PG Hawks - KPJ, Kuzma Spark Win

Plossum · Post #21 » by **Plossum** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:00 am

I think Doc about has the rotations right atm. I’d be interested seeing AJG in the starting lineup for Prince, but can understand the reticence of having a Dame/AJ starting back court.

Trent looks really good in his sixth man role. I think it works well for him and the team. Curious how it all shakes out once Bobby is back.

yb90 · Post #22 » by **yb90** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:03 am

KPJ has some interesting defensive instincts. I'm not sure I've seen a play like he made on a fast break to veer in front of a player backwards to cause a turnover. He has real two-way potential.

Giannis is amazing. He is still a top 2 player while not 100%. If his explosion endurance comes back before the playoffs, look out. Right now, it looks like he looses something at half time.

Lopez and Trent Jr stepping up their game has been great. The rebounding from Lopez and midrange and layups on breaks have been a boost.

I loved Dame drives to the basket late. He was very crafty tonight which is great to see.

Post #23 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:03 am

6-1 with Giannis and Kuzma

blazza18 · Post #24 » by **blazza18** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:03 am

Any road win feels good at this point but this team still isn't ready for any kind of playoff run. Too many mental mistakes and lapses on both ends of the floor. Coaching isn't helpful either.

mediocrityrules · Post #25 » by **mediocrityrules** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:04 am

Giannis still working back into form. I'm happy to continue to play him under 34 minutes a night. He missed some bunnies around the rim tonight.

Daver · Post #26 » by **Daver** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:05 am

StickeeFingaz wrote:Another game we lose if we don’t have KPJ.

Yet to my amazement dpc only plays him 12 mins cant fu... figure out his thinking or lack there of

fan230 · Post #27 » by **fan230** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:07 am

Kpj is so exciting to watch.

Dame and Giannis playing like superstars they are.

Giannis has expanded his repertoire, passing and mid range. Amazing.

Dame was awesome too.

Green seems a little subdued on offense; hope he clicks.

Kpj scored 15 points in only 12 minutes. Superb.

Post #28 » by **paulpressey25** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:07 am

Keep the train rolling. And come into the playoffs healthy and under the radar.

Bernman · Post #29 » by **Bernman** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:07 am

Give Dame the game off tomorrow. He earned it soldiering thru a shiner & getting his bell rung, to have a nice performance. And this is what you get KPJ more for than playing 12 minutes a game. We're also playing Dallas at home.

ReginaldDwight · Post #30 » by **ReginaldDwight** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:07 am

Dame for FVV though

yb90 · Post #31 » by **yb90** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:07 am

Plossum wrote:I think Doc about has the rotations right atm. I’d be interested seeing AJG in the starting lineup for Prince, but can understand the reticence of having a Dame/AJ starting back court.

Trent looks really good in his sixth man role. I think it works well for him and the team. Curious how it all shakes out once Bobby is back.

Bobby adds extra versatility but Green, Prince, or Kuzma minutes will likely go down. I hope Sims keep his minutes. Doc can likely play Kuzma with the starters the whole 1st and let Bobby run with the 2s.

ReginaldDwight · Post #32 » by **ReginaldDwight** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:08 am

MickeyDavis wrote:Kuzma 17/10/2 on 10 shots.

Kuzgod

Shaffty · Post #33 » by **Shaffty** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:08 am

-10% from 3 and you get the W on the road. thats a good win no matter what

Post #34 » by **paulpressey25** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:10 am

ReginaldDwight wrote:Dame for FVV though

C’mon man. And Tari Eason and possibly another number #1. Let’s at least talk about our fake trades correctly.

blazza18 · Post #35 » by **blazza18** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:12 am

Won 4/5 on the road since we blew the last game in Atlanta so you can say we are trending up. The road trip in a week or so will mean a lot to our chances snagging home court in round one. Don't want to push guys but I think that has to be the goal.

rilamann · Post #36 » by **rilamann** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:13 am

Bernman wrote:Give Dame the game off tomorrow. He earned it soldiering thru a shiner & getting his bell rung, to have a nice performance. And this is what you get KPJ more for than playing 12 minutes a game. We're also playing Dallas at home.

Tomorrow would def be a great night to rest Dame and maybe Kuzma with his bad ankle, light minutes for Giannis and showcase KPJ with a 30+ minute night.

And still probably get the win.

Baddy Chuck · Post #37 » by **Baddy Chuck** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:14 am

paulpressey25 wrote:
ReginaldDwight wrote:Dame for FVV though

C’mon man. And Tari Eason and possibly another number #1. Let’s at least talk about our fake trades correctly.

You mean we could have got Harrison Barnes AND Bojan!?

ReginaldDwight · Post #38 » by **ReginaldDwight** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:17 am

The Dame Haters are sleeping I guess?

drew881 · Post #39 » by **drew881** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:17 am

Doc only plays KPJ 12 min, with 7 of them at the most important time of the game at the start of the 4th. It makes no sense.

Ruben Quevedo · Post #40 » by **Ruben Quevedo** » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:19 am

blazza18 wrote:Any road win feels good at this point but this team still isn't ready for any kind of playoff run. Too many mental mistakes and lapses on both ends of the floor. Coaching isn't helpful either.

Watching the Celtics/Cavs the other night…we are not on that level. Not even close. As you said…too many lapses. Against those teams that means digging yourself a 10 point hole in the blink of an eye (or squandering a hard-earned lead). That doesn’t win you a 7 game series

But for now I’m grateful we are winning these games instead of losing them.