Thursday, May 20, 2010

Watch This Ridiculous Alley-OOP!!!


Here It Is & Remember teams should imply the Alley-OOP more often!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A Loss of Words!!!!!

WOW!!! That is all that can be said about this game. Howard showed up, ad still no one but Redick even attempted. I still say Orlando in 6, watch how Orlando does on the road!!!! What do you all think?

Here It Is & Remember Let's See Amazing Magic Basketball Happen!!!!!

Monday, May 17, 2010

Orlando C’s Green & NBA Ref’s Style

The Boston Celtics gave the Orlando Magic their first postseason loss. Boston played great defense all around during the game. The Orlando Magic made me puk green from their awful first half play, but made some adjustments and did better in the second half. I understand that it is unlike Orlando to go 0-9 from the 3 point line in the 1st half, and only make five 3s in the entire game. I understand that 32% shooting the 1st half is not Orlando, and that 32 points in the 1st half is Orlando’s usual points in a single quarter. The Orlando Magic could not get buckets to drop and sloppy play caused for a horrid double digit turnover value. A lot of things went sour for Orlando, no doubt, and credit to Boston for helping to create that through defense and making timely critical shots when needed.

As a Magic fan it flat out hurt me because it was the first loss, but after a few hours of Kleenex and tears, I started to think about how this game was good for Orlando. I know it’s hard to believe that this game could be good for Orlando in anyway but, there are a few highlights in this otherwise painful game for Orlando and Magic fans.

• Orlando came from 20 down to Boston and only lost by 4 when all was said and done; this is testament for how good Orlando can be even with nothing falling.
• Orlando played great defense in the second half to bring them back into the game.
• Boston made some shots that were buzzer beaters, which is just unlucky for the Magic.
• Jameer jumpstarted Orlando right out the gate in the 3rd quarter to spark some offense, which shows his role and how vital it can be at points.
• Howard still had many blocks, and altered shots, which came into play during the second half.
• This gives Orlando the underdog feel, even though they have the better record, which is how Orlando likes to play, and the way Magic fans like there team to be.
I know I sound crazy, but Orlando needed this and we want this as fans. Everybody on the media is going Boston now because of game 1, which can say a lot because I picked Boston over Cleveland after seeing that game 1. The reason I believe that this series is a different story is due to the fact that we are not Cleveland and we don’t get stagnate when Dwight, Vince, or Jameer catch fire. I still call Orlando in 6, and by the 4th game the series will be tied 2-2, and then Orlando will take over. Remember all Orlando needed to get back into this game was a good fourth quarter, that is scary!!!

This game really had me working at the way the refs were not calling fouls, and allowing many things to slide. Credit to the refs, and this is really hard for me to swallow or even accept so I feel your pain, but the refs called this game down the middle and allowed both teams to get away with many fouls. Dwight had many over the back rebound attempts, and the Celtics had numerous hacks on the hands of shooters. This game was a physical style, and the refs decided to allow them to slide.

This style type that the refs allowed to occur worked well for Boston because many of their players are physical, while Orlando has about 4 or 5 players that are physical. Many of Orlando shooters are more finesse.

This game got me to think how the refs call the game even can affect the turnout of the game. The Lakers will have a difficult time with teams if refs decide to allow things to slide on both sides because they are not too physical. I think the refs control more than just the calls of the game, but also the tempo of the game. Think about it, because if there are many foul calls in the L.A. and Phoenix series then that fast paced game that the Suns want will not be fully effective, and L.A. plays better with more fouls. Think about this and tell me what you think in the comments section!

Here It Is & Remember Orlando Magic fans, that saying of “It may be a blessing in disguise!”

Friday, May 14, 2010

Why The King Remains Ringless & Boston vs Orlando, Exciting!!!

The Cleveland Cavaliers were riding high coming into the post season with the best regular season record at 61-21, the best basketball player in the world and two-time MVP, LeBron James, and a strong backing from the sports media. Then an aged, but very experienced Boston Celtics team came into play led by the spotlight stealer, Rajon Rondo.

The Celtics may have had a tough regular season, but no one should have underestimated this team in the postseason, especially with veterans Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. The Celtics took advantage of their matchup problems they caused for the Cavs from Keving Garnett to Rajon Rondo.

It's also very funny how the Cleveland Cavs were said to be "battle tested" by the Celtics and not "struggling", like the Magic were "struggling" last season!!! Please get off Orlando major sports media!!!

The story about this series is not on Boston going to head to Orlando for an Eastern Conference Finals match-up, or what caused the Cavs to lose to the Celtics. The story was about LeBron’s free agency, and yes everybody wants to know where he is going to end up. I don’t care right now, and won’t care until anything can even happen, which is July 1, 2010. This LeBron free agency talk will be dragged out over 6 weeks, and I am already tired of it.

