Bullets Forever - Magic @ Wizards: Wizards hand Magic their 16th straight road loss"Ain't No Luck"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48097/BulletsForever-fv.png2014-02-26T12:42:40-05:00http://www.bulletsforever.com/rss/stream/52110432014-02-26T12:42:40-05:002014-02-26T12:42:40-05:00Magical Pixels: Missing Nene, starters step up
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<p>Playing their first game since learning Nene would miss six weeks with a knee sprain, the Wizards didn't get much production from the Big Brazilian's replacements, but they didn't need it to soundly defeat the Magic, 115-106.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Wizards</a> passed their first test without Nene, beating the <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Magic</a>, 115-106, Tuesday hours after learning their starting big man would miss six weeks with a sprained left MCL. With Kevin Seraphin nursing a sore knee himself, <span>Trevor Booker</span> started in Nene's place, with <span>Al Harrington</span> and (<i>drum roll</i>) <span>Chris Singleton</span> coming off the bench.</p>
<p>That trio combined to score 14 points on 6-for-18 shooting. Booker and Singleton did a decent job on the glass, hauling in seven and five boards apiece, while Harrington helped stretch the floor. Still, not the most productive fill-ins. Fans can probably expect Seraphin, when healthy, to take Singleton's minutes and probably steal a few from Booker, as well.</p>
<p>Good news for the Wiz is that they didn't need much from Nene's subs, as the remaining four starters each scored more than 20 points while making more than half of their shots. <span>John Wall</span> scored a game-high 27 points to go with seven assists and only one turnover, <span>Trevor Ariza</span> scored 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting (5-of-5 from three!), <span>Marcin Gortat</span> notched his fifth-straight double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, and thanks in part to his nine free throw attempts, <span>Bradley Beal</span> scored 21 points despite taking (and making) only one three.</p>
<p>Good stuff. It's worth noting that Wizards did allow Orlando to shoot 50 percent and outrebound them 45-34, and that this would have been a closer game had Washington not shot <strike>a scorching 21-of-28</strike> 10-of-16 (<strike>75</strike> 62.5 percent) from three. As Mike noted on Twitter during the game, a better effort will be needed tomorrow against the <a href="https://www.raptorshq.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Raptors</a>.</p>
<p>Still, it's hard to complain about a nine-point win over any team, especially when it gives the Wizards a four-game winning streak and pushes them one game above .500. Keep it going, lads.</p>
<h4>KEY LINKS</h4>
<p><b>Home team recaps: </b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/2/25/5447002/washington-wizards-orlando-magic-february-2014">BF StoryStream</a> | Washington Post (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/no-nene-but-wizards-still-move-over-500-with-a-convincing-115-106-win-over-magic/2014/02/25/a3caca92-9e8d-11e3-878c-65222df220eb_story.html">gamer</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wizards-insider/wp/2014/02/26/wizards-sharing-taking-care-of-ball-in-february/">sidebar</a>) | <a target="_blank" href="http://washingtontimes.csnwashington.com/news/2014/feb/25/wizards-survive-without-nene-beat-magic-115-106/">AP</a> | CSN Washington (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/instant-analysis-wizards-115-magic-106">recap</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wake-call-bradley-beal-starts-adjust-defenses">sidebar</a>) | <a target="_blank" href="http://wizofawes.com/2014/02/25/wizards-vs-magic-final-score-john-wall-leads-wizards/">Wiz of Awes</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://tedstake.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/02/26/no-nene-and-no-seraphin">Ted's Take</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/game-recap-wizards-115-magic-106">Wizards.com</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://washingtonwizardsblog.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/02/25/wizmagic-gameday-blog">Monumental Network</a></p>
