Sixers take advantage of weak D, Down Suns 123-110

The 76ers shot nearly 50% from the field and out-rebounded the Suns by 15 on their way to a 123-110 victory Wednesday night in Phoenix.  Taking advantage of a struggling Phoenix defense, the Sixers had 7 players finish in double-figures. Andres Nocioni started in place of the injured Andre Iguodala for the second straight game. [...]

Are You Thankful, Magic Fans?

We clamored for change. It was readily apparent to the most casual spectator that a championship was not within reach given the current roster. We knew something had to be done and it was within Otis Smith’s realm of expertise to make personnel changes and bring about the kind of team transformation that could result [...]

Carter to debut tomorrow night

The Vince Carter Era in Phoenix is set to get underway tomorrow night against the Philadelphia 76ers.  Head coach Alvin Gentry said on Tuesday that he expects his new starting two guard to play against Philadelphia after he scrimmaged full-court for the first time in a Suns uniform. Carter getting into the lineup couldn’t come [...]

Game Preview: Heat at Suns

With Christmas just two days away, Suns fans will get an early present of seeing the Miami Heat in action here in Phoenix tonight.  Unfortunately, the game will feature a little less fire power. Vince Carter won’t make his Suns debut tonight due to his troublesome knee and Dwyane Wade will be a game-time decision.  [...]

Keith Moreland, not Rick Sutcliffe, gets my endorsement as Chicago Cubs radio voice

Our good friend Bruce Levine, writing for the Chicago outpost of the World Wide Leader, offered up seemingly an entire nine-man lineup of candidates to succeed the late Ron Santo to team with Pat Hughes in the Chicago Cubs radio booth. Lots of smoke, but is there really fire? The two Ricks in that group, [...]

Impressions on Suns/Magic deal

Sorry for the late response back for the deal that took place on Saturday, but I was busy losing my money in Vegas on video blackjack and at the sports book over the weekend.  Here is how the deal broke down. Phoenix receives Vince Carter, Mickael Pietrus, Marcin Gortat, Orlando’s 2011 first round pick and [...]

A Whirlwind of Activity Brings Overhaul to Magic Roster

On a day when there were rumors that the Magic would make a blockbuster trade, they made two.  The first dealt the underachieving Vince Carter, valued backup center Marcin Gortat, the three point chucking Pietrus, and possibly a first round pick for former Magic great Hedo Turkoglu, Jason Richardson, and youngster Earl Clark.  But that [...]

Magic Snap Four Game Skid Against the Clips

After dropping four straight, the Magic found a way to make things work – against the worst team in the league, the now 5-19 Clippers.  For most of the night, it looked like the Magic would have no problem at all disposing of the Clippers, but the Clips made a second half run that cut [...]

Depleted Magic Roster Good Enough to Win 1 of 2

Last night, against Detroit, the Magic came out and handled business in the second half, turning a 1 point defecit at the half into a 13 point win. Holding Detroit to only 36 second half points enabled the Magic to sprint away with the victory; carrying a 5 point lead into th 4th quarter and [...]

Arenas Rumors All Air

Much as I suspected, there was no  truth to the Gilbert Arenas for Vince Carter rumors that were reported on the Pinstriped Post.  That’s why I didn’t report the rumors here on Magic Sideline.  Both Magic GM Otis Smith and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis denied having any conversations with one another in months, and even [...]

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