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Matchup Analysis: Dwight Howard vs. Rasho Nesterovic
Matchup Analysis: Dwight Howard vs. Rasho Nesterovic
This attitude is what the Magic need more of. From Dwight's comments after the Magic beat the Wizards on Wednesday: "Everybody knows what LeBron did, everybody remembers," Magic center Dwight Howard said. "I want to be remembered." [....] "We want Toronto to feel like they're in hell." I want Dwight to be remembered, too, and not just for the Superman dunk. He can ascend from ...
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Linkage - April 19
The AltRaps Blog — ... Enter Rasho Nesterovic, the veteran center who’s having a career renaissance in April, averaging 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 60% shooting from the field. But the focus of this piece is defense, so let’s get to it. 82games shows us that he held opposing centers to a PER of 13.8 this season. That’s all well and good, but how did he and Dwight do against one another in the regular season? Let’s take a look: - Third Quarter Collapse Toronto will win if…the Raptors show toughness on the glass and at the defensive end of the court. Orlando will win because…Dwight Howard will wear out ...

Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers
Third Quarter Collapse — ... Rasho Nesterovic used to defend Dwight Howard pretty well. Then the playoffs happened. Dwight needs to get back on track. Hanging a 20/20 on Rasho would be a step in the right direction. ...

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