Rebounding the basketball is going to be a huge factor if the Magic are going to have any kind of success this year. Rebounding shows how much energy and enthusiasm a team has. Tonight, it just was not there. The core group played well, considering it was a preseason game. Steven Hunter looks better - but I am still personally unhappy with where this kid is at and his effort. I hope he picks it up and can become a viable option for us - but I will hold off any further comments until I see some effort.

T-Mac was his usual self, just warming up and getting ready for the season. Howard was active, a quiet night by his numbers - but that will change when the games mean something. Giricek and Gooden were awesome, picking up where they left off last year. Gooden looks bigger and showed why we traded for him. Giricek showed up and played a great game. These two guys are going to be huge this year. Harvey played a good game and I expect he will only get better throughout the season.

The biggest difference that I saw tonight in the team was the depth they could with on the floor. Granted they are young, but they have talented players that can contribute deep on the bench. Basically, you can take the last four guys in the rotation and stick Gooden, T-Mac or Howard with them - and they can play. Last year, we could barely survive a game going to the bench.

I cannot wait to see more of this team and get a better idea of where we stand with the players we have. I think the last two spots are pretty much up for grabs with Bogans and Williams standing out. I could go on all night about what I liked and dislike - but we will give the guys a couple more games before I really get into it.

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