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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A week ago after waking up in Paris to flurry of congratulatory text messages, Serge Ibaka wasnt quite sure how to feel about the NBA draft night trade that landed him in Orlando.But one text message in particular helped him feel better about his transition from the Oklahoma City Thunder -- a team contending for an NBA championship -- to a young team trying to figure out how to make the postseason.One of things that made me feel good at that moment was dad texted me, Ibaka said Thursday a news conference. Before I could get excited and happy, my dad was happy. He congratulated me and said he was real happy for me. Thats what changed everything at the moment.This is a business, and things happen for a reason. So Im happy to be here and for my family and for my daughter.The Magic aggressively went after Ibaka, trading Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and the rights to Domantas Sabonis (the No.11 overall pick) to land the veteran power forward. They were looking for an inside presence and leadership; Ibaka, a veteran who has gone deep into the playoffs, gives them both.Orlando hopes the 6-foot-10 Ibaka is the player the Magic were missing last season as they fell short of making the playoffs for the fourth straight year. The three-time NBA All-Defensive first team member is one of the leagues top shot blockers.Serge Ibaka is such an important piece to taking this organization to where we want to take it, to become a defensive monster, be one of the best defensive teams in the league, said coach Frank Vogel, who was hired by the Magic last month after coaching the Indiana Pacers. We are going to preach defense as much as I always have. But you have to have the people that can get the job done.Ibaka, who wore a black t-shirt with Orlando United on front in recognition of the recent club shooting tragedy that left 50 dead and another 53 injured, said he is looking forward to a likely expanded role that will include being more of a leader and offensive presence while certainly adding the defensive muscle the team needs.It feels good, said Ibaka, a native of Congo. I feel like my first year in the league, Im that excited. Im looking forward to the new challenge. I know its not going to be easier. Thats how we become great when we beat the challenges in front of you.Ibaka, who had a slight dip in productivity last season with the Thunder averaging 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots, will fuse with a young core of players and will be looked to be versatile enough to play both power forward and center when needed. This team will look much different than the Thunder team he is coming from that was headlined by stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.Ibaka said he is up for the challenge as he takes what he learned over the last seven seasons with the Thunder organization to Orlando.They have great guys and young talent. Its always good to know I am going to work with good people, thats how I am, said Ibaka, who speaks four different languages which include Spanish, English and French. Im excited because I know Im going to bring to them the seven years Ive been in the league playing with two of the best players in the game learned me a lot of things and Im sure Im going to bring those things here to help the guys. Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys . -- Canadian Andrew Wiggins got the ball on the wing, made a nifty spin move and then let go with a soft floater from about 10 feet that swished through the net in Allen Fieldhouse. Cheap China Jerseys . 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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Just when it appeared the Arizona Cardinals were turning things around, their season has hit another speed bump.The Cardinals (3-4-1) lost 30-20 to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, one week after missing a golden opportunity against Seattle and settling for a 6-6 tie when a short Chandler Catanzaro field goal attempt hit the upright in overtime.Were getting hit in the mouth, Cardinals linebacker Kevin Minter said. We have to stop the bleeding before its too late.Theyll have a bye next week to figure that out.Sundays outing was a mistake-filled affair in which the Cardinals were penalized 10 times for 88 yards, allowed eight sacks, and had one situation when they wound up in a second-and-44 after quarterback Carson Palmer was flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct for yelling at an official.We had way, way too many penalties and missed assignments, said Cardinals coach Bruce Arians. The pass protection struggled. Ill have to check the film for all of the holding penalties, but penalties were obviously a huge factor in this game.One plus for the Cardinals is division-leading Seattle lost at New Orleans.We harped on (the Seahawks loss) a bit, said running back David Johnson, who caught nine passes for 84 yards, but could manage just 24 yards on 10 carries against Carolina. Were one game away from tying them, and being in the lead. We just have to get healthy, and come out next week after the bye and come out fast.Two of Arizonas next three opponents are road games against NFC division leaders: Minnesota and Atlanta.Other observations from Sundays game:STEWARTS IMPACT: Carolinas running game seems to be rounding into form with the return of Jonathan Stewart, who has four touchdowns in the last two games.Stewart carried the ball for a season-high 95 yards on 25 carries. It was Stewarts second game back after missing three with a hamstring injury. Carolina is 2-1 in games in which Stewart has played. He scored touchdowns on two of his first five carries Sunday.Its been a long time, and you definitely dont want to take these wins for granted, said Stewart, whose team will play at Los Angeles, and then home against Kansas City and New Orleans next.THE FULL NELSON: The Cardinals got John Brown back on the field and Michael Floyd playyed through a hamstring injury.ddddddddddddut it was wide receiver J.J. Nelson, who started opposite Larry Fitzgerald, who delivered a promising game with eight catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns. Nelson was targeted 12 times, the most among Arizona receivers.I was prepared and just tried come out and make plays, Nelson said. I felt like I was in a groove, but I did make a few mental errors that I need to improve. As a group, weve got to clean up all the mental errors and continue to get better.FINALLY, A PASS RUSH: Carolina entered Sundays game against Arizona 22nd in the league in sacks with 12. The Panthers tallied eight against Palmer , the most hes been sacked in his career.Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott called several blitzes, some utilizing nickel back Leonard Johnson.Its a really good front, Palmer said. Kawann Shorts a great pass rusher. Charles (Johnson) has been a great pass rusher for a long time, and Star Lotulelei is a great pass rusher. You throw in Thomas Davis blitzing and (Luke) Kuechly blitzing, and its a very good group.PANTHERS VS. AFC WEST: Its no fun to play a first-place NFL schedule.It can be extra tough when your inter-conference schedule pits your division against the AFCs best. An angry Cam Newton and the Panthers already lost to Denver this season and must still face Kansas City, San Diego and Oakland. Three AFC West teams have winning records.Weve been close a couple of times, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. A couple of times, we just didnt play to our abilities. . We could have had some better things happen for us. There are some things that still need to get fixed up.INJURY CONCERNS: Both teams have some injury concerns moving forward.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said two-time All-Pro Ryan Kalil has a sprained right shoulder and linebacker Shaq Thompson has a sprained left knee.Arizona safety Tyrann Mathieu left in the first half with a shoulder injury and did not return. 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