Game Thread: Mavericks @ Hornets

I really think when Jason Smith is healthy he is hands down a starting Center and perfect player next to Davis. He spreads the floor better than Lopez he is much quicker and a better defender. The only thing that knocked him before was his size and strength which I think is now a strength not a weakness anymore.

THIS is the Eric Gordon I know.

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

Let Davis have that Farouq.

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Why? Should he not be aggressive?

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Originally Posted by GuardianAngel25

I really think when Jason Smith is healthy he is hands down a starting Center and perfect player next to Davis. He spreads the floor better than Lopez he is much quicker and a better defender. The only thing that knocked him before was his size and strength which I think is now a strength not a weakness anymore.

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Idk. I like his efficiency off the bench. It gives us toughness and energy off the bench, plus his shot from the high post is money.

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Originally Posted by GuardianAngel25

I really think when Jason Smith is healthy he is hands down a starting Center and perfect player next to Davis. He spreads the floor better than Lopez he is much quicker and a better defender. The only thing that knocked him before was his size and strength which I think is now a strength not a weakness anymore.

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He is best suited coming off the bench with his high energy and emotion. His game is not what you want out of your starting center. I want someone who can bang down low.

Eric Gordon playing like he home

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Originally Posted by RaisingTheBar

He is best suited coming off the bench with his high energy and emotion. His game is not what you want out of your starting center. I want someone who can bang down low.

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I want someone who is mobile, can rebound, and has enough post moves and range that he has to be guarded.

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

Rivers/Gordon backourt <3

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Monty rarely lets those two play together, and when they are on the floor together, Grevis is too, which means hero ball is on hardcore mode.

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

Idk. I like his efficiency off the bench. It gives us toughness and energy off the bench, plus his shot from the high post is money.

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I just think if we ever got rid of Lopez for value at another spot we will be fine. We cant ever afford a Max player next to Davis who will be one soon. Smith and Ryno along with a Star in Davis is enough to win a championship if we have pieces in other spots. That trio to me is enough if San Antonio can get it done with an old Ducan Splitter and Diaw haha

First possible Davis 20-20 game?????

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Originally Posted by SeaLegs

First Rivers to Davis alley?

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I believe its their third such connection.

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Originally Posted by RaisingTheBar

He is best suited coming off the bench with his high energy and emotion. His game is not what you want out of your starting center. I want someone who can bang down low.

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Please tell me what Center besides Jefferson and Howard you see banging down low? none.

Davis is one rebound from a Double Double...

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Originally Posted by Kibner

I want someone who is mobile, can rebound, and has enough post moves and range that he has to be guarded.

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You described like 1-3 centers in the NBA lol. But I'm not saying what we currently have is acceptable, just Smith isn't the answer.

Wow! Gordon drops 20 in the first half and Davis is a rebound away from a double double in the first half.

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Originally Posted by RaisingTheBar

You described like 1-3 centers in the NBA lol. But I'm not saying what we currently have is acceptable, just Smith isn't the answer.

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I'll settle for one who is mobile with Aminu like range, then! :p

e: for real, though. A laterally quick Lopez is pretty much what I want.

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Originally Posted by RaisingTheBar

First possible Davis 20-20 game?????

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Not enough minutes to get it..


What the F are the refs doing. We got the rebound!!!

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Originally Posted by GuardianAngel25

Please tell me what Center besides Jefferson and Howard you see banging down low? none.

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Really? Come on now. Anyone who has a post game and will play around the rim.

Mavericks must have like 9 blocks...

Dang. Wish we could've got something on that last possession.

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Originally Posted by Kibner

I'll settle for one who is mobile with Aminu like range, then! :p

e: for real, though. A laterally quick Lopez is pretty much what I want.

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I agree I love Lopez but I acknowledge that his P&R d is horrid and has 0 lateral movement.

the same ppl that preach patience for rivers dont do the same for gordon

I can hear McNamara now.

Yeah, Gordon has 20 points, but he also only has 1 assist and 1 rebound.

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

I can hear McNamara now.

Yeah, Gordon has 20 points, but he also only has 1 assist and 1 rebound.

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The rebound thing is such stupid. I could care less if the shortest player on the floor is getting rebounds. Not to mention putting his body at risk in the paint...

I can here it now: Gordon is amazing. Why would we ever trade him?

My answer: Does Eric Gordon play tomorrow night? Nope... that's why. lol

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

I can hear McNamara now.

Yeah, Gordon has 20 points, but he also only has 1 assist and 1 rebound.

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That's exactly what he'll say. Once you're in his doghouse you can't do anything right.