Game 39: Hornets vs Nets Open Thread

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 11:26 AM CST in Game Threads

New Orleans, LA, 7:00 CST
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25-13	AP	19-22
Our Q&A With NetsDaily
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Offensive Efficiency: NOH 109.7 (8th), NJN 107.6 (14th) Defensive Efficiency: NOH 106.0 (10th), NJN 111.1 (27th)
Christopher \|\| Razwall	Backcourt	Devin Harris \|\| Bobby Simmons
	>>>	Vince Carter
Kiwi Man \|\| Melvin?	Frontcourt	Ryan Anderson \|\| Brook Lopez
L W L W W (most recent)	Last Five	L W L L L (most recent)
30.0 (10th all time)	Chris Paul PER Watch

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We're playing an all rookie front court

Unfortunately, we’re probably still gonna get owned

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 11:27 AM CST reply actions

Maybe.

Guess it depends on who plays and how they play. Energy by role players will go a long way if CP, Peja, and Butler are on.

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by m-W on Jan 21, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions

I would not be surprised if we do get beatdown

but I hope somehow they are able to come ouf this injury stretch in good standing. The bad thing about this is that this team only have two main plays, pick n roll and dump to west. With both West and TC out, who does this? Nobody on this team is an offensive threat except for Peja. And with the teams limited playbook, how will they score? They will depend on point guard play even more. I hope he gets his rest off the court because he will be playing heavy minutes while his big men are out.

by RonD on Jan 21, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions

Anthony Tolliver ---> Hornets

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions

Wow

This is unbelievably ugly. It’s actually going to be miraculous if we win this game…

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:20 PM CST reply actions

peja looking good

Our second unit is going to be key if we want to pulll this out.

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by m-W on Jan 21, 2009 7:23 PM CST reply actions

I like seeing Julian out there.

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 7:29 PM CST reply actions

Ohhh man

He was gonna swat that hard.

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions

Never thought I'd say this

but we miss Hilton.

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions

Heh

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions

MoPete!

and Julian in the game at the same time.

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 7:35 PM CST reply actions

Yeah

Only way we’re winning is a Chris Paul takeover…

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:38 PM CST reply actions

Eh...

Not too bad considering the situation… I’m still optimisitic.

by Caleb462 on Jan 21, 2009 7:40 PM CST reply actions

Yeah, not bad with what he have

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions

Lol

Last time the Hornets played without Chandler and West was December 14th, 2006

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:42 PM CST reply actions

You know

this Mopete character is pretty good at basketball, Byron.

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 7:42 PM CST reply actions

And so is that Julian Wright guy...

I’m shocked.

On a side note… Sean Marks finally hit a jumper despite the stifling defense being played by the air in the arena.

by Caleb462 on Jan 21, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions

hahahah

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions

I like his new haircut

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions

Heh

39% free throw shooter.

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 7:43 PM CST reply actions

OMG MARKS MADE A JUMPSHOT

THE WORLD IS GONNA END

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 7:46 PM CST reply actions

No Devin Brown despite being down so many guys?

Maybe this is a sign for things to come when Chandler, Armstrong, and West come back.

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 7:56 PM CST reply actions

Hmm good point

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions

LET'S GO SEAN!!

by JChangNZ on Jan 21, 2009 8:02 PM CST reply actions

SEAN MARKS LOOKING LIKE TYSON CHANDLER OUT THERE

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions

LOVING IT

I’ve always had faith in him..and still do. I hope he keeps up the good work. Let’s see if he can break his career high 16 points!
Great stuff from the Hornets in the first half.

by JChangNZ on Jan 21, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions

7 points and 5 boards in 12 minutes for JuJu

And good defense.

Making Byron look foolish… I’m sure Byron doesn’t see it that way but he is keeping Wright on the floor so that’s a good sign.

by Caleb462 on Jan 21, 2009 8:02 PM CST reply actions

Definitely JuJu's playing like a beast

I love how that quarter ended with us having all the momentum. JuJu’s gotta hit his freebees though. Hell, I could care less. JuJu should just do his thing like now and force himself into Byron’s rotation!

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, too bad he didn't hit the free throws....

But I don’t really care.

