OT: Zach is Beastin'

[Fez Hammersticks]

NY looks like they will win another game (against Dallas) and Zach dominated:

27 pts 17 rebs (10-19 FG)

This performance followed the other impressive games Zach has had in the last month:

29 pts 19 rebs
18 pts 10 rebs
15 pts 13 rebs
25 pts 14 rebs
22 pts 13 rebs
25 pts 13 rebs
15 pts 13 rebs

Gotta love that run-n-gun offense.

 

[Nate4Prez]

tied 112-112

But Zach is playing out of his mind.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

good thing I drafted him in my fantasy basketball league

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

27 pts 18 rebs

Dallas made a comeback. Going into OT.

 

[PapaG]

The thing with Zach has always been this.

You just hope his offensive abilities are a net positive over what the team will give up on defense with him on the court.

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm still a fan of Zach, despite his many transgressions. It looks like he is finally getting back to the Zach of old. I hope he makes the All-Star team this year. I think he deserves it.

 

[AgentDrazenPetrovic]

Go ZBO!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Bayless and Fernandez would thrive in a system like Mike D's.

 

[julius]

I'd rather have Rudy.

 

[andalusian]

Zach is a really skilled offensive player, he really is.

I remember watching his footwork in a game against Brand and the Clippers in 2006 and thinking to myself that he has the kind of offensive moves that helped Hakeem put his defender on his heels.

If he was willing to work harder on defense - he would have been a lock for the all-star game every year.

 

[BlazerFanForLife]

Game is now in OT and looks like Dallas will take this one down. That said this Blazers team would be great if it ran Dantoni's system then again so would any team with skilled shooters.

 

[PapaG]

Nowitzki torching Zach right now. 39/13 and the first 8 points of OT.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Steve Nash in Dallas was a 17 ppg 7 apg PG.

He went to Phoenix where Mike D took off the leash at ran an uptempo system. Steve Nash developed into an All-Star and MVP calibur player.

Ironically, Steve Nash is putting up 13 ppg 7 apg this year without Mike D. Age is a factor but losing Coach Mike hurt Steve Nash.

I really hate Coach Nate's system. His offensive sets are so predictable and lethargic.

 

[illmatic99]

Nowitzki torching Zach right now. 39/13 and the first 8 points of OT.

Zach was guarding Brandon Bass. David Lee and Wilson Chandler were the ones being torched by Nowitzki in OT.

 

[crowTrobot]

i watched the game tonight. he was beastin' for exacly one quarter, then was terrible for 3 quarters and overtime. started something like 7-8 then went 3-12, and was his usual invisible self on defense the entire game.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I just saw the 20/11 at halftime, and haven't been able to get back since. How'd he look in the second half? Was he invisible, or missing shots?

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Who cares about defense in D'Antoni's offense? Is defense even in his playbook?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Steve Nash in Dallas was a 17 ppg 7 apg PG.

He went to Phoenix where Mike D took off the leash at ran an uptempo system. Steve Nash developed into an All-Star and MVP calibur player.

Ironically, Steve Nash is putting up 13 ppg 7 apg this year without Mike D. Age is a factor but losing Coach Mike hurt Steve Nash.

I really hate Coach Nate's system. His offensive sets are so predictable and lethargic.

Book it. a Mike D'Antoni coached team will never win a championship. His system is like a big puffy, ball of cotton candy; sure is sweet but leaves you with a headache and wanting for just a little more substance.

 

[crowTrobot]

Book it. a Mike D'Antoni coached team will never win a championship. His system is like a big puffy, ball of cotton candy; sure is sweet but leaves you with a headache and wanting for just a little more substance.

yup. i like that we're going in the opposite half-court direction, building a spurs-like team more than suns.

 

[PapaG]

Zach was guarding Brandon Bass. David Lee and Wilson Chandler were the ones being torched by Nowitzki in OT.

Max players shouldn't guard the "Brandon Bass" of every team. Thank you for proving my point.

 

[Haakzilla]

zBO must GO!!!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Book it. a Mike D'Antoni coached team will never win a championship. His system is like a big puffy, ball of cotton candy; sure is sweet but leaves you with a headache and wanting for just a little more substance.

A running system can win. Mike D'Antoni wont win because his teams are poor defensive teams. You can run and play defense.

Coach Nate ran an uptempo team in 2004-2005 and that Sonics teams looked great in the playoffs. That 2nd round playoff series between the Spurs was surprising. The Supes played with the attitude that they could beat the powerhouse Spurs to win the series.

During the regular season that team averaged 99.0 PPG (44 fg%) and held their opp. average to 96.7 PPG.

You can run-n-gun and play defense, Nate McMillan has done it before. There is no reason why he can't do it here. We have shooters, we have smart players. Come on!

 

[Ed O]

Max players shouldn't guard the "Brandon Bass" of every team. Thank you for proving my point.

Who do you think Dirk was guarding?

Ed O.

 

[AgentDrazenPetrovic]

hope Knicks make the playoffs!

 

[PapaG]

Who do you think Dirk was guarding?

Ed O.

Dirk won the stat battle against his "max" opponent, and he won the game. On the road, no less.

 

[Ed O]

Dirk won the stat battle against his "max" opponent, and he won the game. On the road, no less.

I love how you say something and it's immediately disproved. You then say, "Thanks for proving my point" and when the logic of your "point" is immediately showed to be flawed you switch gears again.

It must be nice to have immutable opinions. It's annoying for the REST of the world, but it must be nice for you.

Ed O.

 

[MARIS61]

The thing with Zach has always been this.

You just hope his offensive abilities are a net positive over what the team will give up on defense with him on the court.

Yeah, cuz LaMarcus and Channing are such defensive monsters.

 

[PapaG]

I love how you say something and it's immediately disproved. You then say, "Thanks for proving my point" and when the logic of your "point" is immediately showed to be flawed you switch gears again.

It must be nice to have immutable opinions. It's annoying for the REST of the world, but it must be nice for you.

Ed O.

Dirk had better stats and won the game, and Zach gave up 12/7 to Brandon Bass, who is apparently still in the NBA. My opinions are backed with facts. No wonder they anger you.

 

[Minstrel]

Coach Nate ran an uptempo team in 2004-2005

No, he didn't. Per basketball-reference.com:

2004-05 Sonics' Pace Factor: 87.9 (27th of 30)

http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SEA/2005.html

So, only three teams played at a slower pace. That's not uptempo.

 

[PapaG]

Yeah, cuz LaMarcus and Channing are such defensive monsters.

Tear down the current roster. The trend continues...