Tonight's Game: Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic
by Ben Q Rock
on Apr 13, 2008 12:39 PM EDT
in 2007/2008 Previews
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| 31-48 | 49-30 | |
| United Center | ||
| 7:00 PM | ||
| Sun Sports | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Kirk Hinrich | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Larry Hughes | SG | Maurice Evans |
| Luol Deng | SF | Hedo Turkoglu |
| Tyrus Thomas | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Joakim Noah | C | Dwight Howard |
| Season series: | ||
| 31 Dec 2007: Magic 112, Bulls 110 | ||
| 15 Jan 2008: Magic 102, Bulls 88 | ||
| 9 Apr 2008: Magic 115, Bulls 83 | ||
Last Wednesday, just three days after losing to the Knicks in embarrassing fashion, the Magic took our their frustration on the Bulls. Today, they'll try to do it again, only this time the loss fueling the frustration was at the hands of the Timberwolves. Dwight Howard had 30 points and 14 rebounds. Let's hope for more of the same tonight.
Mike has the recap. Go Magic.
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That's more like it: Magic 115, Bulls 83
by Mike from Illinois
on Apr 9, 2008 11:03 PM EDT
in 2007/2008 Recaps
Here's Mike's recap from tonight's Magic/Bulls game. Thanks, Mike! - BQR
Looking to erase the stench of the awful loss to the Knicks Sunday night, the Magic (49-29, 24-15 home) got off to another slow start in this game, as Chicago jumped out to a 18-10 lead, and Magic C Dwight Howard had to sit with two quick fouls. Howard then returned and caught fire in the second quarter, as he scored 16 points in the second as the Magic led at the half 62-49. The Bulls were able to cut into the Magic lead and get within 78-70 with under two minutes remaining in the third quarter, but from that point on, the Magic pulled away quickly and dominated, outscoring the Bulls 37-13 the rest of the way for a 115-83 win.
The focal point of the Magic's offense against Chicago was Dwight Howard. He did an excellent job setting up down low, the Magic players did a great job in getting the ball to him, and Howard was quick and decisive when he got the ball, either shooting that nice little jump-hook off the glass or dunking the ball, as the Bulls had no answer for Howard, who finished with 30 points on 12 of 15 FG shooting along with 14 rebounds.
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Tonight's Game: Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls
by Ben Q Rock
on Apr 9, 2008 10:43 AM EDT
in 2007/2008 Previews
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| 48-29 | 30-47 | |
| Amway Arena | ||
| 7:00 PM | ||
| Sun Sports HD | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Jameer Nelson | PG | Kirk Hinrich |
| Maurice Evans | SG | Larry Hughes |
| Hedo Turkoglu | SF | Luol Deng |
| Rashard Lewis | PF | Tyrus Thomas |
| Dwight Howard | C | Joakim Noah |
| Season series: | ||
| 31 Dec 2007: Magic 112, Bulls 110 | ||
| 15 Jan 2008: Magic 112, Bulls 88 | ||
Both combatants tonight are coming off inexcusable losses. The Magic fell to the Knicks on Sunday night, and the Bulls dropped a game to the Heat last night. Losing to the Knicks is bad, but to the Heat? Well, we certainly shouldn't have trouble with the Bulls then.
Not so fast. Bulls guards Larry Hughes and Ben Gordon have each scored 40 points against us this season, although Hughes was still a Cavalier when he did that. Still, they've given us problems in the past, and we can't overlook them.
Dwight Howard will play despite taking an elbow from Marcin Gortat in practice yesterday. If Brian Schmitz had his way, J.J. Redick would play 20-to-25 minutes tonight. I wouldn't bet on it.
Mike From Illinois will have the recap for you. Go Magic.
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