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Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST

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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#81 » by LofJ » Sat Oct 21, 2017 3:48 pm

LofJ wrote:Clifford needs to be fired this weekend.


The hottest of takes here :lol:

But about the game we are loaded with good wing players. Graham and Bacon can both play. Once we get Batum and MKG back we are going to swarm and suffocate the perimeter with Dwight/Cody hanging back to protect the basket. Our defense could be special this year.

Monk is struggling, but Graham and Bacon are 4 and 3 years older than him respectively. We really need MCW to relieve him (and Lamb) of ball handling responsibilities, at least for now. I believe in Monk becoming a capable point guard, but he isn't ready yet. MCW is a bad offensive player but he can handle the ball and defend and that's exactly what we need to complement Monk. He will look a lot better once he's playing next to MCW or Batum.

Dwight was a monster, I hope he can keep that level of play going until we get Cody back. Having them split minutes is the key to keeping both of them healthy. And lord almighty Frank, why can you look like a playmaking Ryan Anderson one night and then play like you don't belong in the league the next?

And Kemba was his typical all-star self. Hopefully we won't wear him down while Batum and MCW are out. I think he will have another big game against Milwaukee on Monday. Speaking of which the Cavs gave us the blueprint to beat them - let Giannis get his points but shut down the rest of the team. If MKG is back I think we should be able to execute that strategy and have a chance to come out with a win.
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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#82 » by Bassman » Sat Oct 21, 2017 5:32 pm

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LofJ wrote:Clifford needs to be fired this weekend.

And Kemba was his typical all-star self. Hopefully we won't wear him down while Batum and MCW are out. I think he will have another big game against Milwaukee on Monday. Speaking of which the Cavs gave us the blueprint to beat them - let Giannis get his points but shut down the rest of the team. If MKG is back I think we should be able to execute that strategy and have a chance to come out with a win.


Not sure why we should expect MKG back, and even if so, how he would be anywhere close to ready to compete at this level after being out so long.
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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#83 » by yosemiteben » Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:10 pm

I do suspect that MKG won't be ready for his normal role when he gets back. His conditioning will probably need some work.
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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#84 » by yosemiteben » Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:12 pm

Not gonna miss those 1-10 FG stat lines from Marco.
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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#85 » by Vanderbilt_Grad » Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:38 pm

yosemiteben wrote:Not gonna miss those 1-10 FG stat lines from Marco.

Game before this one Marco 20 points (4-6 3 pointers), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals...

Now that was vs Dallas, so there is that. But still those are the games I'll miss from him.
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Re: RE: Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#86 » by mattcampbell » Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:45 pm

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mattcampbell wrote:That was a really fun game to go to last night. The first half was a snooze fest, but I feel like Dwight's effort and intensity got the crowd going and gave us a kick start that we needed. Hopefully he's able to deliver more performances like that and keep things exciting.

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Not anymore, I've passed on them the last couple years. The last time I had them I sold most of the tickets, which wasn't all too bad since I made my money back. But school has taken up more and more time each year so I couldn't really justify buying them, plus I have a buddy that works in the ticket office and he can usually hook up me and my friends to any game we get a chance to go to.
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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#87 » by yosemiteben » Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:11 pm

JLamb is 0-8 from three to start the season. Really, really hoping he finds some range this season.
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Re: RE: Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#88 » by yosemiteben » Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:12 pm

Vanderbilt_Grad wrote:
yosemiteben wrote:Not gonna miss those 1-10 FG stat lines from Marco.

Game before this one Marco 20 points (4-6 3 pointers), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals...

Now that was vs Dallas, so there is that. But still those are the games I'll miss from him.
Yeah, he definitely had his moments, which I think makes him all the more frustrating. You never knew which version you were going to get.
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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#89 » by ammofan » Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:20 pm

Hornet Mania wrote:Trading Plumlee for Dwight is looking like a coup for Cho.


Looked like that the minute it happened.
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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#90 » by Vanderbilt_Grad » Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:35 pm

ammofan wrote:
Hornet Mania wrote:Trading Plumlee for Dwight is looking like a coup for Cho.


Looked like that the minute it happened.


It's still early. Fingers crossed hoping for the best, but this could still go south.
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Re: Game 2: Hornets vs. Hawks @ 7pm EST 

Post#91 » by 316Hornets » Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:51 pm

yosemiteben wrote:JLamb is 0-8 from three to start the season. Really, really hoping he finds some range this season.


His 3 point shot selection has been strange to me. A lot of just walking up and shooting in front of opponents faces. If he could do more moving without the ball and wait for Kemba to set him up, I think he'd have a lot better percentage.
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