9 point/5 boards/1 steal is a really solid line for one half of basketball.

by Caleb462 on Jan 21, 2009 8:13 PM CST up reply actions

It's so bizarre how much the rotation changes

guys go in and out of Byron’s doghouse. On some NBA teams, the better players on the team play…

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 8:15 PM CST reply actions

Maybe Byron's right

this Julian kid never has good games…

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 8:27 PM CST up reply actions

He's sucking it up tonight for sure. So is that guy that starts at point guard for us, I can't think up his name but I know he was foolishly compared to Tracy Allstar Mcgrady.

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions

Haha

I think he might have potential. He’s too small to play big minutes in the NBA, though.

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions

Yes, he's very weak too and cannot finish at the rim. He also picks up his dribble WAY too much.

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions

Plus, he doesn't shoot well enough

defenses will sag off him… he’ll never be able to get to the bucket.

Deron Williams is obviously a better choice.

by Cablinasian on Jan 21, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions

Don't forget Rafer Alston

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions

Peja is picking up some of the rebounding load..

That’s nice to see. It gets overlooked but I’ve always thought he was one of the team’s best rebounders.

by Caleb462 on Jan 21, 2009 8:33 PM CST reply actions

I'm glad because I need the double double from Peja tonight with Tyson out for my fantasy team

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions

Well we're seeing just what we wanted to...

Guys knowing they

by Caleb462 on Jan 21, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions

Oops

Didn’t mean to do that

Anyway… was going to say, guys knowing they have to step up and doing it – Ely, Marks, Peja, Juju, etc.

by Caleb462 on Jan 21, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions

Peja killing it

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 9:01 PM CST reply actions

Definitely

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions

PUT SEAN BACK IN THE GAME!! Woo

by JChangNZ on Jan 21, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions

Anyone know if Tyson or David are at the game today?

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions

Can't see em behind the bench on TV

but somebody at the game can probably tell better

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions

Couldn't see them live though.

Hilton was there, though.

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by m-W on Jan 21, 2009 10:18 PM CST up reply actions

Uh oh

Hold on guys

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions

And of course Paul comes through

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions

Tension...

by JChangNZ on Jan 21, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions

CP3 will not let this team lose!

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions

Ely?

Sorry, can’t watch the games here in New Zealand…did Ely just get blocked?

by JChangNZ on Jan 21, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions

Sorry..did he just get blocked again?? Twice in a row?

by JChangNZ on Jan 21, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah he did

Doing his best Yao Ming impersonation… blocking shots and getting blocked.

Ely helped the team a lot tonight though.

by Caleb462 on Jan 21, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions

CP3 SO CLUTCH!

Melvin Ely not so much

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 9:23 PM CST reply actions

CP3 WITH THE SLAM!!!!!!!

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 9:24 PM CST reply actions

Great win and not to nitpick

But CP’s 3rd straight game with 5 turnovers…

by Rohan on Jan 21, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions

As long as we keep winning, I don't have a problem but it would be nice to see CP3 not get credited with a TO if Melvin Ely or Sean Marks can't catch a damn pass.

Devin Brown is a basketball God!

by chandlerfan6 on Jan 21, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions

Another great effort from a team that was willing to work for the win.

Julian was awesome. Diving on the floor for loose balls, darting at the sideline to try and save balls, and scoring and rebouding. TT6 made a “Free Ju-Ju” sign tonight. And hopefully tonight will, in fact, be the beginning of his freedom.

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by m-W on Jan 21, 2009 10:23 PM CST reply actions

Also, I'm 100% behind Marks.

I mean, if we’re healthy, I honestly don’t think he has the talent (on this team) to be on the active roster. That said, we’re not healthy, and he needs to step up, so I hope he does just that. It’s pretty awesome, too, that he’s the first New Zealander to make the League.

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by m-W on Jan 21, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions

Marks got a loooong hug from Posey

He knows the secrets now. He is wise.

Peja and CP were great tonight! Everyone else got out and hustled and ran. It was like watching a different team, but it was a lot of fun. Go Hornets B Team!

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by ticktock6 on Jan 21, 2009 11:05 PM CST up reply actions