Game 19: NYK at CHA

Hornets Talk
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The “no one is available at noon” game

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powellrmp

Noon. what a stupid time for a game

ray

I feel like the clipper's it's such an early game for me it is 11 am also

So even worse for me

powellrmp

I think we’re going to get absolutely crushed today

micic miller green Salaun Diabate

Starters. Yikes

I’m on the road. Will be listening to this one

Would be proud if we cracked 90 points

spectre

Im hoping salaun and green break out today

powellrmp

yeah maybe this is what Micic needs to break out

I know he has a hard time mentally engaging if he’s not starting or playing good minutes

spectre

Micic definitely looks the best all season so far

Eastley

And he still hasn't looked like even a fragment of who he played like last year

spectre

and hey moussa develop some O. He just hit a nice contested 5 ftr

Eastley

Salaun looked so confident on that drive

ray

Idk what it is Abt salaun but he looks good

spectre

ah ok im about 30 sec behind

what a find moussa was

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GoBobcats24

TIDJANE SALAUN

powellrmp

BRING FIRE TO THE CROWD

oh boy, heres kj Simpson.

spectre

We’re playing very decent D

Eastley

We need to get Brandon to the ft line. Guy needs to see the ball go through the hoop

powellrmp

Well fuck

spectre

Haha I had no idea simpson could do that!

powellrmp

nice KJ

cltblkhscoach

This is the most unexpected Hornets lead since the Bobcats era

Eastley

Desperately want to keep these knicks fans quiet

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spectre

It’s a great opportunity for everyone. Hopefully this will really benefit us going forward

I want to see green jack up at least 10 shots

dnbman

For real though: one y'all make an offering?

powellrmp

Not having a center is so tough to watch

Eastley

NSJ

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dnbman

TJ playing 4?

Don't have to be in shape if you can hit from 26.

Eastley

He has been playing the 4

What is up with Miller today

Hopefully that unclogged the toilet

dnbman

One thing about MIcic is I feel like he needs people moving and getting to spots. Biggest problem I've seen with him previously is he doesn't appear to see anybody open. Unclear if that's on him or not, but i'm sure with newer and younger players, it's not easier for him.

He seemed much better playing with vets that new how to make cuts and get to spots.

Love Hornets' energy at least.

Josh Green the legend.

Eastley

Fuck yeah!

spectre

Yes Josh Green!

powellrmp

Wowww

Chef

Bird-esque

dnbman

After getting smashed too. If we win, he gets MVP.

spectre

I want him to succeed so badly. He’s pretty darn good on D and seems good offensively he just needs to assert himself more

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Eastley

Love the knocks fans booing that Hart got called for the foul that leveled Green. Class, right up there with 6ers fans

dnbman

Miller 3-13 but still +10.

Buckets22

That was awesome by Green

Eastley

Miller has probably been the most rattled of anyone, shooting and handling the ball

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Chef

Offense is so stagnant. Probably just a reflection of today's game, but why don't they ever work to get Brandon the ball is his spots especially mid range instead of just swinging the perimeter and drive and kick. So many turnovers from that

Funny, East, that's exactly what I was typing about

dnbman

Chef, do you feel like it's been much different than the rest of the season? I feel like that's mostly how we play but Melo and Mann at least bring more dynamic driving to the table.

Chef

No no different. It's the offensive philosophy/playbook. I don't like it.

If mellow wasn't making 30 footers bailing out bad possessions like he has been, his team has little to no functional offense

Sorry voice to text. Melo

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powellrmp

Wouldn’t be surprised to see the knicks absolutely run us in the third

Eastley

Man Micic is a disaster

spectre

Flashback to Brevin Knight

Eastley

We really need Miller time

spectre

Maybe that’ll wake him up lol

meloFan

We need to sign Moussa to a full-time contract at the Deadline

A nice 4 year contract. I like his grit.

What a bucket from TJ

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dnbman

TJ with the spalsh.

or splash even!

spectre

Didn’t they give up like 4 1sts for Bridges? And a big salary

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Eastley

Did they just trade Randle and DiVincenzo for KAT?

spectre

Yup

so it can always be worse!

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Eastley

They proved that with their own consecutive actions :stuck_out_tongue:

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spectre

Salaun set that 3 is gorgeous

dnbman

I love TJ. Glad we picked him. Dude has a future.

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DemonDeaCat

Agreed. He's got a great stroke. Only a matter of time before his shots started falling. Love his energy and excited to see what other dimensions he can add to his game.

meloFan

Simpson is at least running up and down

DemonDeaCat

Developing a tighter handle will unlock that next gear for Brandon.

