Magic (26-14) at Celtics (30-9) 1/17

[rondohondo]

they are going to allow howard to foul out KG, Shaq and baby...and not call any on him. i hate the NBA b/c of this reason

I agree, it is extremely frustrating. He could throw a C to the ground and refs would ignore it.

On top of it al, Howard not not really all that talented.  He has develped some post moves and now looks like he's worked on his foul shot.  He is a great rebounder, but guys who depend only on their size are true super-elite players.  I don't want him in green.

He would be so much more dangerous on offense with Rondo as his PG .

[snively]

they are going to allow howard to foul out KG, Shaq and baby...and not call any on him. i hate the NBA b/c of this reason

I agree, it is extremely frustrating. He could throw a C to the ground and refs would ignore it.

On top of it al, Howard not not really all that talented.  He has develped some post moves and now looks like he's worked on his foul shot.  He is a great rebounder, but guys who depend only on their size are true super-elite players.  I don't want him in green.

Can't hold his physical advantages against him.  LeBron James, Shaq, Howard: all guys who have been/are great primarily because of their otherworldly physical gifts.

[vinnie]

I would love to see Danny trade Nate.

[rsan]

Is semih hurt or something? He needs to get in there. Only if the refs would call a a good game

[rondohondo]

I would love to see Danny trade Nate.

he plays better off the ball, which is why we need delonte back

[Surferdad]

they are going to allow howard to foul out KG, Shaq and baby...and not call any on him. i hate the NBA b/c of this reason

I agree, it is extremely frustrating. He could throw a C to the ground and refs would ignore it.

On top of it al, Howard not not really all that talented.  He has develped some post moves and now looks like he's worked on his foul shot.  He is a great rebounder, but guys who depend only on their size are true super-elite players.  I don't want him in green.

Can't hold his physical advantages against him.  LeBron James, Shaq, Howard: all guys who have been/are great primarily because of their otherworldly physical gifts.

I'm not holding his size against him, only his lack of talent and the built-in witness protection program being offered to him.  Stern sure know how to market this league.

[The DarkPassenger]

Why has Doc been playing Harangody? Why is Sammy (Semih) riding the pine? Harangody rotates without a clue on defense, and the Magic converted at least three times because of his mistakes!

I'm sorry but why all the hate for Luke??!! You mean to tell me that Erden is better just cause he has size? I think it's a good idea to have him in the game cause Magic has to play small with the lack of a real back up for Howard so going small yourself to keep up speed wise is smart.

Bottomline Luke is not the worst NBA player in the world and can shoot the ball. He may not be good on defense but he's learning and he will stretch the floor.

And what's up with the hate for Nate? He is shooting the ball cause he is open... if he doesn't then he's not doing his job.

[celticinorlando]

every 50/50 ball going to orlando0

[vinnie]

I would love to see Danny trade Nate.

he plays better off the ball, which is why we need delonte back

He is missing every shot he takes. Worthless right now.

[vinnie]

Howard dominating this game. Are there people that really believe he is not talented?

[DinTN]

I would love to see Danny trade Nate.

he plays better off the ball, which is why we need delonte back

Thinking the same thing..

Any updates on JO? Assuming a decision on surgery is to be made tomorrow.

[celticinorlando]

howard is allowed to do anything he wants..he just went over the rebound. easy to dominate a game when you can travel, push and not get called

[Spicoli]

I hate gimmick teams like the Magic, Knicks, Suns, Warriors, etc. When their 3's stop falling they're useless. Learn how to do something other than launch up 3's every chance you get, you clowns.

[vinnie]

Magic three point shooting is really good. Combine that with Howard and that is why they will conted for a championship with Boston and the heat.

[snively]

Frustrating game.  Shaq yet to grab a board.