2nd February - New Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets - 20-29

That's 4 consecutive offensive possessions where Zion has been on the floor but has not touched the ball.

In fairness, with one of them, they were trying to get him the ball, but they turned it over on the inbounds :hihi:

But still.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

WHY is Jrue on the ball?! He can't make a simple entry pass.

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Nobody on this team can make an entry pass. It's an embarrassment.

jrue is selling us out dude im pissed

You suck Jrue...

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

That's 4 consecutive offensive possessions where Zion has been on the floor but has not touched the ball.

In fairness, with one of them, they were trying to get him the ball, but they turned it over on the inbounds :hihi:

But still.

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I think you made a good point a few pages back about entry passes being atrocious. Keeps us from going to it.

Zion with a fantastic board and fires off the bullet pass to Hart in transition. Beautiful pass.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Nobody on this team can make an entry pass. It's an embarrassment.

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I think Lonzo, Zion, Hayes, and NAW can. Maybe Ingram too.

Speaking of...why isn't Ingram touching the ball every possession? Ingram and Zion. It should be a two man game. Let them make a play.

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Originally Posted by msusousaphone

I think you made a good point a few pages back about entry passes being atrocious. Keeps us from going to it.

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It's really insane. We have good passers on this team. Lonzo is a great passer. Cannot do an entry pass. Jrue's a decent passer. Cannot do an entry pass. Ingram is a good passer. Cannot do an entry pass. Hart? Nope. Moore? Never.

It's baffling to me.

worst team when you need a clutch free throw

Game....Set....Match!!!

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

I think Lonzo, Zion, Hayes, and NAW can. Maybe Ingram too.

Speaking of...why isn't Ingram touching the ball every possession? Ingram and Zion. It should be a two man game. Let them make a play.

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Nah, Lonzo has bungled multiple entry pass attempts this game alone. It's bizarre how huge the gaps are in his ''impressive'' passing (full court lobs!) and his basic passing where he seems to get super casual and nonchalant, before chucking it away.

This board is always so weird about misplacing its anger. Jrue has had a bad game......but Ingram hasn't even showed up this quarter and JJ didn't even get into the city, apparently. Lol

Dang shame. Winnible game turns unwinnable. Another game with Jrue and Ingram decide to stay home.

Not saying this game is on Holiday, but he certainly gets a co-gameball. Terrible.

You can’t win at home much less on the road with 20+ turnovers and missing HUGE free throws down the stretch. Horrible

Does this team know that zion is playing?

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Gentry says they won't target mismatches even though Houston relies heavily on switching. He says they'll play within the flow of their offense.

"We don't want to become an isolation team."

— The Bird WWWrites (@thebirdwrites) February 2, 2020

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Gentry, you ignorant liar.

THIS TEAM WILL GO NOWHERE TILL....

JRUE AND GENTRY ARE GONE.

WE RUN ZERO PLAYS!!! ITS SO FRUSTRATING

The 4th quarter has been an abomination. This is another one that we have let slip. Can’t have too many of these

Zion and Favors are our only two players with a positive plus minus.

Before anyone gets upset, I'm not saying plus minus is the best metric out there. It has tons of flaws, especially for single game stuff. But man. Still not what you wanna see.

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Originally Posted by msusousaphone

This board is always so weird about misplacing its anger. Jrue has had a bad game......but Ingram hasn't even showed up this quarter and JJ didn't even get into the city, apparently. Lol

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not misplaced.. jrues mistakes overshadow because he is supposed to be the leader and has no IQ in the most crucial moments.

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Originally Posted by msusousaphone

This board is always so weird about misplacing its anger. Jrue has had a bad game......but Ingram hasn't even showed up this quarter and JJ didn't even get into the city, apparently. Lol

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Ingram's been dreadful in the 4th, no doubt. And poor defensively all night long.

JJ? Absolute none-factor tonight. Dude's been a void.

In a big game, Holiday with 11 points on 14 shots.

We've seen this many many times before.

And anybody trying to criticize Ingram right now needs to stop watching basketball.

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Originally Posted by boot318

Dang shame. Winnible game turns unwinnable. Another game with Jrue and Ingram decide to stay home.

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Not entirely true.. Ingram had a bad 4th quarter.

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Originally Posted by donato

Not saying this game is on Holiday, but he certainly gets a co-gameball. Terrible.

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He is 25 million per schizophrenic. Horrible basketball IQ & just really terrible decisions. And oh yeah- A BIG FAT CHOKE !

bye Jrue

Ingram has missed every shot so far in the 4th and the Pelicans have not gotten and ball to Zion once ����**♂️

— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) February 2, 2020

When was the last time Zion touched the ball?

— Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) February 2, 2020

Pleas trade Jrue! Pretty please!!!

