Game 53: Hornets @ Lakers Open Thread
by Rohan on Feb 20, 2009 5:56 PM CST
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PrintNew Orleans in Staples tonight. No Bynum, no Chandler. GEAUX HORNETS!!!!!
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Yes!
Finally! Another Hornets’ game broadcasted on ESPN here in NZ!!
Shots Need To Fall
We’re creating some good opportunities..
And how about those dribbling skills by CP3 and under the legs of Odom I think it was?
Peja seems to be in a slump again
He’s had 4 looks and all of them were very makeable. It’s been like this the last few games…
Pau Gasol?
What’s up with Gasol? Why does he not play Marks, but when Ely’s on him, he becomes aggresive and attacks the rim?
Some good defensive stretches from the Hornets too
Both teams are very lucky right now
Both sides getting open looks that aren’t falling. Good job on the Hornets for driving into the paint, where they are scoring their points. And then good hustle back the other way. Solid defence from Armstrong on that recent attempt by the Lakers
Hilton playing very agressive defensively and offensively.
And for the first time ever, HES REBOUNDING! Hallelujah
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
Reversal of roles
Bench gets the lead and the starters lose it… looked like they were trying to rush things once the Lakers started the run.
No doubt.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Feb 20, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
I think Byron should have played Hilton over Marks. Hilton's played well overall tonight in every aspect.
Hilton should play most the second half too if he continues to produce like this.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Feb 20, 2009 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
Fouling issues again
Not referees’ fault this time
What is Stojakovic doing?
Poor shots, poor defence. He’s been so disappointing this year, what a waste of my fantasy team roster space
The shots are fine
They just aren’t going in… for whatever reason.
But yeah there’s no excuse to let Luke Walton burn you.
Currently streaky in missing shots
I hope he does better from here on in. Please Peja!! I’m begging!!
DROP HIM!
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Feb 20, 2009 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
Luke Walton and Lamar Odom are absolutely torching us.
I say we pull Peja now and show him he NEEDS to produce to play for us.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
Man I'm getting sick of Van Gundy talking about
the difference between this year and last year is that the Hornets don’t play uptempo anymore. Durr… they never did. Now maybe he just means that they don’t get as many fastbreak opportunities, or don’t push the break quite as much… and in that case maybe so….
Well its gonna take a lot to come back from this...
But its possible. The bench played great in the 2nd they’ll need to play great in the 4th.
Down 13
Still manageable. Trying to be optimistic here =)
Someone tell Sean Marks to stop shooting. Thank you that is all.
WHERE IS HILTON?!?!?
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
his shooting sigh..
I wish we’d actually pas him the ball inside..he’s had so many times when he was completely unguarded under the hoop throughout the whole game..
True. I was wondering that too. All Sean Marks should do is stay near the paint and let CP3 get him the ball.
He should only come out of the paint if he’s setting a screen. Thats all.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Feb 20, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions
Van Gundy asked where Hilton is...
And I wonder that too… he was very effective early on.
Still, I guess I can’t complain as long as the Hornets are making a run.
I love basketball and I have 2 daughters and I always had a dream
to train them to be great basketball players and that someday they would be the first females to play in the real NBA.
Then I found out that there was this girl who beat me to it. Her name is Sasha and she plays for the Lakers
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
Lets see if Sean can at least hit one to tie the game. LETS GO!
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Feb 20, 2009 11:51 PM CST up reply actions
Yes!
Butler!
And West has been killin it on the boards even though he’s not having a big shooting night.
Tight game… I love it and I hate it.
CP3 absolutely doing his thing and owning the Lakers' D.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Feb 20, 2009 11:51 PM CST up reply actions
LETS GO!!!!! GREAT D FROM POSEY!!!
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
Posey's a beast!
Today, at least.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Feb 21, 2009 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
What can I say
That was all CP3…not a bad call
D UP POSE! YOU KNOW THERE GOING TO KOBE. D UP!!!
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Feb 21, 2009 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah bad offense and bad defense back to back..
You pretty much never see that from CP… so he gets a mulligan.
Agreed
CP is my favourite non-Rockets player. That fast break decision was puzzling…why not alley oop?
CP3 screwed us for the first time in his career.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
13 consecutive overtime wins...
Hope they didn’t stat curse us.
Sad thing is if we do lose this…. it shouldnt have ever gone to OT. Argh I’m so nervous.
That should be ballgame.
Well, whatever. I’m incredibly dissapointed but it was a hell of a game and the team proved for the second time that the distance between them and the Lakers is not as great as most people think. Butler was ballin, West was crashin the boards… I’m proud of the effort. Some bad luck down the stretch… and a mystifying decision by our man CP3… but even the greatest make the occasional mistake.
And I also think the way this team has played post all-star break
Is a sign of a good 2nd half.
I’m pissed… but I’m trying to look at the positive.
I gotta hand it to the hive
I came here after finishing the game on my DVR expecting to read a lot of moaning and complaining about the officiating, with a few “eff Kobe”s for good measure.
To my surprise, I didn’t get any satisfaction in hearing excuses (like on the Spurs, Celtics, Suns boards – not that they’re all bad, but I think you know what I mean).
You guys set the standard for classy fans.
Here’s to hoping that Chandler recovers from his turf toe 100%, and Peja can find his shot.
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