Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Bobcats 2/19

[ziggy]

Friday night it will be the battle of the brand new power forwards. The Cavs have added Antowain Jamison, and we have added this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8koLC0T6rI

Now I'm not going to kid myself here and say that Thomas is better than Jamison, but he is something that the Bobcats haven't had at the power forward spot since... ever.

I'm looking forward to this game for a lot of reasons, I'm anxious to see how Thomas looks, I'm anxious to see if DJ and Henderson get more minutes, I'm anxious to see if what the rotation looks like. Dammit, I'm just anxious :biggrin:

What do you guys think these "new look" Bobcats are going to do tomorrow night?

[teej]

Win.

Nah, I have no clue what to expect. But a win would be nice...

[TheBeagle]

I'll be interested in seeing how Thomas looks out there, but I'm dreading the game, honestly. For one, I know the LeBron fans will be there en masse; we've already beaten them twice this year, and they're coming off a loss to the Nuggets. That said, it's a back to back for them, they have to travel, and the Cats are rested and coming off a shitty performance. We shall see...

[Fred Williamson]

This will be an epic blowout and Lebron will go off for 45/14/9.

115-87 Cavs

[ohara831]

This will be an epic blowout and Lebron will go off for 45/14/9.

115-87 Cavs

Hey, it's Fred Williamson from RGM! Same quote, same KIng James stat prediction, and same score prediction. Why go by a different name here at BCP?

Anyway, Cavs coming off a hard loss at home last night. Tired they will be. And we have TT to beat up Jamison. This will be a tough close game, but Cats can win it.

[BobCatsFanInTx]

I really doubt our Bobcats win this game tonight. Theo will be forced into a fair amount of minutes and being that the trade was made yesterday I doubt he has much of an impact. Same can be said for Tyrus but at least Boris is healthy. If our team can keep this game respectable I will be thrilled. As of late our team has looked piss poor against inferior competition. So how will we look against superior competition?

[GoBobs]

I an not convinced that Wallace is 100% healthy. That said I would go with the bobcats even if he wasn't playing. It just makes to much sense for us to lose to the nets then pound the cavs.

[Talent]

Isn't Mo Williams just coming back from an injury, and the cavs have a more reduced bench now with big Z gone. I think this game will be more competitive that people suspect. This is also night 2 of a back to back where the Cavs lost at the last second last night after a hard fought game.

[ziggy]

The enemy's game thread (http://realcavsfans.com/showthread.php?t=28806)

I have to admit, thats a damned impressive game thread over there.

[ammofan]

Come on Guys....wheres the confidence? We are one of the best home teams in the league still. It will be a sold out crowd and we just added a great energy guy to our team.

GO CATS! Lets get a win! 10+ pts for T-Tiem tonight!

[French_Cats]

Let's Go:paddle::paddle::paddle:

[spectre]

http://tv2.us-sport.info/

Charlotte announcers for a change.

[gforce33]

no TT??????????

[rsxnova]

Lets see how Boris plays now that his starting spot is on the line.

[rsxnova]

no TT??????????

What are you talking about?

[Maal]

I wish I could get excited about this game....but we've been playing like pony shit lately...

[GoBobs]

I wish I could get excited about this game....but we've been playing like pony shit lately...

pfft...don't try to put a positive spin on it!

[gforce33]

What are you talking about?
tyrus thomas:g:

[Maal]

really hate when our sorry a** fans get drowned out by fans who cheer for the other team.

[spectre]

Theo in!

TT is smiling a lot on the bench.

[rsxnova]

Nice Block by Theo!!!

[spectre]

Nice Block by Theo!!!

Soft too..kept it in play and allowed for the fast break points.

TT in!

...and he gets a block!

[rsxnova]

Nice plays by TT

[GoBobs]

Our D is gonna be better

[gforce33]

tyrus thomas , theo , gw
:biggrin:

[King Taharqa]

Jax came to play tonight.

[rsxnova]

Where has this Diaw been?

[spectre]

Jax came to play tonight.

So did Boris! That alley to TT looked really good.

I'm liking the new guys so far.