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Originally Posted by msusousaphone

Jrue has had a bad game......but Ingram hasn't even showed up this quarter and JJ didn't even get into the city, apparently. Lol

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But nothing. Look at the stat lines. Don't even put a down quarter on Ingram in the same sentence with this abomination Jrue has had. He's a complete game-loser.

Can we trade Gentry too?

Yeah, but all the metrics except for one say the Pelicans should win this game. Those numbers don't lie, baby.

Heck, as a team, the Rockets shot less than 40% for the game. That's impressive defense. Give Alvin an extension.

I can live with a loss if my team is playing smart basketball doing basics and showing heart. But games like this make me boiling. The team laid an egg of epic proportions. I can't unsee this.

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Originally Posted by donato

But nothing. Look at the stat lines. Don't even put a down quarter on Ingram in the same sentence with this abomination Jrue has had. He's a complete game-loser.

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Jrue is a loser with no spine for any big moments.

For example.. missing two of three FT

I'm so fed up with these unclutch 4th quarter collapses.

Disgusting game.

Zion took 0 shots in the last 6 minutes of the game iirc. Got about 2 touches.

That was a very unconvincing performance from the Rockets. Should have taken this one for sure. It is what it is. Hopefully we are one of the teams to give Milwaukee an L. Can’t keep dropping games like this.

We can’t lose when teams try to hand you the W on a platter. We just didn’t take advantage.

I'm done with calling Jrue a "fringe" all-star player. He isn't.

He's a very good role player that is sure as hell not worth 26 mil.

If you look at him that way, then there is no disappointment with his play today. This is who he is.

A poor effort in a VERY winnable game from everyone but Zion, Hart, and Favors.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Disgusting game.

Zion took 0 shots in the last 6 minutes of the game iirc. Got about 2 touches.

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THIS.... Zero plays run for Zion!! This is all the evidence anyone needs that Gentry need to be fired immediately

I don't hate Jrue or think he is a bad player. He just isn't an alpha. He cracks under pressure. He is a lackadaisical passer. He is not a point guard. He is however an above average defender and has trade value. Move him.

Guys Guys Guys..

Individuals could have played better no doubt.. But!! In fourth quarters when teams amp up intensity, you need an offensive scheme to break defenses down. Gentry has those guys out there winging it.

What we seen today was 30% on them, 70% on coaching.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

A poor effort in a VERY winnable game from everyone but Zion, Hart, and Favors.

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Ingram's effort sure as hell wasnt poor. EVen with his 4th, you're basically begging that he score 40 today. That is a lot to ask. He did his part.

Pelicans final 6 minutes:

- Hart makes 2pt shot
- Hart misses 2pt shot
- Jrue misses 2pt shot
- [Pels do not get a shot up between 4:55 and 3:47]
- Ingram misses 22 foot shot
- Ingram fouls
- Ingram misses 23 foot shot
- Jrue makes a layup
- Jrue turnover
- Jrue misses 23 foot shot
- Lonzo misses 26 foot shot

That's it.

Wow.

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Originally Posted by luckyman

I'm done with calling Jrue a "fringe" all-star player. He isn't.

He's a very good role player that is sure as hell not worth 26 mil.

If you look at him that way, then there is no disappointment with his play today. This is who he is.

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That's why he has been an allstar once in his career.
He's just too inconsistent.

No such thing as alpha. But Jrue doesn't want to dominate. He wants to guard and lock players down. Occasionally hit open shots. Occasionally beat guys off the dribble. And not do anything in crunch time but rebound and defend.

The ball should not operate through him. He shouldn't be asked to win games for us. He doesn't want to do it. Zion does though. And Ingram too.

I'm gonna start calling Jrue Holiday Jon Snow. He knows nothing and he doesn't want the crown despite everyone wanting to give it to him.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sting

I don't hate Jrue or think he is a bad player. He just isn't an alpha. He cracks under pressure. He isn't a good passer.
He is a lackadaisical passer. He is not a point guard. He is however an above average defender and has trade value. Move him.

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Jrue just falls into that weird combo guard category that isn’t quite good enough to be a lead scorer or lead a team. It just makes him a clunky fit in the side that really shows when his decision making isn’t quick enough. I’m not fond of ball stoppers, and at times that is what Jrue is. It’s a momentum killer.

Winners win; even when they aren't suppose to.

Losers lose; even when they aren't suppose to.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sting

I don't hate Jrue or think he is a bad player. He just isn't an alpha. He cracks under pressure. He is a lackadaisical passer. He is not a point guard. He is however an above average defender and has trade value. Move him.

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There is a large imbalance with his salary and his play. A 30 point game every now and then doesn't justify it.

If he isnt moved by the deadline then definitely see what you can get this summer.

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Originally Posted by luckyman

Ingram's effort sure as hell wasnt poor. EVen with his 4th, you're basically begging that he score 40 today. That is a lot to ask. He did his part.

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Yep.

Jrue hodliday national TV game equals choke job