Official Nets Vs Blazers Thread:

[Minstrel]

He played 34 minutes in a game this season. Had 11 pts & 7 rebs

Good factoid. Why was it in response to me? It had nothing to do with what I said.

 

[KingSpeed]

That Suns team that started 0-13 made the playoffs. Maybe the Nets will rally too? Why isn't Devin Harris starting?

 

[blue32]

Wow, that game was so boring. Besides Oden, Rudy and Dante's effort, was anyone else even trying?

I don't know if it's me, but even with Roy's games of 20+ points, I still haven't seen the focus and intensity he was bringing last year.... (maybe its just me though, too critical)

 

[Natebishop3]

You cant blame the Net's announcers, Lopez is probably the best offensive center in the game right now.

Yao is better when he's healthy.

 

[yakbladder]

Trick question?

No, I'm not 100% sure Oden is consistent. It seems that way to me, but it's still early.

I guess what I was getting at is that Travis has had 3,4,5 good games in a row before and I don't know anyone except for one poster who would think he's consistent. Unless you consider consistently inconsistent consistent.

 

[ABM]

Cunningham looks like a grown-up B.J. Armstrong.

 

[KingSpeed]

Any bets on how long Frank stays the coach?

They seem to like him. Outside of Sloan, who has been with the same team longer than Frank? How long has Frank been there? Seems like a while. Funny, they said he started his career with 13 straight wins.

 

[Wheels]

WOW...I didn't realize the Nets were that close to the all-time futility record.

yep just 2 more

 

[Natebishop3]

That Suns team that started 0-13 made the playoffs. Maybe the Nets will rally too? Why isn't Devin Harris starting?

Just came back from an injury.

 

[Natebishop3]

No, I'm not 100% sure Oden is consistent. It seems that way to me, but it's still early.

I guess what I was getting at is that Travis has had 3,4,5 good games in a row before and I don't know anyone except for one poster who would think he's consistent. Unless you consider consistently inconsistent consistent.

My head just exploded.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

NBA:

Where 0-15 happens

 

[Wheels]

That Suns team that started 0-13 made the playoffs. Maybe the Nets will rally too? Why isn't Devin Harris starting?

I think just a couple games back from injury.. could be wrong though.

 

[KingSpeed]

No, I'm not 100% sure Oden is consistent. It seems that way to me, but it's still early.

I guess what I was getting at is that Travis has had 3,4,5 good games in a row before and I don't know anyone except for one poster who would think he's consistent. Unless you consider consistently inconsistent consistent.

Only about 5 players in the league are actually consistent. Most of the league has its good days and its bad days. I would say that's true of all our players. Players like Wade, Kobe, & LeBron. THEY're consistent.

 

[KingSpeed]

Just came back from an injury.

I meant to say "Why isn't he starting yet?"

 

[yakbladder]

Only about 5 players in the league are actually consistent. Most of the league has its good days and its bad days. I would say that's true of all our players. Players like Wade, Kobe, & LeBron. THEY're consistent.

I think many players are consistent. It's just what they are consistent at that's troubling.

Besides, I hate LeBron, I'll never admit he's consistent.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

not in the clutch he's not

I don't think you can say Blake is a better free-throw shooter in the clutch. Blake has missed many clutch free throws. The worst was his, what, 6 he missed in the final 2 minutes against the Clips last year. Much worse than Oden missing the two against Denver. Especially when you consider Blake is a PG, and PG's generally are among the best FT shooters in the league.

 

[KingSpeed]

Wow, that game was so boring. Besides Oden, Rudy and Dante's effort, was anyone else even trying?

I don't know if it's me, but even with Roy's games of 20+ points, I still haven't seen the focus and intensity he was bringing last year.... (maybe its just me though, too critical)

Roy has had to make two MAJOR adjustments this season. One- Oden is now a legitimate scoring option and one that we should be milking. Roy has to get used to the fact that he's not necessarily the best option on the floor. Two- Andre Miller.

He's dealt with these adjustments and we're 12-5. I'll take it.