<p><b>Road team recaps:</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2014/2/25/5447868/orlando-magic-washington-wizards-final-score-2014-john-wall-maurice-harkless">Orlando Pinstriped Post</a> | Orlando Sentinel (<a target="_blank" href="http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2014-02-25/sports/os-magic-wizards-game-0226-20140225_1_orlando-magic-magic-rookie-victor-oladipo-nik-vucevic">gamer</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/magic-basketblog/os-mbb-al-harrington-victor-oladipo-is-a-star-20140225,0,6261663.post">sidebar</a>) | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.magicbasketball.net/2014/02/26/grades-washington-wizards-115-orlando-magic-106/">Magic Basketball</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://fansided.com/2014/02/25/magic-wizards-final-score-washington-wins-115-106/">Fansided</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/magic/news/postgame-report-magic-vs-wizards-22514">OrlandoMagic.com</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://atlallday.com/2014/02/19/atlanta-hawks-worn-washington-wizards-114-97/"></a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/video/games/grizzlies/2014/02/11/0021300773-was-mem-recap.nba/"></a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/video/games/grizzlies/2014/02/11/0021300773-was-mem-recap.nba/"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://dailywizdom.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/02/25/wizmagic-highlights-dave-glenn-audio">Game highlights</a></p>
<p><b>Postgame interviews:</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/wittman-postgame-22514">Randy Wittman</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/john-wall-postgame-2-25-14">John Wall</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/bradley-beal-postgame-2-25-14">Bradley Beal</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/trevor-ariza-postgame-2-25-14">Trevor Ariza</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/marcin-gortat-postgame-2-25-14">Marcin Gortat</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/trevor-booker-postgame-2-25-14">Trevor Booker</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/oladipo-postgame-22514">Victor Oladipo</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/jacque-vaughn-postgame-22514">Jacque Vaughn</a></p>
<h4>KEY STATS</h4>
<p><b>4</b> - Numbers of Wizards with 20+ points against the Magic.</p>
<p><b>80</b> - Three-point shooting percentage of Washington's starters against Orlando. Ariza (5-of-5) and Beal (1-od-1) didn't miss from deep, while Wall shot 2-for-4.</p>
<p><b>9 </b>- Free throws attempted by Beal against the Magic. More of this, please.</p>
<h4>TWEETS OF THE NIGHT</h4>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FunFact&src=hash">#FunFact</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/John_Wall">@John_Wall</a>'s been a game-high leader in both PTS & ASTS 10x this season. Only other players to do that? Steph (12x) & LeBron (10x)</p>
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<p>Al Harrington, <span>Andre Miller</span>, Chris Singleton: I haven't seen a Wizards game in a week or so, and this team is very different.</p>
— Amin Vafa (@AminNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AminNBA/statuses/438491459520831488">February 26, 2014</a>
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<p>Has to be the most uninspiring 10-point lead I can remember. This kind of effort isn't coming close to beating Toronto.</p>
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<p>Somewhere, somebody is saying, "The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> could have drafted <span>Nikola Vucevic</span> instead of <span>Jan Vesely</span>, y'know."</p>
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<p>Remember when Webster starting over Ariza was a 'thing'? I do, me.</p>
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<p>Beal already has attempted 5 FTs. Context: He's never attempted more than 6 this season <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizMagic&src=hash">#WizMagic</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/438495062453129216">February 26, 2014</a>
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<h4>VIDEO/GIF OF THE NIGHT</h4>
<p>Nice Wall/<span>Victor Oladipo</span> compilation.</p>
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<h4>GAMETHREAD COMMENT OF THE NIGHT</h4>
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https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/2/26/5449080/magical-pixels-wizards-vs-magic-missing-nene-washingtons-startersJeff Newman2014-02-25T21:54:01-05:002014-02-25T21:54:01-05:00No Nene? No problem. Wizards snuff out Magic
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<p>The Wizards extend their winning streak to four, they're one game over .500, and they passed their first test without Nene and Seraphin with flying colors.</p> <p>Washington, D.C. - A wire to wire win! Woo!</p>
<p>John Wall scored 27 points, <span>Trevor Ariza</span> had 22 (including 5/5 from three!), and <span>Bradley Beal</span> and <span>Marcin Gortat</span> both logged 21 points as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> went on to beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Magic</a> 115-106. The team as a whole shot 52.5% from the field and 62.5% from three-point territory. It's hard to beat a team that's shooting that well from downtown. Sorry, Orlando.</p>
