Tonight's Preseason Game: CSKA Moscow vs. Orlando Magic

by Ben Q Rock on Oct 10, 2008 9:00 AM EDT in 2008/2009 Previews Comment 16 comments

2008/2009 NBA Preseason
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October 10th, 2008
Amway Arena
7:00 PM
No TV
Probable starters:
J.R. Holden	PG	Jameer Nelson
Trajan Langdon	SG	Mickael Pietrus
Ramunas Siskauskas	SF	Hedo Turkoglu
Matjaz Smodis	PF	Rashard Lewis
David Andersen	C	Dwight Howard

Okay, I took a stab at naming Moscow's starters based on its website, but I'm only reasonably sure of the backcourt. You can count on J.R. Holden and Trajan Langdon being in the starting lineup tonight.

The last time the Magic faced an international team, they won easily, defeating Team China by a score of 116-92.

In today's Orlando Sentinel, Kyle Hightower has a piece about European basketball teams' appeal to American-born players. Meanwhile, John Denton has a roundup of sorts, which includes this quote from Brian Cook, who disputes the notion that he's out-of-shape, as Stan Van Gundy said he was earlier this week:

"I've lost 10 pounds from last season and I'm in good shape, but all I can concentrate on is the stuff that I can control."

Stuff like his jump shot, maybe. Again, Cookie Monster shot 1-for-10 against Charlotte. I know it's only the preseason, but still...

Anyone else hoping for a Marcin Gortat sighting tonight? And how about at least taking a look at Dwayne Jones and Jeremy Richardson?

Tip's at 7, but once again it doesn't appear as though the game will be televised. Bummer.

Go Magic.

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Can't wait

I’m going to this game; I’m pretty excited to see a European team. This game might not be as popular as the other pre-season games, since they’re playing a team that’s not familiar to a lot of NBA and/or Magic fans.

by Marie on Oct 10, 2008 9:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My dad and I are going too! :) This will be a new experience for both of us — I’ve never watched a non-US team before.

by TheGiantSquid on Oct 10, 2008 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope you and your dad have fun!

by Marie on Oct 10, 2008 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What about me and my dad?

That’s so weird. I’m going with my dad, too. Er, three. Evs.

Have fun, y’all.

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by Ben Q Rock on Oct 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that's definitely weird, haha

I’ll be at L, 13 or 14, upper level.

by Marie on Oct 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We were in 219 row G. When that little boy won that bike, that’s where we were :B

by TheGiantSquid on Oct 10, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That boy got a louder ovation than any Magic player did

Kinda cool.

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by Ben Q Rock on Oct 10, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you not hear JJ's ovation then?

I have to laugh every time he comes in. I wonder if its embarrassing by now?

'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12

by Eyriq the Red on Oct 10, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know!

Hahaha. When he came in early at the Atlanta game, people went nuts. I was like, seriously? But then he played really well.

Tonight…not so much.

by TheGiantSquid on Oct 11, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, everyone except J.J.

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by Ben Q Rock on Oct 11, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was so excited afterwards :D He kept bouncing up and down in his seat (and kicking the back of mine). It was annoying and sweet at the same time :)

by TheGiantSquid on Oct 11, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you go to the last game?

'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12

by Eyriq the Red on Oct 10, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

this brighthouse/fsn thing is an absolute joke.

www.last.fm/user/mhetrick04

by mhetrick14 on Oct 10, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tell me about it

Since you posted the URL to your Last FM page, I looked through your music…you and I have the same taste, practically. However, you don’t have Arctic Monkeys and The Last Shadow Puppets :( I saw that you have Cut Copy…you might like Ghostland Observatory, if you want to check them out (though they’re not quite the same).

Apologies for the off-topic!

by Marie on Oct 10, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs