dwight might put a little emphasis on the next one.

Wade is not driving like that for the rest of this game and probably the next week. Dude is fearless but he is not stupid.

Dwight's FT's have been crippling ...

[LnGrrrR]

Seriously though, does van Gundy ever blame his own coaching scheme?

[Budkin]

Wow... pathetic effort by the Magic.

[MiamiHeat]

He's saying fact.

MJ should have been MVP for like 5-6 years straight. I clearly remember articles about people saying that the writers were tired of voting for MJ so they wanted to vote for Barkley, etc....

[Killakobe81]

Seriously though, does van Gundy ever blame his own coaching scheme?

I hear ya ... havent been impressed with him as a coach. He panics and he seems to rely emotioin over strategy. I do think he is a good interview ...he is a smug prick.

[HarlemHeat37]

It's pretty amazing how badly Arenas has fallen off, in such a quick time frame..he's arguably not even an average player anymore..

[LnGrrrR]

I'm glad Magic are losing, tbh. They seemingly have no self-composure, and just start jacking up threes. Can't stand that about the Magic.

[Killakobe81]

He's saying fact.

MJ should have been MVP for like 5-6 years straight. I clearly remember articles about people saying that the writers were tired of voting for MJ so they wanted to vote for Barkley, etc....

He is correct MJ could of won. But in most sports they reward players who lead a "resurgence" of a team ... so Barkley deserved his, not so sure about Malone even though he was agreat player too.
Thing is the more the Bulls won the more recognition and credit Pippen got and when he carried the Bulls in Mj's absence voters could argue Chuck did more with less ...since MJ had a a MVP caliber talent at his side.
That is why LBJ figures he will lose votes Wade is his Pippen ... but who cares? He already has two,and the award seldom goes to the best player ...

[j.dizzle]

It's pretty amazing how badly Arenas has fallen off, in such a quick time frame..he's arguably not even an average player anymore..

:lol True. It looks like hes playing in slow motion now & he doesnt have good footwork or a good post game. He's extremely lucky to have that much money in the bank cuz now hes just an avg player. I would rather have Redick playing.

[HarlemHeat37]

Ya, he's shooting 39% from the field and 30% from 3s as a member of the Magic, historically inefficient numbers, yet he still has the same shot selection as when he was an All-Star:lol..horrible combination..

[Killakobe81]

It's pretty amazing how badly Arenas has fallen off, in such a quick time frame..he's arguably not even an average player anymore..

Thought he was a bit overrated ...but I agree he looks nothing like the guy who lit up staples yelling "hibachi" ...

[ChrisRichards]

Cant wait for the playoffs tbh

[ChrisRichards]

Probably weird to say this but the Magic are better off with Rashard Lewis lol.

[concken]

I'm glad Magic are losing, tbh. They seemingly have no self-composure, and just start jacking up threes. Can't stand that about the Magic.

[awktalk]

Ya, he's shooting 39% from the field and 30% from 3s as a member of the Magic, historically inefficient numbers, yet he still has the same shot selection as when he was an All-Star:lol..horrible combination..

He is too far away from his shark tank (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/2011/01/rs-_arenas_1.html)

[concken]

Thought he was a bit overrated ...but I agree he lloks nothing like the guy who lit up staples yelling "hibachi" ...

[ChrisRichards]

Back to back 3's. Still a ball game if Orlando can put a few stops.

[j.dizzle]

LOL now Orl decides to hit some jumpshots hahaha what a weird team. Dwights body language has been shit all half tbh. Horrible leader.

[Killakobe81]

Cant wait for the playoffs tbh

I tell you what still think Celts win East but Heat look better than they did early ...

Also, Magic is garbage they have no shot against Heat or Celts ...good news is Dwight's frustration brings him that much closer to FA ...


Can we get another dominant FT bricking big man from Disneyworld? LOL

[Killakobe81]

And if Lebron can give the heat two of these type games in a series ...Wade might be able to give you two of them as well ...

[awktalk]

Back to back 3's. Still a ball game if Orlando can put a few stops.

down 11 with 2:37 to go? pffffttt, Pop would have pulled his starters already.

[ChrisRichards]

I tell you what still think Celts win East but Heat look better than they did early ...

Also, Magic is garbage they have no shot against Heat or Celts ...good news is Dwight's frustration brings him that much closer to FA ...


Can we get another dominant FT bricking big man from Disneyworld? LOL
Celtics are just a different team in the playoffs, faves to come of the east, especially when Perks fully recovers. Miami's chances are much much better next year no doubt.


I dont know how Otis will convince Dwight to stay 2 yrs from now. They would still have some toxic contracts lingering at that time.

[redzero]

What a choke job.

[ChrisRichards]

Dagger by Bron :lol


Peace out bitches

[jestersmash]

Lebron with the swagger shot.

[Killakobe81]

LOL Lebron with the dagger ... but they have resorted to Cavs offense.
I like that 3 not fading straight up and down ...his 3 is much nicer like that.

[lefty]

Lebron is badass :lmao

[Budkin]

If Dwight didn't suck at the line they could have won this one.

[j.dizzle]

Orl better hope they hit a ton of three's in the playoffs. Their defense has fell off

[HarlemHeat37]

Orlando is lucky that they will probably play Atlanta in the 1st round, they own them every time they play..

[lefty]

Fucking Magic extending the game.

The clock shoot be running during FT's in the last 2 minutes of a game

[jestersmash]

Media has constantly touted this Orlando team as some unstoppable offensive juggernaut. Is that actually the case? I haven't seen any of their games besides this one.

Richardson can drop 25+ on any given night, but Arenas is strikingly mediocre. I don't understand why the media (ESPN) has such faith in Arenas. He hasn't actually done anything to warrant that level of respect.

[HarlemHeat37]

Media has constantly touted this Orlando team as some unstoppable offensive juggernaut. Is that actually the case? I haven't seen any of their games besides this one.

Richardson can drop 25+ on any given night, but Arenas is strikingly mediocre. I don't understand why the media (ESPN) has such faith in Arenas. He hasn't actually done anything to warrant that level of respect.

They were an offensive juggernaut last year and in years past, but this year, even before the trade, their team lost all interest and lacked chemistry..they have centered their offense around Howard more than ever, and while his own offense has vastly improved, the rest of the team hasn't responded well to the new style of play..

They are very dysfunctional..SVG will be fired by the middle of next year IMO..

[lefty]

Daaaaaamn

[jestersmash]

And in other news, 3 point game, Orlando possession. God damn.

[lefty]

Wtf

[resistanze]

lmao

[lefty]

Oh fuck me if they tie it

Start the fucking LAL Spurs game

[j.dizzle]

Miamis fuckin dumb tbh. How you gonna give these guys this many open three's? Thats all they do.Hurry the fuck up

[HarlemHeat37]

Miami doing what they did vs. Utah, earlier in the season..shouldn't have taken the foot off the pedal in the 4th..

It would help if they could hit a FT in clutch time..

:lol Anderson chucking..

[BoricuaCJA]

OMFG, please tie

[DPG21920]

Thank goodness he missed. No OT

[Budkin]

Damn so close!

[Killakobe81]

LOL Heat ... JJ should of got that pass Hedu is a dumbass ...

[DPG21920]

Wade did it.

[lefty]

Pheeew

[BoricuaCJA]

Damn so close. Now time for the main event of the night, Spurs Vs lakers!

[ohmwrecker]

Neither one of these teams are gonna win a championship this year.

[Jt.ONE]

still cant believe anderson got the final shot.