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Post by Admin on Oct 25, 2023 9:52:08 GMT -5
The Championship Season has finally arrived!
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Post by elvissurfs on Oct 25, 2023 9:58:20 GMT -5
Sweet!...
See you folks around halftime...early game for Cali...will DVR it...
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Post by cole on Oct 25, 2023 10:11:08 GMT -5
The Championship Season has finally arrived!
The roster looks like it to me.
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Post by drewski6 on Oct 25, 2023 11:52:38 GMT -5
My prediction:
Jrue White Brown Tatum Porz .... will start
But there will be an early substitution bringing in PP and Horford for Porz and one of Jrue/White. The early sub will be so you can bring these guys back in when the second unit plays. So the second unit will be
PP Jrue/White (whichever one was subbed out early to come back in at this point) Svi (looks like Svi won this battle in preseason over Hauser, so think he'll get first crack over Hauser) Brissett/Tatum (I wouldnt rule out playing Tatum a bit with the 2nd unit, as it has extrememly effective in the past, but he'll obvs need some rest) Porz/Horf (quick subs here all season)
9 man regular rotation. You may see a bit of Kornet sprinkled in.
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Post by petey62 on Oct 25, 2023 15:22:31 GMT -5
I sure hope we can get consistent contributions from PP and Hauser. They MUST be productive offensively because both will be sought out on the defensive end and that could be problematic.
Every game, I mean every game, we'll need SOMEONE outside of the first six (Tatum, Brown, Porzingis, Jrue, White and Al) to have a significant impact. We cannot wear out the top six guys. And honestly, I fear as the season progresses, Al may wear down and be less productive, even in a backup role.
It's going to be exciting to see if guys like Brissett, Banton, and Stevens can compete being integrated with 2 or 3 starters on the floor. I'd really love to see Queta on the floor with Jrue, Tatum and Brown (although I'm sure Kornet will get those minutes first).
I really thought Dwight Howard would be a good pickup for us. But now, I'm reading he had a consensual sexual relationship with a man. He actually admits it. No more Dwight.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Oct 25, 2023 15:54:29 GMT -5
I think PP and Al will give us offense off the bench. Brissett will bring energy. I think any offense he gives us will be gravy. He'll play good D. Not sure Banton will play, but Stevens and one of Hauser or Svi could surprise us.
I think with Svi, Hauser will have a short lease. Let's face it, he was inconsistent last year. Of course, I hope everyone does well, and I think Kornet will get first crack at the "big" minutes.
Can't wait
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Post by puddin on Oct 25, 2023 16:30:10 GMT -5
I sure hope we can get consistent contributions from PP and Hauser. They MUST be productive offensively because both will be sought out on the defensive end and that could be problematic. Every game, I mean every game, we'll need SOMEONE outside of the first six (Tatum, Brown, Porzingis, Jrue, White and Al) to have a significant impact. We cannot wear out the top six guys. And honestly, I fear as the season progresses, Al may wear down and be less productive, even in a backup role. It's going to be exciting to see if guys like Brissett, Banton, and Stevens can compete being integrated with 2 or 3 starters on the floor. I'd really love to see Queta on the floor with Jrue, Tatum and Brown (although I'm sure Kornet will get those minutes first). I really thought Dwight Howard would be a good pickup for us. B ut now, I'm reading he had a consensual sexual relationship with a man. He actually admits it. No more Dwight. In defense of Dwight, he sez, "Now I want you to know I’m not like gay or anything. I’m jus a lil nasty sometimes."
Hellfire, rumor has it that even Da Pudster's jus a lil nasty sometimes too.
