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I will post the details later. I just wanted to get this game thread out there.

Vasquez has such terrible handles

MayoisMemphis wrote:Vasquez has such terrible handles

I've noticed this all along. He is more of a ball dominating 2 than an NBA 1.

This game is ugly. Our team's offense really stinks right now.

mid-post wrote:This game is ugly. Our team's offense really stinks right now.

We're down early and it's going to be tough to come back. It's not impossible though. (see utah)

I don't know what's going on with this team right now.
Obviously Orlando is good, but Rudy and Zach have both looked like total sh*t when it comes to team basketball the past few games. Rudy has resumed his "turn 12 foot jumper into ridiculous 16 foot fadeaway," and Zach has been totally forcing his offense.
I get what's going on with Marc and his injury. I get that Conley and Mayo are in shooting slumps. But damn, this is frustrating.

They threw away a good defensive effort with complete trash on the offensive end, MC, Allen and Gasol decided to play but the rest didn't do anything. Z-Bo and Gay have been particularly frustrating these past couple of games with Z-Bo forcing the action and taking some horrible shots. Gay has also forgotten the concept of dribbling and refuses to attack the basket or post up anymore. And just forget about Law or Vasquez, they're both terrible just live with what TA or Mayo give you at backup pg

By far the worst game of the year for Rudy. Randolph wasn't much better as you said. Conley was the only player showing up in this one. With an honorable mention to Marc.

OJ is just dreadful from beyond the arc right now.

MayoisMemphis wrote:They threw away a good defensive effort with complete trash on the offensive end, MC, Allen and Gasol decided to play but the rest didn't do anything. Z-Bo and Gay have been particularly frustrating these past couple of games with Z-Bo forcing the action and taking some horrible shots. Gay has also forgotten the concept of dribbling and refuses to attack the basket or post up anymore. And just forget about Law or Vasquez, they're both terrible just live with what TA or Mayo give you at backup pg

I had no idea why Hollins put in Vasquez so late in the game last time. He is not an NBA point guard.

jman3134 wrote:

MayoisMemphis wrote:They threw away a good defensive effort with complete trash on the offensive end, MC, Allen and Gasol decided to play but the rest didn't do anything. Z-Bo and Gay have been particularly frustrating these past couple of games with Z-Bo forcing the action and taking some horrible shots. Gay has also forgotten the concept of dribbling and refuses to attack the basket or post up anymore. And just forget about Law or Vasquez, they're both terrible just live with what TA or Mayo give you at backup pg

I had no idea why Hollins put in Vasquez so late in the game last time. He is not an NBA point guard.

Conley should be playing a minimum of 40 minutes a night, we got no NBA caliber backup point guard, maybe not even 3rd string. And the offense isn't very crisp even with Conley in the game but it usually goes to complete trash when he goes out. Also something that's starting to get me mad is that Arthur is now living with 20 ft jumpers, you can make them at a decent clip but you're not Dirk so get near the basket.

Why we don't sign a veteran like Antonio Daniels is beyond me.

Antonio Daniels ? you guys need to put down the pipe. Vasquez is ready. He was 100% from the field before last night's game.

ok he had 0 Ast and 4 Turnovers.... but I like him. I say let him play and he'll only get better. He shot just as well as Henry (1 for 3) last night.

Let's be honest, if Vasquez gets picked in the 2nd round he probably isn't on an NBA roster right now. Even Javaris Crittenton would be an upgrade to the bums we have at backup pg

Vasquez is the least of our problems right now.

MayoisMemphis wrote:Let's be honest, if Vasquez gets picked in the 2nd round he probably isn't on an NBA roster right now. Even Javaris Crittenton would be an upgrade to the bums we have at backup pg

He may have made the roster because he is a good spot up shooter, however he did not warrant a 1st round pick.

Regardless of whether or not Vasquez shot the ball well, his primary responsibility as a point guard is to initiate the offense. Every time he handles the ball down the court it is a miracle when/if it does not get stolen.

mid-post wrote:Vasquez is the least of our problems right now.

I would disagree. Our backup unit constantly puts us in a hole which the starters have to come back from. And, the offense starts with the point guard. So, I would say that it is especially relevant given the fact that Vasquez is seeing floor time.