Bobcats vs. Hawks Preseason Game Thread (12/22/11)
Low and behold, Time Warner has blessed my DVR with an actual broadcast of tonight's preseason. Tonight, I get to watch the debut of Bis Mack Bi Yom Bo (yes, I'm whoring out his name to meet the word count requirement). LET'S GO CATS!
(Hmm, still not there yet). Tyrus is out. I think Maggette is going to play. Stephanie Ready looks as beautiful as ever. Cool interview with her and Jordan during the pre-game. DJ is playing, and starting. Diop is sweating already (I can't actually confirm that, but whatever). OK, requirement met; LET'S GO!
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Steve Martin is trying to break my TV with his jacket.
Cut that out, Steve. Not cool.
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
I want Stephanie.
I'm gonna live forever, I'm never gonna die. The only thing I fear is I'm never gonna fly.
by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:35 PM EST reply actions
We gonna have to fight for that one bruh.
I just can’t let that go.
I'm gonna live forever, I'm never gonna die. The only thing I fear is I'm never gonna fly.
by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
you cant say MINE on a human, she isnt the last coke in the fridge.
so… " dibs" lol
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
Damn semantics...
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
Same here...on that note
is your HD channel working (1522)? I’m not getting a signal…
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
not a good start.
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
I really like DJ White
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
by TampaGiant on Dec 22, 2011 7:44 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
He and Brown are extremely effective on the boards.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
Let's make a roster spot for Gerald Green.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:44 PM EST reply actions
Finally, Augustin attacks...
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
I really like Hendo ( he is my favorite Bobcat in fact)
but i dont know if he is aggressive enough to be a shooting gaurd.
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
He's just gotta get his confidence.
I think they were working on that last year but may have turned their attention to building the offense totally around Kemba.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Magettie looks good early
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
Absolutely.
His first impression on me is very strong.
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
I know he ain't just fall off all of the sudden.
I'm gonna live forever, I'm never gonna die. The only thing I fear is I'm never gonna fly.
by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
He does one thing extremely well
Score lots of points on bad teams. He’ll fit in perfect here!
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I'm ready to see Bismack.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:56 PM EST reply actions
yes please!!
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
And my calls have been heard.
I'm gonna live forever, I'm never gonna die. The only thing I fear is I'm never gonna fly.
by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:58 PM EST reply actions
Good job Maggs. Boost your trade value as much as you possibly can.
I want a first rounder for ya.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 7:59 PM EST reply actions
Kemba Time!
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
Who is that?
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
That's the guy that half the fan base thought it was a waste to trade for. :p
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
Oh. That guy.
:)
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Half? Really?
I feel like I’m in a minority. As far as I know, only myself and one other didn’t care for the trade.
by Tim Rudisill on Dec 22, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
i personally was empathetic to the trade
but i didn’t speak out against it
Wow. Mullens. Nice to see that
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
I'm tellin ya. Kid is a good pickup.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
lol ???
poor jerry stackhouse
and thanks referee!
He shouldn't be in the league anymore anyway.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
especially
if he’s so old that the ref’s make blatant bad calls against him
Lol. Exactly.
They are clearly trying to push him into retirement.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
Right. That looked like a charge from where I'm sitting.
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
When I see the team playing like this,
I find it hard to believe we’ll end up being the worse. I understand the projections based on the overall lack of talent, but I still think our team is built better than some teams out there as far as filling holes.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
our spacing
was just dreadful the last 3 minutes of the half…
Indeed.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
could bismack's
first minutes have gone much worse?
To be expected
It’s going to take awhile.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
No. He has to get settled in.
You can tell he’s anxious.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
i know
but 2 to’s (including a foul) and no other stats?
Lol, and a rebound.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Not in Biyombo's house!
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Magette with 13 points already on 4/5 shooting.
Not bad
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
Outstanding Maggs.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Biyambo's first " bitchsmack"
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
I've trademarked "Biz-Smacked"
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
BITCHSMACK!!!
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:14 PM EST reply actions
seriously kemba
point ur left foot further from the basket, that’ll make it go in… smh
what about my left foot?
kemba asks as he picks himself off the floor
carroll with the steal
UPS with the…. sort of finish.
Ball in the bucket.....
fugggggg it.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
There is a monster runnin loose in Atlanta tonight.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
im pretty sure
you cant set moving screens in spain either, biz
Lol. He has been doing it all night.
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
on the positive side of things
he’s creating his own shots
unfortunatley, he’s trying to force the ball into the basket instead of using fundmamentals and setting his feet properly
He trying to see if he is a superstar yet or not.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Have you seen lebron bron play in the playoffs? Lol
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
screw bismack
mullens is a complete hoss
by All Hail Henderson on Dec 22, 2011 8:21 PM EST reply actions
KEMBA
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
lol it's sad
when the PG has to catch passes for the C
First poll of the night
Who is fatter? Diaw or Diop?
