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Comparing the 08-09 Seasons of Vince Carter and Hedo Turkoglu
Comparing the 08-09 Seasons of Vince Carter and Hedo Turkoglu
Making major changes to your team when you are already very, very good appears to be the thing to do in today's NBA.  The Lakers essentially swapped Trevor Ariza for Ron Artest, the Magic swapped Hedo Turkoglu for Vince Carter, and the Cavaliers added Shaquille O'Neal.  Each of these ...
Orlando mails one in as Thunder rolls
Orlando mails one in as Thunder rolls
orlandosentinel.com — OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — As if the loss to a reigning lottery team wasn't bad enough, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard said it appeared his team "quit" during the dreary proceedings. (more) Orlando mails one in as Thunder rolls
SVG: Orlando Magic's problem is defense
SVG: Orlando Magic's problem is defense
orlandosentinel.com — CHARLOTTE, N.C --- Even if Vince Carter and all the points he brings returns to the lineup tonight, the big early-season issue for the Orlando Magic isn't offense. (more) SVG: Orlando Magic's problem is defense
Poll: Who Should Be the Orlando Magic's Fifth Starter?
Poll: Who Should Be the Orlando Magic's Fifth Starter?
thirdquartercollapse.com — Imagine for a second that every Orlando Magic player is healthy and eligible to play. It's hard to imagine, given how the season has gone so far, but just bear with me. The ankles of Ryan Anderson and Vince Carter have healed, Rashard Lewis' suspension has run out, Adonal Foyle's knee has ... (more) Poll: Who Should Be the Orlando Magic's Fifth Starter?
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Orlando Magic News & Notes: A Frustrating Night
Howard the Dunk | An Orlando Magic Blog — ... scored 12 points in 29 minutes of action (along with five rebounds and two assists). In a big win at Toronto, Redick poured in 27 points (draining five threes on eight attempts) to go with five assists, six rebounds, and a steal in 45 minutes of playing time. In the latest game, a loss at Detroit, Redick still nailed three three’s and garnered 14 points in 40 minutes. He also discusses Redick’s upcoming rap album. Jon Nichols compares Hedo Turkoglu and Vince Carters’ 2008-09 seasons here . The Magic continue to show off their generosity and kindness in the community. ORLANDO ...

The Mid-Afternoon Milk Mustache, featuring the physics of successful free-throws
Stacheketball, an NBA Blog — ... The Lampshade: Jon Nichols provides a statistical comparison of Vince Carter and Hedo Turkoglu’s respective ‘08-’09 seasons [Third Quarter Collapse] ...

Looking at the Numbers after the First 10 Games for the Orlando Magic
Third Quarter Collapse — ... to Courtney Lee's, the player he "replaced."   And the team numbers? Orlando ranks, as of today, 10th in offensive efficiency and 12th in defensive efficiency. Good stats, but certainly could be better. Especially when it comes to the offense, which is fully capable of leading the Association in offensive efficiency when it's all said and done.     Hoopdata:   As my colleague Jon Nichols wrote last week in his examination of Vince Carter and Hedo Turkoglu, Hoopdata is a new site that ...

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