Indiana @ Orlando GameThread, Nov 29, 2008 7:00 PM EST

Tonight's Game: Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic

by Ben Q Rock on Nov 29, 2008 12:05 PM EST in 2008/2009 Previews Comment 29 comments

Indiana @ Orlando

UPDATE: You gotta be kidding. Mickael Pietrus will miss 3-5 weeks with a torn ligament in his right thumb. He joins fellow guards Jameer Nelson, Keith Bogans, and Mike Wilks among the Magic's wounded.

J.J. Redick will start in his place.

This ---- is ridiculous.

2008/2009 NBA Regular Season
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6-9		12-4
November 29th, 2008
Amway Arena
7:00 PM
Sun Sports
Probable starters:
T.J. Ford	PG	Anthony Johnson
Marquis Daniels	SG	J.J. Redick
Danny Granger	SF	Hedo Turkoglu
Troy Murphy	PF	Rashard Lewis
Rasho Nesterovic	C	Dwight Howard
Previous Meetings:
November 21st: Magic 100, Pacers 98 (OT)

No extended preview today. Note that the Pacers lost to the Bobcats in overtime last night after surrendering a career-high-tying 31 points to Raymond Felton. Anthony Johnson is due. Tip's at 7 on Sun Sports. Fear Danny Granger.

Go Magic.

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Injuries

… as long as the Big Three stays healthy, I’m not overly concerned. In their careers, they’ve proven to be the most durable so … it’s all good. I’m anxious to see how J.J. performs. This is finally “the” chance he’s waiting to get. Hopefully he rises to the challenge.

Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website
Class of 2009 - DePaul University

by erivera7 on Nov 29, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

better to get injuries out of the way now. let’s hope redick and lee can gain some experience here that’ll help in may/june.

www.last.fm/user/mhetrick04

by mhetrick14 on Nov 29, 2008 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

This is ridiculous

Regardless, tonights win is very important in my eyes. It’s a game we should win and it’ll give us another four game win streak. It’s also important to end the month on a good note because December will be tough, ecspecially if we aren’t healthy.

by magic fanatic on Nov 29, 2008 4:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Pacers

I was shocked to see them lose to Charlotte. If you look at their point differential and the oppenents they’ve played they look like a 45 win team. That was a bad loss and makes you wonder. However, maybe Charlotte is starting to get it together under a hall of fame couch? Could be.

Daniels made Hedo look bad last time, but Hedo gets a pass since he was sick. Will they be matched up again?

'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 Nov 29, 2008 5:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'll be at the Magic game, after spending 3 hours in the sun at the UCF game

I can’t wait to sit some more!

by TheGiantSquid on Nov 29, 2008 5:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Johnson doing great again

10 points on 4 of 5 shooting to lead the Magic.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 7:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Like Ben said “Anthony Johnson is due.”

by josh99 on Nov 29, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Granger injured?

ESPN said something about Danny Granger being day-to-day. Anyone know anything about this?

by josh99 on Nov 29, 2008 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

He's in the Pacers' starting lineup

and has scored 4 points so far.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Granger

left Saturday’s game in the fourth quarter due to a sprained ankle, but it doesn’t sound like a serious injury.

by josh99 on Nov 29, 2008 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I WANT TO SEE MARCIN GORAT PLAY!!! NOT COOK!!

by josh99 on Nov 29, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

First Quarter Stats

Magic are shooting 45.5% to the Pacers’ 38.5%. Pacers are outrebounding the Magic 15-11. Magic are 4 of 7 from the free throw line, the Pacers 1 of 4.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Redick on the board

… with a technical free throw and a three pointer. Magic are 5 of 11 shooting threes.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

There’s something about how these two teams matchup …. very enjoyable.

by NBR on Nov 29, 2008 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Great battle in the paint. The big men are really battling, physical basketball.

by NBR on Nov 29, 2008 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

16 points and 9 rebounds so far for Howard

… and 2 blocks.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Magic lead 58-47 at the half

They are outshooting the Pacers 51.2% (21 of 41) to 42% (21 of 50) from the field, 46.2% to 30% from three point range, and 71.4% to 40% from the free throw line. Rebounds are even at 24, and turnovers are even at ten.

DH with 18 points, AJ with 14 points lead the Magic.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Magic are well on their way to victory

When the Magic are shooting 54.5% from the field and 53% from three point range like they are so far against the Pacers, they are going to be awfully tough to beat or even stay close to.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 8:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Four Magic players in double figures at the end of three

Howard… 26 points; Turkoglu 17 points; Lewis 16 points; Johnson 14 points.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Battie’s been solid off the bench.

All things considered, we’ve played pretty well.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 29, 2008 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

DH could have another 30/20 night

He has 28 points and 15 boards with ten minutes left.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Pacers shooting the lights out in the fourth…

by eltharion_doa on Nov 29, 2008 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

The Pacers have cut a 22 point Magic third quarter lead...

down to 9 points.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Five points in a row by the Magic

the lead back up to 13 points, only 3 1/2 minutes remaining.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

That ball movement for Rashard’s 3 was lovely.ere.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 29, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

32 and 20 from Dwight. Bam.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 29, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

now 21 boards... and 4 blocks also

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Magic win 9th game of their last ten 110-96

50.7% shooting from the field, 46.2% on threes.

On to Boston Monday night to begin a tough December schedule.

by Mike from Illinois on Nov 29, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Good game

Great crowd, too! :) I got to hang out after the game to get Jameer Nelson’s autograph. While in line, there was this huge group of Turkish tourists there getting their picture taken in center court when Hedo came out, and they all started chanting his name and I got to be within 50 feet of Hedo!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!

It warmed the cockles of my heart, lemme tell ya :D Hee I’m so happy!

by TheGiantSquid on Nov 29, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs