Game 1: BKN at CHA

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We’re back for another season of depressing basketball

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Deggamn, not even cheery before the season opening tip?

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HEY MAN YOU ARE ONE OF THE HOPEFUL AND CHEERY ONES WHAT HAPPENED :rofl:

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I am going to be loud and proud tonight from 115

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I have courtside seats…from my couch.

Well, I have two cheap bets on the game that will never work. Kon: 20 or more points and 4 or more threes at +2500. And Sexton with 3 or more threes, Kon 15 points or more, and Kalk with 12 points or more at +15000. Not too crazy, but a little crazy.

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That reminds me I should take Moussa double double

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Geez, feel like I should be able to get this site sponsored by FanDuel

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I tend to put a few dollars down on the first few games, rarely win, and then stop throwing money away haha. The excitement of the season always gets me. It’s always a little easier to get ahead of the sportsbooks on new players early in the season when no one really knows what to expect. Then after that, they tend to lock down and tighten up.

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For any old school antenna-using cable-cutting warriors out there, the game is available on WSOC TV channel 9 tonight. Feels like old times. Enjoy it while you can.

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this means we unfortunately will not be able to play all five of their 1st rounders from 2025’s draft

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Don’t worry, I’ve been drinking the Kool-Aid plenty, especially the Moussa Diabate Kool-Aid. I think this will end up being a fun year and I got a gut feeling everybody will finally be sorta healthy.

What a great game tonight, a lot to be excited about as a fan. Kalkbrenner looked awesome for stretches, the offense was humming and everyone was hitting shots, even TJ had some good moments. We won’t be playing the Nets every night but this will be a team that has a punchers chance against anyone in the league.

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Awesome game to go to! Always seem to win the home opener, trick us into thinking that this is our year, and then pulling the trap door on us. But this years different!!

Arena updates look really nice. Everything looked fresh, bright, clean. I like the new seats, and easier way of getting food.

Shocked that 2 rookies were starting. But with the priority being Melo and Miller, you put the floor spacer in to supplement those two. Melo puts such pressure on defenders not only with his 3 point shooting, but his drives will either be a crafty lay in, or a high flying alley right on the back of your head. Seemed to have about 4 in a row in the 1st half.

Miller seemed to have an easy 25, cause it didn’t seem like his shot was going in too well. A lot of alleys from Melo, but if his shot was on, would’ve easily eclipsed 30. 7 assists was awesome.

Really love Collins injection of energy into this team. There are no lulls with him. If the lane is open, he’s taking off, even 80 feet away from the basket.

Kalk’s size was really noticeable, he just affects so much down low. And the guys feel comfortable just throwing it up high to him, whether on inbounds, or just as an always there option on offense for layups. Just some quicker feet and stronger upper body work, he’ll be such a load to deal with.

Also love having 9 players in double figures, I don’t know if we’ve done that before, but I’m sure EC probably had the stats on the broadcast. Our offense looks really good. Defense has potential, there were quite a few lulls, and the refs didn’t allow us to play physical (especially with that annoying free throw merchant Cam Thomas).

This validates what we saw in the preseason a little bit. Even though the Nets are not very good, they played very hard for Jordi, Demin looks promising, and their bigs seem pretty solid.

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Eastley

Arena downstairs looks dope. Upstairs doesn't seem much different

dnbman

Probably not watching but will be checking gamecast. Ready to get hype.

TheDorkLord

Fanduel on Amazon at first told me there was a regional restriction and I could not watch the game. that went away when I checked it again … ugh…

Eastley

Starting two rooks. Fun

dnbman

Kalk and Kon?

Vet_Picksetter

Rooks!!!

TheDorkLord

Kon

dnbman

Took 3 minutes for Kalk to get his first block.

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Vet_Picksetter

Kalk with the bother on Porter Jr.

TheDorkLord

we're getting calls… I don't know how this feels

Vet_Picksetter

Kalk (verb) The act blocking a foolish, closely guarded shot attempt without leaving your feet.

Sentence: "A lot of NBA players gonna get kalked this year for the first time."

TheDorkLord

Kalk is looking good

Mich_Mercer

This is fun to watch

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TheDorkLord

ball don't lie

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Mich_Mercer

We play hard. That’s all I want.

Well…. That and wins. lol

Vet_Picksetter

Not complaining but has Kalkbrenner kinda been getting away with defensive 3 seconds? (Okay, I'll shut up)

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TheDorkLord

I didn't want to say it, but I was thinking the same thing

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Mich_Mercer

Man… if they start calling it… it’s your fault! lol

I love how serious Kon looks all the time.

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spectre

I can’t get over all this legit nba talent we have.

Eastley

And seemingly non legit officiating here in the building

Mich_Mercer

This “we’ll be right back” on FanDuel is worse than it’s ever been. Why is it always so annoying

spectre

So unselfish

Vet_Picksetter

So much depth. I don't so much care how many games we win. I just want to lead the league in scoring…

Icky_Thump

Who else is enjoying the long form Spectrum Center commercial tonight? :rofl:

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TheDorkLord

jeez, let me run into this guy and pretend I was fouled

dnbman

Any early thoughts on Sion? Looks like he belongs?

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Mich_Mercer

I feel very good about this season right now… if we can stay healthy…. We loook legit good.

TheDorkLord

it's only been a short amount of game play, but our rookies look like they belong in the NBA

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Vet_Picksetter

Has any rookie missed a shot yet?

meloFan

I like the basketball we are playing thus far

Mich_Mercer

The rookies play hard and aren’t too cool for school.

