Game review: Magic (16-4) 126, Warriors (6-13) 118
The Magic dodged a bullet Saturday night, as a shorthanded, undersized Golden State team gave the Magic all it could handle in a foul-filled game, as both teams combined for 57 personal fouls and 77 free throw attempts. The Warriors came back from a 15 point second quarter deficit and led by as many as five points midway through the fourth quarter before the Magic came storming back and allowed just 4 more Warriors' points the rest of the way.
The Magic started the game very hot from the field, making 10 of their first 12 field goals, and led after a high-scoring first quarter 42-33. The Magic led by 15 points on several occasions in the second quarter, the last time at 64-49, but had to settle for a 72-64 halftime lead. The Magic briefly led by 10 early in the third quarter before the Warriors came back and led by as much 5 points before the Magic pulled to within 100-97 at the end of three. The Warriors maintained their lead and led 114-109 with just over 6 minutes remaining before the Magic held the Warriors scoreless for the next 5 1/2 minutes and made 6 of their next 9 shots on a 15-0 run to lead by 10 in the final minute.
Magic leading scorers
Vince Carter: 27 points (7 for 13 FGs), 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals
Mickael Pietrus: 22 points (6 of 12 FGs)
Rashard Lewis: 20 points (6 of 12 FGs)
Dwight Howard: 17 points (6 of 11 FGs), 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 4 turnovers
Jason Williams: 12 points (4 of 9 FGs), 8 assists, 4 turnovers
Matt Barnes (bench): 11 points (4 of 5 FGs), 6 rebounds
Overall Game Statistics
FG%: ORL 52.7% (39 of 74) GS 47.2% (42 of 89)
3 PT FG%: ORL 46.2% (12 of 26) GS 26.7% (4 of 15)
FT%: ORL 87.8% (36 of 41) GS 83.3% (30 of 36)
REB: ORL 38 (7 offensive) GS 32 (10 offensive)
AST/TO: ORL 25/16 GS 24/15
BENCH: GS 43 ORL 28
Other game notes and stats:
-Monta Ellis led the Warriors with 33 points along with 7 assists, but also had 7 turnovers; rookie Anthony Randolph had a career-high 28 points along with 13 rebounds and 5 assists
-The Warriors were without Andris Biedrins and Rony Turiaf due to injury, and Anthony Morrow because of a death in the family
-Former Magic draftee Corey Maggette finished with 11 points
-The Warriors missed 10 of their final 12 shots, and missed 9 in a row during that span
-The Magic made 8 of their first 9 three pointers before missing 11 of their next 12 but closed making 3 of their final 5 threes
-Both teams combined to make 86% of their free throws
-Magic starters, led by Carter's 12 of 12 free throws, were 30 of 34 from the line
-Ryan Anderson did not see any action for the Magic
-The Magic remain 2 games ahead of Atlanta in the SE and are tied with Boston for the best record in the East
Here is the complete box score and recap from nba.com.
The Magic started the game very hot from the field, making 10 of their first 12 field goals, and led after a high-scoring first quarter 42-33. The Magic led by 15 points on several occasions in the second quarter, the last time at 64-49, but had to settle for a 72-64 halftime lead. The Magic briefly led by 10 early in the third quarter before the Warriors came back and led by as much 5 points before the Magic pulled to within 100-97 at the end of three. The Warriors maintained their lead and led 114-109 with just over 6 minutes remaining before the Magic held the Warriors scoreless for the next 5 1/2 minutes and made 6 of their next 9 shots on a 15-0 run to lead by 10 in the final minute.
Magic leading scorers
Vince Carter: 27 points (7 for 13 FGs), 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals
Mickael Pietrus: 22 points (6 of 12 FGs)
Rashard Lewis: 20 points (6 of 12 FGs)
Dwight Howard: 17 points (6 of 11 FGs), 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 4 turnovers
Jason Williams: 12 points (4 of 9 FGs), 8 assists, 4 turnovers
Matt Barnes (bench): 11 points (4 of 5 FGs), 6 rebounds
Overall Game Statistics
FG%: ORL 52.7% (39 of 74) GS 47.2% (42 of 89)
3 PT FG%: ORL 46.2% (12 of 26) GS 26.7% (4 of 15)
FT%: ORL 87.8% (36 of 41) GS 83.3% (30 of 36)
REB: ORL 38 (7 offensive) GS 32 (10 offensive)
AST/TO: ORL 25/16 GS 24/15
BENCH: GS 43 ORL 28
Other game notes and stats:
-Monta Ellis led the Warriors with 33 points along with 7 assists, but also had 7 turnovers; rookie Anthony Randolph had a career-high 28 points along with 13 rebounds and 5 assists
-The Warriors were without Andris Biedrins and Rony Turiaf due to injury, and Anthony Morrow because of a death in the family
-Former Magic draftee Corey Maggette finished with 11 points
-The Warriors missed 10 of their final 12 shots, and missed 9 in a row during that span
-The Magic made 8 of their first 9 three pointers before missing 11 of their next 12 but closed making 3 of their final 5 threes
-Both teams combined to make 86% of their free throws
-Magic starters, led by Carter's 12 of 12 free throws, were 30 of 34 from the line
-Ryan Anderson did not see any action for the Magic
-The Magic remain 2 games ahead of Atlanta in the SE and are tied with Boston for the best record in the East
Here is the complete box score and recap from nba.com.
posted by Mike from Illinois @ 4:15 AM
2 Comments:
At 4:26 AM,
Mike from Illinois said…
Well, the Magic didn't play much defense until the final 6 minutes of the game when they were able to shut the Warriors down.
Very efficient game from Vince Carter... 27 pts on just 13 shots, along with the 7 assists. I really like the fact he has concentrated on passing the ball more the last couple of games, along with his timely shooting and getting to the free throw line.
I thought Howard would have a monster game, but foul trouble after the first quarter prevented him from doing so; the rest of the team picked him up, though.
Great to see the Magic making 88% from the free throw line; hopefully they're coming around after struggling for much of the last couple of weeks on FTs.
Give the Warriors credit for competing so well despite being shorthanded. They have a lot of good young talent, and have a lot to look forward to in the not-too-distant future.
At 1:18 AM,
pchandran said…
Really it was Very efficient game from Vince Carter... 27 pts on just 13 shots, along with the 7 assists. I really like the fact he has concentrated on passing the ball more the last couple of games, along with his timely shooting and getting to the free throw line.
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