Orlando with a 17 point lead

[E20]

Orlando with a 17 point lead against Boston at the half.

Garnett, Rashard, and Dwight with techs.

KG can't control his temper. I think it's time to start packing heat again. Uzi's, M-9s, .45's etc..........

[Dex]

I'm glad someone else started the thread.

I didn't want to have to take the wrap for jinxing it.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

KG can't control his temper. I think it's time to start packing heat again. Uzi's, M-9s, .45's etc..........

:lol

[Amare_32]

I don't think Boston will worry too much if they lose.

[Lp26]

People are wayyyy overhyping them. Their schedule has been a cakewalk so far.

They played a good defensive team in MIA and barely escaped. That being said ORL is a young team so we'll see if they hold onto the lead.

[E20]

I don't think Boston will worry too much if they lose.
If I'm the Celtics, I'm uncertain right now. They still haven't played the powerhouse of the East, Detroit, and they still haven't played any top teams of the West. Sure they have the personnel to hang with the West, but unlike most top tier Western Confrence teams they haven't played for as many seasons as they have and lack chemistry. Their bench is questionable as well. Going 8-0 in the East isn't something to hang your hat on.

[DOMINATOR]

People are wayyyy overhyping them. Their schedule has been a cakewalk so far.

They played a good defensive team in MIA and barely escaped. That being said ORL is a young team so we'll see if they hold onto the lead.
they also barely beat the raptors.

DOWN WITH THE HYPE MACHINE

[Amare_32]

If I'm the Celtics, I'm uncertain right now. I still haven't played the powerhouse of the East, Detroit, and they still haven't played any top teams of the West. Sure they have the personnel to hang with the West, but unlike most top tier Western Confrence teams they haven't played for as many seasons as they have and lack chemistry. There bench is questionable as well. Going 8-0 in the East isn't something to hang your hat on.


Detroit is not what they used to be. Detroit will still make the playoffs but will fail to make the Finals. that team is in the decline. What Boston should look to do is find a veteran point guard.

[Amare_32]

People are wayyyy overhyping them. Their schedule has been a cakewalk so far.

They played a good defensive team in MIA and barely escaped. That being said ORL is a young team so we'll see if they hold onto the lead.


They can only play the schedule. 8-0 is impressive regardless.

[Tippecanoe]

say whatever you want. we're going deep into the playoffs

[JamStone]

They're still impressive to me, regardless of who they've played. They'll lose their share of games. A lot of people were saying it would take a while for them to develop chemistry and their lack of depth will hurt them in plenty of games. 8-0 is impressive still. They had several blowouts, and winning close games when your team doesn't play well as a whole is what good teams do. They had mostly blowouts and a couple of close wins. I think that's good. Teams with either a great young athletic big man or a lot of frontcourt depth will have some success against Boston because KG probably won't play the big man too much in the first half to stay out of foul trouble just like the Spurs do with Duncan. But, in the fourth quarter, KG will be on the other team's big guy. But, come on, just because they're down to Orlando, it doesn't mean what they've done so far isn't impressive.

[jay014]

say whatever you want. we're going deep into the playoffs
you should the East is WEAK.

[Amare_32]

Boston has cut the lead to 8.

[Hank the Tank]

i have a feelin that the magic are gonna choke.

[angel_luv]

Let's go, Hedo, let's go! :clap
:cheer

[baseline bum]

Yeah, let's go Hedo. I wanna see you blow this game like you did the whole LA series!

[angel_luv]

Welcome to 2007, man.

Let it go!

[Jason_Terry]

So this is what happens when they play good teams.

[sa_kid20]

It's down to 7

[angel_luv]

Yes Hedo!!!!!!!!

[Hank the Tank]

are the refs ass rapin the magic or what?

[Amare_32]

are the refs ass rapin the magic or what?


Nope that foul on Hedo was correct. You can see him hooking Pollard's arm on the replay.

[1Parker1]

Why'd they get techs? Dwight Howard seems like an easy going guy....not very tempermental at all.

[angel_luv]

Why'd they get techs? Dwight Howard seems like an easy going guy....not very tempermental at all.


Why hello, stranger! :)

[angel_luv]

Free dunkin doughnuts after every magic win this year- sweet!

