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GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#3 » by fatlever » Thu Nov 7, 2024 10:36 pm

INJURY REPORT:
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vs IND 11/8

Grant Williams (Low Back Soreness) and Brandon Miller (R Shoulder Soreness) are probable

Bridges (R Knee Hyperextension), Jeffries (R Hand), Richards (R Rib), and M Williams (L Foot) are Out
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#4 » by Liver_Pooty » Fri Nov 8, 2024 2:42 am

I think this is an early big game for us. Have the sixers next if I'm not mistaken without their big 3. If we can get this one then the sixers and start 5-5 that'd be amazing with our schedule and injuries.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#5 » by Rich4114 » Fri Nov 8, 2024 4:26 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:I think this is an early big game for us. Have the sixers next if I'm not mistaken without their big 3. If we can get this one then the sixers and start 5-5 that'd be amazing with our schedule and injuries.


Is PG not playing Sunday for Philly?
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#6 » by Liver_Pooty » Fri Nov 8, 2024 7:02 pm

Rich4114 wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:I think this is an early big game for us. Have the sixers next if I'm not mistaken without their big 3. If we can get this one then the sixers and start 5-5 that'd be amazing with our schedule and injuries.


Is PG not playing Sunday for Philly?


Well hell I thought he was hurt. Thankfully Embiid shoved that reporter and is suspended.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#7 » by Rich4114 » Fri Nov 8, 2024 9:09 pm

Wonder if Miller can play PF :D
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#8 » by MasterIchiro » Fri Nov 8, 2024 10:18 pm

Rich4114 wrote:Wonder if Miller can play PF :D


I believe Grant will start but I honestly prefer Martin. I just think the perimeter is better defended at POA if Green and Martin start.

Let every team try to beat us with some whiz at the 4. Not every team has an Anthony Davis. The way to defeat POA offense thereby upholding the defense from collapse is to use your best perimeter defenders. That is not Grant. He is very slow at the arc anyways.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#9 » by Liver_Pooty » Fri Nov 8, 2024 11:36 pm

TJ getting his first nba start.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#10 » by NMBSurfin » Fri Nov 8, 2024 11:37 pm

MasterIchiro wrote:
Rich4114 wrote:Wonder if Miller can play PF :D


I believe Grant will start but I honestly prefer Martin. I just think the perimeter is better defended at POA if Green and Martin start.

Let every team try to beat us with some whiz at the 4. Not every team has an Anthony Davis. The way to defeat POA offense thereby upholding the defense from collapse is to use your best perimeter defenders. That is not Grant. He is very slow at the arc anyways.



a lot of people are down on Martin but I don't think we have a better defender on the team. Good to have his height as well
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#11 » by CuseMayne » Fri Nov 8, 2024 11:53 pm

Tidjane first career start! Let's go kid!!!
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#12 » by CuseMayne » Sat Nov 9, 2024 12:18 am

Nice putback Tidjane!
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#13 » by SWedd523 » Sat Nov 9, 2024 12:33 am

Has Haliburtons jumper always been so ugly?
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#14 » by JustBuzzin » Sat Nov 9, 2024 12:45 am

SWedd523 wrote:Has Haliburtons jumper always been so ugly?

Very much
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#15 » by SWedd523 » Sat Nov 9, 2024 12:49 am

Diabetes with hands that would make Biyombo blush, good God. Professional athletes should not have such terrible hand eye coordination
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#16 » by wilson115 » Sat Nov 9, 2024 12:55 am

Nice, patient play from Grant and BMill.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#17 » by wilson115 » Sat Nov 9, 2024 1:00 am

Nice help D, Mr. Ball.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#18 » by MasterIchiro » Sat Nov 9, 2024 1:02 am

Reckless foul, of course endangering the career of our bedrock player.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#19 » by MasterIchiro » Sat Nov 9, 2024 1:03 am

Disgusting calling that a common foul.
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Re: GT: Hornets vs Pacers Fri Nov 8 7pm 

Post#20 » by JMAC3 » Sat Nov 9, 2024 1:13 am

This offense is so bad.

Lamelo 4/17 because we can’t generate NBA looks.

Charles Lee might be a good motivator but he might be worse x and o coach we have had.

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