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Game 14: Hornets vs. Grizzlies

2011-12 NBA Regular Season

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3-10
vs
6-6
January 18th, 2012
New Orleans Arena
7:00 PM CST
TV: CST, NBALP
Probable starters:
Jarrett Jack
= Mike Conley
Marco Belinelli
<
Tony Allen
Al-TreVuan Samiza < Rudy Gay
???
= Marreese Speights
Emeka Okafor < Marc Gasol

Star-divide

Your Pregame Moment of Zen

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Long Live Big Country.

On the Grizzlies

We talked a little bit about Memphis a couple days ago, so if you want to check that out, it's here. Obviously not much has changed since then. Zach Randolph is still injured, Darrell Arthur is still out for the season, and the Memphis version of Jason Smith, Josh Davis, continues to do Jason Smith/Josh Davis things.

Since Sunday's meeting, New Orleans has lost twice (including the Memphis game) and the Grizzlies have won twice (including the Hornets game). Above all, this game is most important for...

The Return of Quincy Pondexter!

He's back! And now's as good a time to check out how he's doing as a Grizzly.

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Miss you Quincy :(

PER: up to 12.1 from 8.5 from last year (15 is league average)
Offensive Efficiency: up to +9 from -5 last year (differential from league average)
True Shooting: up to 51% from 48% last year
Usage: up to 15.4% from 13.7% last year

And moving away from box-score based statistics, we also have this interesting detail:

Last year, 44% of Quincy's offensive possessions came on spot up opportunities (largely leading to jump shots). That was far and away his most common function on offense, with transition possessions (13%) coming in second for his overall offensive usage. This year, in the early going, that has been flipped, with his spot up possessions accounting for just 30% of his offense, and his transition possessions jumping up to 21.5%. Keeping in mind that transition is the easiest place to score in the NBA, and it's not that much of a surprise that his overall box score numbers are up.

It doesn't hurt at all that he's increased his long-two percentage to 59% from 29% last year, but those increased transition chances have been pretty nice.

Other Notes

- Your opposing team blog for the evening is Straight Outta Vancouver.

- Anybody could start at the three or the four tonight. Literally anyone. You, me, Jamal Mashburn, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Mmm, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

- Memphis is, weirdly, the best defender of P&R rollers in the NBA this season. So tonight won't be Lob City for Chris Kaman like it normally is.

- I know he's not a star, nor will he ever be one, but I'm legitimately excited for Gustavo Ayon to check into the game.

How come we don't have a PaintShop of him yet?

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I love some of the NBA's nonsensical names

New Orleans Hornets…Memphis Grizzlies… Utah Jazz… Los Angeles Lakers… Washington Wizards…I know most of those names are holdovers from teams that moved, but they are comical if not farcical..

The NBA might generate some more interest in New Orleans fans if it ran a contest for the fans to name the team.

My leaders in the clubhouse… the Jazz (oops, taken); the flambeaus; the krewe; and the Cat 5.

"I have had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it." Groucho Marx

by BenDerDonDat on Jan 18, 2012 4:34 PM CST reply actions  

I Always Liked

The Brass name that the minor league hockey team used. But in all honesty, changing the name of the Hornets wouldn’t do anything for the city’s support. Only winning can do that.

"You play to win the game."

by MrWayneKeller on Jan 18, 2012 4:36 PM CST up reply actions  

I partially disagree

I could see a name change, once new ownership fills the void, adding another element to the appeal of the team to the city. New Orleanians are a fiercely loyal bunch and a name reflecting the city could only help.

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions  

They've Changed Everything Else

But the name. Hasn’t worked thus far.

"You play to win the game."

by MrWayneKeller on Jan 18, 2012 9:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Memphis Again

Hopefully some of that preseason magic against Memphis still exists. In all honesty, Rudy Gay’s been terrific lately and Mike Conley really hurt the Hornets in the last match-up. I’m interested in seeing how Pondexter plays tonight in front of the crowd although I’m sure he’ll be warmly greeted. The Hornets have to eventually find a way to close out games but I’m afraid that may continue to be a problem until Eric Gordon finds his way back into the lineup. Without Randolph, the Grizzlies aren’t a team with overly impressive size (Marc Gasol is far and away their best option) and without that excuse, the Hornets have a chance to take out Memphis tonight. But they’ve had chances to take out every team they’ve played thus far…. they just find ways to dig themselves holes they can’t get out of.

Maybe we’ll see some offense tonight…. please….. possible…. I hope.

Go Hornets!

"You play to win the game."

by MrWayneKeller on Jan 18, 2012 4:34 PM CST reply actions  

By The Way

Long live Big Country indeed. I have class tonight so I’m going to miss a majority of the game (my frickin’ computer is acting up) so it’s on y’all to pull the team through.

"You play to win the game."

by MrWayneKeller on Jan 18, 2012 4:37 PM CST up reply actions  

"Ace of Speights"

gotta luv Gil even if they’re stupid more than half the time.