[1Parker1]

Free dunkin doughnuts after every magic win this year- sweet!


:lol You don't live in Florida so I don't think that applies to Texas Dunkin Doughnuts!

[angel_luv]

:lol You don't live in Florida so I don't think that applies to Texas Dunkin Doughnuts!


I know but I could always visit... :)


The Spurs should do a free Taco Cabana taco giveaway.

I would be all over that!

[E20]

Hedo with a three.
Nelson with a steal.

Right after what looked like a collapse by the Magic, they regained their composure. Good use of a TO by SVG, but still too many dumb fouls.

[angel_luv]

Hedo with a three.
Nelson with a steal.

Right after what looked like a collapse by the Magic, they regained their composure. Stan Van Gundy is a good/smart coach.


Go Orlando! :)

[angel_luv]

Orlando needs be careful with their passes and get those rebounds.

[1Parker1]

I know but I could always visit... :)


The Spurs should do a free Taco Cabana taco giveaway.

I would be all over that!


Sixers should do a free dinner at PF Changs after every win....seeing as how they'll probably win about 10 games this season it shouldn't be too much of a dent in their wallet :)

[sa_kid20]

Garnett just picked his 5th

[angel_luv]

Five fouls on Garnett, yes? :)

[angel_luv]

Sixers should do a free dinner at PF Changs after every win....seeing as how they'll probably win about 10 games this season it shouldn't be too much of a dent in their wallet :)


You should come here and share in our wins. :)

[angel_luv]

Stop with the illegal defense... giving away free throws- what is wrong with you!

[E20]

It's the Magics time to abuse Boston's pathetic frontline by feeding it to Dwight, he's capable of just dunking it every posession.

[Jason_Terry]

Don't fuck this up, Orlando! :madrun

[angel_luv]

Too close!

[angel_luv]

Rebound for the love of winning!

And there goes the lead.

[Hank the Tank]

holy shit....dwight is pissed, and i dont blame him.

[angel_luv]

Orlando is playing desprate. They need a time out to get their perspective back.

[Amare_32]

Boston has the lead. It looks like the Celtic's physical defense is getting to Howard.

[Tippecanoe]

Hedo with a three.

whats this phantom three that your talking about?? :wtf

[sa_kid20]

wtf is orlando's mascot suppose to be?

[angel_luv]

All right. It's Magic Time. :)

[Capt Bringdown]

Boston shooting 56% for the game...jeez!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

everyone hates Boston now they are unstoppable? :drunk :lol

[Jason_Terry]

Make your free throws, Howard.

[sa_kid20]

bad foul

[angel_luv]

Defense Orlando.

And rebound- yes!

[angel_luv]

everyone hates Boston now they are unstoppable? :drunk :lol


It doesn't help that they acquired Garnett and Allen.

I don't care for either of them.

[Jason_Terry]

Hedo!!!

[angel_luv]

Hedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

It doesn't help that they acquired Garnett and Allen.

I don't care for either of them.

oh ok. Well at least their both in one city now and you can hate them together :fro :toast

[angel_luv]

oh ok. Well at least there both in one city now and you can hate them together :fro :toast


:lol

Way to make lemonade out of lemons. :)

[E20]

I guess Baseline Bum jinxed Hedo.

[angel_luv]

Did I hear right that Miami is 0-10????

[angel_luv]

Oh so stupid!!!!!!! Turnover.

[Hank the Tank]

Did I hear right that Miami is 0-10????
the dolphins are..yes

[sa_kid20]

Did I hear right that Miami is 0-10????
they're 2-8

[angel_luv]

Yea for the whistle!

[Jason_Terry]

Golden State is 2-8.

[Capt Bringdown]

Pierce is playing incredibly this season.

[Tippecanoe]

wow. gift call for the magic on that lewis 3

[angel_luv]

Hedo gotta hold onto that!

[sa_kid20]

Hedo again?

[angel_luv]

That's my boy!!!!!!!!

[Hank the Tank]

boston just does not stop comin. they are pretty relentless. cmon magic hold on.

[Tippecanoe]

fuck this. im watching patriots/bills.

[sa_kid20]

fuck this. im watching patriots/bills.
thats the spirit!

[Amare_32]

wow. gift call for the magic on that lewis 3


Rookie referee giving Lewis a phantom call.

