GT: @ Rockets Wed Oct 30 8:00PM EST

[BlackOutBuzz]

Hell, he's not even bad period and remains the Bobcats best three-point shooter and top-2 threat off the dribble.

Bulls fan?

I'll give you that he's provably our best three-point shooter, but overall at this point Gordon is terrible.

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[inquisitive]

You guys are going to surprise some teams out there....i was impressed with the defense.

[ball teacher]

So, was there any word as to why MKG was on the pine the final minutes of the game? He was one of the few players who seemed to be really playing well but after the hard foul he got yanked, is he hurt or just coach going with Taylor over MKG to close out?

[Bassman]

Thoughts going forward...

> I want us to play Zeller more, and eventually start. McBob is good for us, but Zeller needs more time to get experience. I realize playing him too much too early is not wise, so I must temper my patience.
> Despite the good preseason, our offense is ragged. Having better shooters could quickly fix that, but MKG is not getting better in that department. Not sure if Taylor tightens up with more minutes, but we need to monitor this. I'm wondering if he is a guy that needs starter-level minutes to realize his potential. Some folks just excel coming off the bench. Wonder if Hendo would play that role well?
> Not worried about Big Al. He will be a producer as he gets his legs and game stamina.
> Defense was really good early, then faded. I'm looking for Kemba to step up more in late game situations.

The Cleveland game will be fun!

[mrknowitall215]

So, was there any word as to why MKG was on the pine the final minutes of the game? He was one of the few players who seemed to be really playing well but after the hard foul he got yanked, is he hurt or just coach going with Taylor over MKG to close out?

The hard foul & fall that left MKG wincing didn't help his case for not returning, but the Bobcats went on a 5-minute drought without scoring at the top of the 4th quarter. I think Clifford just benched MKG in favor of Taylor in search for more offense the finish out the game

[catch20two]

You guys are going to surprise some teams out there....i was impressed with the defense.

Thanks. Our defense certainly appears to have majorly improved under our new coaching regime. If the new defensive identity is not just an illusion of preseason I believe we could legitimately fight for the 8th seed in the East this year. Your Rockets got a real shot at winning the West if Harden can improve on last year's stardom and Dwight can return to the form he was with the Magic. You guys have a solid supporting cast around them too.

[vorbis]

There's no way Clifford is going to bench Gordon for the entire season. He's not Gana Diop or Tyrus Thomas-bad. Hell, he's not even bad period and remains the Bobcats best three-point shooter and top-2 threat off the dribble.

i must vehemently disagree on the 2nd point. gordon is one of the absolute worst dribblers in the entire NBA.

[mrknowitall215]

There's no way Clifford is going to bench Gordon for the entire season. He's not Gana Diop or Tyrus Thomas-bad. Hell, he's not even bad period and remains the Bobcats best three-point shooter and top-2 threat off the dribble.

i must vehemently disagree on the 2nd point. gordon is one of the absolute worst dribblers in the entire NBA.

I disagree with his statement too, but only to say that Gordon is the 3rd best threat the Bobcats have that's capable of scoring off the dribble, only behind Kemba & Sessions...even though he might be a turnover waiting to happen at the most worst opportune moment of the game. Either way, he doesn't turn the ball over no more than Pargo

[Liver_Pooty]

After Taylors performance last night we will probably see a lot more Gordon tomorrow night.

[HornetJail]

Gordon is among the worst defenders, ball-handlers, and decision-makers in the league based on last season. He is flat-out terrible. I would rather see Southerland take his minutes, unless we are showcasing him for a trade.