- As many expected the two game Draft06 exhibition series was a close fought affair with the two teams splitting the series a game a piece.
Game 1 was a fast paced run and gun affair with both teams scoring well above 100 points,
and baskets coming fast and often, it was obvious that the players used this game to show off the offensive and athletic abilities.
Game 2 saw the coaches take a bigger role with more sets being run on the offensive end,
while on the defensive end the players gave a far more concerted effort resulting in some spectacular defensive plays.
Game 1:
(Miami in White)
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In the Draft06 Home game for Miami the home team got a boost from their rowdy crowd
to out score the Orlando Draft06 41-31 set by draftees Branch and Aldridge dominating
in the low post.Defense led by fast breaks was the key to their quick start.
In the 2nd quarter Orlando stepped up its game with Roy and Morrison leading the way
for the Orlando Draft squad outscoring the home team by 11 pts in the 2nd.
The 3rd Quarter was a far closer affair but Orlando increased their halftime lead of
1pt to 5 pts at the end of the 3rd led by Bargnan's and Thomas's defense and rebounding
with Roy and Gay stepped up their offensive assualt.
Pat Riley must of said some stern words during the break to wake the home team up as they
rallied in to win in a tough 4th quarter with Foye and Parker finding their range with the
assists from Branch. The Heat Draftees broke the Orlando's teams spirits with their hot
finish to win by 5 points.
Ben Branch was the Jordan Brand Player of the Game with 21pts 12asts & 8rbds.
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Game 2:
(Orlando in White)
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After suffering a close loss in the first game of the series the Magic side was looking to make amends in game 2.
Firing on all cylinders from the tip off the Magic pushed out a handy 26-18 lead after one quarter.
Compared to the previous game this one was not producing nearly as many highlights,
looking more like an intensly fought playoff game due the intense defense being played by both teams.
The Magic side maintained thier lead through out the second quarter, but they were by no means dominating their opponents
with the Heat playing equally as well, and the Magic only getting extra buckets from the hustle
and athleticsm of forwards Tyrus Thomas and Paul Millsap.
Rudy Gay was the main contributor on the offenseive end for the Magic with 19 points by the half.
Tyrus Thomas was a beast in the paint for the Magic side during the first half
The third quarter saw a slight lapse in the defensive intensity for both teams,
however Miami were the ones to capitalise on the extra offensive opportunities managing to cut into Orlando's lead.
LaMarucs Aldridge had a field day in the paint completely exposing the defensive weaknesses
in the Magic sides frontcourt with 10 points and 10 rebounds along with 3 blocks in the 3rd.
Any hope that the Miami team was feeling coming into the fouth quarter was quickly dashed as the
Orlando side quickly ran their lead up to 15 points within the first 3 minutes of the quarter.
Rudy Gay's hot shooting came to an end, but Adam Morrison and Andrea Bargnani quickly picked up the load
with Morrison scoring 10 of his 19 in the final spell and Bargnani nailing all 3 of his shots from downtown during the fourth.
With 2 minutes left in the game any hope of a close finish was gone with Orlando holding a 18 point lead.
Rudy Gay was named player of the game with 33 points 5 assists and 5 rebounds.
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Next Up: Announcement of 06/07 Rosters
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OMG... i just saw this now.. this is what it looks to be the dynasty of the year... Anyways.. hope u guys include me in the NLSC Draftee... 
hope you sort it soon 