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Location: Orlando, FL | Arena: Amway Arena (17,451) | Chairman: Rick DeVos | GM: Otis Smith
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Magic report: Getting inside
 

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The two-year reign coach Brian Hill is still hanging by a thread.

Since the season ended with an embarrassing first-round playoff sweep by the Detroit Pistons, the Magic have been dealing with a public relations nightmare, leaving fans to wonder who will be coaching the team when next season begins.

Hill just finished the second year of a four-year contract, but team president Bob Vander Weide said that he wasn't sure that Hill would be back, opening the door to a wave of speculation.

Included in that speculation was that Vander Weide could be waiting to see if University of Florida coach Billy Donovan -- who just won back-to-back NCAA titles -- might be interested in jumping to the NBA. Vander Weide questioned Hill's deliberate style of play and his unwillingness to use young players like rookie guard J.J. Redick.

After Vander Weide questioned the coach, it led to rumors that Hill could be fired any day. Hill has declined almost all comment, saying he was still going forward as if he will be the coach.

The Magic reached the playoffs for the first time in four years and improved from 36 to 40 victories in Hill's second season. But the raised expectations, which stemmed from a fast start, made the finish seem disappointing.

SEASON HIGHLIGHT
The youth is promising. Dwight Howard had four games of at least 20 points and 20 rebounds. Most were early in the season. He also had a 30-point, 20-rebound game. Their start of 13-4 raised expectations considerably, especially coupled with a good ending the year before. Grant Hill also finished the season healthy for the first time in his seven-year contract with the Magic.

TURNING POINT
A midseason slump lingered for months, and they struggled to find the intensity that it takes to win games through a long NBA season. They lost too many games to the weak teams like Atlanta, Charlotte and Boston. They were among the league leaders in turnovers and among the worst free throw shooting teams in the league.

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November 24, 2009 11:45 pm
So the Hawks and the Magic will meet for the first time of the year on Thursday. I know everyone here is going to pick the Magic to win but I at least want to have a civil conversation! HAHA

Are you guys even nervous about the game at all? The Hawks are 11-3 and tied for t
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November 25, 2009 6:25 pm
I don't know if anyone else caught this but Dwayne Wadewas asked what player in the NBA he wants to play with most and he answered Dwight Howard. Now I'm not saying that he's going to be playing with the Magic nex year but boy is that intriguing. Just something for some of ...(more)
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November 21, 2009 1:15 am
The game against the Celtics tonight was a good indicator. The defense was the best it has been this season so far. The return of Rashard Lewis is definately making a huge impact. Vince Carter showed tonigh ...(more)
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November 21, 2009 11:05 am
I know I am not alone in my view of JJ being the most underrated player in the NBA.  I feel if this guy got 40 minutes a game, he could be a Reggie Miller type of player.  His defense is getting better.  They need to design the offense around him.  If I were coach, JJ would get 40 minutes a game....then I would be getting him his much deserved NBA championship ring.  ...(more)
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October 28, 2009 10:27 pm
And what a great game it was. The bench is awesome this year (minus J.J. Redick), and was able to keep putting up the points when ALL of the starters were resting. If that isn't a good sign of things to come, I don't know what is. Those who still doubt the Magic will be m ...(more)
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November 11, 2009 11:31 am
Tonight is the 1st rematch of the ECF between the Magic and Cavs.  Cavs player like LBJ is on record as saying he is very interested to see how this Cavs team matchup with the Magic.  Shaq is on record as saying the Cavs will no longer need to double team Dwight preventing the magic from getting open looks from beyond the arc ...(more)
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November 20, 2009 4:57 pm
So what would you guys think of Iverson playing for the Magic? I think if Otis Smith brought him in, sat him down, and convinced him that he could be a great weapon off the bench, he could help the Magic win a championship, and of course he could win his championship as well. This team is already very deep and if they could get him to buy i ...(more)
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July 9, 2009 9:01 pm
I'm using this thread to PM myself something, its not a topic of any sorts.
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November 1, 2009 4:00 pm
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November 10, 2009 4:13 pm
The Bobcats are playing well and were very close to having a 4-2 record. They play their next game against the Magic in Orlando. It seems like the Bobcats will get blown out but it was the Magic that just got blown out by the Thun ...(more)
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October 10, 2009 12:37 am

After many years of bad decisions, the almighty DeVoss family finally made some good decisions. The hiring of Otis Smith was monumental to changing the culture provided by the  McGrady/Hill debacle. John Weisbrod did his best to run this club into the ground and Otis has revieved the organization with his understanding of the REAL NBA. Adding to the current line up of ...(more)

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November 3, 2009 10:09 pm
Bynum/Villanueva/Stuckey can flop their hearts out and get every call. Howard and Gortat both foul out in less than 25 minutes? What a joke. Now, we played horrible. Anderson realized he was Ryan Anderson. Redick and Nelson tried to do too much. Barnes didn't get enough touches. Carter seemed like he tweaked his ankle again. Lea ...(more)
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October 23, 2009 5:51 pm
Yeah i know its only preseason right ?  But  how bout them Magic... 8 players are averaging double digits in points so far... that is so nice to see  spread the ball alot of options  wow i am so damn excited for the magic to get started  ...  i had a conversation the other day about how many games might this te ...(more)
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November 3, 2009 10:07 pm
Absolutely terrible officiating tonight by the refs in Detroit.

23 Personal Fouls, 2 Technicals on Orlando.

13 Personal Fouls, 0 Technicals on Detroit.

I watched this entire game and there were multiple foul calls that could have gone either way, but every single time Detroit got the call.  Howard picks up 6 fouls in 16 minutes, really? Gortat 6 fouls in 20 m
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October 29, 2009 4:52 pm
I had this great dream last night that the ever happy and joyful SVG was shown sitting slouched over during the season intros with the look on his face like he just watched his 13yr old daughter get kissed for the first time by a guy who was 17 with a lip piercing.  THEN you know what happened?????  The Magic proceeeded to destroy ...(more)
 
 
 
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