[Slam]

Did you guys see TT sub out, sit RIGHT next to Larry and Larry start chatting calmly with him?

LOVE to see that. Hope that LB makes TT his pet project.

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Ratliff looking like freaken Mutumbo

[GoBobs]

we would have a nice lead if we could defend the three point line

[gforce33]

diaw 9pts 4ast 2reb 1bs
keep it up!

[fallen xxi]

Haha typical Boris to up his game in times where he needs to. He plays like shit when he's not threatened.

And MAN TT is athletic!! This is gonna be a fun ride.

[gforce33]

Nazr only played 3 mins...

[spectre]

Nazr only played 3 mins...

Nazr looked like crap...he has to be hurting.

And that's why they're getting all these wide open 3s...we have to help in the paint cuz we're so weak.

[GoBobs]

If Naz has been having trouble with his back keep him out of there. Did you see that punishment Ratlif took from shaq before he blocked him.

[spectre]

Heh...Steph just said that "unless the Bobcats end up in the finals (in 2016) we get to keep the pick" in regards to the Theo deal.

Pop did LB a favor.

[Maal]

besides the turnovers, Jack is owning Parker.

[rsxnova]

So we got Theo for free. Nice!

[rsxnova]

We hurt the king:biggrin:

[gforce33]

nazr can't def oneal

[spectre]

So we got Theo for free. Nice!

Gotta love free!

We're looking really good right now...and LBJ is on the floor holding his ankle.

[Slam]

Heh...Steph just said that "unless the Bobcats end up in the finals (in 2016) we get to keep the pick" in regards to the Theo deal.

Pop did LB a favor.
Got to love those top 58 protected picks!

[gforce33]

We hurt the king:biggrin:

haha

:biggrin:

[dnbman]

Right now, we're better than the Cavs in every category except steals and TOs. If we stop being so careless, we have a great chance at winning this game.

[gforce33]

jamison 0-7
lol



let's go cats!!

good D!

[Maal]

Good half Cats! I like our chances if Boris and Tyrus keep playing like this and we keep our intensity level up, the Cavs look tired to me.

[dnbman]

Got to love those top 58 protected picks!

Makes you wonder though: try to be one of top two teams in the league or take a dive and keep the 58th pick?


Tough choice.

[French_Cats]

[QUOTE=gforce33;155312]jamison 0-7
lol





:hysterical:

[ammofan]

Theo and Tyrus freaking RULE!

EDIT: And Antawn Jamison Sucks Butt

[Slam]

makes you wonder though: Try to be one of top two teams in the league or take a dive and keep the 58th pick?


Tough choice.
Tank!!!!!!

We don't want to pass up on the next Gilbert in the 2nd round. Finals come along all the time!!

;)

[BobcatinDC]

It's like Diaw read everything we've written about him in the last week. He looks like a different cat out there!

Halftime thoughts

- Keep up the lockdown on LBJ

-Bring in the help on Shaq once he gets too close. that's a freebie for Cleveland when he has a single guy on him under the basket. He's like a charging rhino.

- Keep moving the ball like this and we'll have an excellent shot.

P.S. Anyone notice how happy Ty Thom looks? Like a kid in a candy store!

[Ghost Kat]

I watched maybe half the 2nd.....Loving Tyrus Thomas, I knew LB would run him at C and I still think Doris Meow is playing like a bitch no matte his stats tonight. He only has these games once every 10 games. I wish LB wouldfind time for UPS and put Fenchie aka Pepe le Pew on the bench



Side Note: Seriously....Theo Ratliff is still alive? He is like 50 yrs old, Some Voodoo doctor has to be pulling his strings and making him walk

[WarioVsMooChicken]

We lead some in this game but none in the Nets game. Shits crazy yo

[spectre]

TT is struggling getting things to go in the paint...which Bulls fans did say he had trouble doing. It's the first game without even a practice, so no need to worry yet.

I LOVE how he weakside helps, and he's sucking up some boards. If he did nothing else but those two consistently I'll be content.

Theo also looks to have a lot more life in him than I thought.

[dnbman]

Not to rain on the parade, but one of my friends who is a Bulls fan was telling me he could be too shot happy from outside. Well, right now he's 1-6 in 10 minutes.

