[MLKG]

Rip abused Christie off of backcuts much of the night, but the last couple possessions he shadowed him really well.

That was the biggest mental breakdown I've ever seen from the Pistons though.

[hobojoe]

What a great aquisition Christie was.

The difference in the game:
Orlando: 7-9 3PT
Detroit: 5-17 3PT

Great game for the Magic, Francis and Turkoglu go off, the Magic beat the defending world champions with Grant Hill shooting 4-14 and for the first time all season not scoring 10+ points. What a great game.

[hobojoe]

Originally posted by <b>JNice</b>!
I wonder if maybe there is a trade coming for Garrity. He hasn't gotten on the court so far this game.

I think you're right, Garrity's on his way out in my opinion. Don't expect any big names, or even anyone on Garrity's talent level(not really saying much).

[JNice]

Originally posted by <b>Mike luvs KG</b>!
Rip abused Christie off of backcuts much of the night, but the last couple possessions he shadowed him really well.

That was the biggest mental breakdown I've ever seen from the Pistons though.

You sure that wasn't Hill you saw getting abused on the picks? Either way, Christie really turned up the D in the 4th and wasn't even letting Rip catch the ball. His defense was fabulous in the 4th. Probably the difference in the game.

On a side note, not really complaining because a lot of people do this, but the Pistons set an awful lot of illegal screens that don't get called.

[JNice]

Box Score

Francis with 32-12-6 ... pretty nice night.

[MLKG]

Originally posted by <b>JNice</b>!


You sure that wasn't Hill you saw getting abused on the picks? Either way, Christie really turned up the D in the 4th and wasn't even letting Rip catch the ball. His defense was fabulous in the 4th. Probably the difference in the game.

I saw Christie get beat a couple times, probably overplaying for steals. Late in the game he did do a great job of ball denial though.

[hobojoe]

Originally posted by <b>JNice</b>!
Box Score

Francis with 32-12-6 ... pretty nice night.

Francis started out the game scoring a lot of points, but not taking very smart shots. Again, too many jumpers and no penetration. As the game went on he got a lot better, and really turned it into one of his best games of the year.

[hobojoe]

Since being inserted into the starting lineup following the Mobley trade, Hedo Turkoglu is averaging 21.3 ppg including 42.9% from 3-point range. And that's including the 2-15 performence a few days ago. He's really been on a tear.

[HKF]

Originally posted by <b>hobojoe</b>!
Since being inserted into the starting lineup following the Mobley trade, Hedo Turkoglu is averaging 21.3 ppg including 42.9% from 3-point range. And that's including the 2-15 performence a few days ago. He's really been on a tear.

He's without question a much better player when starting. He just has more confidence in his game, when a starter.

[JNice]

Originally posted by <b>Mike luvs KG</b>!


I saw Christie get beat a couple times, probably overplaying for steals. Late in the game he did do a great job of ball denial though.

Actually yeah, I remember the play you are referring to. I think it was out of a timeout. No doubt LB noticed Christie playing denial on Rip so he called a play where Rip could do a quick backcut on the overplay and it worked to perfection. I think that was the play Rip got the wide open two hander.

[JNice]

Orlando needs to go on a little run right now and take advantage of Hughes being out which without question weakens the Wizards for awhile.

Side note: Nice to see DeClerq return. I see he hasn't lost his unbelievable ability to foul.

[MLKG]

Originally posted by <b>JNice</b>!


Actually yeah, I remember the play you are referring to. I think it was out of a timeout. No doubt LB noticed Christie playing denial on Rip so he called a play where Rip could do a quick backcut on the overplay and it worked to perfection. I think that was the play Rip got the wide open two hander.

Yeah that was one, I think there was another play like it in the second half and then another one on an inbounds play. I just remember thinking Christie still had the great hands but his feet didn't look as good.

He really stepped it up when it mattered though on both ends of the floor.

[whizKIDD]

HI Guys!

What a Great Win against the defendig Champion.

Steve-O with an extrem game. 32 Points, 12 Board on 50% FG is really good . Just the TO needs to stop.

Hedo gave Steve-O a lot of Help at the offensive end of the court. He shot very well and played a really good game. Dwight was very solid against the wallace connection. He played well in D and got DD in Rebound again . Cato was also solid.

Doug Christie was a very good addition. He kept RIP in his hands at the End of the game. With him on court our D is much better. I love to see Doug wear a Magic Jersey now and play so well.

AnDrew is back of his injury. I hope he stays heathly. Pat and Stacey (ok - after the tragedy) didn`t play more than a minute. Is Pat on his way out of O-Town? Jameer need to get more minutes - with him running the point the team plays more Teamplay and he will get more experience.

Nice to see Steve-O to accept Doug and doing well with him

Now we need a win against the rockets and then the sixers.

@JNice - You`re aright - we need a run now and we also need to win against the wizards twice in back to back games at the end of the next week.

Have a great Day

Bye Whizzy

[DwyaneWade4MVP]

Hedo is doing great out there starting! and Christie is a nice addition, if we just would have still gotten Mobley...