EC - Round 1 - Indiana (3) v. Orlando (6)

[VF21]

Who advances to Round 2?

 

[TyFreak Evans]

This should be an intriguing matchup, but I see Indy squeaking by the Magic after a hard fought war...

 

[jalfa]

it would surprise me if the Magic win more than one game. they don't have a single real advantage and get crushed at SF, PF, C and bench depth. if they get hot from the three, they might take that game, but otherwise this is a sweep.

 

[kingsnation]

it would surprise me if the Magic win more than one game. they don't have a single real advantage and get crushed at SF, PF, C and bench depth. if they get hot from the three, they might take that game, but otherwise this is a sweep.

And that's exactly what's happening so far in Game 1. Once they cool down, IND is going to start running away with it.

 

[Mass]

Great game. Orlando is playing pretty well even without Howard. They can get this one.

Watching the game, I keep thinking that Jimmer should watch Redick and study his game. I don't see any reason why Jimmer couldn't be at least as good as Redick is. They are very similar, with the difference that Jimmer is a much better shooter. Learning from him would be an important first step in Fredette's development.

 

[kingsnation]

Magic did look good. But they're going to have to rely on their 3 point shooting very heavily throughout the series to win again. Hibbert, BTW was dominant defensively without Howard in there.

 

[jalfa]

it's a bit disconcerting that Hibbert doesn't seem able to finish over Glenn Davis with what feels like a foot of size difference. I hope Indiana gets on track again, I really don't want to be that wrong on my prediction.

 

[kingsnation]

Great finish right now happening in Orlando.

 

[kingsnation]

So it's official: Pacers moving on to the 2nd round for the first time since 2005. Good for them. I like this team.

 

[VF21]

Congrats to the Pacers and to kingsnation and mouse for predicting their win in 5.