[angel_luv]

I like the radio league pass Orlando announcers.

[sa_kid20]

Rondo shold've shot that

[angel_luv]

Hold on Magic.

[Amare_32]

I see the refs are trying to give the Magic the win.

[E20]

When did the refs start to consistently call 3 seconds in the key? Or is Orlando just playing shitty zone/defense?

[JamStone]

Why so many Spurs fans rooting against Boston ... in a regular season game at that?

[angel_luv]

I see the refs are trying to give the Magic the win.



Always with the conspiracy theories, you clowns.

[Amare_32]

Why so many Spurs fans rooting against Boston ... in a regular season game at that?

People hate what they fear I guess.

[Jason_Terry]

It ain't just Spur fans. A lot of folks are sick of this over hyped team that hasn't done shit but beat garbage teams.

[Hank the Tank]

that commercial with nash and stoudemire was funny i thought.

[Amare_32]

Always with the conspiracy theories, you clowns.


See the bogus foul on Posey. He was nowhere near Lewis on that 3 point attempt.

[sa_kid20]

Why so many Spurs fans rooting against Boston ... in a regular season game at that?
I'm just enjoying a good basketball game, i don't care who wins

[angel_luv]

I am rooting for Hedo. :)

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Why so many Spurs fans rooting against Boston ... in a regular season game at that?They're overhyped.

[E20]

Why so many Spurs fans rooting against Boston ... in a regular season game at that?
So many people say that Celts > Spurs. Yet, Boston struggles against teams in the East and they still say Celts > Spurs. It's inner satisfaction that they don't know what they are saying :wakeup .

[Amare_32]

It ain't just Spur fans. A lot of folks are sick of this over hyped team that hasn't don't shit but beat garbage teams.

You mean like a team that wins 67 games but loses to an 8th seed in the playoffs.

[angel_luv]

Rebound pls!

[E20]

People hate what they fear I guess.
Then we must love the Suns.

[angel_luv]

I told you guys.... REBOUND! That was almost the game there!

[angel_luv]

haha... Announcers... the big ticket has just checked out.

Horrible though, how many opportunities Boston had on that last possession.

Killing me, holmes!

[JamStone]

So many people say that Celts > Spurs. Yet, Boston struggles against teams in the East and they still say Celts > Spurs. It's inner satisfaction that they don't know what they are saying :wakeup .

One road loss will change that?

I would think plenty of Spurs fans wouldn't be so insecure to care if the Celtics are overhyped. I just find it odd.

[dirk4mvp]

You mean like a team that wins 67 games but loses to an 8th seed in the playoffs.


Good one. I'm sure you had to use every brain cell in your head to come up with this gem.

[angel_luv]

4 point orlando lead 15 seconds left!

[ChumpDumper]

Orlando busted out "Ready 4 This" during the timeout -- they're going to win.

[Jason_Terry]

You mean like a team that wins 67 games but loses to an 8th seed in the playoffs.

No. Besides Boston, I mean trash teams that have never even been to the NBA Finals like the Suns.

[angel_luv]

Come on Magic!!!!!!!!!!!!

[E20]

One road loss will change that?

I would think plenty of Spurs fans wouldn't be so insecure to care if the Celtics are overhyped. I just find it odd.
They nearly lost to Miami and Toronto. It's not just one game, it's the fact that people think this 8-0 start was a dominating one. It wasn't. Put the the Spurs/Mavs/Suns in the East and they'd start 34-0.

[dirk4mvp]

This is pretty fucking funny some Spur fans swearing up and down the regular season doesn't mean shit, yet here they are rooting their their hearts out for a Celtic's L.

[SpursFanFirst]

Orlando busted out "Ready 4 This" during the timeout -- they're going to win.

:lol

[sa_kid20]

Big 3 by Allen

[Hank the Tank]

wow

[angel_luv]

Ouch! Careful Magic.

Smart time out Hedo!

[E20]

One road loss will change that?

I would think plenty of Spurs fans wouldn't be so insecure to care if the Celtics are overhyped. I just find it odd.
We're not insecure, we just find it damn annoying when clueless fans start proclaiming nonsense.

[angel_luv]

Be so careful this possession. Score and score big pls Magic!

I'm all invested now. :lol

[angel_luv]

Come on Lewis!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

One road loss will change that?