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 7:13 PM CST reply actions  

Just lousy offense again

For instance, Jack gave it to to Smith, couple of dribbles and contested mid-long perimeter shot. Puke.

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 7:18 PM CST reply actions  

Hmm

Conley = Jack still? :)

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 7:24 PM CST reply actions  

Lol

Grizz shot 81% from the field

Kind of disappointed to see Trey and Summers ahead of Aminu. Maybe it’s their last gasp to stay on the roster?

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 7:37 PM CST reply actions  

God

no more having Kaman shoot off balanced shots! PLEASE

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 7:39 PM CST reply actions  

That last bucket by Jack

would have been an oop by CP3 to the open big man below

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 7:46 PM CST reply actions  

I was hoping it would be within ten by the time I got home from work

Close enough, I guess… Also: I enjoyed Gay’s “And one, bitch!”

by Brian Ball on Jan 18, 2012 7:51 PM CST reply actions  

"he's feeling it"... "he's feeling it"

That’s pretty much the last thing I want to hear being said about Ariza…

by MZURK on Jan 18, 2012 8:06 PM CST reply actions  

Where's C. Landry?

Is he hurt or did I just miss him with my late arrival?

by Downtowndave78 on Jan 18, 2012 8:14 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

he's mired in a deep rotation

as he’s done very little to distinguish himself and earn more time from Monty

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Gasol

has to be an All-star this year

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 8:39 PM CST reply actions  

THE BANK IS OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Sleeping on me probably in the coffin" - Tyga
Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
Follow me on Twitter @onpointlikecp3

by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:05 PM CST reply actions  

RAYCESS!!!

"Sleeping on me probably in the coffin" - Tyga
Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Jack

can shoot the rock tonight!

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 9:13 PM CST reply actions  

I was just about to type

“I’m worried about a Mayo 3”

"Sleeping on me probably in the coffin" - Tyga
Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:17 PM CST reply actions  

Ugh

Smith needed to have grabbed that board

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 9:18 PM CST reply actions  

Lol

now a lane violation

why does it seem all the time it’s 2 steps forward

3 steps back with this guy?

by RedHopeful on Jan 18, 2012 9:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Ever heard of a rebound?

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Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:19 PM CST reply actions  

C"MON SMITH!!!!!!!!!!

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Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:20 PM CST reply actions  

WHY IS ARIZA DRIVING!!!!!!!!!!

WE NEED THREE POINTERS!!!!!!

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Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:22 PM CST reply actions  

TREVOR ARIZA

YOU ARE NOT GOOD AT OFFENSE!!!!!

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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

And then the guy who should be our best shooter fouls out.

"Sleeping on me probably in the coffin" - Tyga
Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:24 PM CST reply actions  

♫ ♬ ♫ ♬ ♫ ♬ Draft picks, draft picks, draft piiiiiiiiiiiicksssss ♫ ♬ ♫ ♬ ♫ ♬

"Sleeping on me probably in the coffin" - Tyga
Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Jan 18, 2012 9:27 PM CST reply actions  

As far as I am concerned

..they should bench Okafor until they trade him..As a season ticket holder, he is stealing my money, In fact, I think I will bring a newspaper to the next game and pretend to read it anytime he has the ball, cause he shows about as much interest in playing for the Hornets as I have in watching him play.

It is pitiful for him to be outplayed by Jason Smith and Gustavo Ayon. Sickening really.

"I have had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it." Groucho Marx

by BenDerDonDat on Jan 18, 2012 9:29 PM CST reply actions  

Tonight's game from my perspective.

Jack – Awesome scoring game a few nice assist.. who said the PG was suppose to be the engine.

Vasquez – he cannot finish when he attacks the basket, so he looks to pass when he drives, only he plays with 4 statues.

Marco – I hope Professor X has a really good debut tomorrow night.

Trevor – we missed you awesome D a few nice jump shots a nice drive or 2. Who ever said I wonder what his line would look like without fast breaks or attacking the basket, that’s just silly what would Reggie Millers game look like if you took away all his 3’s?

Kamen & Landry do not need to play anymore for this team they are going to be traded anyway and they are only stunting the growth of others.

by 247_Hornet on Jan 18, 2012 10:06 PM CST reply actions  

Maybe its a psychological thing with Okafor...

He seems to play small against most taller Centers in the league. I noticed that last season when they played Memphis and from then on. He played over 20+ minutes and went 2-2 FGs & 4 Rebs. Really Okafor?……

I said the PG is the engine of the team…. a traditional form of basketball has always been driven by the PG. Our system is based on that traditional form. So goes the PG, so goes the team. Unfortunately more than a few players on the team are shooting blanks that effect the PG stats. Jack could avg a double-double on most nights if his teammates really concentrated on finishing. Assists only count when the player he passes the ball to makes the shot….. I also said Vasquez has a ball control problem that could be a problem now but hopefully improve as the season goes.

by fshabazz on Jan 18, 2012 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

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