 

[yakbladder]

I don't think you can say Blake is a better free-throw shooter in the clutch. Blake has missed many clutch free throws. The worst was his, what, 6 he missed in the final 2 minutes against the Clips last year. Much worse than Oden missing the two against Denver. Especially when you consider Blake is a PG, and PG's generally are among the best FT shooters in the league.

But he's consistent.

 

[roywonder07]

Yao is better when he's healthy.

Ok centers under 8 feet. Happy?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

LOL. Yes, consistently struggles down the stretch.

Blake is the best player on our team, hands down. I mean, Blake is, well, Blake.

 

[blue32]

Roy has had to make two MAJOR adjustments this season. One- Oden is now a legitimate scoring option and one that we should be milking. Roy has to get used to the fact that he's not necessarily the best option on the floor. Two- Andre Miller.

He's dealt with these adjustments and we're 12-5. I'll take it.

Eh, it's not that. I just see a ton of hesitation out there, lack of focus. Passing from Roy when he should be shooting the shots he can and should take.... Specially the in this game, I saw a ton of shots he passed off.

 

[yakbladder]

LOL. Yes, consistently struggles down the stretch.

Blake is the best player on our team, hands down. I mean, Blake is, well, Blake.

That's what I meant - the consistent part that is

You just wait, someday Blake will have his own reality show. Heck, everyone else does.

 

[KingSpeed]

Eh, it's not that. I just see a ton of hesitation out there, lack of focus. Passing from Roy when he should be shooting the shots he can and should take.... Specially the in this game, I saw a ton of shots he passed off.

Umm... exactly. Passing because he's no longer sure of his role, wondering if he should be getting it to Miller or Oden more often.

 

[blue32]

Umm... exactly. Passing because he's no longer sure of his role, wondering if he should be getting it to Miller or Oden more often.

And therein lies my "boring" complaint. I love watching Roy dominate, but now sometimes it seems he's just a regular player and not that All* we love, when he's hesitating..... of course the entire team does that too, and we find ourselves in a late shot-clock situation like tonight.

IDK, just some things they'll probably work on hopefully!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Miller +19, Stevie -1

Checkmate








I kid.

 

[KingSpeed]

And therein lies my "boring" complaint. I love watching Roy dominate, but now sometimes it seems he's just a regular player and not that All* we love, when he's hesitating..... of course the entire team does that too, and we find ourselves in a late shot-clock situation like tonight.

IDK, just some things they'll probably work on hopefully!

Early in the season, Roy dropped 42 on the Rockets but we lost. I firmly believe Roy could average 30 points a night if that is his goal. But it's not. Roy might not even make the All Star team this season and that's fine with me if we're winning. We've won 10 of our last 12. I don't care about anyone's personal stats as long as that keeps up.

 

[Natebishop3]

Umm... exactly. Passing because he's no longer sure of his role, wondering if he should be getting it to Miller or Oden more often.

Maybe he should give Kobe a call for some advice

 

[illmatic99]

Once Lawrence Frank is fired, I hope KP looks into him as a possible assistant here.

Dude is generally considered one of the best Xs and Os guy in the NBA. And his handling of Lopez so far in Brook's short career has been terrific. Right now, he's just stuck in a bad situation with injuries and less-than-mediocre talent.

 

[KingSpeed]

Once Lawrence Frank is fired, I hope KP looks into him as a possible assistant here.

Dude is generally considered one of the best Xs and Os guy in the NBA. And his handling of Lopez so far in Brook's short career has been terrific. Right now, he's just stuck in a bad situation with injuries and less-than-mediocre talent.

What's crazy is that they have top 10 talent at PG and C.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Once Lawrence Frank is fired, I hope KP looks into him as a possible assistant here.

Dude is generally considered one of the best Xs and Os guy in the NBA. And his handling of Lopez so far in Brook's short career has been terrific. Right now, he's just stuck in a bad situation with injuries and less-than-mediocre talent.

I don't think he will take a job as an assistant. He is a great coach and if he does get fired, he should wait for another job to open up. But I hope he doesn't get fired.