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Post by Admin on Oct 26, 2023 0:00:49 GMT -5
In other news: I was channel surfing for more game info and came upon a Special Report out of Lewiston ME.
Apparently there's been a mass shooting by a lone gunman in a small town near Lewiston and 22 are dead and somewhere between 50-60 injured.
It is expected to be the largest shooting since LV and ain't over yet as the gunman is still at large and well stocked with ammo with a military background and a shooting trainer. He has had mental health issues recently ...
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Post by kyceltic on Oct 26, 2023 0:01:01 GMT -5
We beat a good team on the road and didn't play our best! A lot of teams will lose to the Knicks, especially at home! I'll take it!!
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Post by Admin on Oct 26, 2023 0:19:47 GMT -5
We are gonna need a lot of help. We can’t expect our top guys to play 38 minutes this early in the season. Kornet and Hauser gave us nothing. PP hit 2 crucial FTs but, outside of one basket, he was a non-factor too. Too early to be using a 7 man rotation. Philly and Embiid on Friday.
The home opener Friday is vs The Heat ...
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Post by Admin on Oct 26, 2023 0:25:50 GMT -5
Top line player & stats: Enough said ...
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Post by croc on Oct 26, 2023 4:35:59 GMT -5
ESPN is all Wemby all the time.
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Post by croc on Oct 26, 2023 4:42:14 GMT -5
In other news: I was channel surfing for more game info and came upon a Special Report out of Lewiston ME. Apparently there's been a mass shooting by a lone gunman in a small town near Lewiston and 22 are dead and somewhere between 50-60 injured. It is expected to be the largest shooting since LV and ain't over yet as the gunman is still at large and well stocked with ammo with a military background and a shooting trainer. He has had mental health issues recently ... Another nut with a gun. He's still on the loose. I have family in nearby Auburn. I'm sure this clown has some oddball axe to gind. ...Just take yourself out first jackass
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Post by puddin on Oct 26, 2023 5:12:49 GMT -5
Our newly minted $300 million man will need to give it some gas to hold his place as the 3rd best player on the team.
Don't look in the rear view mirror just now JB but Jrue is right there on your bumper.... and DWhite is pulling along side.
On the positive side, 5th best is as far as you can possibly slide.... no bench to speak of!
Pud
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Post by hedleylamarr on Oct 26, 2023 5:44:38 GMT -5
In other news: I was channel surfing for more game info and came upon a Special Report out of Lewiston ME. Apparently there's been a mass shooting by a lone gunman in a small town near Lewiston and 22 are dead and somewhere between 50-60 injured. It is expected to be the largest shooting since LV and ain't over yet as the gunman is still at large and well stocked with ammo with a military background and a shooting trainer. He has had mental health issues recently ... Another nut with a gun. He's still on the loose. I have family in nearby Auburn. I'm sure this clown has some oddball axe to gind. ...Just take yourself out first jackass I heard today he is a firearms instructor AND an Army reservist. With mental health issues. No kidding!! How can they let someone with mental health issues have either of those jobs?? Yet ANOTHER reason to have universal health care in this country, but don't get me started on that, I'm already pissed at our piss poor bench!! PLEASE play Svi and Brissett next game, how much worse could they do???
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Post by cole on Oct 26, 2023 6:02:56 GMT -5
If I haven't mentioned, I'm expecting a grandson in the area. No       Well great many congrats..  Go stay..   Grandsons are easier to deal with. then sons or daughters.. BTW.     Ashville is my favorite NC town but i think its 4 hours or so.. I was just there for his wedding last January
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Post by rkarp1 on Oct 26, 2023 6:36:00 GMT -5
good game 1 to finish and get out some of the opening jitters. Knicks are a talented, feisty team. they will definitely make some noise. Porzingus was immense. Tatum was Tatum I have zero concern with Brown Holiday will find his space and fit very nicely, same as White did need to find some more room for PP, Hauser. glad game 1 is in the books. time to play some Celtic ball
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Post by kdp59 on Oct 26, 2023 7:02:12 GMT -5
my tiny thoughts:
well, Pingus had a GAME for sure!
but where was the $300 Million man?
he seemed to be missing last night, has anyone found him?
finally....what bench?
