Dwight Howard received his 17th technical foul of the season last night against the Knicks.
Dwight Howard and Gilbert Arenas are unhappy with officiating, more writers want Howard to win the MVP and we update the Magic’s injuries in today’s links.
1. Orlando Magic get tripped up by New York Knicks in OT, Brian Schmitz, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: Because of injuries and disqualifications, the Magic were down to five players by the final horn.
2. Magic expect Nelson, Q-Rich back soon, Brian Schmitz, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: The Magic will be getting reinforcements soon, as Quentin Richardson and Jameer Nelson may play Wednesday.
3. Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard, Gilbert Arenas question officiating while Stan Van Gundy stays silent, Kristie Ackert, New York Daily News
The Buzz: Howard says he just went up for the rebound when called for his sixth foul, and Arenas says Howard shouldn’t have received a technical.
4. Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy: ‘We don’t give a damn’ about what’s happening with Knicks, Heat, Kristie Ackert, New York Daily News
The Buzz: Van Gundy insists it’s only ESPN and the national media that only care about New York and Miami.
5. Derrick Rose is not the MVP, Eddy Rivera, MagicBasketball.net
The Buzz: Here’s the first of several Dwight Howard MVP articles.
6. Rose v. Howard: Why Do Chicago and Orlando Win? M. Haubs, The Painted Area
The Buzz: He wanted to support Rose as MVP, but couldn’t after looking at the numbers.
7. Derrick Rose for MVP: Is it too late for a debate?
The Buzz: There’s a con for every pro naming Rose the MVP.
8. Dwight Howard shaves facial hair, shows deficiencies as a leader, Eric Freeman, Ball Don’t Lie
The Buzz: Howard shaved the sides of his face since the “Fear the Beard” campaign began. Does that say something about him as a leader?
9. New York Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni: Rush hour traffic affects decision on game-day shootarounds, Frank Isola, New York Daily News
The Buzz: D’Antoni doesn’t want his players sitting in a care for two hours on game mornings.
10. Curious Case of Chris Duhon, John Denton, OrlandoMagic.com
The Buzz: The Magic have an interesting group of characters on their team.