Hornets PG Thread: Melo With The Game-Winner! We're Currently 6th Seed!!!

[NYKMentality85]

As i already mentioned, Porzingis struggled during the 1st 3 quarters with foul trouble but became an absolute monster during the 4th Q. His blocked shots were posterizing. His corner 3 in overtime down 1 to put us up 2 was clutch.

Porzingis grew up tonight.

[ChilledAlex]

It was fantastic to see both coaches refuse to call a timeout late in the 4th qtr.

I made a post about it earlier in the Around the NBA thread. I essentially said how I hate seeing so many timeouts late in a close game. Its a damn stoppage every few seconds, not to mention the replays which is another timeout.

That flow to end the 4th qtr was great to see as just as a fan of the game. Both teams throwing haymakers, neither coaches were panicking or calling timeout and had confidence their teams could execute.

Please NBA, cut down on the timeout each teams receive at the end of a game. It was exhilarating to see and my heart was pumping.

1TO/qtr for each team. That would be a blessing

[AmazingJason]

That's asking to be banned by tsherkin

I'm already GB muted. Its better that way though, I always got in trouble for defending my Knicks from trolls.

The GB went from making threads like "bigger surprise, Knicks win a round or GSW doesn't win a championship" to destroying us in opening night to absolute silence on the Knicks now.

I think mentioning the team as a fan there is pretty much a 50/50 chance on an automatic ban. It's just not worth the risk and better off avoiding the board altogether.

[Blockwatcher]

I couldn't even post in game topic because I was so focused on the game. That was something special

[Im Coming Home]

That's asking to be banned by tsherkin

I'm already GB muted. Its better that way though, I always got in trouble for defending my Knicks from trolls.

The GB went from making threads like "bigger surprise, Knicks win a round or GSW doesn't win a championship" to destroying us in opening night to absolute silence on the Knicks now.

You ain't lying. Tonight a few people actually mentioned the game, but one night we were on national TV and we got the win and there was not one word about the Knicks at all except from one Knicks fan in the thread.

Its really sad how they completely go radio silent when we do well, but are all ready to sh*t on us when we do bad.

[AmazingJason]

As i already mentioned, Porzingis struggled during the 1st 3 quarters with foul trouble but became an absolute monster during the 4th Q. His blocked shots were posterizing. His corner 3 in overtime down 1 to put us up 2 was clutch.

Porzingis grew up tonight.

I predicted that this would be a playoff atmosphere type game. Charlotte brought the goods tonight. It looked like he had nerves early on. He rushed quite a few shots and there were a couple of possessions that he should have looked to pass the ball because he was doubled.

[gucci-melo]

Courtney Lee needs to get out of his funk quick

His shooting has been ass and his defense was awful tonight. Got torched by Bellineli and he keeps throwing up bricks. He gets so many open looks and momentum changing shots that he just keeps bricking. We need this guy to hit those shots when we look to take the life out of the other team but his bricks usually do the opposite and bring life back to the other team.

What can we get for a Lee + Lance Thomas or Joakim Noah package? Lol

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/244103/Kings-Give-Omri-Casspis-Agent-Permission-To-Seek-Trade-Partners
I think we should look into this? He can shoot run and play defense. I don't know his contract situation though?

[3toheadmelo]

I'm already GB muted. Its better that way though, I always got in trouble for defending my Knicks from trolls.

The GB went from making threads like "bigger surprise, Knicks win a round or GSW doesn't win a championship" to destroying us in opening night to absolute silence on the Knicks now.

You ain't lying. Tonight a few people actually mentioned the game, but one night we were on national TV and we got the win and there was not one word about the Knicks at all except from one Knicks fan in the thread.

Its really sad how they completely go radio silent when we do well, but are all ready to sh*t on us when we do bad.

I got suspended last week for saying lmao. I'm just staying away from there from now on

[AmazingJason]

Courtney Lee needs to get out of his funk quick

His shooting has been ass and his defense was awful tonight. Got torched by Bellineli and he keeps throwing up bricks. He gets so many open looks and momentum changing shots that he just keeps bricking. We need this guy to hit those shots when we look to take the life out of the other team but his bricks usually do the opposite and bring life back to the other team.

What can we get for a Lee + Lance Thomas or Joakim Noah package? Lol

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/244103/Kings-Give-Omri-Casspis-Agent-Permission-To-Seek-Trade-Partners
I think we should look into this? He can shoot run and play defense. I don't know his contract situation though?

I dunno what's up with the Kings. Isn't Dave Joerger supposed to be a good coach? I don't understand how a head coach hasn't talked to a player on the team since preseason. That's some cold sh*t right there.

