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GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm

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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#41 » by NMBSurfin » Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:32 am

look at this! still in the game and got Big Mo
I did not expect this
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#42 » by yosemiteben » Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:54 am

How long is this review gonna take
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#43 » by NMBSurfin » Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:55 am

can't believe we are on the road against the undefeated team and have it this close. proud of the fight in those who were able to play. congrats Coach, you have these guys wanting to win
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#44 » by Diop » Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:56 am

this team is so up and down. miss lay ups, defensive rebounds and make stupid turnovers then blaze back into it.

and its not just the youth.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#45 » by yosemiteben » Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:59 am

Yeah we've had so many easy baskets that we've blown
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#46 » by JDR720 » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:00 am

No idea how this game is so close.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#47 » by Diop » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:02 am

was just saying in the other game thread I think Miles is our most important player in some ways. We aren't going to get anyone better unless we tank for Flag, so him being a good scorer and rebounder helps this team a ton.

We know what we have in Ball, Miller and Miles are our best bet at getting talent beside him.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#48 » by Liver_Pooty » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:20 am

Team isn't going to do much of anything until Miller gets his **** together
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#49 » by MPM » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:24 am

Alright Lee. Starters out.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#50 » by MPM » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:24 am

What a weird, weird, game.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#51 » by JustBuzzin » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:25 am

Melo now leading the league in FGA.

I don't understand this team. Miller/Bridges have to step up as the #2/#3 scoring options. You can't have Melo leading the league in FGA's.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#52 » by JDR720 » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:27 am

Hot take: We would've won if Melo didn't chuck so much. He was terrible most of this game.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#53 » by JDR720 » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:32 am

This team isn't balanced at all. We've somehow recreated the Kemba teams but with 2X the talent level.

This game we made 20 3's. Got 16 offensive rebounds. And had 34 assists to only 9 TO's... and we lost by 14.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#54 » by EmpireFalls » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:32 am

Good effort but really weird watch.

Caught fire from 3 but never felt close. Our PNR defense and rim protection doesn’t exist.

Miller is not good this year. Lee’s offense is just a 3 point chuck dice roll.

Salaun sucks. Micic sucks. We don’t have the talent to win games like this.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#55 » by wilson115 » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:34 am

JDR720 wrote:Hot take: We would've won if Melo didn't chuck so much. He was terrible most of this game.

+1.

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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#56 » by yosemiteben » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:37 am

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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#57 » by Liver_Pooty » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:44 am

JDR720 wrote:Hot take: We would've won if Melo didn't chuck so much. He was terrible most of this game.


Would've lost by 30 if he didnt.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#58 » by Diop » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:46 am

this team is just frustrating.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#59 » by yosemiteben » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:48 am

I have to admit, I'm incredibly frustrated with Brandon. It's not just that he's not hitting shots, he looks so hesitant and indecisive. I don't get it.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Cavs Nov 17 6pm 

Post#60 » by Bassman » Mon Nov 18, 2024 3:21 am

We have a big doughnut hole on the front line…so it’s hard for a dog to play on three legs.

Melo and Miller forcing it all the time. ISO ball because the passing game is cut off at the knees, everything is outside perimeter. Where is effective screening? Hell, Cody Zeller could help THIS team right now.

It was amazing to even be within arms length during the 4th, but Cleveland killed us inside at the rim. Felt like they were toying with us. Salaun is so ineffective…he needs G League as soon as possible…and stay there. The kid is 2 years from playing impactful NBA minutes. But….we ain’t got nuthin else right now I suppose.
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