That's no cause for alarm, but if he's taking so many shots on his first night with a new team, how many will he take when he gets comfortable?

Of course, some of those misses might be a result of first night jitters.

Either way, I'm happy with what I see so far. I just don't want Thomas to turn into yet another player where he's the G.O.A.T. for a week and then a jackass the next week.

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Thomas reminds me of a smaller, smarter, and stronger version of Hollins for some reason.

[dnbman]

Theo also looks to have a lot more life in him than I thought.

Though, if you're anything like me, the fact that he can walk comes as a bit of a shock.

I agree. He looks much better than I imagined. He definitely seems like he can contribute. Although, I hate the idea that we have Gana performing the same role for 4x the dough.

[dnbman]

Thomas reminds me of a smaller, smarter, and stronger version of Hollins for some reason.

You mean a basketball player?

[gforce33]

TT = Previous GW

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Yea, pretty much

[rsxnova]

Lets keep the energy up!

[gforce33]

boris!!!!!!

[French_Cats]

Diaw And1111

[spectre]

What a sweet aggressive move/finish by Boris!

[gforce33]

wowow

boris for 3!

[French_Cats]

Boris for 3333333

[rsxnova]

How about these Bobcats? Boris picked a good night to show up

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Damn we need a way to motivate Diaw every game

[Maal]

Maybe the Bobcats should rumor a trade every game.....

[Marvel]

Nice Diaw nice.......... why can't he play like this every game

[Dcarnys]

WHY CAN'T BORIS PLAY LIKE THIS MORE OFTEN???!?!?!?!?!:confused:

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Like I've said before. it's sad that Diaw doesn't have the drive of a D-Leaguer. He'd be an allstar.

[spectre]

Damn we need a way to motivate Diaw every game

Amazing isn't it. We'd easily be in the top 4 if he brought that every night.

[Marvel]

I've said all along if Boris plays like this every game we are top 5 in the East

[Maal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjW1iq4IO2k

[Ghost Kat]

But he won't play this good every game thats the problem. Every cheers and yells when he has these games. Where are ya'll when he scores 5 pts three games in a row

[Dcarnys]

Felton to Crash for the jam, Niceeeeeeee!

[gforce33]

haha
felton gw

[Marvel]

G G G Geralllld Wallace Wallace Wallace

[spectre]

Stellar play by Felton and ends it with a sweet alley to Crash!

[fallen xxi]

ahhhh like music to my ears: "GGGGGGGGeeerrraalllldd WALLACE WALLACE WALLACE...FROM RAYMOND" that means alley oop! Textbook Bobcats.

[Ghost Kat]

I like Wallace's shoes

[gforce33]

ahhhh like music to my ears: "GGGGGGGGeeerrraalllldd WALLACE WALLACE WALLACE...FROM RAYMOND" that means alley oop! Textbook Bobcats.


do my ringtone:g:

[spectre]

'Ol Theo doing the little things.

Why in the world did we let Juwan Howard go? Dag that was stupid.

[rsxnova]

They cant stop Diaw

[Marvel]

Man who the hell is wearing no 32

[Dcarnys]

I like what im seeing from Tyrus, especialy that jam

[Maal]

When's the last time we've seen a PF make an aggressive move?

[Ghost Kat]

Not in this house.....Monster block by Thomas!!!

[French_Cats]

big Thomasssss

[Maal]

I *heart* Tyrus...

[rsxnova]

How the hell could the Bulls not like this guy?

[gforce33]

haha
thoams

[dnbman]

Bobcats defense is GANGSTA!!!!!

[fallen xxi]

What's up with that weird black waistband thing DJ always has on his jersey? Does it just not fit him right?

[spectre]

I like what im seeing from Tyrus, especialy that jam

I'm LOVING what I'm seeing from Tyrus!

I take it back about the pick...we'd have fucked it up anyway. All we really gave up was a BAE guy and some trade filler.

Steal!!!!

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Maybe we can has 2 starting caliber PFs?

