Oct. 9 7:45 PM PT8:45 PM MT9:45 PM CT10:45 PM ET3:45 AM GMT11:45 AM 北京时间-Gortat, a free agent last summer, had 14 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots to help the Magic beat the Rockets 113-104 on Friday night. "It's tough to battle Dwight for minutes, but I feel like I'm one of the best centers in this league and I have to play more games like this to prove it," Gortat said. Analysis: Gortat played 36 minutes while All-Star center Dwight Howard rested. The third-year pro from Poland had 11 points, three rebounds and five blocks in the fourth quarter when Orlando outscored Houston 37-26. "I thought Marcin was terrific, especially in that fourth quarter," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "When his mindset is to play with great energy, defend hard and rebound, he's a very good player and he did that for us in the fourth quarter."
Aug. 17 1:41 PM PT2:41 PM MT3:41 PM CT4:41 PM ET9:41 PM GMT5:41 AM 北京时间-Gortat's back injury with the Poland national team is not as serious as feared, according to FIBA Europe. Analysis: Gortat was hurt in Friday's friendly against Great Britain and had to be helped off the court. He returned to Poland to have his back examined where medical tests confirmed he only has a muscular injury that requires a few days rest.
Jun. 13 3:40 PM PT4:40 PM MT5:40 PM CT6:40 PM ET11:40 PM GMT7:40 AM 北京时间-The Orlando Magic have retained Gortat, matching the $34 million, five-year deal offered by the Dallas Mavericks to the restricted free agent. Analysis: Gortat averaged 3.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in about 12 minutes per game last season as a solid backup to Dwight Howard. Dallas was targeting Gortat as a backup to Erick Dampier or possibly his eventual replacement because of Dampier's expiring contract.
Jun. 1 7:28 AM PT8:28 AM MT9:28 AM CT10:28 AM ET3:28 PM GMT11:28 PM 北京时间-Rockets general manager Daryl Morey showed up at Gortat's home in Orlando just after midnight (Eastern time) Wednesday, virtually the minute teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with free agents. Analysis: The 6-foot-11 Gortat averaged 3.8 points and 4.5 rebounds backing up Dwight Howard last season as the Magic reached the NBA finals. He's a restricted free agent, meaning the Magic can match any offer from another team to keep the player. The Rockets are urgently looking for a center as they await definitive information on Yao Ming's future. A team doctor said Monday that the hairline fracture in Yao's left foot could potentially threaten his career.
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