[Im Coming Home]

Courtney Lee needs to get out of his funk quick

His shooting has been ass and his defense was awful tonight. Got torched by Bellineli and he keeps throwing up bricks. He gets so many open looks and momentum changing shots that he just keeps bricking. We need this guy to hit those shots when we look to take the life out of the other team but his bricks usually do the opposite and bring life back to the other team.

What can we get for a Lee + Lance Thomas or Joakim Noah package? Lol

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/244103/Kings-Give-Omri-Casspis-Agent-Permission-To-Seek-Trade-Partners
I think we should look into this? He can shoot run and play defense. I don't know his contract situation though?

Lee >>>> Casspi

But Thomas + Noah for Casspi + Whatever to make the money work, sure.

[Knicks_Fan2]

Vintage Melo, legit that was the Melo from that 54 win season!

and KP's defense is back?

One is healthy and the other is playing his actual position.

OMG

Yes. Melo at PF is just a monster.

[dakomish23]

After the WAS debacle, so many of the negative posts were screaming 5-11

3 W's in a row since. Tanks being put back in the garage. Burned jerseys being repaired. Elephant hunters becoming elephant lovers.

And that's with an 8-7 record. If this team ever goes 5 games over .500 the positivity will be unbearable

[Knicks_Fan2]

Courtney Lee needs to get out of his funk quick

His shooting has been ass and his defense was awful tonight. Got torched by Bellineli and he keeps throwing up bricks. He gets so many open looks and momentum changing shots that he just keeps bricking. We need this guy to hit those shots when we look to take the life out of the other team but his bricks usually do the opposite and bring life back to the other team.

What can we get for a Lee + Lance Thomas or Joakim Noah package? Lol

Noah has negative value leaguewide right now given his contract. Him playing with the starting lineup will likely never not be awkward. He still has his tenacity but little corresponding skill--except for the nice pass here or there. Hornacek knows this but he also knows he can't bury the dude. Here's to hoping we find a good role for noah.

[dakomish23]

The GB went from making threads like "bigger surprise, Knicks win a round or GSW doesn't win a championship" to destroying us in opening night to absolute silence on the Knicks now.

You ain't lying. Tonight a few people actually mentioned the game, but one night we were on national TV and we got the win and there was not one word about the Knicks at all except from one Knicks fan in the thread.

Its really sad how they completely go radio silent when we do well, but are all ready to sh*t on us when we do bad.

I got suspended last week for saying lmao. I'm just staying away from there from now on

**** them and **** the bitchy mods. There are some cool ones but you can see those who are so tied to their team doing well and/or being right that they don't do what they're supposed to

[ChaosHamster]

Elephant hunters becoming elephant lovers.

[PornDoc]

LANTZ THOOMPSON FOR DERRICK WILLIAMS

[AmazingJason]

After the WAS debacle, so many of the negative posts were screaming 5-11

3 W's in a row since. Tanks being put back in the garage. Burned jerseys being repaired. Elephant hunters becoming elephant lovers.

And that's with an 8-7 record. If this team ever goes 5 games over .500 the positivity will be unbearable

It's ECF or bust!

Or should I say, ECF or Fultz?

[dakomish23]

After the WAS debacle, so many of the negative posts were screaming 5-11

3 W's in a row since. Tanks being put back in the garage. Burned jerseys being repaired. Elephant hunters becoming elephant lovers.

And that's with an 8-7 record. If this team ever goes 5 games over .500 the positivity will be unbearable

It's ECF or bust!

Or should I say, ECF or Fultz?

I like Josh Jackson but yeah, I'll take either of those scenarios!

[RHODEY]

Courtney Lee needs to get out of his funk quick

His shooting has been ass and his defense was awful tonight. Got torched by Bellineli and he keeps throwing up bricks. He gets so many open looks and momentum changing shots that he just keeps bricking. We need this guy to hit those shots when we look to take the life out of the other team but his bricks usually do the opposite and bring life back to the other team.

What can we get for a Lee + Lance Thomas or Joakim Noah package? Lol

Noah has negative value leaguewide right now given his contract. Him playing with the starting lineup will likely never not be awkward. He still has his tenacity but little corresponding skill--except for the nice pass here or there. Hornacek knows this but he also knows he can't bury the dude. Here's to hoping we find a good role for noah.

Or perhaps Noah is still rounding into form. He was a major contributor in our wins versus Memphis and Chicago, HE certainly dId more than "the nice pass here or there." I think he's got plenty of game left and has the the luxury of 2 quality backups to take the pressure off.

[Greenie]

Vintage Melo, legit that was the Melo from that 54 win season!

and KP's defense is back?

One is healthy and the other is playing his actual position.

OMG

Yes. Melo at PF is just a monster.

That's true too but Kris is a 5