[Marvel]

Damn that's the 2nd time TT made Varejao miss, the 1st one was a shot changer in about 40 seconds

Deeeee JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

[gforce33]

buzzer beater:biggrin:

[French_Cats]

Hahahahahaha

[spectre]

HUGE shot by DJ under the pressure!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dcarnys]

Also special thanks to Antwan Jamieson so far 0-10.

[Ghost Kat]

Who has the best link, The one I'm using keeps starting and stopping

[gforce33]

TT = previous gw:biggrin:

[ziggy]

Man who the hell is wearing no 32

A guy who knows that his minutes are on the line now that TT is in town

[Shrimpy_Jackson]

Who has the best link, The one I'm using keeps starting and stopping

http://tv2.us-sport.info/ that one works best for me. Please let the fourth quarter go as well as the third!!!

[spectre]

Who has the best link, The one I'm using keeps starting and stopping


http://tv2.us-sport.info/

this one's been great for me so far.

[French_Cats]

B. Diaw (http://espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=2167) 18 Pts, 5 Reb, 8 Ast, 1 Blk


http://www.rfi.fr/sportfr/images/115/DIAW_432.jpg
http://www.pays-monde.fr/drapeau-national/france.jpg

http://creativeby1.unicast.com/assets/A250/N10240/M7038/C147017/ESPN_NBA_300x250_imu_img.jpg

[Ghost Kat]

http://tv2.us-sport.info/ that one works best for me. Please let the fourth quarter go as well as the third!!!

Thats the one I'm watching... maybe it's just my computer

[gforce33]

gw for 3:biggrin:

[Dcarnys]

Okay DJ that was nice.

[Marvel]

A guy who knows that his minutes are on the line now that TT is in town


So true.....

[ziggy]

I'm enjoying this way too much. Please don't give up this lead and ruin my weekend.

[rsxnova]

Anyone thinking DJ might have been worried about being traded?

[Marvel]

DJ with a CP3 shot
Jax says "I see your 3 LeBron and raise you 3 more"

[gforce33]

94:79

keep it up

[spectre]

DJ has really made some intelligent moves to get good looks tonight.

Jax for 333333333333333333!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dcarnys]

Ok this has to be the most epic Bobcats game i've seen in awhile.

[WarioVsMooChicken]

DJ looking like how he was last year.

I'm falling back in love.

[Ghost Kat]

Thomas and Theo can play the rest of the year at C leave all the other Bigs on IR

[Maal]

I'm so glad time ran out on that Indiana trade...

[French_Cats]

Anyone thinking DJ might have been worried about being traded?

dj for tj ford:facepalm::facepalm:

[gforce33]

jax and111111!!wowowo

[Marvel]

That would be assist no 9 for Doris

[Ghost Kat]

TT and Theo 6 block 15 rebounds all from the mouth of Dell Curry.....thank you basketball Jesus for this trade

[gforce33]

gw make new friend of all star
lbj:biggrin:

[Marvel]

Anyone know what Crash said to Bron?

[ballwhore]

NBA packaage works every night pool money and meet. F####k i wanted DJ to go some where else.....

[spectre]

Anyone know what Crash said to Bron?

"We own you bitch"?

:p

[Dcarnys]

Someone tell me how this team can lose to the Nets twice but are on the verge of sweeping the cavs (i think)

[Marvel]

"We own you bitch"?

:p


Would have been something along those lines.......i'm thinking the more appropriate "that would be a season sweep"

[dnbman]

Someone tell me how this team can lose to the Nets twice but are on the verge of sweeping the cavs (i think)

Great question.


Fortunately, we won't be facing the Nets in the playoffs.

[millst2]

No clue about the nets, vbut i am feeling good about us meeting the cavs in the playoffs.. now we will be in their heads.

Good solid play from TT and Ratliff. This may work well, we got a lot taller in the paint

0-12 for jamison and TT got another block

[gforce33]

TT block again

[Marvel]

Quote of the night lol "Jamison says finally i've got 2,TT says....i don't think so"

[spectre]

39% FG for them...55% for us.

Outboarded them by 10, 10 more assists, 6 more blocks.

We kicked their ass!

Nets who?

