lawyerman said:
Was I ever wrong. The Cavs have actually made this series interesting.
Isn't funny how people get up and down after each game in the playoffs. I'm not sure how this series is "interesting" now. The Cavs held serve and won at home. The Celts are still up 2-1 and if they win Game #4, it's as good as over. This series is going seven and the Celts will prevail because of home court.
A series doesn't become interesting untill a team wins on the road.
Orlando continues to show how inexperienced they are. I don't buy into the idea of waking up Rip since with CB-Smooth being out, Hamilton knew he had to be aggressive on O. Plus having the half pint on him, you pretty knew Rip would post the midget. What is amazing about the Magic is the continued bad shot selection in the 4th. Hedo made a couple of 3's but there some early in shot clock looks that weren't great that he took. Furthermore, the last drive was a bit odd and he probably should have started his move quicker to allow for more time in the case of the miss. I do think McDyess took a charge on that too.
When I watch Orlando I have to wonder, isn't this the type of team Coangelo wants to have?
I'd also like to note that Dwight Howard is incredibly overrated at this point in his career. I think people get too excited about the dunk contest and try to extrapolate on that. There's no doubt about his raw ability and how good he could be but I'd say Bosh is a better all around guy at this point. Howard just looks awkward when he's on the post and in the half court very much like Shaq in his early years.
Wow that broadcast team for the DET/ORL game was tough to listen to. Way to research solely from the media guides.
Morally, this was a huge letdown for the Magic. It is difficult to pick yourself up after that but as a professional, you have to try and not let that bother you.