I would think plenty of Spurs fans wouldn't be so insecure to care if the Celtics are overhyped. I just find it odd.its not like we live or die by the result of this game. You're making a big deal out of something that's not. One game isn't going to change the fact that Boston is overhyped, but many will. This is what we're rooting for. Its not insecurity, we just have fun when reality owns the media

[angel_luv]

He missed?????

[Jason_Terry]

Make your free throws!!!!!

[E20]

This is pretty fucking funny some Spur fans swearing up and down the regular season doesn't mean shit, yet here they are rooting their their hearts out for a Celtic's L.
The only one doing that is Angel and she LOVES Hedo.

[angel_luv]

Defense!

[angel_luv]

The only one doing that is Angel and she LOVES Hedo.


He speaks true.

[dirk4mvp]

The only one doing that is Angel and she LOVES Hedo.


She loves everything that has to do with shitty Euro players.

[Capt Bringdown]

Fear Boston? Sure.
Who's gonna guard both Pierce and Allen? They do present matchup problems for the Spurs, and they can spread the court.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Magic won.

[sa_kid20]

Nice win for the Magic

[angel_luv]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

She loves everything that has to do with shitty Euro players.
:lmao

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Plus a lot of people just won vBookie, so there THAT extra motivation

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Good win for the Magic by the way :tu

[Amare_32]

Boston got screwed by the phantom call. No matter the Magic won't get those calls in Boston.

[E20]

KG is shit. Couldn't he score more or something, he's on my fantasy team.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Nevermind on the whole vBookie thing, I thought there was one, but apparently it was just a poll.

[Darkwaters]

I'm glad Boston lost...if only to shut up the hype machine. The talking heads on ESPN annoy me when they talk about how good this completely untested team supposedly is. It's like everybody that was so excited about Dallas last year and then didn't understand how they could choke away a series to an 8th seed.

[DOMINATOR]

Boston got screwed by the phantom call. No matter the Magic won't get those calls in Boston.
oh please. dwight howard was hacked so many times with no calls i thought he had a Yao Ming jersey on.

[JamStone]

They nearly lost to Miami and Toronto. It's not just one game, it's the fact that people think this 8-0 start was a dominating one. It wasn't. Put the the Spurs/Mavs/Suns in the East and they'd start 34-0.

Since you're doing the "almost" game, aren't the Spurs even worse than their record since they only beat the horrible Memphis Grizzlies by 3 points?

[Amare_32]

Since you're doing the "almost" game, aren't the Spurs even worse than their record since they only beat the horrible Memphis Grizzlies by 3 points?

Don't forget Dallas who beat the Grizz by 3.

[JamStone]

We're not insecure, we just find it damn annoying when clueless fans start proclaiming nonsense.


Saying the Celtics are vastly improved and could make it to the Finals makes fans clueless?

[E20]

Since you're doing the "almost" game, aren't the Spurs even worse than their record since they only beat the horrible Memphis Grizzlies by 3 points?
Since you're going by that, Boston nearly lost to 2 incredibly shitty teams, when the Spurs nearly only lost to one. So, 2 > 1, you still lose. :lol

It's not in the San Antonio Spurs best interest to get the best record.

[E20]

Saying the Celtics are vastly improved and could make it to the Finals makes fans clueless?
No, but proclaiming they're gonna go 82-0, beat the Lakers 33 win streak and coast to the finals and win the ship makes them clueless. I'm not saying all NBA fans are saying this, just the stupid ones. And there are a lot of stupid ones.

[Lp26]

The officiating was atrocious in general. They tried to give the game to BOS, started calling random three seconds, and then when guys were intentionally fouling Howard they wouldn't call it. Howard is not the type of person to get angry like that. Then it's like they felt bad and started giving the Magic some calls.

If this is what we have to look forward to in the playoffs i feel a headache coming on.

Also

Pressure >>>> Garnett

[Amare_32]

No, but proclaiming they're gonna go 82-0, beat the Lakers 33 win streak and coast to the finals and win the ship makes them clueless. I'm not saying all NBA fans are saying this, just the stupid ones. And there are a lot of stupid ones.


Who said that? I can see the Celts going 60 wins.