<p>The Wizards also successfully withstood their first real Nene-less test. Without Nene and Kevin Seraphin at his side tonight, Marcin Gortat was able to notch his fifth straight double double. Trevor Booker, Al Harrington, and Chris Singleton helped round out the frontcourt rottation... and it was kinda weird seeing Harrington and Singleton out there.</p>
<p>Other happy news: the Wizards have a four-game winning streak, and they're one game above .500 again for the second time this season and the second time in <span>John Wall's</span> professional career. Milestones, folks!</p>
<p>Anyway, not a ton to report about this game. The Wizards shot the ball well, showed they could play solid smallball, Ariza continues to prove why he couldn't be traded, and Harrington and Singleton proved they could still make some solid on-court contributions. All in all, a good win.</p>
<p>What did y'all think? Have at it in the comments (like I even need to tell you; you all know how to do it)!</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/2/25/5448074/wizards-vs-magic-final-score-washingtons-hot-shooting-overwhelmsAmin Vafa2014-02-25T18:59:41-05:002014-02-25T18:59:41-05:00Your Wizards-Magic game thread
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<p>Discuss the game here.</p> <table cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" border="1" align="center"><tbody> <tr><th bgcolor="silver" align="center" style="text-align: center;" colspan="3">2013-14 NBA Regular Season</th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center style="text-align: center;"><img width="80" height="72" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NF59_9Gqqgo/TVf9TsU3wwI/AAAAAAAAJVw/VjGefjmikis/s1600/orlando_magic_logo10.jpg"></center></td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">vs</th> <td width="240"><center style="text-align: center;"><img width="80" height="72" src="http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/wizards_alt_logo_hand.gif"></center></td> </tr> <tr><td bgcolor="silver" align="center" style="text-align: center;" colspan="3"><strong>February 25, 2014</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" style="text-align: center;" colspan="3"><strong>Verizon Center</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" style="text-align: center;" colspan="3"><strong>7 p.m.</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" style="text-align: center;" colspan="3"><strong>CSN, 106.7 The Fan</strong></td></tr> <tr><th bgcolor="silver" align="center" style="text-align: center;" colspan="3"><strong>Projected Starting Lineups</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td width="240" align="right" style="text-align: center;"><span>Jameer Nelson</span></td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">PG</th> <td width="240" style="text-align: center;"><span>John Wall</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240" align="right" style="text-align: center;"><span>Victor Oladipo</span></td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">SG</th> <td width="240" style="text-align: center;"><span>Bradley Beal</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240" align="right" style="text-align: center;">Maurice Harkless</td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">SF</th> <td width="240" style="text-align: center;"><span>Trevor Ariza</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240" align="right" style="text-align: center;"><span>Tobias Harris</span></td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">PF</th> <td width="240" style="text-align: center;"><span>Trevor Booker</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240" align="right" style="text-align: center;"><span>Nikola Vucevic</span></td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">C</th> <td width="240" style="text-align: center;"><span>Marcin Gortat</span></td> </tr> <tr><th bgcolor="silver" align="center" style="text-align: center;" colspan="3"><strong>2013-14 Advanced Stats</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td width="240" align="right" style="text-align: center;">93.7 (16th)</td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">Pace</th> <td width="240" style="text-align: center;">93.5 (18th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240" align="right" style="text-align: center;">101.3 (27th)</td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">ORtg</th> <td width="240" style="text-align: center;">104.4 (21st)</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240" align="right" style="text-align: center;">106.8 (17th)</td> <th width="20" align="center" style="text-align: center;">DRtg</th> <td width="240" style="text-align: center;">104.2 (8th)</td> </tr> <tr><th height="20" bgcolor="silver" style="text-align: center;" colspan="3">Also see: <a href="http://orlandopinstripedpost.com">Orlando Pinstriped Post</a> | <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/2/25/5446786/washington-wizards-orlando-magic-preview-february-2014">Preview</a> </th></tr> </tbody></table>