[French_Cats]

2007 PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 GOLDEN STATE - DALLAS 4-2

2010 PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 CAVS -CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 3-4

:kingofpop::clapping::cheers1::bang::rim::rim::rim ::rim::rim::clapping::clapping::clapping:

[dnbman]

This thread needs more dancing bananas.

[Maal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjW1iq4IO2k

[ohara831]

Impressive debut by TT with 9 pts 12 reb and 6 blks. Theo played solid when he was in as well. Very happy with this win!

[gforce33]

2007 PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 GOLDEN STATE - DALLAS 4-2

2010 PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 CAVS -CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 3-4

:kingofpop::clapping::cheers1::bang::rim::rim::rim ::rim::rim::clapping::clapping::clapping:


we can 4-0 :biggrin:

[ND22]

We haven't beat the Nets this season, but we haven't lost to the Cavs. WTF lol.

[spectre]

Yeah we did lose 1 so that's 3 to 1...but we're probably the only team (in the East anyway) that'll have more wins vs losses vs the Cavs.

[Maal]

We haven't beat the Nets this season, but we haven't lost to the Cavs. WTF lol.

We did beat the Nets when they came here for the first time this season in November.

[rsxnova]

Great win Bobcats

[BETCATS]

First time i have truly seen Boris focus. Tyrus lit a fire under his ass, Boris doesnt wanna lose his starting spot or any minutes for that matter.

[GoBobs]

Someone tell me how this team can lose to the Nets twice but are on the verge of sweeping the cavs (i think)

It is simple really. We get up to play the cavs because it is a chance to prove we are as good as they are.

We expect to win vs the nets because we think we have turned the corner. Only the nets really get up to play us because one they are jealous of our success and two they feel it is one of there few winnable games.

If you look back in the thread I said this one would be an easy win.

Also we did not sweep the cavs but rather took 3 out of 4. They beat us once at home.

Diaw is in no danger of losing minutes. Tyrus is going to take minutes from Chandler, Naz, Diop. We didn't see to much of Diaw/Thomas this game because of Shaq, but it will be our best lineup.

[BETCATS]

Impressive debut by TT with 9 pts 12 reb and 6 blks. Theo played solid when he was in as well. Very happy with this win!
Theo had 5 rebounds 1 assist and 2 blocks. He didnt have any points, but he didnt take any shots so its not like he is a black-hole on offense. Both proved to be solid pickups.

[dnbman]

It is simple really. We get up to play the cavs because it is a chance to prove we are as good as they are.

We expect to win vs the nets because we think we have turned the corner. Only the nets really get up to play us because one they are jealous of our success and two they feel it is one of there few winnable games.

I think that's pretty true. People forget that all of the NBA teams have quality talent and can win on any given night. All of the bad teams beat good teams throughout the year. The good teams simply win more frequently. That said, we have to be on the hunt every night. We're not good enough to think we can hang out for three quarters and then win in the 4th.

[dnbman]

First time i have truly seen Boris focus. Tyrus lit a fire under his ass, Boris doesnt wanna lose his starting spot or any minutes for that matter.

I'm always skeptical of the role of competition, which worked quite negatively against Boris when he was in Phoenix. Instead, I'm wondering if having more legit bigs around him is taking pressure off of him to be outside playmaker and an interior player.

Who knows? Boris might continue his roller-coaster style for the rest of the season, and this was one of his coincidental peaks.

[dnbman]

I'm thinking about started to called Tyrus T-Rex, but I keep thinking there's a guy with that name already. Anybody know?

[ohara831]

Scanning thru the Daily Dime live chat at ESPN. Comments about the Cats are very flattering. Great defense, no one wants to see them in the Playoffs, etc. Seems that Charlotte is getting a respectable amount of props these days. Nice to see.

[dnbman]

Scanning thru the Daily Dime live chat at ESPN. Comments about the Cats are very flattering. Great defense, no one wants to see them in the Playoffs, etc. Seems that Charlotte is getting a respectable amount of props these days. Nice to see.

Do you mind posting the trade analysis about the Bobcats too?

[spectre]

It's amazing the hate being spewed over on the RGM Bulls' board.

