The result doesn't matter. We played very well.
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The result doesn't matter. We played very well.
I'm just over here trying to keep my expectations down but they're starting a fire.
Good positive energy.
But also, yo mama's fat.
Sindarius Thornwell has been a good pickup.
Wow we look impressive now.
Pels 124*
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) July 28, 2020
Scorebug was wrong at the end of the game. Oops.
Basketball.
Zion Williamson will be out of quarantine tomorrow, according to Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 28, 2020
JJ dropping F-Bombs in the post-game
JJ went nuts. Frank and Jaxson with solid stat lines.
Last edited by luckyman; 07-27-2020 at 09:56 PM.
This was a satisfying win. And I know it doesn't matter at all, but I really liked that we held a 4th q lead even though they put Giannis back in for a bit at the end.
Biggest positive for me was how aggressive Zo played in the 2nd qtr. On both sides. Drove to the basket looking to score. Also, loved seeing him trash talk Middleton on that missed jumper.
Does anyone else feel like Favors looks a bit heavier? He really doesnt appear to be moving very quickly at all these days. Maybe its just the stark contrast from Jaxson.
I've noticed the same thing. I try not to read too much into it, but it is definitely something to keep an eye on once real games startOriginally Posted by pelafanatic
I hope the bench can carry their play into the season. The Pelicans bench looks downright scary at times playing against opposing teams starters during these scrimmages. If NAW, Hayes, and Jackson can be competent and allow the starters adequate rest, while Hart does what he does, and Redick shoots well with the reserves, the Pelicans will be tough to defend.
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I’m glad we’re winning but none of it transfers. Whole new season about to start on Thursday. I hope our dudes are ready to ball for real.
Honestly, if NAW or Jackson are playing anything close to real minutes, something probably went wrong. Neither is good enough (yet) to play when the games matter.
You’re going to have accept the realization that the starters will not play 35-38 minutes a game during this restart. You’re looking at 30-33mpg max and the reserves will need to fill in the rest of the minutes. So yes, NAW and Jackson will play meaningful minutes. How those minutes are distributed will depend on their play obviously but they will be counted on in the rotation that’s for sure.
Even if you slot in all the starters for just 30 minutes (that's gonna be low unless there's a blowout), you still need to feed Hart, JJ, and Moore something around 15-20 minutes each well before you get to NAW or Frank since neither of them have proven to be effective in the minutes they've been given. Factor in that Ingram will play the 2 or 3 in bigger lineups and that JJ will probably get something approaching starter's minutes and there's no reason to put NAW or Frank on the floor when we absolutely need every win we can get. We already have a 10 man rotation (Jrue, Zion, Ingram, Zo, Favors, JJ, Moore, Hart, Melli, and sometimes Hayes) and there's no way Gentry expands that when the games matter more.
Two of those three (with one being Hayes) need to play well every time out and Hart is a must to have a chance to get 8th seed. I almost want to include Sindarius in that mix, but that would be kneejerk on my part (though I like what I see).
I AM SORRY, HOW IS YOUR TEAM DOING??@@ LOOK IF NAW, F.JACKSON ARE PLAYING REAL MINUTES IT IS BECAUSE THEY ARE PLAYING WELL AT THE RIGHT TIME!! I BELIEVE OUR BENCH IS AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER THEN THE BUCKS AND LAKERS
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There's no need to yell.
That was quite the way to enter the board
Reminds me of whichever person it was who had their first post starting a thread about how much David Griffin was a moron for not drafting Darius Garland.
lol or someone who’s quick to give up on young point guards early...but hey!
Was that you? My bad, I forgot exactly who it was at the time.
For what it's worth, I haven't given up on Garland completely, it's still technically his rookie season and while he wasn't great, he did improve throughout the year, so there's always that. I just think it's a bit funny how completely all-in on him you were, to the point of thinking not drafting him was going to be this huge huge huge mistake.
Great second half, good win guys!
Oh Man... Undefeated preseason. I hope it goes better than last time when games really count.
Hate being the pessimistic one, but it is what it is... Winning a lot of games that don't matter is our mo.
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