Originally posted by Lord Evolution
I find it very irritating that they kept leaving the shooters to help someone who didn't need help in the first place. Can you please stay home on the ****in shooters? Shesh I don't understand it.
Tell me about it bro, its all about knowing your opponent. Alston for example isnt going to get into the teeth of your defense or create for others like say CP3, he is like Bibby when he comes off the pick - he likes to put up the outside shot. You are taught from a young age that if you are guarding a perimeter threat on the pick and roll then fight over the top of the screen, dont go under it unless you are trying to prevent the drive.
Whats even more puzzling is that it was Fisher and Farmar doing it, 2 of our smarter players. They just didnt seem to learn from their mistakes - very frustrating to watch.
All in all we didnt deserve to win that game, we didnt play hard, smart or together. I can only hope we can right the ship because the West is too tight to start putting together losing steaks.
Oh and my condolences to the Sonics, they're gonna feel that one in the morning.
Good news and bad news for me. First, I was going to get season tickets for next season. It would have been my first time doing so. Then I found out that all of the ones in my price range are sold out. Shit.
The good news, though, is that I found out the Blazers have 4 draft picks in the upcoming draft. Can you say more Blazer draft day trades? We have our own 1st, and then 2nd rounders from the Suns, Griz, and Knicks. The Grizzly and Knick picks should be early 2nd rounders, so those should be pretty easy to package in some deal.
Originally posted by Myth
Good news and bad news for me. First, I was going to get season tickets for next season. It would have been my first time doing so. Then I found out that all of the ones in my price range are sold out. Shit.The good news, though, is that I found out the Blazers have 4 draft picks in the upcoming draft. Can you say more Blazer draft day trades? We have our own 1st, and then 2nd rounders from the Suns, Griz, and Knicks. The Grizzly and Knick picks should be early 2nd rounders, so those should be pretty easy to package in some deal.
Portland should have a real good draft day.
Originally posted by guy222Probably was worried about McGrady. It should be noted that during this 21 game winning streak McGrady is only averaging like 20 pts a game. As soon as I saw Alston make 2 3's I wouldve put Kobe on hhim. McGrady didn't and didn't really have to do anything the whole night.
I don't understand why Phil didn't put Kobe on Alston
We need all the wins we can get with both Pau and Andrew out. We could possibly slide out of the playoff picture if things go horribly wrong. It's crazy how much of a difference maker he is. A talented center is the perfect compliment to Kobe's game. We saw that with Andrew, Shaq and Gasol.
With Andrew we were a good defensive team, with an exceptional offense. With Pau we were a great offensive team with a bad defense. Imagine what we'll be with both of them out there on the floor. Plus Ariza...man I wish we were healthy NOW! I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER!
Originally posted by guy222
T-Mac didn't do anythingBad coaching by Phil
Its ok. Regroup tomorrow. Play good defense, don't leave shooters open; and maybe Boston beats Houston; Lakers reclaim #1
Even if the Celtics beat the Rockets, the Lakers still won't reclaim number 1 with just that. The Rockets will still hold a 2-1 tiebreaker on them.