If I'm the Pels, I would seriously pull Darius Miller, Moore, and Hill to the side and have a talk with them to express how much we need them to not only show up, but to really ball out this series in order for us to win against that team. Be confident in your 3's, but when you can, I'd much rather them drive to the rim and get fouled.
If Golden State wins Sunday when does our series start?
Printable View
-
04-25-2018, 02:05 AMWhyHornetsWhy
-
04-25-2018, 03:04 AMAusPelMiller and Moore have no chance of drawing fouls in the post season if they could barely manage it in the regular season. Hill seems to be able to draw fouls some timesQuote:
Originally Posted by WhyHornetsWhy
-
04-25-2018, 08:02 AMRel11
As much as I love Miller, his personal game plan ain’t changing. It’s either shoot the 3 or don’t.
-
04-25-2018, 10:46 AMlsutigers33
If we protect the 3pt line like we did last series, I'll be happy with any outcome. We played them well last time even though we were swept. The difference is the amount of extra points they get on open 3s. Cut that below their average, and we win some games.
-
04-25-2018, 11:11 AMAusPelThing is, I think Miller actually has the chance to draw fouls if he really tried to get to the basket. Which should be a lot easier than most players since all defenders bite on his pump fake giving him a window/opening. Plus he has a decent wingspan at 6'9. Too bad he gets scared ****less at the first sign of a secondary defender and gives up and looks to pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rel11
I really like his passing, but his lack of will to really get to the rack annoys the hell out of me -
04-25-2018, 12:07 PMRel11You hit the nail on the head. He needs to be fearless and attack the basket.Quote:
Originally Posted by AusPel
-
04-25-2018, 03:40 PMmsusousaphone
Agreed. I hope it's something he'll develop. It IS his first year back in the NBA. That's got to be a confidence thing.
-
04-25-2018, 04:26 PMPelicanidae
Now, I don't pay attention to TV 'analysts' and neither should you. But I've got to admit, seeing Max Kellerman on First Take say that, if Steph doesn't come back, he favours the Pelicans over Golden State?
That's nice to hear. -
04-25-2018, 04:39 PMmsw2024I thought the same thing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
-
04-25-2018, 05:19 PMRobertM320
I took a few minutes to review the four regular season games we played against GSW.
We played 3 of the first four games in the first 24 games of the season, so its fair to say we're not the same team we were then.
First thing that stuck out to me was, we were tied or ahead at halftime in every game, and lost every 3rd quarter.
Game 1: 64-61 lead, lost 3rd qtr by 11, lost game by 8
Game 2: Tied at 53, lost 3rd qtr by 9, lost game by 15
Game 3: 69-49 lead, lost 3rd qtr by 17, lost game by 10
Game 4: 67-65 lead, lost 3rd qtr by 6, won game by 6
Other than Curry not playing in game 4, GSW was healthy for every game, and they had no major roster changes over the course of the season. We played without Nico in the first two, and without Nico or AD in game 3, and no Cousins in game 4
Only in game 3 did the Warriors shoot lights out, over 50% FG, and 48% from 3PT
Turnovers were the difference. Game 1 we had 17 to their 18, Game 2 we had 17 to only 9 for them, Game 3 we had 21 to their 16, and Game 4, we only had 8 to their 17.
TL;DR: If we can limit turnovers and handle their halftime adjustments, I honestly believe we have a chance in this series, especially how we're playing right now. -
04-26-2018, 06:55 PMluckyman
So I guess Curry Saturday.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...racticing-full -
04-26-2018, 07:38 PMPelicanidaePels in 6Quote:
Originally Posted by luckyman