Pack It In, Orlando

by Steve Weinman on May 11, 2008 1:47 AM EDT in NBA Articles

It certainly appears that the Detroit Pistons are on their way to a sixth straight trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Orlando Magic had their chance to make their battle with Detroit a series, and they blew it at home late Saturday afternoon.

Or maybe the Pistons took it from them.

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Orlando gave it to them. Terrible performance by Orlando. They allowed a 15-0 run in the third while they were in complete control and were in the process of stamping on Detroit’s kneck, on the other end Detroit couldn’t anything to go. Then they just stopped playing, stopped executing their offense. Gave away a few silly turnovers, a few offensive rebounds, a few easy shots in the halfcourt. Next thing you know they’ve lost nearly all of their lead. Do they come back? No they just continue to collapse over and over and over.

Very frustrating game to watch. Bad Orlando, down dog.

by Who on May 11, 2008 9:06 AM EDT reply actions

“Bad Orlando, down dog.”

I have to hand it to you, Who, in addition to the mounds of basketball insight in the comments and forums, you never go more than a few posts without giving me some amusement as well. Much thanks :)

-sw

by Steve Weinman on May 11, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

SVG really has to look at himself this summer. He’s done a bad job offensively with Dwight Howard. Stan’s a brilliant coach but he has to concentrate on getting Dwight more and better chances.

It’s not acceptable for one of the most dominant post scorers to only recieve 11.9 shots a night on the season. Howard is shooting 60% and is one of the most unstoppable forces in the league, how is he only getting 12 shots a night?

No player in the Top 50 scorers in this league average less attempts than Dwight. Number 58 averages less, 11.2, Chauncey Billups. Next is number 61, the immortal scorer Mike Miller. Then Marvin Williams and Devin Harris at 67th and 68th

That’s ridiculous

Let the young man play coach!

He’s ignoring his best offensive option and it got shown up in the playoffs.

Great coach who needs some quiet nudging behind the scenes from his general manager (Otis Smith? Fat chance but let’s live in hope). Orlando win a championship based on Howard’s dominance in the low post. They don’t have the creativity on the perimeter to get by with anything less.

by Who on May 11, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions