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[Scalma]

Not like this game mattered so this more of a general point; I’d rather lose a game missing a bunch of open shots off good actions than win one with a bunch of tough, contested makes. That stuff evens out during the season and in a playoff series, as we’ve seen in the past. Today I saw a bunch of bricks on wide open shots. You can live with that.

 

[illmatic99]

Not like this game mattered so this more of a general point; I’d rather lose a game missing a bunch of open shots off good actions than win one with a bunch of tough, contested makes. That stuff evens out during the season and in a playoff series, as we’ve seen in the past. Today I saw a bunch of bricks on wide open shots. You can live with that.

Whats your take on the defense?

 

[Scalma]

Whats your take on the defense?

It’s natural that a defense that relies on rotations as much as this one doesn’t just evolve over night. I wouldn’t judge it either way until like end of nov/early dec.

 

[THE HCP]

It might be a long season....

MIGHT!!??

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Whats your take on the defense?

I like defense. I think it can complement an offense. Kind of like salt and pepper.

 

[Chris Craig]

I just want to get a win under Billups even if it doesn't count to break the ice

 

[THE HCP]

Hmmmmmm

 

[THE HCP]

I’d rather lose a game missing a bunch of open shots off good actions than win one with a bunch of tough, contested makes/QUOTE]

What in the actual fuck?

 

[Orion Bailey]

I made this up, I just wanted some of you to feel better.

and now im gonna go back and unlike that shit. Had me.

 

[THE HCP]

41-41
9th place
1st 30 games…..12-18

I’m not mad and frustrated by this at all….. it’s to be expected in a season of transition. Trust me, there will be a lot of this happening this season.I want to know how my dude who predicted 54 wins feels to be honest?
Preseason rarely means anything….. or does it?

 

[THE HCP]

I tell ya what, When I was asking who our 3rd string center was, because we were going to see a TON of him this season, and people snapped out Nance and how he would be fine. Wondering how they felt when they saw Javelle FUCKING McGee look like a combo of Shaq and Wilt out there on like 5 straight dunks on him in the first. Ouch.

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

Don't worry - we're not going to get bounced from the playoffs this year

Yeah, cause bouncing implies you even had a chance.

 

[BonesJones]

Not like this game mattered so this more of a general point; I’d rather lose a game missing a bunch of open shots off good actions than win one with a bunch of tough, contested makes. That stuff evens out during the season and in a playoff series, as we’ve seen in the past. Today I saw a bunch of bricks on wide open shots. You can live with that.

It’s natural that a defense that relies on rotations as much as this one doesn’t just evolve over night. I wouldn’t judge it either way until like end of nov/early dec.

Facts.

 

[BonesJones]

I tell ya what, When I was asking who our 3rd string center was, because we were going to see a TON of him this season, and people snapped out Nance and how he would be fine. Wondering how they felt when they saw Javelle FUCKING McGee look like a combo of Shaq and Wilt out there on like 5 straight dunks on him in the first. Ouch.

The problem with those lobs was due to not enough ball pressure being applied to the ball handler with the big high. Called this out during the game and the first time we applied proper ball pressure, their lob attempt turned into a turnover. It's on the guard more than the big. Having a 7'1 guy wasn't going to break that up. You gotta stay attached to the ball-handler through the screen.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I tell ya what, When I was asking who our 3rd string center was, because we were going to see a TON of him this season, and people snapped out Nance and how he would be fine. Wondering how they felt when they saw Javelle FUCKING McGee look like a combo of Shaq and Wilt out there on like 5 straight dunks on him in the first. Ouch.

The two I remember were not over Nance. Maybe it was his fault, maybe not, but either way, Nance was at the free-throw line guarding someone else. That is a coaching adjustment.

 

[OneSport3]

I tell ya what, When I was asking who our 3rd string center was, because we were going to see a TON of him this season, and people snapped out Nance and how he would be fine. Wondering how they felt when they saw Javelle FUCKING McGee look like a combo of Shaq and Wilt out there on like 5 straight dunks on him in the first. Ouch.

If Zeller were playing, he would be able to neutralize McGee.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Charlotte doing their best to make us feel better right now

Does this break our record (when Indiana doubled up on us)?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If Zeller were playing, he would be able to neutralize McGee.

...with his nose

 

[HailBlazers]

What in the actual fuck?

We need an offense not predicated on Dame going supernova every night.

 

[THE HCP]

If Zeller were playing,

You could have just stopped right here.

 

[THE HCP]

We need an offense not predicated on Dame going supernova every night.

OVER WINS?

 

[THE HCP]

We need an offense not predicated on Dame going supernova every night.

I have a little feeling our new coach would rather win.

 

[HailBlazers]

OVER WINS?

In the short term, so we can go deeper in the long (playoffs).

 

[THE HCP]

In the short term, so we can go deeper in the long (playoffs).

Nah, I've been around these teams and coaches for 20 years now.....they want to win EVERY game regardless.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

They were probably too excited to sit courtside at the WNBA finals tonight to focus on the game.

 

[HailBlazers]

I have a little feeling our new coach would rather win.

No $hit. But rebuilding our offense and defense doesn't happen overnight.

 

[Blazinaway]

Don't worry - we're not going to get bounced from the playoffs this year

is that because we won't make the playoffs?

 

[OneSport3]

You could have just stopped right here.

And you wonder why people put you on ignore...

 

[AldoTrapani]

This is definitely Dame’s last year here.. enjoy him and quite frankly don’t blame him

 

[PDXFonz]

I like defense. I think it can complement an offense. Kind of like salt and pepper.

Yes, its like if you stop them from scoring more than you - you’ll win the game.