Game Thread: Lakers @ Hornets

[AD23forMVP]

Gotta be. Gotta be. He's not in foul trouble (except for the 1st few minutes in the game) and he doesn't even play the 4th qtr until :25 secs left? Gotta be. We might as well stop looking for wins this season. If we get them, hey, we get them. But to hope or wish for them, fuggitaboutit.

I giggled when they put him in for 25 seconds to play defense. I mean seriously, EVERY reason you could have given for him not playing in the fourth was instantly irrelevant during that possession. Makes zero sense to me. If he's a good option for arguably the most important defensive possession of the game he should have been out there all quarter.

[Eman5805]

It's as simple as this:

I no longer trust Monty Williams.

[cjjr72984]

First time I've ever seen Monty have that "My job is in serious jeopardy" face.

[Inner_GI]

I can honestly say my disappointment right now is at a Saints loss level...

It's worse. I feel like the 49ers game 2 years ago in the playoffs right now. Just angry.

[WhoDatPelican]

I can honestly say my disappointment right now is at a Saints loss level...

[wuggie]

This has to be the worst loss since the 58 point vs the Nuggets....wow

[janjanjanjan3]

I wanna hear him explain Davis' minutes!

[SeaLegs]

Guys, the clear culprit here is none other than...Austin Rivers.

[TeamReimold]

I dont understand why the mediocre guy with the max deal doesnt get nearly the same amount of hate

[rt0307]

You tell us to stay away from ESPN but you bring ESPN to us?

it was my evidence... exhibit A, your honor

[DaSmoothest]

This loss was unbelievable!!!! Wow SMH! This is sad...

[Silverfoxx]

This is what Im talking about. Hopefully he gets traded because he deserves much better than this

As a fellow New Orleanian and fan, please excuse Hornets fans bro. Just the heat of the moment.

[Eman5805]

Yea, and AD was getting playing time. Go somewhere else with that junk.

In the friggin' fourth quarter when the game was on the line, buddy. It isn't the quantity of Davis's minutes that is drawing ire. It's the quality.

[Alg_Hornet]

I dont understand why the mediocre guy with the max deal doesnt get nearly the same amount of hate

He sucked tonight . And he gets his fair share of hate . I still believe nobody in the city really likes him

[MMEmbreno]

I say sit Gordon the rest of the season and give rivers 35 plus minutes a game. 15 is pathetic

[jawznola]

I'm more of a Football guy than a basketball guy, but I'm a die hard hornets fan. However, I know some SE Louisiana football lovers who casually watch basketball and they are probably never going to buy a ticket after tonight lol. You've got to make smart decisions to win the fans over man.

[FlyGirl]

I giggled when they put him in for 25 seconds to play defense. I mean seriously, EVERY reason you could have given for him not playing in the fourth was instantly irrelevant during that possession. Makes zero sense to me. If he's a good option for arguably the most important defensive possession of the game he should have been out there all quarter.

If that was somebody like Demarcus Cousins he probably wouldn't have even gotten up off the bench to re-enter the game at that point. I had to turn it off with like 3 something left because my mood gets really foul when I witness bull.

[JJackisangry]

I dont understand why the mediocre guy with the max deal doesnt get nearly the same amount of hate

He took alot of bad shots. He didnt really attempt to drive like he normally does. Not a good night for him at all

[sterlr]

In the friggin' fourth quarter when the game was on the line, buddy. It isn't the quantity of Davis's minutes that is drawing ire. It's the quality.

Davis's quality was worth alot more than Lopez. Also Lopez played alot of minutes that he's not used to. The coach out smarted himself.

[BuzzmanD]

There's no way Monty will be our coach next year . I just can't see us bringing him back . He is terrible

Good Ole' Tom got some bad advice again and signed this moron Monty for another 5 years. If he would have just waited one year and watched the operation of his new business and the people in place from the previous ownership he could have made a lot better decision. Not sure the terms of the contract but firing Monty is probably going to cost Tom a bunch of money and then turn around and try to hire a quality coach is going to be costly.

[Alg_Hornet]

Monty didnt change the lineup for the whole 4th qtr . The same lineup that didnt score or defend at all

[sterlr]

He's talking abOut Vasquez not Monty....dudes a troll nothing more nothing less...ignore him

Ok My bad.

[UNO Gracias]

Well that was typical hornets.

Glad the max guy came to win(...wheres that fart sound button).

[PelsFan2313]

If anyone can link Montys post game press conference, it would be much appreciated.

[Nsingh93]

We let Kobe have 41? Points with over 50% shooting. That alone is going to hurt sooner or later in the game regardless of the point differential. When a player is on like that the type of shots he will open up for his teammates is unreal. Not to mention we had a lot of senior moments on defense tonight, like more than a fair share.