Posts Tagged ‘Orlando Magic’

Holding Court, Vol. 3: Better Late Than Never First Round NBA Playoff Predictions

April 30th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

I wasn’t really planning on writing an NBA Playoff preview this post-season.  As most of you know, I’ve already put all my eggs in the Miami Heat’s basket (although I found tempting value in both the Lakers at +1000 and the Mavericks at +3500). Read the rest of this entry »

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Coaches Gone Wild: The unfortunate cases of Gregg Williams, Bobby Petrino and Stan Van Gundy

April 16th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

What in the world is going on with coaches these days?

You remember coaches, don’t you?  Read the rest of this entry »

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Your updated NBA contest standings

March 19th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Back in December, I hosted a contest, asking each of you ten questions of varying difficulty about the upcoming NBA season.

Now that the season is about two-thirds over, it’s time to take a look back at those questions, see if any points have been awarded and whether anyone has taken an early lead. Read the rest of this entry »

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Six surefire ways to fix the Orlando Magic

February 1st, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!”

-Peter Finch as Howard Beale in Network

 

That’s it.  I’m fed up!

I have been a die-hard Orlando Magic fan for years, supporting the team through thick and thin… but these days, even I have seen enough. Read the rest of this entry »

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Magic fans brace themselves for second departure of Shaquille

January 11th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

I remember exactly where I was when I first heard Shaquille O’Neal was leaving Orlando.  Read the rest of this entry »

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SportsChump 2011 Year in Review

December 29th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

I had so much fun with this project last year that I figured I’d duplicate the effort for 2011.  Besides, it gives my newer readers a look back at 365 days of my ranting and raving. Read the rest of this entry »

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SportsChump proudly presents our First Annual NBA Predict the Future Contest

December 20th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

Like Santa’s sleigh bearing a trunkful of presents, the NBA season is less than a week away, which means we soon get to unwrap a bevy of dunkalicious tidings stuffed ever so neatly into our Christmas stockings. Read the rest of this entry »

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Final thoughts on Magic-Hawks: Orlando’s regression, Dwight’s plight and how Las Vegas got it wrong

May 2nd, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

This post has been four months in the making, the ultimate I told you so. Read the rest of this entry »

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Upset Central in the NBA Playoffs: Hawks and Hornets and Grizzlies, Oh My!

April 19th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

What a wild opening weekend for the NBA’s second season.  Is it just me or have these playoffs already taken on a March Madness feel?  We’ve even had Tyler Hansbrough and Shane Battier sightings!!!

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Eastern Conference Playoffs Preview: The Running of the Bulls, Scorching Heat and one big, old Leprechaun

April 15th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

As some of you may recall, at the beginning of this NBA season, I suggested that only three teams (Boston, Los Angeles, Miami) had a realistic shot of winning a title and that if you found someone to take the field while giving you those three teams, you should bet the house. Read the rest of this entry »

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