Pud
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Post by cole on Oct 25, 2023 16:41:28 GMT -5
I sure hope we can get consistent contributions from PP and Hauser. They MUST be productive offensively because both will be sought out on the defensive end and that could be problematic. Every game, I mean every game, we'll need SOMEONE outside of the first six (Tatum, Brown, Porzingis, Jrue, White and Al) to have a significant impact. We cannot wear out the top six guys. And honestly, I fear as the season progresses, Al may wear down and be less productive, even in a backup role. It's going to be exciting to see if guys like Brissett, Banton, and Stevens can compete being integrated with 2 or 3 starters on the floor. I'd really love to see Queta on the floor with Jrue, Tatum and Brown (although I'm sure Kornet will get those minutes first). I really thought Dwight Howard would be a good pickup for us. But now, I'm reading he had a consensual sexual relationship with a man. He actually admits it. No more Dwight. I read a police report many years ago from a female porn star he harassed. She was with a male star and he wanted to come in with them. I guess he sent her pictures to prove his worthiness
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Post by dfries13 on Oct 25, 2023 17:20:34 GMT -5
I only know two people from Brooklyn.. One works here. Pud are you a Lefty too? No one cared then and no one cares now...
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Post by dfries13 on Oct 25, 2023 17:58:01 GMT -5
I sure hope we can get consistent contributions from PP and Hauser. They MUST be productive offensively because both will be sought out on the defensive end and that could be problematic. Every game, I mean every game, we'll need SOMEONE outside of the first six (Tatum, Brown, Porzingis, Jrue, White and Al) to have a significant impact. We cannot wear out the top six guys. And honestly, I fear as the season progresses, Al may wear down and be less productive, even in a backup role. It's going to be exciting to see if guys like Brissett, Banton, and Stevens can compete being integrated with 2 or 3 starters on the floor. I'd really love to see Queta on the floor with Jrue, Tatum and Brown (although I'm sure Kornet will get those minutes first). I really thought Dwight Howard would be a good pickup for us. But now, I'm reading he had a consensual sexual relationship with a man. He actually admits it. No more Dwight. Exactly.. PP and Hauser ? Were a 6 man team.. One goes down the team goes down. PP and Hauser are akin to letting the Fox guard the hen house. Proven to be not ideal for your Hens.. We've got the best 6 man team in the NBA.. If they stay healthy and Mazz calls some timeouts or days of rest. We likely win the east easily. If not.. We better pull a couple of blokes out of our anish.. They arn't on the team or in the gleague i don't think.... Giles would have been sweet especially for 2 mil. Kornet in the mix? Ha Ha Not for long if at all.. Christmas will be a sad day for him if he makes it that long..
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Post by hedleylamarr on Oct 25, 2023 18:02:42 GMT -5
Let's go!!!
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Post by drewski6 on Oct 25, 2023 18:03:29 GMT -5
I sure hope we can get consistent contributions from PP and Hauser. They MUST be productive offensively because both will be sought out on the defensive end and that could be problematic. Every game, I mean every game, we'll need SOMEONE outside of the first six (Tatum, Brown, Porzingis, Jrue, White and Al) to have a significant impact. We cannot wear out the top six guys. And honestly, I fear as the season progresses, Al may wear down and be less productive, even in a backup role. It's going to be exciting to see if guys like Brissett, Banton, and Stevens can compete being integrated with 2 or 3 starters on the floor. I'd really love to see Queta on the floor with Jrue, Tatum and Brown (although I'm sure Kornet will get those minutes first). I really thought Dwight Howard would be a good pickup for us. But now, I'm reading he had a consensual sexual relationship with a man. He actually admits it. No more Dwight. Exactly.. PP and Hauser ? Were a 6 man team.. One goes down the team goes down. PP and Hauser are akin to letting the Fox guard the hen house. Proven to be not ideal for your Hens.. We've got the best 6 man team in the NBA.. If they stay healthy and Mazz calls some timeouts or days of rest. We likely win the east easily. If not.. We better pull a couple of blokes out of our anish.. They arn't on the team or in the gleague i don't think.... Giles would have been sweet especially for 2 mil. Kornet in the mix? Ha Ha Not for long if at all.. Christmas will be a sad day for him if he makes it that long.. I dont fully agree with one goes down , team goes down (unless its Tatum). But everything else is spot on. I dont think Hauser will be relied upon , at least initially - as I think the team went out and brought in depth wings for a reason. But certainly on PP. He will be relied on and he does get picked on defensively and he always will. So he has to mitigate the damage when that happens and counter it by adding value at the other end of the floor. Also agree best 6 man and staying healthy (including maint) will be key. Agree depth is a concern but no team can withstand their top player going down and still have title aspirations.
