Game Day Thread! Pelicans @ Rockets 12/18/14

[TheKeymaster]

His offense is ahead of his defense at this point. Way ahead.

Completely agree, if anything his D has been somewhat lackluster at times and overhyped, but learning the right rotations to make and not jumping on pump fakes are things that take some time, so I'll let AD slide for now

[Bee-Fense]

Big, big win for this team. I feel the team is improving for sure. Cunningham has made a world of difference. I hope we can sign him to a longterm contract after the season is over.

[TheKeymaster]

Come on GS beat the Thunder!

[SaintPelican225]

I think if they can somehow get Nelson from the Celtics. He would be the perfect back-up PG for this team. He's veteran PG with a 3 pt shot that can lead the second team.

I agree.....He's friends with Tyreke and he played with Ryno in Orlando.....Make it happen Dell

[iNolaNightmare]

Can't help but wonder......With Mekel not playing at all lately. Is Dell trying to find another PG via trade. It would be great if he could nag a veteran on a tanking team........

Jimmer could be doing well in practice. We don't know. Maybe Mekel was signed to light a fire under Jimmer and Austin-- that's what I think.

[TheKeymaster]

I'm assuming the Celtics will wait till the trade deadline to either buyout Jameer or hear offers for him, teams are only going to get more desperate.

[HornetGuru]

would be great if thunder and kings both lost tonight.

[HornetGuru]

damn draymond green is so freaking good, iw ant him on this team!

[billfromfinance]

Monty always seems to do this though. lets the guys play a few games to give them a fair chance at it. Ajinca hasn't really had much time either, with Withey now getting more minutes (by more, i mean all of 2 this game, which is more than 0)

[iNolaNightmare]

damn draymond green is so freaking good, iw ant him on this team!

I personally am more impressed by Barnes. Right now though, I'm content with our team.

[ItIsRynosTime]

Can't help but wonder......With Mekel not playing at all lately. Is Dell trying to find another PG via trade. It would be great if he could nag a veteran on a tanking team........

I want to see Russ Smith play some actual minutes. We know Monty doesn't like to play rookies but he would be a lot better than Rivers was as a rookie and Rivers got playing time. Hope the Pelicans bring him back up at some point this season.

[Taker597]

I would like to give Monty some credit for the win tonight with doing a good job in the 4th quarter by trusting his guys and giving the starters extended minutes. Also, can't say enough good about picking up Dante!

Monty has been having a hack of year so far. I don't know if it is more along him getting the personnel that he wants or learning to be a better coach. Night and day difference from the past two years. Even in our loses, rarely I can find a reason to blame him. He always put the team in the position to win.

[DroopyDawg]

Golden St is unreal man dang. Steph and Klay are ridiculous.

[TheKeymaster]

Interesting read about title chances for all 30 teams in the NBA done by Nate Silver
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/...title-by-2019/

[SaintPelican225]

I want to see Russ Smith play some actual minutes. We know Monty doesn't like to play rookies but he would be a lot better than Rivers was as a rookie and Rivers got playing time. Hope the Pelicans bring him back up at some point this season.

I think he will. I've watched his stat line after each game....He had a 8 turnover game, but since then he hasn't had more than 3. Once he cleans that aspect of his game...I think Dell will bring him back....

[Mythrol]

I'm sad I am on vacation and couldn't watch the game. Still I followed the game tracker and it was a great win. Bu. bu.bu. bu, . . . .but we only beat 1 team over .500.

[Perth_Hornet]

I'm sad I am on vacation and couldn't watch the game. Still I followed the game tracker and it was a great win. Bu. bu.bu. bu, . . . .but we only beat 1 team over .500.

Spurs?

[Mythrol]

Spurs?

No I'm not in Texas. I'm in south beach.

[Perth_Hornet]

No I'm not in Texas. I'm in south beach.

How's the weather?

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

I just need to say how #$%^ is Salmons?

[Pelicantoo]

Jimmer could be doing well in practice. We don't know. Maybe Mekel was signed to light a fire under Jimmer and Austin-- that's what I think.

Actually came on here to suggest this. I think those few Merkel games were aimed right at Austins nuts

[Perth_Hornet]

I just need to say how #$%^ is Salmons?

As bad as the Wildcats were against the Kings last night.

[pelicanchamp]

Salmons and Jimmer make no sense

[billfromfinance]

As bad as the Wildcats were against the Kings last night.

SAC with boogie back lost to the bucks without jabari kind of bad?

[Mythrol]

How's the weather?

A lot better than back home in Louisiana. It's still no shirt, no shoes down here.