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM EST reply actions
Diaw still, but Diop gained weight rapidly.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Diaw looks a little fatter
But he looks to be in better shape at the same time. Diop just doesn’t belong out there right now.
In fairness, neither are a match for Michael Sweetney
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
ivan johnson
is worth his contract better than joe johnson
Diop is embarrassing himself.
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
damn boy
thats why we drafted bismack
by All Hail Henderson on Dec 22, 2011 8:25 PM EST reply actions
Hi guys
How’s everyone doing this evening? How are we looking on the court thus far?
I see some nice Biyombo comments.
Foul machine, but you can see the potential.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
so far
maggette has been great
biyombo started badly but has gotten better, although making rookie mistakes
diop is still horrible
scoring from everyone
Looks like Diop ate somebody too
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Bahahah Rec'd
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
I see some 7 footers in the NBA
That are just plain awful basketball players but are still in the league purely based on size. Makes me wish I was 7 feet tall sometimes.
Hell yeah. With a little body control, you in there.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
You gonna be counting all night.
May as well stop now.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
diop with the
27 seconds in key,…
no call though
This is hard for me to type
But I think Diop will be a solid contributor once he gets into shape. Every team needs a backup center who can defend …… you just don’t usually pay $7 million a season for him.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
lol, I agree with you
I think, given he can get into shape, that he will be able to help us out some.
by Roger, Roger on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Matty Ice!
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM EST reply actions
More like 6 inches.
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by Charlotte Bobcat on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
He has what I like to call "Brendan Haywood" range
If he ain’t dunking, he is out of his range.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
He just doesn't show it consistently
And he makes you wanna throw a brick through your TV with how many open shots he passes up
Time to put Maggs and Hendo back in to see how we can close out a half
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
i just realized that im watching the game recorded
so thats why my comments have probly made no sense
by All Hail Henderson on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM EST reply actions
i was wondering
why you were talking about mullens so much
when he had been out of teh game for 8 minutes
It should be a new league rule that the Lady Cats should travel with the team
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
I'm afraid some of our players might get into trouble on those road trips
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Worth it
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
It's like,
all of our worst reservations about Maggette manifested in a few seconds lol
by Roger, Roger on Dec 22, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Dj looking really good tonight
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
Lol. As good as mags looked in the first Qtr, that's how bad he was in the last two minutes
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
Let's go Cats!
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
I like how the offense doesn't slow down when Maggs touches the ball
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
And followed it up with the sequel
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
dj white
if ur gonna foul josh smith
please f’ing really foul him lol
Hendo having a less than inspirering night
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
he's done some good things
i mean, you saw that airball jj just shot right?
seven years ago
maggete wouldve finished that play
I don't know why he didn't just lay it up.
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
not really
diaw’s getting abused in the paint
and dj white isn’t getting any weakside help against smith
i DO like the steals though
That's why Tyrus needs to start.
For his help defense and rebounding.
Though I do believe that White should get lots of minutes, even if it’s at the 3.
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
yeah but whose gonna provide
help defense for tyrus?
Duh......... Diop
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
did anyone else just think
how is diaw 2-7?
when did he score?
the biggest problem with having
a role player starting at SG?
too many superstars play SG and he’s gonna get bad calls all season
If it's not a dunk or a shot off of a screen, Hendo's not scoring. Hate to say it.
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
I think Maggs is getting the superstar treatment. Lol
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
does vlad rad actually know
how to not travel?
VladRad got scared! Lol
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
Funny Rad story for you
When we got him from the Lakers a few years ago, they ran an article in the paper about him and his outside shooting. During his first home game, he was just throwing up brick after brick and this old lady who used to sit near me started getting mad and yelled, “You supposed to be able to shoot. That’s what the paper say!”
You probably had to be there but it was hilarious. I still use “That’s what the paper say” in her honor.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
She also made her own Bobcats shoes
She would buy plain white sneakers and paint Bobcats stuff on them. Man I miss sitting near her.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Makes me sad seeing McGrady like this.
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
Makes me sad seeing our offense like this.
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
I know, I know.
