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Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST

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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#41 » by DaleyBlind » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:07 am

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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#42 » by thamadkant » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:08 am

Bring in the tank commander.... dammit....
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#43 » by Thespianoid » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:08 am

if we're strictly looking at FGA/offensive production, seems like Bender just needs to touch the ball within the flow of the offense more regularly. Helps his confidence and rhythm. too often possessions end very quickly with a shot after one action and the guys who the actions aren't run for are forgotten about.

still need to see more fight/better positioning for rebounds/defensive impact, so, basically bigman stuff. it's not really there at all. Seems to be playing more C going forward, will need to improve on those things. also seems very focused on late switching all PnRs, even when it's not the right call.

small nitpick, he really needs to stop running back on defense so early, seems to abandon the offensive possession when he could probably fight for an OREB and still get back in time.
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#44 » by jredsaz » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:08 am

jredsaz wrote:I've been a big fan of Benders but damn. Frsnk just madenhime look like a joke. 2 points. Wtf?


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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#45 » by rcc8884 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:08 am

Bender about to cancel the tank with his play. Loving him today but he might cause us to win.


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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#46 » by Jdiddy701 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:09 am

Okay Triano it’s time to do your usual coaching and take the good players out.


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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#47 » by Saberestar » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:09 am

Yeahhhh, only three down. The guys are working hard in this game, way better than expected.

Bender at C always better than at PF.
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#48 » by CalOrl11 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:09 am

OMG please win this game now
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#49 » by Banana Milk » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:09 am

Lighting it up in the 4th. Good to see some aggressiveness and positivity our of Bender - shooting, driving, grabbing the rebound and pushing it...
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#50 » by thamadkant » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:10 am

Bender needs to have a "I'll look for my offense this play since defense is focused on someone else" mentality... not the "I'm so happy to be getting minutes yay" mentality.
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#51 » by thamadkant » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:11 am

Saberestar wrote:Yeahhhh, only three down. The guys are working hard in this game, way better than expected.

Bender at C always better than at PF.




as it is... Players dont tank...

coach and GM can... but players play to compete and show what they have..
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#52 » by Thespianoid » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:11 am

we've already seen how some involvement offensively has upped Bender's confidence. Rebounding, pushing in transition. Taking Dwight off the dribble. Posting the smaller man after a switch.
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#53 » by thamadkant » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:12 am

Payton's a good player that just needs a good hair cut and more practice shooting 3s.
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#54 » by DaleyBlind » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:15 am

Batam you scrub, what a lucky shot lol
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#55 » by CalOrl11 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:15 am

FFS couldn't you just win
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#56 » by bwgood77 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:16 am

I like it...Bender trying to be aggressive and helping the tank at the same time when things got too close for comfort....just kick the ball out of bounds.

But seriously, this is the most aggressive Bender has been...after that time with Ulis his confidence got back up to where it was weeks ago prior to (and right after) getting Payton.
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Post#57 » by Banana Milk » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:16 am

Love Payton coming in and taking it to the rack. Wasn't a fan of his 3 attempt though...if you're not taking it to the rack get it back in to the hot hands of Bender, Reed or Daniels that got us back in it
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#58 » by rcc8884 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:17 am

Us being close with or best three players out shows how bad the hornets are


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Post#59 » by bwgood77 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:18 am

No, Booker, Warren and Jackson and it's probably one of our best, if not the best, shooting games of the season. 60% from 3 on 30 attempts, and over 51% overall.
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Re: Game 68: Phoenix Suns (19-48) at Charlotte Hornets (28-38), Saturday, March 10, 3PM MST 

Post#60 » by bwgood77 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:20 am

Bender becoming less soft....banging around with Marvin earlier...bloodied him up...now banging with Howard...not backing down from people.

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