The NBA season is here... finally. With that in mind, it is time to flip through the book on the 2011-12 season and to take a look at what the season might have in store -- especially when it comes to the Magic. Be sure to look out for more of these team capsules and to check out all the blogs taking part in this year's NBA Blog Preview (don't worry, I will be linking to all of them in the next few weeks ... months ... this preview IS never-ending, afterall).
Detroit PistonsLast Year: 30-52Last Year vs. Magic: Lost 90-79 in Orlando; Lost 104-91 in Detroit; Won 103-95 in Orlando This Year vs. Magic: Won 89-78 in Detroit; April 3 in Detroit; April 9 in OrlandoMagic Connection: Ben Wallace (Player, 1999-2000); Assistant Coach Brian Hill (Head Coach, 1993-97, 2005-07); Assistant Coach Dee Brown (Player, 2000-02); Assistant Coach Charles Klask (Video Coordinator)
The Previews: Steve Kays/Pro Hoops Talk
We saw the Pistons at their near best Monday night in The Palace of Aubur...
Found January 03, 2012 on
Orlando Magic Daily:
PLAYERS:
Ben Wallace,
Brian Hill,
Ben Gordon,
Tayshaun Prince,
Brandon Knight,
Dwight Howard,
Greg Monroe,
Jonas Jerebko,
Rodney Stuckey,
Chauncey Billups,
Charlie Villanueva,
Richard Hamilton,
Jason Maxiell
TEAMS: Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls
TEAMS: Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls
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