Game 39: Orlando Magic (17-21) @ Los Angeles Clippers (22-16) - 12:30 PM PT

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 5:53 pm

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TheNewEra · Post #2 » by **TheNewEra** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 9:10 pm

Very slow start. Team is athletic and long I’m not sure Harrell being undersized against Bamba is going to work

TheNewEra · Post #3 » by **TheNewEra** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 9:26 pm

They are legit trying to not pass it to Bradley and I love it

TheNewEra · Post #4 » by **TheNewEra** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 9:28 pm

Bruh wtf fast break lol

Galloisdaman · Post #5 » by **Galloisdaman** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 9:48 pm

I wonder how many people know there is a game this early.

Galloisdaman · Post #6 » by **Galloisdaman** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 10:04 pm

Nikola Vucevic already has 17 rebounds and 7 assists? That is crazy.

Galloisdaman · Post #7 » by **Galloisdaman** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 10:06 pm

SGA having one of his better games in the last month or so.

TheNewEra · Post #8 » by **TheNewEra** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 10:29 pm

Free Motley

apet8945 · Post #9 » by **apet8945** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 10:31 pm

Mike Scott doesn't really do anything beneficial out there if he isn't making three's. He fouls more than Beverley does on the defensive end and is nothing more than a stand still shooter on offense.

TheNewEra · Post #10 » by **TheNewEra** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 10:49 pm

We have to free Motley that’s a PF/C with length and touch

TheNewEra · Post #11 » by **TheNewEra** » Sun Jan 6, 2019 11:12 pm

Good game

Post #12 » by **mkwest** » Mon Jan 7, 2019 3:53 am

Watch on YouTube

esqtvd · Post #13 » by **esqtvd** » Mon Jan 7, 2019 3:54 am

Well, I admit I was over on Channel 4 with my Eagles. Then I accidently saw the score for the Clippers game so I don't think I'll watch the DVR of it.

But I sure can't wait 'til we start losing again so we can get some traffic on these game threads. :lol:

Galloisdaman · Post #14 » by **Galloisdaman** » Mon Jan 7, 2019 2:48 pm

TheNewEra wrote:We have to free Motley that’s a PF/C with length and touch

I have a few questions about Motley.

Can he defend? Centers are killing the Clippers this season.

Is he a good rebounder at Center?

Whose minutes should he take?

Galloisdaman · Post #15 » by **Galloisdaman** » Mon Jan 7, 2019 3:01 pm

mkwest wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Watch on YouTube

You are this boards MVP and it is not even close. Thanks for always coming through with these clips.

apet8945 · Post #16 » by **apet8945** » Mon Jan 7, 2019 8:44 pm

Galloisdaman wrote:
TheNewEra wrote:We have to free Motley that’s a PF/C with length and touch

I have a few questions about Motley.

Can he defend? Centers are killing the Clippers this season.

Is he a good rebounder at Center?

Whose minutes should he take?

I would imagine he'd play PF alongside Harrell. Harrell himself is undersized, and Motley is even smaller than him. If he were to take anyone's minutes at this point, it would be Scott's. But considering Luc is coming back soon, Luc might be taking Scott's minutes anyway.

Then again, I would hope that Luc coming back means that Doc stops his three guard lineup nonsense and Luc actually dips into Bradley's minutes instead. Then you can have Motley take over Scott's minutes if Scott doesn't start doing positive things to outweigh his own shortcomings. Not a lot of shooting in that front court though, so idk.

esqtvd · Post #17 » by **esqtvd** » Tue Jan 8, 2019 4:12 am

apet8945 wrote:
Galloisdaman wrote:
TheNewEra wrote:We have to free Motley that’s a PF/C with length and touch

I have a few questions about Motley.

Can he defend? Centers are killing the Clippers this season.

Is he a good rebounder at Center?

Whose minutes should he take?

I would imagine he'd play PF alongside Harrell. Harrell himself is undersized, and Motley is even smaller than him. If he were to take anyone's minutes at this point, it would be Scott's. But considering Luc is coming back soon, Luc might be taking Scott's minutes anyway.

Then again, I would hope that Luc coming back means that Doc stops his three guard lineup nonsense and Luc actually dips into Bradley's minutes instead. Then you can have Motley take over Scott's minutes if Scott doesn't start doing positive things to outweigh his own shortcomings. Not a lot of shooting in that front court though, so idk.

I don't know if Motley or Luc will be improvements over the status quo. The backup QB syndrome.

