2023-2024 Regular Season Game 3: Orlando Magic (2-0) at Los Angeles Lakers (1-2) - 10:30pm

Post #821 » by **ChosenSavior** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:18 am

Would've been risky but probably would've stuck with Isaac given that he was defending well in the 4th. I agree with others that we should've had more shooters on the floor but that OOT play was awful which caused Franz to panic and rush that 3 point attempt.

Lost to a veteran team. Lace up the kicks, learn from the mistakes and try to be better against the Clippers.

SloNick Russia · Post #822 » by **SloNick Russia** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:18 am

thelead wrote:The most concerning Paolo stat is that he's shooting under 4 FTA per game. Just shows how ineffective he is right now.

Don't forget that he misses half of those

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Last Guardian · Post #823 » by **Last Guardian** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:18 am

fateis007 wrote:Paolo getting shut down pretty much was the difference, oh and the obvious ref bias. My god, did AD even get one single foul called him the entire game? He had about 6-7 questionable no calls defending the rim.

Eh AD just played elite on both ends.

AshBlackstone · Post #824 » by **AshBlackstone** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:19 am

Bensational wrote:
AshBlackstone wrote:Your first round picks not getting 20 min a night is crazy. These guys need to see the floor.

They’ve got a good view of the floor from the bench.

Yeah, cause we need to keep letting Fultz show us that he’s a backup and not a starting caliber player for 30+ minutes a night.

VFX · Post #825 » by **VFX** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:20 am

Knightro wrote:
MagicMatic wrote:I thought the rotations were extremely questionable. That’s all I’m gonna say.

I think you should say more.

Because that's a bit of a tough blanket statement to make without the context of what bothered you.

It’s not necessarily the final minute or whatever.

I don’t like this idea that there is only a bench unit and starters. Paolo can be in the game without Franz and vice versa. Russell starts getting hot from 3 and we refuse to put Suggs in because we aren’t staggering lineups until the 4:00 mark. **** like that.

And yeah, I don’t care really who you were last year as a player. If you are ICE cold from the floor all night, then maybe someone else should be in like Harris when it’s obviously his night.

MasterGMer · Post #826 » by **MasterGMer** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:20 am

Who is the 3rd best player on the team? Fultz or Suggs? After today's game and if Suggs keeps this consistency, I am voting for Suggs. And I am really happy for him to come this far especially after the rookie season. Suggs played his heart out and he cared about the game, which I love. Dude shows hustle and heart. We need to keep him on the floor more

D12VCMagic · Post #827 » by **D12VCMagic** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:21 am

SOUL wrote:You guys say we have the wrong people in but who are we taking out? Fultz who was making plays? Suggs? Franz and Paolo?

You 100% take out Paolo. He can’t shoot and played an atrocious game. We needed a three and we left our shooters on the bench. No way people can seriously justify it lol.

SloNick Russia · Post #828 » by **SloNick Russia** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:21 am

Banchero had 4 points last year at home vs LAL, LeBron is just terrifying to play against

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Rainwater · Post #829 » by **Rainwater** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:22 am

AshBlackstone wrote:
Rainwater wrote:
eyriq wrote:Preach

Some players come around slower than others.

They won’t come around at all on the bench. You don’t get better by watching. That’s not a thing in the NBA.

He will eventually get mins but it won't happen now.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #830 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:22 am

I’m sure you guys have noticed that Franz and Paolo do not do well in those moments. They always seem so rushed and not composed. Fultz, Suggs, and Wendell are actually pretty good in these types of moments, which has always been funny to me.

Post #831 » by **eyriq** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:22 am

Tough loss. Need Paolo to snap out of it.

MasterGMer · Post #832 » by **MasterGMer** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:22 am

SloNick Russia wrote:Banchero had 4 points last year at home vs LAL, LeBron is just terrifying to play against

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I don't think LeBron was the reason why Paolo had a bad game. He has hit a wall offensively

pepe1991 · Post #833 » by **pepe1991** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:22 am

ChosenSavior wrote:Would've been risky but probably would've stuck with Isaac given that he was defending well in the 4th. I agree with others that we should've had more shooters on the floor but that OOT play was awful which caused Franz to panic and rush that 3 point attempt.

Lost to a veteran team. Lace up the kicks, learn from the mistakes and try to be better against the Clippers.

I think it's still clear that Isaac has some 12 min a game restriction, weather it was suggested by doctors, or team simply comming to conclusion it's dangerous to play him more.
Tbh Lebron got around him 2 times in a row pretty easly.

NavalAviator94 · Post #834 » by **NavalAviator94** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:22 am

Gary Harris is the only player that looks like he progressed from last season.

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VFX · Post #835 » by **VFX** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:23 am

SloNick Russia wrote:Banchero had 4 points last year at home vs LAL, LeBron is just terrifying to play against

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It’s more AD.

Paolos whole game is being a giant mismatch. Doesn’t work against him when he’s an even bigger mismatch. He needs to develop a shot.

Post #836 » by **eyriq** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:23 am

MagicMatic wrote:I thought the rotations were extremely questionable. That’s all I’m gonna say.

I loathe them

Post #837 » by **Bensational** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:23 am

Knightro wrote:Right like...

Which starter isn't gonna be on the floor in that scenario?

There's 8 seconds left, not 2 seconds left, so you want Carter out there for a potential OREB.

Suggs was 3-6 from three before that possession, so he's gonna be out there.

Fultz is the best passer, so he's the trigger man on the inbound.

Are you putting Paolo or Franz on the bench in that scenario just to have Harris out there? I don't think so. For better or worse, these young guys gotta be out there and figure it out. And if it takes a few times failing to help them figure it out, so be it.

For me it’s an easy decision - bench Paolo for those last few plays in favour of Harris. Does it upset Paolo? Sure, but he had a whole game to find form before that and he didn’t. He’ll get future opportunities to figure it out on nights that he’s feeling it.

pinoynurse · Post #838 » by **pinoynurse** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:24 am

MasterGMer wrote:Who is the 3rd best player on the team? Fultz or Suggs? After today's game and if Suggs keeps this consistency, I am voting for Suggs. And I am really happy for him to come this far especially after the rookie season. Suggs played his heart out and he cared about the game, which I love. Dude shows hustle and heart. We need to keep him on the floor more

agree. Easily becoming one my favorite players and im happy for him given his struggles the past 2 years

Rainwater · Post #839 » by **Rainwater** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:24 am

D12VCMagic wrote:
SOUL wrote:You guys say we have the wrong people in but who are we taking out? Fultz who was making plays? Suggs? Franz and Paolo?

You 100% take out Paolo. He can’t shoot and played an atrocious game. We needed a three and we left our shooters on the bench. No way people can seriously justify it lol.

What team takes arguably their best player off the court? lol. That doesn't happen.

D12VCMagic · Post #840 » by **D12VCMagic** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:25 am

SloNick Russia wrote:Banchero had 4 points last year at home vs LAL, LeBron is just terrifying to play against

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LeBron hasn’t even been a good defender in a few years. It’s an excuse. Paolo just straight up isn’t playing good basketball.