The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91. Click here to see my recap, quotes, and analysis.
You can find John Denton’s postgame analysis here.
Joshua Robbins says that Jameer Nelson provided a needed spark in last night’s game.
"In the first four minutes of the second half, the diminutive point guard grabbed two rebounds, stole the ball once and swished two 3-pointers.And, with three minutes remaining in regulation, his driving layup extended the Magic’s lead to 90-85.Not bad for a guy who suffered from flu-like symptoms all weekend.Nelson helped rescue the Magic as they appeared headed for a letdown. He finished with a team-high 16 points, six rebounds and five assists in Orlando’s 97-91 victory."
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Rashard Lewis returned to the Magic last night and took note of the newest feature at Amway: the Eastern Conference Championship banner.
"“I haven’t been in the arena and it was something I missed,” he said, referring to the banner-raising opening night. “I was looking at the banner and it brought back memories of something we had accomplished.”"
Brian Schmitz has the story here.
Kelly Dwyer went behind the box score to find out more about Orlando’s victory over Charlotte.
"Dwight is averaging three fewer shot attempts per game than last year, and that’s in a start that has seen Lewis, Carter, and Ryan Anderson(notes) miss significant chunks. The Magic have won eight of 11, but very rarely have I felt Howard to be a significant, consistent force on either end. At least in comparison to where he was last year.This has to change. The Thunder, Celtics, Raptors, Heat, Hawks, and Bucks await. The team worked its way toward eight wins by alternating good defensive and offensive nights, but this cannot continue. Both have to show up, at once. The talent has demanded it all year. Soon, the schedule will demand it.The old Magic, plus depth, have to show up now. Lest I point out how much owner Rich DeVos is paying for this team."
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Jon Nichols of Basketball-statistics.com writes a weekly series for The Third Quarter Collapse. Today, he replaces estimates of Orlando’s 2008-’09 statistics with real ones. Click here to read that.
Wednesday night will be Vince Carter Bobblehead night. Here is the official release from the Magic.
"VINCE CARTER BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY–Giveaway presented by Pepsi and Sun Sports/FS Florida—WHO: The first 5,000 fansWHAT: The Vince Carter bobblehead presented by Pepsi and Sun Sports/FS Florida will be given away to the first 5,000 fans at the November 18 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. WHEN: Wednesday, November 18 – Doors Open: 6 p.m.; Tip Off: 7 p.m."
ORLANDO MAGIC, J.J. REDICK AND FEED THE CHILDREN HELP FAMILIES
"On Tuesday, November 17 from 3:30-4:30 at Ivey Lane Neighborhood Center (291 Silverton St., Orlando, 32811-1745) International hunger relief organization, Feed the Children, will partner with the Orlando Magic and guard J.J. Redick for a food distribution to feed 400 Orlando children and families. Feed The Children and the Orlando Magic, working with local partner agency Orlando Community & Youth Trust, will provide a box of food and personal care items to 400 low-income families in need. The boxes are designed to help supplement a family for up to one week. Event is not open to the public, media is invited to attend and film and/or photograph the distribution."
Around the League:
Stephen Jackson was traded to the Bobcats yesterday and started against the Magic after arriving just an hour before the game. Larry Brown says that he will be able to handle Jackson with no problem. See that here.
Grizzlies, Iverson agree to terminate contract. Iverson does hope to continue his NBA career.
Fully Clips is seeing an improvement in the Clippers’ play.
King James Gospel goes inside Cleveland’s locker room to get a closer look at the Cavaliers here.
Rip City Project takes a look at Portland’s loss to the red-hot Atlanta Hawks.
Pacman Jonesin says that Don Nelson must be stopped.
See what Blue Man Hoop has to say about the Warriors after they allowed Brandon Jennings to score 55 points.
We’re Bucked says that the Brandon Jennings bandwagon is filling up fast.
Around the Network:
The Florida State Seminoles Men’s Basketball team won their season opener. You can read about that here.
College basketball is back. Head over to Beadle Maniacs to get your fix.
Sooze of Babes Love Baseball says that Pedro Martinez had the flu during game 6 of the World Series. Guess what else he said? He wants to return next season.
Wally Fish, an incredible Royals blogger and the new MLB Director at Fansided.com has an update on the Royals players in the Caribbean here.
Steve Fetch has updated his College Hockey Power Rankings.
Take a look at Inside the Eagles’ Cheesesteak of the week.
The Viking Age review the Vikings’ victory over the Lions.
Click here to read my weekly college football blog.
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