[Magic 9-7]Allen stops Magic|Blockbuster trade

Great! The thing I like the most about this dynasty so far is how in every game there seems to be a different player that leads the team. That's cool

Wow, didn't even see the season start!

It looks great, you're starting really well, with the same very nice recap style, continue like that, it is just awesome!

Minnesota’s big three stop Magic…
3rd quarter intervention

About the Timberwolves
Record 1-4(28th in League, 14th in Conference, 5th in Division)
Timberwolves are on a 0-2 losing streak
Leader in points Ricky Davis 26.2 PPG
Leader in rebounds Mark Blount 12.2 RPG
Leader in assists Mike James 6.6 APG
Leader in steals Trenton Hassell 2.20 SPG
Leader in blocks Mark Blount 1.80 BPG
Injured players: No Injured Players
*Info before the game


Kevin Garnett was completely dominating under the basket…

Box Scores
Magic-106
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The Orlando Magic suffered their first loss, since their 5-0 winning streak. They were beaten by Minnesota Timberwolves.
Orlando had a truly successful first quarter, winning it by 6 points, but fell down, after loosing the second period by 12 for a six point deficit, entering the second half.
Orlando had a good start in the third, going for a 6-0 run and cutting the lead down. But Kevin Garnett answered quickly, with his powerful and dominating moves, no one could’ve stopped Garnett from dunking the ball into the basket. But the big man collected his 4th foul, nearly at the end of the quarter. Then Orlando completely dominated in the last two minutes of the game, going for a 12-0 run and winning the quarter by a single point.
Minnesota’s big three – KG, Mike James and Ricky Davis really showed that they’ve got in the last period. They all combined for 25 of T-Wolves 32 last quarter points and helped their team to clinch the win, despite big effort from Jameer Nelson, Hedo Turkoglu and Dwight Howard. One of the key’s leading Minnesota to the W, was Magic’s poor foul shooting, they missed 13 of their 35 ft attempts, for a 62% shooting from the line. T-Wolves big three combined for 75 points.


Jordan™ Player of the game

KEVIN GARNETT
23 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steals, 2 blocks, FG 10-23, 3pt 0-1, FT 3-5.






Latest rumors
Could a SF be in Mavericks future?

wow, T'Wolves killed you. 3 guys with at least 23 points :O
but 5-2 ... you're on the right way, keep it up!

btw, I'd love to have a poster with the pic right on the top

You had a good game, but James, Garnet and Davis were too much for your team.
I dont like Turkoglu shooting more than Howard

You lost ...anyway it was an tough game on the road...try to win the next game

Wow, you lost to Minnesota; tough break.

Good luck next game; a couple more wins and you should build a small division lead.

wow Hedo really putting great numbers for you so far, didn't expect that. Tough loss here, good luck in the next game

The streak was bound to come to an end. Some good stats for your Magic players in that game. Jameer had a good all-round game with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. I like where this team is going.

Btw, are you thinking of trading a SF to the Mavs??

Yeh tough luck although it was always going to be hard when 3 players score in the 20's just like scoop what are your thoughts on the Mavs searching for SF???

buzzy, It was trully very hard to stop James and Davis...

cerv, Well I was feeling the range with him against Indiana, so I tried it again, but it didn't work...

looser, Yeah, these road are starting to piss me off...

Lamrock93, Well I need that, since losing to Minnesota isn't good at all...

Marquis, Thanks, I'm starting to like him...

Scoop, I'm also very happy with Jameer, he's a trully great player...

3PK, Well about the rumors, I had little thought on traiding Hedo and maybe getting Terry, I just was a little intrested in that....


Thanks for the comments guys, I really appreciate it!

Howard’s monster performance doesn’t give a win…
3rd quarter intervention

About the Celtics
Record 2-4(24th in League, 12th in Conference, 4th in Division)
Celtics are on a 2-0 winning streak
Leader in points Paul Pierce 29.0 PPG
Leader in rebounds Al Jefferson 9.2 RPG
Leader in assists Paul Pierce 7.0 APG
Leader in steals Paul Pierce 2.67 SPG
Leader in blocks Al Jefferson 2.17 BPG
Injured players: No Injured Players
*Info before the game


Kendrick Perkins scored a career-high 18 points against Magic

Box Scores
Magic-112
Celtics-117

The Orlando Magic suffered their second loss in a row, this time against Boston Celtics.
Boston won the first quarter by a couple of points, but lost the second by a single point for a very fragile lead, entering the second half.
Boston started the first quarter, by loosing Delonte West, who collected his 6th foul, right at the beginning of the quarter, but then Celtics powered up for a 8-0 run and a 9 point lead with eight minutes to go in the quarter. Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson led Magic to a slow comeback and tied the quarter, right at the last seconds, for a one point deficit, heading into the last period.
Boston found superb extra help in their bench, from Sebastian Telfair and Michael Olowokandi. They both combined for 29 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and a couple of blocks. With the help of Kendrick Perkins they managed to overpower Magic late in the quarter and book the win. Dwight Howard had a monstrous game, posting 27 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and five blocks.