Luc seems so old even though he's only 32. And how could Houston let him walk? Austin Rivers is now their 4th-best player. [After CP gets back, still in their rotation.]

As for Motley, I don't understand why he hasn't got minutes either. But if Jerry West thought he should, I suspect Doc would have accepted the advice and given him a go. No way Doc butts heads with The Logo.

No way anybody butts heads with The Logo. Including the boss. :wink:

Galloisdaman · Post #18 » by **Galloisdaman** » Tue Jan 8, 2019 6:51 pm

esqtvd wrote:
apet8945 wrote:
Galloisdaman wrote:
I have a few questions about Motley.

Can he defend? Centers are killing the Clippers this season.

Is he a good rebounder at Center?

Whose minutes should he take?

I would imagine he'd play PF alongside Harrell. Harrell himself is undersized, and Motley is even smaller than him. If he were to take anyone's minutes at this point, it would be Scott's. But considering Luc is coming back soon, Luc might be taking Scott's minutes anyway.

Then again, I would hope that Luc coming back means that Doc stops his three guard lineup nonsense and Luc actually dips into Bradley's minutes instead. Then you can have Motley take over Scott's minutes if Scott doesn't start doing positive things to outweigh his own shortcomings. Not a lot of shooting in that front court though, so idk.

I don't know if Motley or Luc will be improvements over the status quo. The backup QB syndrome.

Luc seems so old even though he's only 32. And how could Houston let him walk? Austin Rivers is now their 4th-best player. [After CP gets back, still in their rotation.]

As for Motley, I don't understand why he hasn't got minutes either. But if Jerry West thought he should, I suspect Doc would have accepted the advice and given him a go. No way Doc butts heads with The Logo.

No way anybody butts heads with The Logo. Including the boss.

From what I read some people do not think Motley can defend NBA centers well but I figure he will fit in perfect then so give him a shot and lets see in a game that is not close.

esqtvd · Post #19 » by **esqtvd** » Tue Jan 8, 2019 8:31 pm

Galloisdaman wrote:
esqtvd wrote:
apet8945 wrote:
I would imagine he'd play PF alongside Harrell. Harrell himself is undersized, and Motley is even smaller than him. If he were to take anyone's minutes at this point, it would be Scott's. But considering Luc is coming back soon, Luc might be taking Scott's minutes anyway.

Then again, I would hope that Luc coming back means that Doc stops his three guard lineup nonsense and Luc actually dips into Bradley's minutes instead. Then you can have Motley take over Scott's minutes if Scott doesn't start doing positive things to outweigh his own shortcomings. Not a lot of shooting in that front court though, so idk.

I don't know if Motley or Luc will be improvements over the status quo. The backup QB syndrome.

Luc seems so old even though he's only 32. And how could Houston let him walk? Austin Rivers is now their 4th-best player. [After CP gets back, still in their rotation.]

As for Motley, I don't understand why he hasn't got minutes either. But if Jerry West thought he should, I suspect Doc would have accepted the advice and given him a go. No way Doc butts heads with The Logo.

No way anybody butts heads with The Logo. Including the boss.

From what I read some people do not think Motley can defend NBA centers well but I figure he will fit in perfect then so give him a shot and lets see in a game that is not close.

I think Gortat playing better lately is affecting the equation. Gortat admitted that at age 35, he was beat up with that brutal travel schedule and is feeling pretty good now after a few weeks of sleeping in his own bed.

Galloisdaman · Post #20 » by **Galloisdaman** » Tue Jan 8, 2019 11:06 pm

esqtvd wrote:
Galloisdaman wrote:
esqtvd wrote:

I don't know if Motley or Luc will be improvements over the status quo. The backup QB syndrome.

Luc seems so old even though he's only 32. And how could Houston let him walk? Austin Rivers is now their 4th-best player. [After CP gets back, still in their rotation.]

As for Motley, I don't understand why he hasn't got minutes either. But if Jerry West thought he should, I suspect Doc would have accepted the advice and given him a go. No way Doc butts heads with The Logo.

No way anybody butts heads with The Logo. Including the boss.

From what I read some people do not think Motley can defend NBA centers well but I figure he will fit in perfect then so give him a shot and lets see in a game that is not close.

I think Gortat playing better lately is affecting the equation. Gortat admitted that at age 35, he was beat up with that brutal travel schedule and is feeling pretty good now after a few weeks of sleeping in his own bed.

That probably does play a role but look at the stat lines we give up to some centers. Motley probably is not the answer but should we just take a peak?