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Post by drewski6 on Oct 25, 2023 18:03:41 GMT -5
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Post by hedleylamarr on Oct 25, 2023 18:06:14 GMT -5
Kornet getting the first backup minutes as a big becasue we have no one else is not the same thing as being in the mix. I don't recall reading anywhere he'd be in the mix. I recall reading that a poster thinks he'll get minutes before Q, and if he sucks, he'll be gone. That is all
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Post by kyceltic on Oct 25, 2023 18:07:42 GMT -5
Finally!!
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Post by dfries13 on Oct 25, 2023 18:08:21 GMT -5
Kornet getting the first backup minutes as a big becasue we have no one else is not the same thing as being in the mix. I don't recall reading anywhere he'd be in the mix. I recall reading that a poster thinks he'll get minutes before Q, and if he sucks, he'll be gone. That is all Read Drew's post Heds. His quote today.. I'm just pickin and a grinnin..
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Post by dfries13 on Oct 25, 2023 18:10:15 GMT -5
Exactly.. PP and Hauser ? Were a 6 man team.. One goes down the team goes down. PP and Hauser are akin to letting the Fox guard the hen house. Proven to be not ideal for your Hens.. We've got the best 6 man team in the NBA.. If they stay healthy and Mazz calls some timeouts or days of rest. We likely win the east easily. If not.. We better pull a couple of blokes out of our anish.. They arn't on the team or in the gleague i don't think.... Giles would have been sweet especially for 2 mil. Kornet in the mix? Ha Ha Not for long if at all.. Christmas will be a sad day for him if he makes it that long.. I dont fully agree with one goes down , team goes down (unless its Tatum). But everything else is spot on. I dont think Hauser will be relied upon , at least initially - as I think the team went out and brought in depth wings for a reason. But certainly on PP. He will be relied on and he does get picked on defensively and he always will. So he has to mitigate the damage when that happens and counter it by adding value at the other end of the floor. Also agree best 6 man and staying healthy (including maint) will be key. Agree depth is a concern but no team can withstand their top player going down and still have title aspirations. Who replaces Brown or Zinger even Horford ?.. No one of course
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Post by Admin on Oct 25, 2023 18:28:00 GMT -5
Q1:
11-8 C's half way into it (Q1) ...
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Post by elvissurfs on Oct 25, 2023 18:35:04 GMT -5
Q1:
11-8 C's half way into it ...
Halfway into the first... all of a sudden it is 24-13 with two to go in the first...
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Post by kyceltic on Oct 25, 2023 18:38:23 GMT -5
I would say Porzingis is off to a good start!
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Post by Admin on Oct 25, 2023 18:39:14 GMT -5
24-13 w/ 2:25 to go in Q1
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Post by Admin on Oct 25, 2023 18:40:01 GMT -5
Zinger 3 ... the bank was OPEN!
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Post by Admin on Oct 25, 2023 18:40:32 GMT -5
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Post by drewski6 on Oct 25, 2023 18:44:04 GMT -5
I dont fully agree with one goes down , team goes down (unless its Tatum). But everything else is spot on. I dont think Hauser will be relied upon , at least initially - as I think the team went out and brought in depth wings for a reason. But certainly on PP. He will be relied on and he does get picked on defensively and he always will. So he has to mitigate the damage when that happens and counter it by adding value at the other end of the floor. Also agree best 6 man and staying healthy (including maint) will be key. Agree depth is a concern but no team can withstand their top player going down and still have title aspirations. Who replaces Brown or Zinger even Horford ?.. No one of course If its just Brown, then Jrue and Porzingis replace him, as you still have enough firepower and defense. Tom Brady could win championships with weak backup RBs. If Horford goes down, theyll be able to plug in practically anyone because they still are so good with the rest of the big 5. Starting to think Zinger needs to stay healty. Wow does he look good!
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Post by Admin on Oct 25, 2023 18:46:37 GMT -5
Q2:White for 3 ... 33-21
Tatum & Zinger account for 25 of 35 pts scored.
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