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<p>No Arron Afflalo tonight, so this is as good a chance as any to go small with Trevor Ariza at power forward.</p>
<p>GO WIZARDS!</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/2/25/5447682/magic-vs-wizards-game-time-tv-schedule-and-open-threadMike Prada2014-02-25T15:18:25-05:002014-02-25T15:18:25-05:00WAS vs. ORL Preview: A trap game on the horizon
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<p>It's been a tough couple of days since Nene was injured last Sunday. But life goes on. Tonight, the 17-41 Orlando Magic come to town.</p> <p>While the <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Wizards</a> have been able to beat the <a href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Thunder</a>, <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Heat</a>, and Blazers by double digits at home this season, this same team has lost at home to the Sixers, twice to the <a href="https://www.fearthesword.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cavaliers</a>, the <a href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pistons</a>, the <a href="https://www.brewhoop.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bucks</a>, and <a href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Nuggets</a> - all teams that don't figure to be in the playoff picture.</p>
<p>The Magic last came to Verizon Center on December 2 (the <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/12/2/5168622/wizards-vs-magic-final-score-washington-strolls-to-500-with-easy-98" target="_blank">Wizards won handily</a>, 98-80), but this is another day.</p>
<p><b>Where and when?</b> The game is at 7 p.m. at Verizon Center. You can watch the game on Comcast SportsNet</p>
<p><b>Are they good? </b>No.</p>
<p><b>Who's out?</b> For the Wizards, Nene and <span>Kevin Seraphin</span> will be out. For Orlando, the <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Magic's</a> leading scorer, Aaron Afflalo will likely be out due to a sprained ankle. They'll also be without <span>Glen Davis</span> because <a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2014/2/21/5432454/glen-davis-buyout-orlando-magic-waive-2014-nba-free-agents">they bought him out</a> of his contract at the end of last week, and <a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2014/2/24/5439966/glen-davis-clippers-contract-magic-buyout-2014-nba-free-agents">he later signed </a>with the <a href="https://www.clipsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Clippers</a>.</p>
<p><b>What are they good at?</b> The Magic's defensive field goal percentage is 14th, and their defensive rating is 17th. With Nene and Seraphin out, there also is a higher chance that the Wizards could have an off day shooting and that is something that could play in Orlando's favor.</p>
<p>In terms of personnel, while Afflalo will probably not be playing tonight, rookie guard <span>Victor Oladipo</span> has shown some good flashes throughout the season, including a <a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2014/2/22/5435652/victor-oladipo-stats-new-york-knicks-orlando-magic-2014" target="_blank">30 point, 14 assist, and nine rebound performance</a> last Saturday in a win over the <a href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Knicks</a>. <span>Nikola Vucevic</span> is also a double-double machine and could give the Wizards some fits when it comes to the rebounding values. Last but not least at the point guard position, <span>John Wall</span> should have the upper hand on <span>Jameer Nelson</span>.</p>
<p><b>What are they bad at? </b>Almost everything else.</p>
<p><b>Who's going to win?</b> I'll say that the Wizards should ultimately win this game, even without Nene and Seraphin. However, they had better not write the Magic off as an afterthought or you can add this game to an already large list of disappointing home losses that the Wizards already have on their resumé.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/2/25/5446786/washington-wizards-orlando-magic-preview-february-2014Albert Lee2014-02-25T12:09:50-05:002014-02-25T12:09:50-05:00No Seraphin tonight either<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/5211043">No Seraphin tonight&nbsp;either</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Good time for small ball.</p></p></div>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/2/25/5446228/no-seraphin-tonight-eitherMike Prada