Still sad though
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
oooh
i thought mullens was gonna be going for the 3p t play there
I haven't seen Ely yet tonight
Probably doesn’t bode well for his chances to make the team.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:29 PM EST reply actions
yeah, Bonnell just tweeted
that Ely hasn’t played at all. Guess we know what that means…
by Roger, Roger on Dec 22, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't see any way he could make the team after the Mullens trade
We just have too many bigs.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Ask and you shall recieve
"It's better that people think you're a fool, then to open you're mouth and remove all doubt."
who's ready for the most uplifting news of the night?
our starting Center has 1 rebound
Wait,
so our rookie pg has more rebounds than our center? lol
by Roger, Roger on Dec 22, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
ok time to bring out our best lineup
the game is close enough to win
Wow. The Hawks get all the calls.
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
ok
I think Diop is worth more to our team by being cut at this point.
we should definatley pay him
never to get near a court again
It's in the best interest of fans everywhere
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
it's sad that the hawks are 2-12 from behind the arc
and they’re still up by 12
HEY DESAGANA
you’re supposed to put a body on a guy… not let him get an alley oop…. HOW CAN YOU NOT PUT YOUR PUDGY ARSE ON SOMEONE
I have no positives to take from this game except for Mullens.
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
Defensively, true. But his offense is just as raw as they said it was.
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
3 touches = 3 turnovers.
But he is great on defense.
"With the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select, Adam Morrison, Gonzaga."
I only saw one turnover
The other was an offensive rebound and he got fouled. The other he passed it.
We're looking at 2 preseason games where we don't hit 80 points.
That is not promising, although we’re missing a few guys who will help in that department.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:44 PM EST reply actions
I was not in favor of amnestying Maggette because I thought we would struggle to score 75 points if we did
I might have been conservative. We can barely get there with him!
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Last year I created a fan post called "How many games will the Bobcats score 100+?"
I thought about creating one this year called, “How many games will the Bobcats score 80+?”
It looks like I would not have been too far off. The scary thing? I think we will have more 100+ point games last year than 80+ point games this year.
by Tim Rudisill on Dec 22, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
sooo
is it safe to say that uzoh and ely definately won’t be making the team after tonight’s game?
I do too
I’ll try to catch him in the D-League next week. :)
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Ouch
I’ll need some reading material, if you know what I mean.
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
I do like him
Am I going to cuss and moan if he doesnt make the team, no. He will not be anything special but I likethe little upside he has and he is better then Ely and Uzoh. And I have seen plays where his athleticism matches his brothers he just cant ball like him. Plus we need another SF.
man,
we were like down by just 7, and now all of the sudden we’re down by about 20. In like no time at all.
It was a great pass by Diop though ........
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by Bring Back Primoz on Dec 22, 2011 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
what u talking about
he shouldnt be taking wide open looks
i'm way more disappointed in kemba than hendo
hendo d’d up JJ pretty well and was the victim of two awful calls
i am disappointed with his offense, but at the same time, it’s not like we should have realistically expected him to suddenly improve over one offseason
but yeah, kemba really needed to bounce back from last week and he only had like two good moments the whole game, looked lost in the rotation and even more lost on defense
We need to take into account
WE HAD NO OFFSEASON. These poor rookies are getting thrown into the fire almost unprepared. You can see his potential.
with all due respect
setting your feet properly when shooting is fundamentals that he should’ve learned in rec basketball
he missed two open looks that he created himself simply because he rushed his shots and didn’t set his feet properly
in the pregame paul silas mentioned that several players need to understand the defensive philosophy but don’t yet and i know that kemba is definately one of them
shifting the right way on a zone and communicating a screen are basics
Just give the dude some time man
This is what I was worried about I hope people will just give Kemba and BB time.
Admittedly, I didn't watch the game.
But I don’t have great expectations from Hendo to start off the season. He is fresh off a surgery. It’s not like he’s back to full form yet or has had time to really learn his new limitations.
Give him time. If he’s still disappointing at the end of the season, well, that’s when it’s really a problem.
by Tim Rudisill on Dec 22, 2011 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Well Kemba didnt take every shot
He tried to distribute better but he still had the shoot first mentality. Biyombo showed how raw he truly is but his defense is as advertised and you can see the rebounding potential, I still say he is our Ben Wallace.
Meh...
The 2nd half was basically an extended tryout for the final few roster spots. All 15 players got at least 5 minutes, and nobody played more than 26 minutes (Maggette). Mullens’ range was a very nice surprise. Augustin had a much cleaner game. Biyombo had a few beastly blocks, but he didn’t really blow me away with his overall defense. Then again, he only played 16 minutes. Hendo simply must shoot more than 3 shots in 23 minutes. And I’m gonna need Diop to lay off the jump shots. Pronto.
Honestly, I don’t feel any better or worse about our team after tonight, but I’m still very intrigued. Looking forward to seeing Captain Jack bitch about a call Monday evening.
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
by Newsinz on Dec 22, 2011 10:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

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