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Post by croc on Oct 26, 2023 7:03:10 GMT -5
Another nut with a gun. He's still on the loose. I have family in nearby Auburn. I'm sure this clown has some oddball axe to gind. ...Just take yourself out first jackass I heard today he is a firearms instructor AND an Army reservist. With mental health issues. No kidding!! How can they let someone with mental health issues have either of those jobs?? Yet ANOTHER reason to have universal health care in this country, but don't get me started on that, I'm already pissed at our piss poor bench!! PLEASE play Svi and Brissett next game, how much worse could they do??? Basically the whole surrounding area about 80,000 are Sheltering in Place because this loon is still on the loose. Someone I went to High School with was one of wounded. I grew up there, but haven't lived there in many years.
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Post by drewski6 on Oct 26, 2023 7:25:08 GMT -5
I heard today he is a firearms instructor AND an Army reservist. With mental health issues. No kidding!! How can they let someone with mental health issues have either of those jobs?? Yet ANOTHER reason to have universal health care in this country, but don't get me started on that, I'm already pissed at our piss poor bench!! PLEASE play Svi and Brissett next game, how much worse could they do??? Basically the whole surrounding area about 80,000 are Sheltering in Place because this loon is still on the loose. Someone I went to High School with was one of wounded. I grew up there, but haven't lived there in many years. Yikes, even though your not there currently (thank goodness) thats still disturbingly close to home.
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Post by drewski6 on Oct 26, 2023 7:34:18 GMT -5
My thoughts:
Game 1 was on the cusp between solid and good.
Jaylen was bad in the offensive half-court but did contribute to some transition , which I love when they do that (transition). A silver lining to a subpar game though, wasnt enough to redeem his night
Again, and for the third year in a row - perimeter defense was a problem. That play with like 50 secs left in the third when the big set a high screen on Kornet and a shooter hooked around for a wide open 3, with Kornet just standing there like an oaf. Im with Dee, dude has the defensive IQ of a carrot. I see no reason to play him on the second unit with one of Horford/Porz. This weirdness about playing 2 centers is why teams always shoot way above their heads against us. Could use a perimeter D specialist, not sure if we have one that did not get minutes last night.
I was happy with the defensive effort of Jrue and White and thought they contributed a lot there. One thing that hasnt been talked about is that Jrue guarded Randle and held his own. NOt sure why Brown wasnt on him, but crazy that Jrue effectively defended one of the better physical PF with a power game in the league.
Criticizing Tatum is wack-a-doodle-doo. And I think the concerns about not getting others involved are overstated. Not to imply that other contributions wouldnt help. But Tatum, Porz and 8 tomato cans are a threat to win the East. Add in JRue, White, and Browns defense. Would love to see the bench step up, but we can withstand it with so much talent in the top 6 if they dont.
Beat a decent team on the road, and they will get better. Looking forward to seeing how they play at home.
Overall , pleased and happy.
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Post by drewski6 on Oct 26, 2023 7:34:41 GMT -5
Liked the combo of Admin and Cole calling the game. Good job guys
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Post by petey62 on Oct 26, 2023 7:52:02 GMT -5
No need for an overreaction but Mazz has to play some guys on the bench to see what we have. We got very little from Hauser, PP and Kornet. This is a lonnngggg season and we have to integrate bench players. We cannot play our top guys over 35 minutes a game. And we have to do that early so, by mid-season, these guys will be part of the regular rotation.
I'm not worried about Jrue. I believe he'll find his way. But JB is doing a whole lot of bad stuff he did last year (forcing horrible passes, jumping in the air before knowing where to go with the ball, flashy but shaky dribbling, etc.). I wonder if he's thinking about his contract and the pressure that comes with that.
We played a good Knicks team and we came away with the win. Still not sure why we have these offensive lulls where we just can't score, and with all the talent we have. I just can't understand that. We have a long way to go but I think we'll eventually figure it out. And when we do, we're going to be a problem for teams.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Oct 26, 2023 8:18:37 GMT -5
Scal said it last night. Who plays with the second unit? Who will play with PP, Hauser, Al and whoever (Kornet last night)? I think JB was the guy last night, but he might have to go to Tatum. JB made a lot of poor decisions. If he has to go with Tatum, I'm okay with it.
And, it bears repeating, if Hauser shoots like that, he's useless.......USEless!!
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Post by cole on Oct 26, 2023 8:34:37 GMT -5
Liked the combo of Admin and Cole calling the game. Good job guys Which begs the question, where's doc?