I imagine TT's going to have fun dominating them for the next decade. :cool:

[Chrystos]

Is it safe to say that Boris Diaw is back to his good self? :confused:

[TheLegend]

For some reason I want to call Tyrus Ty. Just Ty. Anyway, good job Bobcats!

[Maal]

Is it safe to say that Boris Diaw is back to his good self? :confused:


Hell no. Who knows which Boris we'll get tomorrow

[millst2]

I think boris is gone at yrs end,, but I do like the depth that theo and tt added. Playing the more dominant teams we were always small compared to them ( although we have had injuries) but we atleast now have a deeper rotation and can put bodies on scorers to get in their heads and absorb some fouls.

Should , if we play like we played tonight, be inline for a 5-6 seed.

[ohara831]

Do you mind posting the trade analysis about the Bobcats too?



Hollinger gave Charlotte a B+ on the TT trade and Chicago a B-. Thinks Charlotte will keep him at least another year. Ford liked the trade also. Ford actually thought Charlotte should not have pulled the plug on the DJ and TJ Ford deal, but he's the only one who has voiced that opinion to my knowledge. Hollinger also thought the deal for Theo was good, but gave Charlotte only a C because he said LB will play him over the other guys even when they are healthy. Seems to feel he should be there for using only when we have a big man out, which we had 2 out tonight. But I was very happy with his play and prefer Theo to Diop anyday.

[Slam]

It's amazing the hate being spewed over on the RGM Bulls' board.

I imagine TT's going to have fun dominating them for the next decade. :cool:
April 3 baby.

April 3.

[King Taharqa]

Great win for the Bobs. Man its great to see the progression of this franchise. From the Jason Hart, Jahidi White, Emeka Okafor days with Bernie to now with Jax, G-Force, Ray, Tyrus & gang with LB. The Bobcats are proving they belong in this league.

GO GO BOBCATS!!!

[spectre]

April 3 baby.

April 3.

and if I'm not mistaken that bad boy will be broadcast on WGN.

DVR FTW!!!!!!!!!!

Memphis trying their best to help us out here. Come on Griz!!!!!!!

[ziggy]

Tonight's win made me feel just like this:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/bobcatsplanet/20p6an5.gif

[Slam]

Memphis trying their best to help us out here. Come on Griz!!!!!!!
Double freaking OT!!

P.S. How good is Beasley at getting his own, and making, shots!

[Slam]

Damn it!

Doesn't matter any ways - we need to concentrate on the things we can control, like winning the games we need to win.

Like tomorrow night against the Bucks.

[BobcatsAllDay]

Great win, so much energy from Tyrus. I'm not expecting that kind of stat line every night but we NEED his energy every night to make us a better basketball team. As good as it felt to win tonight, tomorrow's game is VERY BIG in terms of the current standings in the east. What a better way to make a statement than on the road. Let's go Cats!

[vorbis]

The enemy's game thread (http://realcavsfans.com/showthread.php?t=28806)

I have to admit, thats a damned impressive game thread over there.

lol i just read that whole thread. i have to say it made me proud as a marginally-enthusiastic fan to see the reactions by posters in that thread to the success of the bobcats in the game. some of the posters are trying to convince everyone why it is a SURE THING they would beat the bobcats in the playoffs. couldn't be less of a sure thing...

[TheBeagle]

Holy Moses!!! So excited and worn out from the game, just now waking up from my nap. This was the team that set the league, and my mind, ablaze for 6 straight games last month.....and oh how I've missed that team, yet, this is arguably an even better team with the ridiculous interior defensive improvement as seen tonight by Tyrus and Theo. What a phenomenal game from those two: even though his jumper was off, even else was on with Tyrus....high energy, shot-blocking menace, rebounding, finishing strong at the rim unlike any other 4 we've ever had, and just pure exuberance; the kid not only looked and played like he is thrilled to be here, he actually is; congratulating teammates on made shots on the way back down the court; and cheerleading when on the bench. Honestly, it's not possible for him to have had a better debut...and like I said, I've instantly fallen in love with the exuberance he brings...I caught myself smiling often at his excitement in setting guys up for shots, especially for DJs three at the end of the 3rd, or just for guys like Jack making big shots in general. I don't want to jinx it by saying more......