[E20]

Who said that? I can see the Celts going 60 wins.
A lotta people on this board are knowledgeable, but the casual fans I meet in real life and on other boards say it and I release my pent up anger here, because I end up looking like an ass in real life or I end up getting banned on other boards.

[Amare_32]

A lotta people on this board are knowledgeable, but the casual fans I meet in real life and on other boards say it and I release my pent up anger here, because I end up looking like an ass in real life or I end up getting banned on other boards.


I remember last year when I visited relatives in Miami last year. We went to game 4 of Bulls/Heat. After the game Heat fans were telling a Bulls fans and this is an actual qoute. " Well we won the title last year. What have the Bulls done?" Think about that one.

[Amare_32]

Pierce should have driven to the basket on the last play. He could have gotten a layup and a possible 3 point play or the foul to tie the game.

[JamStone]

No, but proclaiming they're gonna go 82-0, beat the Lakers 33 win streak and coast to the finals and win the ship makes them clueless. I'm not saying all NBA fans are saying this, just the stupid ones. And there are a lot of stupid ones.


You're not real good at picking up sarcasm, are you? Rare is the fan that says the shit you're annoyed at, and those fans are obviously a little zealous or more likely being extreme and sarcastic. And, I'll leave it to you to analyze and label yourself for getting upset at fans proclaiming silly things.

[E20]

Picking up internet sarcasm is not my forte. :lol

I've met a wide range of NBA fans. From the most intelligent to the most clueless. You need to expand your horizons/diversify yourself. :lol

I get annoyed because I think they actually believe those silly things they say.

[JamStone]

That's my point. If someone actually believed that the Celtics were going to win 70+ games or that they'd break the consecutive win streak record, it wouldn't upset me at all. I'd laugh at them. If a person is clueless about sports, why would you let what they think annoy you?

[E20]

Well I'm young, stubborn, sometimes gullible, and believe ignorant people fuck things up for everybody. :lol

[slayermin]

The officiating was atrocious in general. They tried to give the game to BOS, started calling random three seconds, and then when guys were intentionally fouling Howard they wouldn't call it. Howard is not the type of person to get angry like that. Then it's like they felt bad and started giving the Magic some calls.

If this is what we have to look forward to in the playoffs i feel a headache coming on.

Also

Pressure >>>> Garnett

Eddie F. Rush

[Amare_32]

Eddie F. Rush

I know alot of Spurs fans will disagree but to me the best ref working now is Joe Crawford. I know he is a hothead and sometimes thinks he is bigger then the game. But he is always fair and is not swayed by the home crowd. Bavetta on the other hand is a good official but panders sometimes to the home crowd.

[slayermin]

I know alot of Spurs fans will disagree but to me the best ref working now is Joe Crawford. I know he is a hothead and sometimes thinks he is bigger then the game. But he is always fair and is not swayed by the home crowd. Bvetta on the other hand is a good official but panders sometimes to the home crowd.

I agree about Joey Crawford. If Bavetta is working, expect a three hour game.

[HeyIt'sMe]

Yeah, but Howard was a wasted #1 pick and a fluke. We'll never win anything with him.

[ploto]

Hedo having a great season-- caerer highs in points, rebounds, and assists. People forget just how young he was when he was on the Spurs because of the years he had been in the NBA. You would not believe the number of people who argued with me when I told them Hedo was younger than Devin Brown.

[Amare_32]

Yeah, but Howard was a wasted #1 pick and a fluke. We'll never win anything with him.


Who said he was a fluke? I think he will have a better career than the 2nd pick Okafor. The Magic with the roster the have now is probably not good enough to make it to the Finals but I think they have enough to at least make it to the ECF. I just don't see them beating a Boston or Detroit in the conference finals.

[HeyIt'sMe]

Who said he was a fluke? I think he will have a better career than the 2nd pick Okafor. The Magic with the roster the have now is probably not good enough to make it to the Finals but I think they have enough to at least make it to the ECF. I just don't see them beating a Boston or Detroit in the conference finals.

Some idiot troll that posts on here is convinced Howard really isn't all that. Too bad for him, he is all that, and then some. He's scary this year.

[Amare_32]

Some idiot troll that posts on here is convinced Howard really isn't all that. Too bad for him, he is all that, and then some. He's scary this year.


What is scary is that he is only 21.