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Post by petey62 on Oct 26, 2023 8:47:22 GMT -5
Scal said it last night. Who plays with the second unit? Who will play with PP, Hauser, Al and whoever (Kornet last night)? I think JB was the guy last night, but he might have to go to Tatum. JB made a lot of poor decisions. If he has to go with Tatum, I'm okay with it. And, it bears repeating, if Hauser shoots like that, he's useless.......USEless!! I totally agree with that, but the second unit has to produce. The likelihood of having a starter on the floor with the 2nd unit is high but these guys still have to produce. PP was lights out in preseason but couldn't carry that over to last night. And the ONLY job of Hauser's is to make open 3's. If those two guys can make shots, they'll be able to make major contributions by playing with a starter or two on the floor. I'm just excited to see what we can get from Brissett, Stevens and Banton. Hopefully we'll see on Friday.
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Post by dfries13 on Oct 26, 2023 8:59:15 GMT -5
On the shooting. Speaking on his Fox News show with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley about the shooting, Hannity suggested people have a "personal security plan" to prepare for being involved in a shooting. He said: "When something like this happens, what is your plan? What do you do? I have a personal security plan. I train in mixed martial arts." Quick hands and martial arts training stop bullets. It's ok Swiss Cheese has holes and survives well I suppose Hannity will also. How does this MF Hannity keep a job? How can Fox News keep spreading BS on top of BS.?
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Post by hedleylamarr on Oct 26, 2023 9:07:41 GMT -5
On the shooting. Speaking on his Fox News show with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley about the shooting, Hannity suggested people have a "personal security plan" to prepare for being involved in a shooting. He said: "When something like this happens, what is your plan? What do you do? I have a personal security plan. I train in mixed martial arts." Quick hands and martial arts training stop bullets. It's ok Swiss Cheese has holes and survives well I suppose Hannity will also. View AttachmentHow does this MF Hannity keep a job? How can Fox News keep spreading BS on top of BS.? They are NOT news, they have admitted that. My plan is to not get shot, say nothing, give them whatever they want, and run like hell the second I get a chance. Random, too, not in a straight line.
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Post by rkarp1 on Oct 26, 2023 9:17:12 GMT -5
I understood Hannity's comment to imply right to carry, which Hannity has said he also does. Haley was pretty clear. law enforcement is not saving anyone's life. they are reacting behind real time. if you want to save lives, yours or others, be prepared. that would mean carrying. if this guy walked into a bar shooting, and in that moment someone shot him, how many lives are saved
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Post by puddin on Oct 26, 2023 9:18:49 GMT -5
No need for an overreaction but Mazz has to play some guys on the bench to see what we have. We got very little from Hauser, PP and Kornet. This is a lonnngggg season and we have to integrate bench players. We cannot play our top guys over 35 minutes a game. And we have to do that early so, by mid-season, these guys will be part of the regular rotation. I'm not worried about Jrue. I believe he'll find his way. But JB is doing a whole lot of bad stuff he did last year (forcing horrible passes, jumping in the air before knowing where to go with the ball, flashy but shaky dribbling, etc.). I wonder if he's thinking about his contract and the pressure that comes with that.We played a good Knicks team and we came away with the win. Still not sure why we have these offensive lulls where we just can't score, and with all the talent we have. I just can't understand that. We have a long way to go but I think we'll eventually figure it out. And when we do, we're going to be a problem for teams. I don't have a lot of sympathy for someone who demands an outrageous salary.... and then struggles because of the super high expectations/pressures (Down south, we call it earning your keep) that go with the stratospheric salary.
Folks are quick to complain when they feel that their salaries are too low. When those same folks struggle because salaries are now too high, I've got an easy solution.
Give unearned $$$ back so it can go to deserving folks who actually can earn their keep.
Pud
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Post by elvissurfs on Oct 26, 2023 9:24:58 GMT -5
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Post by puddin on Oct 26, 2023 9:26:04 GMT -5
I understood Hannity's comment to imply right to carry, which Hannity has said he also does. Haley was pretty clear. law enforcement is not saving anyone's life. they are reacting behind real time. if you want to save lives, yours or others, be prepared. that would mean carrying. if this guy walked into a bar shooting, and in that moment someone shot him, how many lives are savedThat depends on who all get caught in possible crossfire.
More guns could easily lead to more deaths.
Pud
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