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Eastley

KJ has been very impressive

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dnbman

Definitely making up for last game

Eastley

Can't believe we're in this down 6 rotation players

spectre

Same thing every Knick fan is saying! :grinning:

dnbman

We survived Powell's prediction.

Eastley

How are we out assisting them?

dnbman

bang!

spectre

Excellent paint D

dnbman

no matter how this ends, can't blame lack of energy.

DemonDeaCat

Yep, would love to get an actual W instead of a moral one, but either way, how do you not love seeing all these different guys step up.

dnbman

wow.

tnhornetsfan

Thought we would see this lineup to end a 4th, not to start

spectre

This is great!

dnbman

KJ threw that thinking he was getting a call?

spectre

He should have

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Eastley

Can't fathom how he doesn't get that call

Hope there's a phantom make up call from that

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dnbman

You hear Micic? "Somebody gotta run!"

powellrmp

Twas only a matter of time

to start the fourth, did I see a KJ, NSJ, Curry, Cody, Taj lineup?

really don’t like Brandon miller as a ball handler. I always thought the Paul George comparisons were quite off

Ice cold. Yikes

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powellrmp

good looks too

dnbman

hate hearing all of those Knicks fans

powellrmp

Miller has been atrocious with the ball handling

spectre

Jesus I can hear knix fans shouting defense

aw dude what a bs call

meloFan

Refs are trash as usual

powellrmp

What a fucking joke of a call

you fucking me

cltblkhscoach

Fuck these refs. Bullshit ass calls

powellrmp

i cannot believe they called that a kick

dnbman

I they just called "knickball."

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powellrmp

that’s honestly one of the craziest calls I’ve seen

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meloFan

I freaking love Moussa DIABATE

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dnbman

yes

meloFan

If he could develop a 3pt shot, he would be a solid PF imo

powellrmp

the knicks and refs can gargle my balls

meloFan

Cody cannot afford to miss those free throws

cltblkhscoach

Cody is nutting under pressure

meloFan

Do we lose by Cody FTs again?

dnbman

Eric Collins doing his part.

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cltblkhscoach

Lord Cody why man

powellrmp

Jesus

Ice cold

cltblkhscoach

Knicks fans are pathetic

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meloFan

I would package Cody and Micic for some size

spectre

Assuming Mark isnt a myth size is on the way

meloFan

I am thinking a PF

For Grant replacement

dnbman

Maybe. You got two bigs coming back relatively soon. (maybe?) Cody-- despite everybody's currenty frustrations with Cody, he's a piece of a winner.

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meloFan

A backup PF

spectre

id hang onto cody. Micic and 2nds all id do

dnbman

Though Micic proving to still be serviceable today.

spectre

No doubt but if we were to trade id choose him.

DemonDeaCat

Love what Cody brings. I'm not mad at the 3. It was a good look, just didn't go.

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Mich_Mercer

We’d be winning if not for that bs kick ball call

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Chef

Miller deserves an offense that caters to his strengths. A creator from 25 ft is not his strength

spectre

But id prefer to stand pat

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DemonDeaCat

Yeah, me too. I like our roster. We just need to actually see it on the floor.

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dnbman

do agree we don't want Miller creating at the top of 3 routinely.

meloFan

oooff

cltblkhscoach

Good grief

dnbman

LOL at Josh Green shot.

meloFan

Two back to back games decided by Cody free throws

ray

Poor Josh

powellrmp

Good inbounds play though

a couple of good inbounds plays

ray

So close

dnbman

Wish we won but good game

meloFan

Positives: TJ, KJ, Moussa had good contributions

Nice depth

dnbman

Yeah, though, what can this team look like with a healthy Nick, Mark, Mann, and Ball?

powellrmp

if we had one or two of those shots go down in the final stretch, and we didn’t get robbed by the “kick ball” call.

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dnbman

oh, yeah, and Bridges.

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Typical Hornets… even on a made 3… where we should have had some time on the clock… we get screwed bc it rolled around the run for 3 seconds… it’s insane. lol

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I take that game as a win if it means we know to not play micic even when lamelo is out. KJ was great, TJ was great. Miller had an off game. And we’re in that to the end against a Knicks team in the Cup, where they are rewarded to ruin up any point diff.

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Can’t help but think this group when healthy can be very competitive. Possibly a playoff team. Great effort today. All year really.

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Sucks… I’ve been thinking this way for the past few years. We just cannot catch a break with injuries.