The real problem with the Cavs was that LeBron’s teammates become stagnate when he handles the ball. The Cavs had nobody creating any screens, or cutting! Boston had Ray Allen continuously moving, and Perkins or Garnett setting screens. LeBron’s supporting cast just stood there and basically said LeBron pull us out of this, and win this series on your own. Lebron had a triple double consisting of 27 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. He did have 9 turnovers, but he still produced a triple double. LeBron does receive a lot of blame for not firing his team, and he didn’t seem to ooze hunger for a championship. His supporting cast took on his style and didn’t fight for that championship. The harder working team, Boston Celtics, deserves and took this series away from Boston. Boston earned the right to return to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Boston Celtics took this series and are heading to the Orlando Magic for a tough Eastern Conference Finals series. The match-ups in the regular series are relatively even in all categories, and the largest point differential win was by nine points. Some key points regarding advantages that both teams have upon each other are the following:

Boston Celtics:
• Kevin Garnett needs to take Rashard Lewis into the post.
• Rajon Rondo needs to continue to create for Boston.
• Throw bodies at Dwight Howard, and give him multiple looks.
• Use Rasheed as a center to drag Dwight out of the paint.
• Tony Allen needs to continue defending well.

Orlando Magic:
• Rashard Lewis needs to bring Garnett out to the perimeter.
• Jameer Nelson needs to continue jumpstarting the Magic.
• Dwight needs to stay out of foul trouble!
• Dwight Howard needs to continue rolling on offensive, and defensive dominance.
• Stan Van Gundy needs to keep emphasis on DEFNESE!!!
• The bench needs to keep producing and bringing that faster pace game.
• Vince Carter needs to defend the cutting Ray Allen well.
• Matt Barnes needs to defend Paul pierce well.
• Mickael Pietrus needs to keep producing as the Magic’s sixth-man.
• JJ Redick needs to play that great Defense on Ray Allen, like last year.
• Orlando’s perimeter players need to continue knocking down 3’s.

I really see this series as a great one, and I don’t see a Magic sweep here, but I hope for a sweep. The game should bring a rough and rugged defensive play. Paul Pierce said that Boston has multiple guys that can be their star and produce, but he made the mistake of placing the Magic in the group of teams that depend on a superstar, and ours is Dwight Howard! The Magic have many weapons, and I guess Paul Pierce did not see that Charlotte series where Dwight and Vince were struggling, yet others stepped up and produce. Boston must take Orlando seriously, and Orlando needs to do the same towards Boston.

Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson were the two that stayed and watch as the Lakers celebrated on their home court last year, and it seems that image has created this hunger in them!!! Vince sees this is his best chance to get a ring and championship, and Dwight Howard wants to validify himself as one of the greats of the game. I believe Orlando will take this series in a tough contest and return to the NBA Finals for a second consecutive year in 6 games. Let me know what you think!!!

Here It Is & Remember I loved watching LeBron fail again, the King has no Ring!!!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

King James More Like Pauper James:

Lebron James and the Cavs were demolished in a critical Game 5 inside the Q, their home turf. Their franchise player goes 3-14 from the field and stamps 15 points to the stat sheet. The Boston Celtics are known for playing lockdown defense, but with all due respect to the great Boston defense played last night, it didn’t seem like that was the problem. The Cavs didn’t want this victory, and it showed!

  • ·         Jamario Moon was Globetrotting on the bench during a Cavs beat down courtesy of the Celtics!
  • ·         Lebron didn’t take the blame upon himself in the press conference, like a MVP should.
  • ·         Mike Brown having terrible substitutions, which did not help his team.
  • ·         The role players did not step up!

The Cavs were put on their heels and right now they are looking over the edge. They were dumbfound when their MVP was not playing well, which truly shows the depth this team lacks. Shaq was their leading scorer, which should not occur at his age. Mike Brown could not find anything that would run or at least bring some production to the team, which hurts his coaching status. Lebron James had a disappointing response to his play after the game, and during the game his body language showed a lack of HUNGER, AGGRESSION, AND PASSION. Everyone said that he is a great player, but until he wins a championship then he can’t place himself anywhere near a Michael Jordon, Kobe Brant, Magic Johnson, or Larry Bird. With the game he had last night; it will be difficult for him to win a ring.

The other three teams that made it to the conference finals, all had role players step up even when their franchise players were having difficulties, so Lebron has a majority of the blame for last night’s loss but he is not the only one to blame. The Lakers had Pau Gasol step up when Kobe Bryant was struggling. The Phoenix Suns had multiple guys step up from Dudley or Dragic when needed. The Orlando Magic had Mickael Pietrus step up off the bench, and many role players keep a consistent game when Dwight Howard had foul trouble. The Boston Celtics even have Glen Davis and Tony Allen step up and make big shots, and defensive plays when needed.

The Cavs may just be a great regular season team, but when it comes to the playoffs it seems like another team knocks them down, they themselves lack production, or a combination of the two factors. This team seems to be immature when looking at their tendencies. They have a ridiculous routine of taking snap shots of themselves during introductions, dance on the sidelines during games, eat fries from opposing teams fans, and basically having egos that are large, but don’t contain any validity. The validity needed is to have some championships. The other three teams in the conference finals were very focused, and serious about their game play. You don’t see Kobe making foolish hand jesters or a ridiculous snap shot routine. Kobe is known for his subtle but impactful fist clinch, and imitating protruding jaw. I don’t like Kobe, but I do respect his game. Lebron is someone I don’t like and don’t respect because of where his mindset seems to be.
This loss is mainly on Lebron, because as a leader you either lead by examples or create for others. Lebron needs to stop having a business mindset, and start focusing on gaining what he needs, which is a championship.

Here It Is & Remember I don't like Lebron and the Cavs, and was cheering for Boston for the first time ever!