Jordan™ Player of the game

AL JEFFERSON
19 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 blocks, FG 9-17, 3pt 0-0, FT 1-1.

Ahh tough 2 losses there man, although it does add realism to your dynasty..

BTW, I don't thinkl you should get Terry. I don't like those little SG's(Gordon is an exeption, I love that guy.), plus he is not the kind of player that will score when nothing goes your way and you need him the most.

Looking forward to see what your trading plans are

Good to see Howard is dominating for you, it will be interesting to see what moves you decide to make if any.

For the DualNasty I was thinking of trading Hedo, but wtih the NLSC patch hes a bit better than I expected.

Hill is always a good option for trading too, but it hes such a nice guy its hard

Lets hope you can bounce back and get some more wins

Man, two tough losses in a row. Nice to see Howard dominating, as he should do, and I think you will play better next game.
Good luck!

tough loss; howard is a BEAST and what a game by Al Jeff as well; Clash of the Titans! - BD#5

WOW, 27 and 15 and you lose

You really need to get some scorers, I can't see Turkoglu and Howard going for 25 evry game!

I got a great trade idea for you!

Trade Grant Hill to the Wizards for Jamison! You get a better player and you cut salaries! It works!

S.R.N.O, Well I was only thinking a little about it, not that I was planning on doin' it... Thanks for the advice...

Mark., Yeah, Hill looks like a nice guy to me too

Sacke12, I hope so too...

BoomDizzle#5, Yeah....

Anthony15, Well the supporting cast doesn't do a very reliable job, so I never know what's gonna happen...

rl564411, Well, not a bad idea, but believe me, my other to SG's are such poor defenders, I can't even think about tradin' him and not getting a SG at the moment...

Report: Hill injured


Orlando Magic’s shooting guard Grant Hill was injured during their previous matchup with Boston Celtics. Later that evening Magic’s trainer reported that he will be out for 12 days with a sore toe. He will likely miss 4-6 games. Magic’s coach was asked about what is he planning to do with the shooting guard position in the starting five, he confirmed that J.J Redick will be in for Hill.

Nuggets’ big 4th gives the win…
3rd quarter intervention

About the Nuggets
Record 5-1(4th in League, 3rd in Conference, 1st in Division)
Nuggets are on a 2-0 winning streak
Leader in points Allen Iverson 29.7 PPG
Leader in rebounds Marcus Camby 9.5 RPG
Leader in assists Allen Iverson 6.7 APG
Leader in steals Allen Iverson 2.83 SPG
Leader in blocks Nene 2.17 BPG
Injured players: No Injured Players
*Info before the game


Allen Iverson posted 29 points and 11 assists…

Box Scores
Magic-98
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The Orlando Magic suffered their third loss in a row, this time against Denver Nuggets.
Nuggets had a powerful start winning the first quarter by 16 points, but lost the second period by 8 for a 8 point lead, heading into the second half.
Magic’s[/i] [u]Dwight Howard was doing everything he could, to get his team ahead of the opponents. He had 13 points and 5 rebounds in the quarter, with the help of Darko Milicic and Redick they managed to get a 5 point lead with two minutes to go, but suddenly after Denver’s timeout, everything changed. Magic couldn’t rebounds properly, gave up 16(offensive) boards in the game, they couldn’t stop Iverson at all, but still managed to win the third period by 6, for a two point deficit, entering the last quarter.
Nuggets completely crushed Orlando in the last quarter. Allen Iverson made three treys and scored 16 points in the last quarter, along with the perfect rebounding, Denver was looking unstoppable. Magic’s Darko Milicic and J.J Redick were the only players, who could oppose them, but it was truly not enough. Jameer Nelson had the worst game this season, posting 5 points and 4 assists, while Redick finished with 17 points and 11 assists.


Jordan™ Player of the game

ALLEN IVERSON
29 points, 1 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 steals, 0 blocks, FG 11-18, 3pt 4-8, FT 3-4.






Latest rumors
Adam Morrison(CHA) to be traded?

Dang! 3 losses in a row now. How the hell did you lose to the Celtics?!?!? lol

Sucks that Hill is injured, the result of the Nuggets game might have been a bit different, had he played...

I see that Morrison isn't going anywhere. If he was on the trading block, would you have a bit of interest in him?

Tough luck with the loss but it's always gonna be diffcult vs a stacked Nuggets team otherwise more terrible news with Hill but atleast it isn't serious, Also great work with the pics and the frequant updates this is on fire

Ah man, another tough loss. And Hill injured doesn't make it any better. Just keep playin' and you will get your W's soon.

Wow - what a line by Iverson: 29 points, 11 assists! he truly was 'the Answer'
5 turnovers though so i guess he's not a machine... well, so to speak - DB#5