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meloFan

Also how tall is Salaun? He looks close to 7ft next to lamelo, at least 4-5 inches on him

Vet_Picksetter

To be more precise, Salaun measured 6'8.75" in socks at the combine. Maybe he's grown since then but I think his length makes him look tall?

dnbman

IT feels an obscene luxury to have Sexton coming off the bench.

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Vet_Picksetter

Salaun is just under 6'9" barefooted, which would mean 6'10" in the old days. More importantly, he has the length of many 7-footers.

meloFan

How is that a faul? Some merchant shit

spectre

Melo to Miller seems to be working lol

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Mich_Mercer

Kalk is the inside presence we really needed.

TheDorkLord

There was a lot of "good" in that half

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powellrmp

As prophesied, points will be scored this season. And points there have been thus far

Also

MOUSSA DIABATE BREAKAWAY DUNK. INJECT THAT INTO MY SOUL

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Vet_Picksetter

Moussa is kinda what I wish Biz coulda been?

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powellrmp

I’m so stoked about Ryan Kalkbrenner aka brook lopez jr

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Mich_Mercer

For sure. He looks so much like him. I love these guys

cltblkhscoach

We look so good every year when everyone is healthy lol

@Eastley wish I could have been there. Have to be at work at 6am tomorrow smh

powellrmp

If Melo and Brandon miller suffer big injuries again im going to lose my mind

In fact, that’s the last time I ever mention that again. I apologize

Holy shit, Brandon miller is getting foul calls. He usually doesn’t ever get those

What if we just scored more points than the other team? Defense is cool and stuff, but if we score more points at the end of the game…

dnbman

I'm not sure analytics supports that strategy.

powellrmp

Score more points=winning. Mic drop. Defense be damned

Mich_Mercer

We are starting to look vintage hornets like this last several minutes

Do not like

I spoke a little soon. Started doing good things after I said that……

powellrmp

Is my stream that far back? We’re up 14

1:40 left in the 3rd

spectre

Moussa’s just looks outstanding vs last season.

Shot

Vet_Picksetter

Guys I don't understand what is happening. The Panthers are a winning team. I'm REALLY enjoying watching Charlotte NBA basketball. I'm also off work tomorrow. I'm not worthy of this.

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dnbman

I like that our Cs are 9-10 fgs

If we can consistently get 20 efficient points from the 5 spot, that's pretty huge.

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powellrmp

Ooh boy the defensive stylings of miles bridges on show again

dnbman

all 5 starters with double figures

and 3 off the bench

tnhornetsfan

I love how we can still function as a team without LaMelo on the floor.

dnbman

Yeah, that's huge for us

I mean, I'm not complaining now, but would love to see Kalk get a double double on night 1.

spectre

Sexton and a 2nd for Nurcic. Thats crazy

dnbman

cray Z

It still doesn't seem real.

spectre

IKR. Usually thats us doing stupid crap like that

TheDorkLord

hard to believe

Icky_Thump

Free Throws?

Vet_Picksetter

Holy eff Tidjane!

dnbman

9 players with double digits. Shout out to Salaun.

TheDorkLord

yes

spectre

Salaun!!! Happy to see this!

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Vet_Picksetter

What if… What if we're actually GOOD?..

dnbman

ssssshhhhhhh… don't talk about it. Just enjoy it.

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spectre

More talent around him def isn’t hurting. This may be his coming out party

Eastley

TJ, have yourself a night

cltblkhscoach

He just needs to stay within himself and he will be all right

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dnbman

Not just talent around him: consistent play. When guys know spots and don't have to free lance, we're much better off.

Eastley

What's cool is that he has been tonight Coach

spectre

Yes. And maybe the game’s starting to slow down for him

dnbman

just need to Kalk to get a board to put the cherry on top.

BAM!

TheDorkLord

wow, that's two that looked clean that were called fouls

spectre

Looked clean to me

TheDorkLord

Clean!

spectre

Oh wow kalk never touched him

dnbman

Should have been a block?

TheDorkLord

BS

Eastley

What are these refs getting paid

spectre

lol you’re killing me

cltblkhscoach

Man BS

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Mich_Mercer

That’s BS…. What!?

Vet_Picksetter

Kalk with the rookie treatment

TheDorkLord

wow

spectre

Ha melo took out 2 guys on that drive

Any other star would have gotten and1

powellrmp

Cmon get Melo off the floor. And miller. we’re up like 19/20 with 3:00 left

TheDorkLord

yes, take them off the floor

dnbman

50 to 38 rebounds is pretty amazing. Feel like that's a category we've always been pretty weak at.

gg

TheDorkLord

gg

Mich_Mercer

We won’t lose again.

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spectre

Great start to the season. Tied for 1st overall!

dnbman

let's go!

Mich_Mercer

Man… I was watching Inside the NBA. Wanted to see our highlights. We were the only game for them to only show the score. No highlights at all. So disrespectful.

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Miller seemed to have an easy 25, cause it didn’t seem like his shot was going in too well. A lot of alleys from Melo, but if his shot was on, would’ve easily eclipsed 30. 7 assists was awesome.

Really love Collins injection of energy into this team. There are no lulls with him. If the lane is open, he’s taking off, even 80 feet away from the basket.[/quote]

Kon does not function as a rookie with ball dominant and scoring focused vets. He is a spacer and set up man and he is so advanced as a 19 year old. In this age of basketball he is almost a unicorn. Somehow he made it through the youth basketball machine understanding how to play basketball not just DHO or drive and kick for a three. If there were an award for Most Valuable Cog, he would be -5000 to get it for the hornets.

Collins is the perfect arch type of what rozier was supposed to be not just for melo but for tre mann too.

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In college is offensive efficiency ratings were elite. I love that this guys knows ball. I’m so glad we selected Kon over Ace. Completely different kinds of basketball.

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Oooh, #2 and #3

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