Game 45: Knicks at Hornets

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LaMelo Ball Downgraded to Out vs. Knicks

I actually get to see a game! Didn’t know we were playing the Knicks! The MSG crew can’t believe how many Knicks fans are in Charlotte!

This team is terrible!

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Those two posts lol

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Originally sent in Game 45: Knicks at Hornets
spectre

Oh good Franks back :face_with_peeking_eye:

Eastley

Interesting starting line up

spectre

It did a lot better than I thought

Eastley

Can someone please tell Nick to please stop going for every block and get rebounding positron?

spectre

Especially those that are on the way down and not going in!

GoBobcats24

The Frank and Ish lineup paying dividends! For the Knicks

spectre

But at least NSJ is again banned for the 1st quarter. The world makes sense again

Eastley

Why not bring in Nick Jr, rather than Frankie

spectre

On a side note Cliff said NSJ was a big worker in the gym, puts a lot of hours in

Eastley

What the eff is this line up?

spectre

It looked like a “feature Miles” line up and it does seem to be working

kinda

Eastley

Trade at the half?

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spectre

Smooth

Both teams 2-11 3 pt. shooting

Eastley

NSJ and BM just challenged 3pt shooters repeatedly better than anyone I've seen in this team all year

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powellrmp

Hey! At least it’s not horrible!

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spectre

Low bar in here for sure

perfect timing tho NSJ just hit 2nd 3

powellrmp

I’m cautiously waiting for the competent basketball to stop, but I want it to continue in perpetuity.

spectre

We just went zone…brunson nails a 3

powellrmp

Thank you for this. On the radio I wouldn’t have gotten the context of us settling into a zone.

I’m only listening, because I can’t handle watching. I have things around the house to do

yeah, I just heard the three spectre lol

Eastley

That was some bad news bears stuff right there

spectre

we’ve seen small stretches of good D, 24 looks back in form and NSJ works

they’re also missing that guy they just traded for from Toronto.

and Randle of course

powellrmp

That’s beautiful

spectre

at least it was minimal

powellrmp

Oh god, I just realized they were without OG and Randle. Oh, god.

sorry, haven’t been listening but off and on to the radio stream

As a hornets fan for the 2023/24 season, I’m super honored to have watched frank ntilikina’s last year in the NBA before going overseas.

That’s a positive thing, right??

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Eastley

First defensive possession and Nick completely moved himself out of position going for a block that wasn't going to happen

GoBobcats24

Cody Martin King of the dumb foul

Ball was in the basket before he fouled him

We are doing dumb things on both ends right now. Typical 3rd quarter!

spectre

Brunson is impressive

2nd round pick right?

hell we barely pick decent lottery guys

GoBobcats24

Other teams must make adjustments at the half and we just go with the same shit

Because we get stomped on 2nd half when we are in a close game at the half very often

spectre

Cliff must give the worst halftime pep talk in history

GoBobcats24

Also we just absolutely refuse to run through Miller in 2nd halfs it is maddening

powellrmp

Or the best, depending on perspective.

GoBobcats24

But you know, the Cody Martin Nick Richards PnR is a must!

tnhornetsfan

Looks like there's a lot of orange and blue in the stands tonight

spectre

I still have no idea why this frank guy is on the team much less getting minutes

Eastley

We're hoping to injure someone

So glad we have the defensive stalwarts of Cody and Frank out there

spectre

they’re 11/12

GoBobcats24

We should have waived Ntilikina when we had the chance

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BuzzedHornet

Why play two guards who can't shoot?

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GoBobcats24

32-14 in the quarter bout to give up another 45 pt quarter

Eastley

It's so funny to watch Richards get blocked out by anyone larger than Spud Webb

GoBobcats24

Richards trade value will never be higher we need to take advantage

Eastley

It used to be fun watching Hornets games

spectre

Random white wing kicking our ass

Eastley

It's sad to think that Brandon has 19 and because we're about to hit the 4th quarter, he might not have a 20pt game tonight

GoBobcats24

Must be nice to be able to go 5 on 3 on defense every possession

Eastley

But as long as we get to showcase Frank and Cody at the 1, we're good I guess

GoBobcats24

Knicks had 46 in first half, 44 in the 3rd

Cool

spectre

This lineup. Not sure what Cliff thinks it’ll accomplish

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Eastley

Wonder if any team is looking to tank that we could trade Frankie Smokes to

GoBobcats24

He is evidently on that team now

We chose to tank a year too late its just insane

spectre

Y’all know we’re destined to win the lottery right?supposed to be the worst draft in 20 years

GoBobcats24

No doubt this is our year!

I feel like I say the same shit every game lol

Eastley

Nice start to the 4th

spectre

44-24 lol

Wait wheres NSJ

Eastley

El Oh El Cody with the unhandles

tnhornetsfan

I just don't understand waiting until the end of the season to make a coaching change. You know that's what we're going to do

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cltblkhscoach

I'm glad I'm not there. I'd get banned for fighting Knicks fans

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GoBobcats24

I am trying to control myself wish I had a hidden voice amplifier

spectre

glad Cliff called that timeout it’s starting to get out of hand

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Eastley

"Starting" I don't think that word means what you think it means

spectre

Hahaha

Chef

Amazing timing to reveal the increase in season ticket prices during the worst stretch in team history since 07 maybe ever

spectre

I know right! It’s the main topic in all the forums

GoBobcats24

Cody Martin contested 3 out of the timeout. Nice

Chef

It would be like bud light announcing a 50% price hike across the board right now but promising an exciting new can design

spectre

Thank god for 24 else we’d be pitiful indeed

Eastley

Cool we get a taste of coach Corbin

cltblkhscoach

Well that's interesting

spectre

Wait they didn’t call a foul?

wtf

Eastley

Wait, I thought Clifford said "the number one thing we don't do is get technical fouls in the 4th." That was his bullshit wasn't it?

