Rest can equate to rust but with Orlando, they only play one style of ball. So if their shooters are off, it wouldn't matter if they have 2 days or 2 months rest. I can see if they had a half-court game where timing and cutting is involved, but we all know that they will feed the post, wait for the double team, kick it back out and someone is going to launch. Other than that, they'll just let Nelson run. There's no execution element to their offense, so there will be no rust. Just a 48 minute shoot-a-round.
...rest can equate to rust but the great thing about Coach Stan is that he has his team on the go from day 1 of rest. Dwight and Jameer both have stated that they rather play the games vs. practicing because their practices are intense. It was just the other day when M. Pietrus rolled his ankle during practice and Stan got on the team about it. They'll be ready.
...For Orlando to truly dominate, Vince Carter has got to start driving the lane which I know he will and you all will see. I really think you'll see a lot more of Brandon Bass in Round 3 too. It will be a physical round that's for sure. The key for Orlando is Dwight Howard staying out of Foul trouble and Matt Barnes keeping his cool.
...btw, I'm so tired of hearing about last years Magic team. This years Magic team blows right past last years. We can have Rashard Lewis and Vince Carter have an off night and we still have plenty of shooters to make shots. Its scary!
