What They're Saying: Magic vs. Bobcats 11/10

-Even if Vince Carter returns tonight, Stan Van Gundy wants the Magic the recommit to the defensive end starting tonight against the Bobcats.

-Always mindful of the future, the Clevleand LeBrons have been off since defeating the Knicks on Firday. They travel to Amway Arena tomorrow night. Fun.

-The NBA's leading rebounder will be on the floor tonight in Charlotte. Unfortunately he will be wearing the white pinstripes of the Bobcats and his name is Gerald Wallace, who thinks he can continue his 13-plus rebound per game pace despite being a 6-foot-7 wing player.

-Ben Q Rock of 3rd Quarter Collapse fears the Bobcats' poor offensive stats will lead to the Magic taking a breather on defense (AGAIN). I, personally, don't see that. This has vengeance game written all over it (as tomorrow's game against Cleveland has extreme focus written all over it).

-Zach McCann of Orlando Magic Daily, for one, is not worried about the Magic's sloppy play. I agree with most, if not all, of his points. But I am worried about the defense at the moment. I see things getting better once Rashard Lewis returns.

-On (or near) the top of Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer's Inside the NBA blog is news that four Bobcats -- Gerald Wallace, Tyson Chandler, Raymond Felton and Boris Diaw -- are on the All Star ballot released today. Also, Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson will be out and the frustration of their absences is starting to build on Stan Van Gundy, who said he cannot progress the team and integrate the new players the way he would like without them on the court or practice floor.

-David Arnott of Rufus on Fire sees this game as another opportunity for the Bobcats to beat an undermanned opponent (especially with the Magic likely resting Carter for tomorrow's matchup with the LeBrons). On top of that, Charlotte is undefeated at home and has some pretty good pump up music.

-Dwight Howard, Jameer Nelson, Rashard Lewis and Vince Carter have been named to the NBA All Star Ballot as voting begins today.

-John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com excuses Stan Van Gundy for his sky is falling mantra, but says the strong offense has hidden the change in Orlando's defensive mindset.

-Official injury updates from Dan Savage with OrlandoMagic.com. Both Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson have been ruled out for tonight after not participating in today's shootaround.

-George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel forgot that the game against the LeBrons is tomorrow night and not tonight and decided to play therapist for LeBron and Shaq the night before the big game.

-It appears Shaquille O'Neal has backed off (or is trying to back off) some of his statements from last year concerning Dwight Howard and the "Master of Panic" Stan Van Gundy. As the AP headline reads, "A Much Calmer Shaquille O'Neal ready to face Rival Orlando Magic." But I think after reading the lead you will see, O'Neal still harbors some ill will.