Heyyyyyyy world! Now that’s what I call a roadtrip!!!
Ya’ll know that we pride ourselves on winning on the road because that’s what you have to do to win a championship in the playoffs. You have to be able to go into somebody else’s house and get tough Ws.
We had a really tough stretch with four games in five nights, and we started it off on the wrong foot by losing to the Heat by one point in the last few seconds. But we really bounced back on the road and came together as a team.
We were down 14 on Turkey Day in the A-T-L and came back with better defense in the second half to win. Milwaukee had us down 17 on Saturday, but we got hot in the third quarter and got a really, really tough W that night, too.
And on Sunday, we didn’t get to New York until like 3 in the morning and didn’t get to our hotel rooms until 4. Then, we had to play a 6 o’clock game at The Garden. But it might have been our best game of the season because everybody on the roster pitched in.
Those last two games they tried fouling me intentionally, but it didn’t work too good. Some of the guys call it “Hack-A-Howard’’ and I gotta admit that’s pretty funny. But I made the free throws vs. Milwaukee and New York.
I told ya’ll that I’ve been working on my free throws. I basically shoot 100 of them every morning and my coaches count every one of them. And I’m normally pretty good shooting them and it builds my confidence.
I gotta say that I really love my team right now. We’ve been through a lot of junk so far this season with injuries, the flu and the suspension to Rashard, but I’m really proud how we got through it all. We’re 14-4 and that’s the best record in the East and that’s amazing after all we’ve been through.
But we’re nowhere near being satisfied. We want to keep on getting better every time we step on the floor. We’re not stopping until we win that championship this season. I’m just really happy to see us coming together and playing the way we know how.
We got a couple of days off before we play the Knicks again on Wednesday. Then, we’re back on the road again this weekend by heading out to the West Coast. Well, at least we know we can win on the road. We road warriors, ya’ll!!!
—DWIGHT
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Tags: 2010 NBA Season, Atlanta Hawks, Dwight Howard Blog, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Rashard Lewis, Thanksgiving
So proud of u Dwight! Keep up the confidence and as hard as you worked this summer and up until now. I think I smell sweet victory my man : ) can’t wait to see u on 1/1/10 at the target center.
Dwight I knew everything was going to fall into place. The Magic is a great team.I really enjoyed watching you at the Thunder game in Oklahoma. I will be coming to Orlando or Dallas in the spring to see you play again.Take care on the road and have a happy birthday on the 8th.
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Im from milwaukee good game dwight..!
Hi Dwight, you all are doing great, winning on the road is a big accomplishment. That game you all played with the Heat was a Heart Sinker.
Right your really doing well with your free throws, so fouling you is really not working because your making all your shots…You look more relaxed and not so tense when you making your shots. I saw you tried to make a Jumpshot vs Milwaukee, you was practiicing that. You want to try different shots, because you usually only shoot in the paint so thats great keep practicing different shots and getting better at your game…
You all look great and keep working as a team…We definitely want to see you all in the Finals…We Love U..
With guys being out & still having the ability to win ball games shows the depth you guys have on your roster.. & I live in LA & I’m the # 1 Orlando Magic fan for the last 14 years. I’ll see you guys beat the clippers on December 8th. GO MAGIC.!
Glad to see you guys doing so good on the road trip,keep working hard,Dwight!!!we magic fans will always back you
God be with you,
Hongkei
Macao,China
I a HUGE Magic fan living in So Cal…hook a bratha up w/ some tics for the game vs the Clippers!!
Hi Dwight, I’m happy u and your team are doing good. Good luck for the next game.
Love You
Inez Bottoson
you go big man! work on that FT shooting and teams will think twice about that Hack-A-Howard strategy. Superman supporter all the way from the Philippines!
Hey D, great games last 2 nights. The team is playing as a team together, I cant see anybody can beat you. Keep focus and follow your coaches advise. We will keep you in our prayers for you stay healthy!
Go Magic
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Best record in the east. After all the injuries and the suspension of rashard yall have proved to be one of the elite in the nba. 14-4 to start the season is amazing man. You guys keep it up Big D. One last thing, i need you and Carter to give me some highlight dunks against new york. Stay aggressive D. Good luck on the West Coast Swing coming up. All of the fans will be behind yall. Holla!
i was watching you play aganist the knicks and i only bought tickets to see you. everytime u had to shoot a freethrow and new york ” booooo”ed you, a tear fell out my eyes cas i was so upset they did that, literally.. ur team is a solid team this year and i beleive you are going to make it to the playoffs =)
Great W’s D Man, just keep working on those free thorws and enjoy the few days you have off this week before you heading out again. Much Love.
GO MAGIC!!!!
Hi Dwight I’m Valentin from Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina.
I’m fan of you and your team,
good luck for the next name
Love, Valentin
Your doing a great job keep up the good work and keep being an inspiration to our young black men, and I have a daughter I think you need to meet Ha,Ha
Hi Dwight, the record says it all. With all of the adversity you and the squad has faced, there is no way I’d use this message to point out any negatives. I just want to say congratulations and I hope that you guys continue to get even better. Good luck against the Knicks on Wednesday!
Great job keeping your focus against the Hack-a-Howard! Keep at it with the free throws and soon enough everyone would think twice about hacking you! :]
Melanie.
I am a huge fan of the Majic. And I am especially excited because I am going the my very first pro ball game on Feb. 24 when u guys will be in Houston playing the Rockets. I know u guys are going to win.
It was a tough loss on that Wed against the Heat…I’m really glad you guys bounced back and did awesome on the road. I love u guys!!!
I saw the Milwaukee game and you were a beast at the end of the game! You had me yelling at the screen. I only got to see highlights of the knicks game,but the score told the story, I’m happy for you and your teammates. I wish much success until you play my Pistons…lol but for real.
Rachel
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Hack-a-Howard…lol thats classic. I guess they have to hack a you since they can’t go through you…lol. You guys have been AWESOME these past few games and I’ve really enjoyed watching all of you play. Keep up the good team work, and i’ll be seeing ya’ll in the finals.
I like magic，but I like you more—Howard！
I’m from NY but live on the West Coast. Good game at the Garden against the Knicks. And yes I guess you guys are ‘Road Warriors’. Lol!
Great team work! Great game! Keep up the good work!
LET’S GET THAT ‘SHIP!!!
I’m from NY but live on the West Coast. Good game at the Garden against the Knicks. And yes I guess you guys are ‘Road Warriors’. Lol!
Great team work! Great game! Keep up the good work!
LET’S GET THAT ‘SHIP!!!
Howard!!!!hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AGAIN I AM HERE!I’m happy to see your new blog!!!!LOVE FOR magic!and also for you!!!i hope i can see you beat the warriors!you guys are the best!and i vote for you everyday for all star!i hope you come to china again!last time it’s a great pity haven’t see you!!!!!!!!enjoy your games !