GoBobcats24

Well that one was necessary

I would rather play Ish at point than Cody Martin. Stating the obvious I know

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cltblkhscoach

Miller is a damn Alpha

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spectre

Yeah he is

GoBobcats24

Wish we treated him as such

cltblkhscoach

It's coming. Melo needs to grow up and give a fuck though as our point guard

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GoBobcats24

We are guaranteed to not run a play for him next offensive possession lol

Tied a career high though Miller loves going against the Knicks!

Eastley

Think he's going to run one for himself by how he's looking right now

Originally sent in Game 45: Knicks at Hornets
spectre

No NSJ 2nd half

Eastley

Cody WYD?

Why is the ball in anyone's hands but Miller's?

cltblkhscoach

Eric Collins…man lol

spectre

Cody just dribbles around lol

Eastley

No, he bricks a lot too

spectre

He’s the only player who touches that possession

Eastley

Why he's going Iso at this point in the game is hard to comprehend

GoBobcats24

Welp no 30 pt game for Miller. Hes out

Chef

That's a real move by brunson. Dude can play. 90's game

GoBobcats24

And I'm out

tnhornetsfan

Did he touch the ball after he got 29

Eastley

Think he took a shot

spectre

Once I think, dime to pj in the paint

Eastley

Why did NSJ get iced in the 2nd half?

spectre

Damn good question

Chef

Can we just make Kyle Lowry player coach and fire everyone?

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cltblkhscoach

Mitch told Lowry to stay in Miami

Eastley

Changing to Semi-Pro on HBO to watch a more competent basketball team

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cltblkhscoach

Who can we trade for a washing machine

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Chef

Hornets can learn a thing from Jackie moon. Especially with the ticket increase. Live bears

Eastley

Should we start a "We are Tropics!" chant in the arena?

Chef

Absolutely

cltblkhscoach

Miller's reaction there on the bench confirms he's a leader

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Chef

Probably just stirring the pot here, but should hornets consider trading melo for a jackpot and building a team around miller?

tnhornetsfan

I think you listen to offers

cltblkhscoach

It would have been a thought before that extension. Its much more difficult now but I'll say this. Melo doesn't HAVE to lead but he must grow up, be more dedicated, and support Miller and whoever else comes in the next couple of years

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Wish I was on HP could’ve gotten a good view of our terrible team

I’m going to try being more positive for the rest of the season.

Brandon Miller scored points. That’s pretty cool. He’s good at the basketball hoops.

As a true basketball fan, I’m honored that I get to witness Frank Ntilikina’s last season playing ball in the NBA before he goes overseas to play in Europe or China. Maybe if he ever gets a G League call ever again, I can say, “Yeah! Frank wandered around the court for a 10 win Hornets team since Mitch thought he was actually going to be a viable option for backup PG. Which made him a top 10 Hornets PG of all time!”

&#$^&* Steve Clifford has to go and let us take the rest of this season to start looking for a replacement if it turns out there is not one in house!

Apparently this was the game Cliff put Melo on blast for getting a tech in the 4th quarter but can’t find the full transcript

Like coach says not worth it right after his extension.

He’s not hurting us salary wise and at this stage no realistic option out there has us coming out on top.

Losing and playing disorganized like we have been forces players to not give a damn after the stretch we’ve had (basically Melos whole pro career) so I don’t even blame him for that really. We just have to hope a regime change top to bottom can reverse it…which I feel sure it will.

With the ticket price jump we need to keep him as a lot of nights he’s the only thing making us worth watching.

Wish we could get in Dell’s ear and suggest him getting Melo and Steph together. Just think of all the good that could happen there.

After all this…end of next season maybe…if he hasn’t shown progression then I start listening to offers.

One thing we don’t hav to worry about is Melo being leader. I feel like 24 will have that covered.

If the warriors are floating cp3 and you could flip Hayward for cp3 and a first to get them salary relief… keep Paul until next year then trade him as an expiring or even buy him out (tell him now) for the price of mentoring melo, I would definitely do that

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I would do this too but I have a feeling that Chris Paul would pull some BS here. Also I am not down on Lamelo like a lot of people are becoming. We have legitimately not won a game without him in the lineup this season haha.

Does he need to get better? Yes. Is he 22? Yes. There is no way you can get a player or draft capital that is equal to his value to the franchise both on and off the court. Love Miller but Lamelo has made this franchise more relevant than it has been in a long long time internationally. I remember people being frustrated with Steph Currys injuries too and look how that turns out. Keep the faith.

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Personally, I don’t see bringing a vet PG in to mentor LaMelo as an indictment on Melo. I see it as a providing an extra tool to help develop our young potential superstar point guard into the player he has the ability to become

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Well if it CP3 that comes in, he can sit on the bench beside Melo and they can talk about all the games they miss.

Sorry guys, I’m on one today. I’ll cut it out now, I promise.

https://twitter.com/NBA_NewYork/status/1752149374778700216?t=PUooMALZhdfNRUPWYF2z4g&s=19

I know young guys are what they are, but McGowens is a huge disappointment, Bouknight is trash, and Melo has the “too cool to care” attitude and that pisses me off the most.

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I love that clip. I’m sending it into my rep tonight and asking for clarification on that $744 increase.

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