Nic vs. Patty today

[illmatic99]

At 11:30 our time.

I'm looking for links.

But Patty's excited: http://twitter.com/Patty_Mills

GAME DAY!!! v France today and against team mate BATUM

Here are some highlights of France's win against Ivory Coast, in which Nic was the scoring leader with 16 points.

 

[illmatic99]

Bam: justin.tv/cheveyogplive

Brazil vs. Ivory Coast on now.

BTW, this dude also has a recording from yesterday's game (FRA vs. CIV) in full here: http://fr.justin.tv/cheveyogplive/b/268807808

Nic's full line: 16pts (6-13 FG, 4-7 3pt) 5rebs, 2asts, 3blks, 2stls in 26mins.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Thanks for the links!

 

[illmatic99]

Game is about to start.

http://fr.justin.tv/cheveyogplive

 

[illmatic99]

Nic Chasedown count: 1, and the three!

Kinda interesting that Nic, Rudy, and Patty all wear #5. (Durant wears it for USA).

 

[Rodolfo]

One of the commentators sounds like he's talking into a voice box. creepy.

 

[Rodolfo]

Nice pick of the pocket from Nic.

 

[Rodolfo]

Patty with 5 points in 20 seconds.

 

[Rodolfo]

When does the tourny start?

 

[illmatic99]

Oy, Nic burnt for reaching.Not sure I get why Nic is on the wing, and Gelabale is on the post.

When does the tourny start?

This upcoming Saturday.

 

[STOMP]

Oy, Nic burnt for reaching.Not sure I get why Nic is on the wing, and Gelabale is on the post.

which one is the better outside shooter?

STOMP

 

[ironcrotch]

One of the commentators sounds like he's talking into a voice box. creepy.

Totally sounds like a French Anton Chigurh.

 

[Rodolfo]

T. Parker taking the summer off?

 

[illmatic99]

Patty with 9pts. Nic with 3pts, and a lot of hustle. He's only taken two shots though.

 

[BlazerFanForLife]

Mills with 15 with 3:30 left in the 3rd

 

[Rastapopoulos]

When did Diaw get so FAT!?

 

[VanillaGorilla]

When did Diaw get so FAT!?

I was wondering that as well. He must be carrying at least 30 pounds of extra weight..

 

[illmatic99]

France gives up a wide open layup with 2.8 seconds left. AUS takes the lead.

The ending to this game has been sloppy.

 

[illmatic99]

Ooohh Nic. So close. That shit went in and out.

 

[hasoos]

When did Diaw get so FAT!?

Fat? 2 years ago. So fat? This year.

 

[gatorpops]

Great exchange between Patty and Nic after the game. Nice!

 

[Rodolfo]

Ooohh Nic. So close. That shit went in and out.

That's what she said.

 

[illmatic99]

Final stats:

Nic: 5pts (2/7 FG, 1/4 3pt), 7rebs, 2asts, 2blks, 4stls, 4 turns in 32 minutes.
Patty: 18pts (7/13FG, 4/6 3pt), 2rebs, 4asts, 0blks, 2stls, 6 turns in 31 minutes.

 

[BBert]

I was able to catch a little bit of the game here and there (thanks mucho for the link). Nico took several really bad shots. I think even Nate uses him better than he's used on the French team.

 

[hasoos]

Final stats:

Nic: 5pts (2/7 FG, 1/4 3pt), 7rebs, 2asts, 2blks, 4stls, 4 turns in 32 minutes.
Patty: 18pts (7/13FG, 4/6 3pt), 2rebs, 4asts, 0blks, 2stls, 6 turns in 31 minutes.

Well there you go. Patty is easily superior to Nic!

 

[illmatic99]

I was able to catch a little bit of the game here and there (thanks mucho for the link). Nico took several really bad shots. I think even Nate uses him better than he's used on the French team.

Sad to say, but I agree. All Nic did was get the ball on the wing, and pass it off to another player. There are no plays run for him in the post, and he gets very few shots (which is baffling, considering the lack of talent on that team). Even when he gets the ball, he still seems awfully tentative. It was nice to see him get a few shots up in the final seconds, however.

Patty was beasting up on any PG they put on him. His jumper is so pure. But I really don't see an NBA future for him as his (lack of) height is a serious disadvantage.

 

[hasoos]

Sad to say, but I agree. All Nic did was get the ball on the wing, and pass it off to another player. There are no plays run for him in the post, and he gets very few shots (which is baffling, considering the lack of talent on that team). Even when he gets the ball, he still seems awfully tentative. It was nice to see him get a few shots up in the final seconds, however.

Patty was beasting up on any PG they put on him. His jumper is so pure. But I really don't see an NBA future for him as his (lack of) height is a serious disadvantage.

Actually IMO the things you point out are quite troubling, because I noticed the same thing in the game against the USA. The fact that there wasn't a lot of wing talent out there should have been an excuse for him to look for more offense, and he didn't. I also think that him just passing on the perimeter is troubling, most good SF have a good first step move to go to.

As for Patty, he may be small but he is fast and can score. There is a spot in the NBA for such players all the time. A lot of people ripped Von Wafer for being the same way, yet he came back and tore the Blazers hearts out later. Players that can score have a spot in this league. It's just a matter of finding the right team/fit for them. Most teams would give their left nut for a guy who came off the bench and scored dependably every night.

 

[craigehlo]

I also think that him just passing on the perimeter is troubling, most good SF have a good first step move to go to.

His lack of a legit first step is his biggest weakness right now. It really limits his effectiveness as a starting SF for a team that's looking to go deep in the playoffs. Right now he's bench quality scorer and a starting quality defender.

 

[J~Rush]

His lack of a legit first step is his biggest weakness right now. It really limits his effectiveness as a starting SF for a team that's looking to go deep in the playoffs. Right now he's bench quality scorer and a starting quality defender.

He's the fifth option on offense so I don't think his lack of creating his own shot is a really big issue.

 

[Mediocre Man]

In related news, Nic just dropped out of Kelly Dwyers SF rankings.