Game 78: Hornets vs. Suns Open Thread
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM CDT
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I need a game link!
I have to watch this game, anyone got a link?
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm on League Pass right now
I’ll let oyu know if I see one. Does Phoenix’s constant flopping annoy anyone else? If they spent less time falling down all over the place, they might actually be able to play some defense.
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont worry I found one.
Yeah im watching a Phoneix feed and their like “Nash just got manhandled, hes no flopper!” I dropped my jaw.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha nice
And yeah. Their annoucners are kinda over the top. Also nice to see Nash can flop on the offensive side.
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suns playing very lackadasial...
I know they aren’t know for their defense, but they are barely putting up any resistance. Under D’Antoni they were atleast an average, if not exceptional, defensive team.
Hope they continue.
And yes, they flop hard.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man D west on the bench...
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid call
I hate how Pierce/Nash/Kidd get away with leaning into the defender. Yes, you got him in the air. But that doesn’t mean you can follow him with your body and crash into him. Those 3 guys consistently get the call, and it’s total garbage.
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha Dudly
He won the dunk comp in my NBA Live season
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What I am liking...
Is the time that David is spending on the bench. Keep him there for as long as possible.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We could be working a lead.
Instead we just keep them in the game. This is what kills us! It greatly annoys me.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah too bad they gave up that little run
But Im happy with the quarter overall.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah there was lots of great stuff.
But its those “little” runs that keep other teams in the game. Elite teams would extend the lead instead we keep it close.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah not neccesarilly
I’ve seen the Lakers, the Spurs, etc… let a lot of inferior teams hang around. It happens. Granted, it probably happens to the Hornets a bit more often… but yeah.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep totally agree.
But when was the last time the Hornets blew out a team early in a game and kept it that way. Im not trying to argue its just a frustration of mine.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya...
The last full on blowout was probably against Orlando.
And then Golden State after that almost qualifies as well… though they made a run in the 4th.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alot of missed jumpshots
keeps teams in games. And dumb fouls & and1s.
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How was that not a foul on Shaq though
He jumped into Mo
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
David how can you not see Shaq coming.....
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does the bench never know what to do.
they look so lost
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its odd...
It was just a week or two ago when the bench strung together several good games in a row…. which corresponded with the starters not playing well for once. Now its back to good play by the starters and no bench. It’s like the Hornets aren’t allowed to have both.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats a joke.
If Shaq is running the fast break you know your bad.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh great my link just stopped....
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So did Hornets offense
Alot of standing around shooting and missing and no rebounding.
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The transition between
the bench and the starters coming back is just as bad as the bench itself. It’s preposterous that Byron hasn’t found a way to somewhat fix this 78 games into the season.
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Who you goin for
Blazers or Spurs tonight?
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Been debating it all day
Still have no idea, hahah
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm torn
Id go for the blazers to get closer to that home court spot, but getting that spot mean facing Houston instead of Spurs which I don’t think I have a problem with that
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blazers are not up 12
after being down 19! 4 minutes to go but Tim is not playing. I think they will rest him these last few games. They can fall in the standings
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
David West. Wow. That might have been the saddest thing I’ve seen this year.
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hornets playing suns
non defense to end the half. THey have to play harder defense.
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nervous to only have 2 poor lead.
But all signs point to us being the better team. Let’s how we prove that in 2H.
by m-W on Apr 8, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know this is futile
But does anyone have a working Hornets link they are watching?
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Never mind
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is embarresing, im going to get some food.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What is this offense letting Julian go one on one!
WTF!!
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OHHH NOO!!!.
Devin Brown is in……………………………………………
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have no clue why...
But the Hornets seemed to be completely mystified by Phoenix playing zone.
It doesn’t look good right now, hopefully the 4th quarter starts well.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they have it in them after last night honestly.
they are more than horrible covering the 3. i mean they are not trying.
this will be a bad loss but whatever.
I cant make them out
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There's no one on the team that can even begin to guard Shaq..
And they can’t (or… aren’t) rotating quickly enough to cover the open shooters.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true but when he was out they still couldn't score or defend.
They have Julian going one on one? Might as well have Brown in giving them empty possessions.
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont get this Hornets team...
I just dont….who are they on a night to night basis….??
Inconsistent.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Again
It’s all about Tyson. David West has guarded Shaq the whole night, meaning constant double teams.
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We miss TC.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Apr 8, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously Rasual? Airball?
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Apr 8, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
These suns commentators are awful....
They say the Suns D is really giving it to the Hornets…I am appalled
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HOW THE F WAS THAT OFFENSIVE!!!!???
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Games over.
I dont mean to be negative but these guys show no heart which is something I find really frustrating.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they look sluggish
7 point game but times running out
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 points, 3 minutes; easy! LETS GO!
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Apr 8, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree on that count...
They have looked sluggish tonight yes, particularly in the 3rd and that was very dissapointing – but they still have plenty of heart left – you don’t win as many close games as the Hornets have without having some passion left.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris cmon man i could read that the whole way
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Apr 8, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Tyson back.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 8, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know this teams is dumb
why would you foul when they had 2 seconds on the clock?
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha, you try guarding Shaq...
Can’t be too hard on Ely for that…
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On that play the ball wasn't even inbounded yet
it looked like he fouled him purposely. i was sure they would get freethrows and the ball. if he scores with 2 seconds then so be it but that foul gave them 14sec to score rather than 2.
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know I'm just saying...
Shaq was unstoppable near the basket, as he generally is, so I can understand Ely getting a foul trying to prevent Shaq from getting too close. It was a bad play though… obviously
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the man is a brick wall
ask Mo and Devin. I’m sure thats why everybody stay away from the paint. they were already tired and they werent trying to get hurt trying to go to the basket with him in there.
Ah well
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate these announcers!
Devin Brown is a basketball God!
by chandlerfan6 on Apr 8, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeh they are awful
They think the Suns play good D….They also seem to think they are in the playoff race despite not mentioning it.
New Orleans Hornets: The most inconsistent team in the NBA.
by Grayson on Apr 8, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize how crazy a flopper Nash was
I mean we might have to rethink the whole “Nash is a bad defender” considering all these ridiculous fouls he draws.
by atthehive on Apr 8, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
there was another flop.
Nash is a flopper
by RonD on Apr 8, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
the 5-6-7 seeds are all pretty much equal.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Apr 8, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another loss to a mediocre team at home
This is getting old
by kitsunegari on Apr 8, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh...
Well, whatever. Some nice shots down the stretch but too little too late…
I don’t really care that much at this point as I think the 6 seed will suit us best as long as SA remains the 3 seed.
by Caleb462 on Apr 8, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We have to take care of Dallas
if we want to hang on to that seed, and they are playing a lot better right now.
by kitsunegari on Apr 8, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did Ely foul Nash when we were down 3
with about 30 secs left? I might be missing something but i think we should’ve played them straight up or at least fouled Shaq.
by kitsunegari on Apr 8, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Hornets bench is fucking horrible.
Melvin Ely was supposed to guard Shaq, but he fouls him for no reason with 2 seconds on the clock? And Julian Wright was absolutely horrible in the third quarter. He ran the shot clock out and his shots didn’t even hit the rim. Damn, this team threw the game away. This is enraging.
by redzero on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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