Theo....wow. I know some where underwhelmed by this pickup, by I really liked it, and the game tonight showed my reasons. A true team-first vet that can, get this, actually set high screens and not do them illegally (Re: Mek, Chandler, lesser extent Gana), rebound, block/contest shots at the rim, and overall, make smart plays. Like I said earlier, he's last year's Juwan, and that's a presence, I think was really needed.

Also, I wore the brand spankin' new BCP Jack shirt, and boy did he deliver. Way to bounce back from a tough shooting effort against NJ and just get shit done on both ends! It's almost another typical game from him, but just because Jack's typical is excellence, it shouldn't be taken for granted so I had to give him some love.

And then Boris. He had a great game at PHX, but this was his best, most complete game of the season, I'm thinking. I don't know what it is, or if it will keep up, but he and Tyrus had really good chemistry when they were out there together tonight. I'm guessing, Tyrus is the more prototypical big man (still not a prototypical big man, mind you, just moreso than Boris) who has no problem operating in the post and finishing strong, while Boris often defers and would rather pass to an offensively aggressive teammate. I'm not sure, but there was definitely good things happening when they were on the court.

Also, a good, fiesty crowd on hand tonight that helped escort Cavs, I mean Lebron fans leave with their tails between their legs....ah, so much fun to see visiting team fans leave with slumped shoulders being heckled by "slightly intoxicated" Cats fans :biggrin:

But like Slam says, a game that is actually bigger than tonight's, in terms of standings, against MIL tomorrow. Until then, I'm living this one up!

[Toocool]

Great win. Absolutely awesome win and a good rebound back from last game's horror show.

As always, I will be noting things I saw.

The Positives:
-Hendo and UPS got on the floor. No really, for about 2 minutes. Hendo even scored a point.
-TT and Theo looked awesome out there. The lineup of Crash, TT and Theo looks like a major shot blocking trio.
-TT is an AGGRESSIVE 4 = Aggro banger 4 that we've always wanted
-Diaw played an awesome game
-Great D. Limited Princess James to 22 points. 39% FG for Cavs
-More rebounds, more blocks, more assists
-LB used the bench more
-Auggie looked comfortable out there. He set up some great plays and moved around the court well.

The Bad:
-Crash looked tired at times out there.
-5 TO Jax, 4 TO Tonberry, 14 TO overall
-Only 3 steals (although Felton's steal on Princess was awesome)

I really see a great future if the Bobcats can play this way CONSISTENTLY over 4 quarters. I hated the TT trade because of the first pick, but the way he's going I don't mind it one bit. If he continues this production and brings this energy to the floor, I'll be jumping on the bandwagon.

[tamburello]

I watched the game on TV and just wow. Tyrus and Theo played really great, Tyrus is just like an infinite power source on both ends. He threw a few irrelevant shots on the offense, but was great on defense and made the background for the horrendous debut of Jamison. We really needed this kind of athleticism stuff. Theo will surely contribute as well. I congratulate both.

...And also the team, Boris was great in setting up plays for his teammates although her forced sometimes too much. Jackson did his usual stuff, and DJ looked like he regained his confidence back.

Great win against the statistically best team :)

[SWedd523]

Whoever was talking about Jamison's horrendous debut being possibly the worst ever was completely correct. Last night, ESPN covered the game and put up a graphic of the worst shooting debuts in history and he was ON TOP.

We successfully forced the worst debut in NBA history. Good job Cats!

[dnbman]

Tonight's win made me feel just like this:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/bobcatsplanet/20p6an5.gif

OMG! That video is so ill. Have you seen the original documentary that footage was taken from?

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[spectre]

NBA Play of the Day!!!!!

http://www.nba.com/video/topplays/

If someone can get that to embed in a post it'd be great.

[ziggy]

OMG! That video is so ill. Have you seen the original documentary that footage was taken from?

[/DIGRESSION]

If there is more of a story behind that crazy gif then you MUST MUST MUST post a link to it :biggrin: