Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Bobcats 2/6

[ziggy]

Man, it seems like its been 2 weeks since we've had a Bobcats game.

Tonight should be fun. Its likely that we'll have the triumphant return of DJ Augustin who has missed the last 10 or so games with pulled abdominal muscles and we could also be getting the return of Sean May who if he had abdomen muscles to begin with, wouldn't have been sitting on the bench in a suit for the last 40 or so games... fatass!

Now that I have that out of my system, we are a full 3 games back from the #8 spot and if we are going to make up some ground then it needs to be happening expeditiously.

The Hawks have struggled some on the road with a 10-15 road and this just in... The Hawks will be without Joe Johnson tonight (http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/hawks/stories/2009/02/06/hawks_johnson_bobcats.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21). This should be a win tonight for the good guys.

Here is the enemy's game thread if you'd like to spy on it --> HawkSquawk (http://www.hawksquawk.net/community/index.php?showtopic=335212)


ILBIT

[Robertpel9]

Leaving work in about 40 minuts to pick up my wife and head down to TWC Arena for pregame adult beverage festivities before heading over to watch the game. Two weeks is a long time without a home game. Lets hope the team responds a lot better than ot has during the last few road game.

When i was there two weks ago for Phoenix the Cats were playing not just like a playoff team but a real contender to go past the first round. Right now they are playing like a lottery team..............


Let's go Cats (God I wish the announcer would not yell that out at the games, it's F'ing irratating)

[Ghost Kat]

Game is listed on the TV guide, So no link need to me tonight Thank God. I hope the rest find a good link and can enjoy. I'm looking forward to seeing May, Martain, and DJ get some minutes.We need to snap this slide of 3 games.

[ohara831]

I have a pretty good feeling for tonight's game. Especially with Johnson out. This should be one in the win column to start righting the ship.

[davcbow]

Anyone have a link for the game tonight?

[bonzibonzi]

A link please ! i'll be glad to get one !

[davcbow]

http://albaaa.altervista.org/watch.php?id=103 Here's one I found not sure if it will work yet or not....:cool:

[tamburello]

http://albaaa.altervista.org/watch.php?id=103 Here's one I found not sure if it will work yet or not....:cool:

That link is not working for me at the moment.

[spectre]

I've not even found audio yet.

[davcbow]

Not working for me either...:cool:

[Bobcat4Ever]

Audio

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/nba/7254/20_nba-charlotte_audio_040930.asx

[spectre]

Audio

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/nba/7254/20_nba-charlotte_audio_040930.asx

I get "cannot display the webpage".

[teej]

Lookin good so far, 12-7

[Ghost Kat]

I'm sorry for the ones that can't watch the game. It's a good start so far.

[spectre]

Check Dav's link now!

[teej]

"I'm just glad that Adam shot the ball intentionally"

I love our announcers

[spectre]

"I'm just glad that Adam shot the ball intentionally"

I love our announcers

Heh!

Mek's having a great game so far!

[docend24]

the altavista works (only bugged with transparent adds)

[teej]

Heh!

Mek's having a great game so far!

I know, that worries me...remember the first quarter in Utah?

[spectre]

^Yup, and now our last 3 shots have been blocked.

Pretty sharp pic, but this might only be for the 1st half.

[Slam]

Grow a left hand Boris!!

[teej]

Pretty sharp pic, but this might only be for the 1st half.

Did you read that somewhere?

[Ghost Kat]

I like the play's LB runs, There's usually at least one person open if the ply is run correctly. Morrison made his 1st shot but has still looked lost out there.

[spectre]

Did you read that somewhere?

Notice in the top right it says "andromedanet.com". That's another forum that re-runs streams (I watch thru their site some). In their game links they said this might only be for the 1st half.

[teej]

Notice in the top right it says "andromedanet.com". That's another forum that re-runs streams (I watch thru their site some). In their game links they said this might only be for the 1st half.

Ugh, oh well, hopefully enough people watch it

[Ghost Kat]

DJ Augustine!!!!

[teej]

Go DJ, Thats my DJ

funny Lil Wayne is friends with him too

[Slam]

Why the hell does Flip Murray like to stick it to us so much??

[spectre]

Understandably DJ is a little rusty.

I fucking hate Flip Murray.

[Ghost Kat]

I watched Flip Murry play his last college game at Shaw. I was at the CIAA that year with Fayetteville State as a student athletic trainer. He's a beast, I thought he'd have a better NBA career but he's been a good back up... that said Death to Flip Murry and his last second 3pt shots

[teej]

good job so far by Martin, signing a second ten day too

[Ghost Kat]

I like Martin so far, He's seems like a live body, Would be a great back up for Gerald in the future.

[spectre]

Look at Raja & Mek run that pick and roll!!!!!

[spectre]

I like Martin so far, He's seems like a live body, Would be a great back for Gerald in the future.

He just made a nice entrance pass to Diop for the score.

[teej]

Like LB running the subs in so far, lots of Martin, some Diop, some DJ :)

waitin for fatass!

[docend24]

Bling! We found a jewel. Great backup for Gerald. some chemistry with Diop on court already. I like what I see.

[tamburello]

Cartier Martin is nice, if he goes playing like this, he can be a regular rotation player in the NBA.

[Slam]

Look at Raja & Mek run that pick and roll!!!!!
There is no doubt having Bell and Boris on the roster has helped him roll with more confidence and aggression.

[bing!]

Cartier is doing a hell of a good job as a back-up.

[teej]

DJ for threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[spectre]

Heh, he just hit another 3!!!!

Slam yeah...Mek is benefiting the most from that trade.

DJ with the 3!!!!

[bing!]

Welcome back D.J., we sure missed ya.

[Ghost Kat]

Morrison 9 mins 1-2 from the field 0-1 behind the arc 1 rebound 2 fouls

Martin 6 mins 2-3 from the field 2-3 behind the arc 1 block 1 assist 1 foul

[ammofan]

Good job Cart.

See ya adam..... :(

[spectre]

LOL and another!!!!

Can you believe it? The BENCH is kicking ass!!!!!

[teej]

Martin first to doule figures...we need to sign this guy for good!

[teej]

Can you believe it? The BENCH is kicking ass!!!!!

Didnt think Id hear that anytime soon, but I like it!

[ohara831]

Martin is on fire! I am loving this game so far. Bench is playing great!

[davcbow]

OMG that Martain can shoot the 3.... DJ on the board also with a 3... Bam Martin with another shot...first to double digits...:cool:

[WarioVsMooChicken]

If this was a year ago, I would lose my virginity to Martin.

[bing!]

Being ouplayed by a guy on a 10-day, that MUST hurt.

[grantleew]

if we start morrison over martain next game im going to be pissed

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Good job Cart.

See ya adam..... :(

Morrison looked good.

But Martin makes him look bad today =p

[Dead_Real]

Martin is beasting great stroke

[teej]

If this was a year ago, I would lose my virginity to Martin.

What?? I hope you mean because FHB found something?

[spectre]

We're playing Mek & Diop together and in that little stretch we flat out dominated the boards. We had like 4 shots in one possession.

[Ghost Kat]

Dj looks off but it's still good to have him back. Still think he need someone other then Felton to back but Raja.

[spectre]

Dj looks off but it's still good to have him back. Still think he need someone other then Felton to back but Raja.

There ya go...DJ in with Raja, Boris, Mek & Diop.

Edit, sorry, could have sworn they said Felton was going out.

[teej]

Well DJ needs some time to get his legs back and get back into a game situation

Diop is making Carroll an afterthought on-court

[Ghost Kat]

Diop is a big body, But he has horrible defensive foot work.

I'm sorry to say this might be the end of Morrison, Since Martins 1st game he's basically stolen Adam's spot.

[davcbow]

Our defence with Diop and Mek on the court together is lookin good... Everybody is looking good, Felts dont need to try any long shots with 10+ seconds on the clock....:cool:

[spectre]

Did we lose the link?

http://www.andromedanet.com/tvtuner_justin.html?ziggi2

it's working here...but you need internet explorer.

access code is andromedanet.com

[Slam]

Ammo with a signature shot. Nice work. He needs a few more of those.

[teej]

My link still works...

[teej]

oh my god I hate Atl's 3 ballers

[Ghost Kat]

Damn you Maurice Evens

[bing!]

awwww, crap.

[davcbow]

My links quit working...dammit

[spectre]

Jesus Christ, Flip must have given Evans some of his magic juice.

Still, up 12. Lots of good things to take out of that 1st half.

Dav, try the andromeda link i just put up, but remember to open it in IE.

[ohara831]

Hate that Atl made last second shots at the end of the 1st and 2nd qtrs! Still, a great 1st half. Okafor with a double double already, and our bench playing great! Very happy with this game so far.

[Slam]

Fuck me. That reminds me of the Philly game when Iggy hit buzzer beaters to end two qtrs.

[davcbow]

Your link and my link both quit working and just have the justin.tv logo on it....:cool:

[teej]

My link still works??

[spectre]

Your link and my link both quit working and just have the justin.tv logo on it....:cool:

Weird. That one is still working for me (showing halftime) but the first one doesn't...just showing a "home of planet sports" screen shot.

[Ghost Kat]

This was a good start for the Cats without Wallace. DJ's 1-5 but he has missed 10 games So maybe with more game time that stat line will look better. Martin is a beast off the bench and Okafor has been pretty much Superman on both ends with rebounds and points in the paint.

[bonzibonzi]

Need a link please ! thanks !

[teej]

If Martin doesnt start the 2nd half and AmMo does then AmMo better light up the scoreboard

[davcbow]

Felton with 3eeee up by 15...

[teej]

Now my link doesnt work :p

[docend24]

link died for me about 5 minutes ago...

[spectre]

At least the NBA league pass audio is now working (Charlotte).

ATL within 8.

[teej]

Gotta defend Bibby

[docend24]

I was searching for a link and I've just "Oklahoma City is shooting 75%..." WTF, they are really going to be good.

[teej]

Damn Evans!!!

[bing!]

I prefer Adam shying away from shooting to him missing the shots.

[teej]

Wheres Cartier???

[Ghost Kat]

If Martin doesnt start the 2nd half and AmMo does then AmMo better light up the scoreboard


Well that doesn't look to be happening.

Bobcats...Home of Martin?

[Ghost Kat]

Sounds like Wallace is better off then i thought, I hope he heals quickly.

[teej]

Well that doesn't look to be happening.

Bobcats...Home of Martin?

Hopefully soon...

[bing!]

Emeka with the 4th.

[teej]

AmMo out!!!!

Cartier in!!!

[docend24]

has anyone has a working link? I can't find anything:(

[teej]

tied up....what happened??

[Ghost Kat]

If nothing else Martin is more athletic then Morrison. That helps on both ends of the court.

[teej]

If nothing else Martin is more athletic then Morrison. That helps on both ends of the court.

I'm as athletic as Morrison

nice job by Felton

[Ghost Kat]

What happened to our offense from the first half?

Where's Sean May?

[spectre]

Posted in the RGM game thread:


Steph mic'd up with Gerald. G says it hurts when he takes breaths and he's not allowed to fly until next Wednesday, but he's going to start running tomorrow and wants to be back on the court on Monday!!

I freaking love that man!!!!!!

[teej]

Posted in the RGM game thread:



I freaking love that man!!!!!!

Warrior

unbelievable

[bing!]

Cartier's at +15, the Dud's at -11...

[davcbow]

I finally had to pull out the old jam box and hunt for a radio station finally found one....:cool:

[Ghost Kat]

Big minutes here without Emeka. No Raja now, Someone needs to step up

[teej]

Hawks can take the lead with a FT

[davcbow]

Guys we can still win this but we seem to be fizzling it away....:cool:

[spectre]

I'm surprised he didn't hit that one.

Ugh, Felton with a couple screwups at the end. We have to stop this mojo they have going on in the 2nd half.

[Ghost Kat]

Horrible 3rd qrt. Raja hurt, Felton and Okafor in foul trouble. Morrison useless. Behind one point....12:00 mins...Lets Go Cats!!!

[teej]

LB needs to chew some ass in the huddle and let Cartier take some 3's :)

[ohara831]

That sucked! Our 12 pt lead is now a 1 pt deficit.
Ray, stop shooting. Focus on assists and rebounds and get a triple double. But please stop shooting.

[docend24]

What is with Raja? Don't have any vision.(

[spectre]

What is with Raja? Don't have any vision.(

Ditto that...Raja's hurt?

[teej]

Cmon guys take over, Raja has a right groin strain

[bing!]

... it's benchy time for Martin.

[spectre]

Aw fuck...a right groin strain. He won't return.

[davcbow]

Raja has a right groin pull... :mad:

[Slam]

Aw fuck...a right groin strain. He won't return.
That's a massive, massive loss for us.

Huge.

Fuck me.

[Ghost Kat]

We can still win this, But it does seem like the offense has just disappeared and now the defense is starting to slide....It's early we can still pull this one

[davcbow]

If we dont find a way to stop Bibby we arent going to win this...

[Ghost Kat]

Great pass Diaw to Diop

[ohara831]

That's a massive, massive loss for us.

Huge.

Fuck me.

I echo your sentiments - but I must pass on your offer. But thanks!

[Shrimpy_Jackson]

I echo your sentiments - but I must pass on your offer. But thanks!

I guess I'll do what has to be done..... come on Big Slam you AustraCanadian stud.

[Ghost Kat]

DJ is playing like a rookie that has been out ten games injured but He isn't making good choices out there either.

[spectre]

We just can't get any luck. We start looking good and Bynum takes out our best player. We struggle but are still within striking distance if we can just get Crash back...and now Raja goes out for probably 2 weeks.

[teej]

Wow gettin a lil heavy for me haha

[davcbow]

Might as well put May in and see if he can play without making something swell especially his stomach...:cool:

[Slam]

We just can't get any luck. We start looking good and Bynum takes out our best player. We struggle but are still within striking distance if we can just get Crash back...and now Raja goes out for probably 2 weeks.
100% how I am feeling right now.

[tamburello]

How many times was Marvin Williams fouled? 20?
Our perimeter defense sucks, so our big men keep fouling the driving players. This will be a painful loss. We blew 15+ point lead and deserved this result.

[teej]

We need Gerald or Raja for this time right here...

[Ghost Kat]

Good Job Raymond

[teej]

Shannon For Three

[spectre]

We have to get some stops.

Marvin Williams is kicking our ass. He's also getting a lot of love from the zebras...20 FTAs.

[teej]

great effort here now, but Diop's foul not good

[Ghost Kat]

17 pt lead blown....how?

[teej]

Marvin Williams.

nuff said

hes beasted tonight

[spectre]

They also blistered us from 3 in the 2nd half...at one point they were 8 of 11 in the 3rd/part of the 4th.

[Ghost Kat]

What the hell just happen Shannon Brown?

[spectre]

OK, I have no vision...but it appears we were down by 3 and Felton threw it to S. Brown in the corner for the 3 with about 5 seconds left...and he faked and drove for a layup?

[teej]

what the fuck was shannon doing????????

[Ghost Kat]

OK, I have no vision...but it appears we were down by 3 and Felton threw it to S. Brown in the corner for the 3 with about 5 seconds left...and he faked and drove for a layup?

You would be correct...ESPN not Top Ten #4 tonight

[tamburello]

This loss is not unacceptable. Such a team never deserves to be contending for the playoffs. When we catch them without their best player, go-to-guy, and lead them as many as 17, you have no reasonable explanation for losing whatsoever.

[ohara831]

I think I'll just vomit and go to bed. I have seen our season likely go to the dogs tonight. I feel sick.

[davcbow]

I do not understand why they didnt pass to Martin for the 3 why Shannon? Martin hit 2 3's tonight, Shannon hit only 1.... and the play before the bad pass.... Geeze :mad:

[ohara831]

This loss is not unacceptable. Such a team never deserves to be contending for the playoffs. When we catch them without their best player, go-to-guy, and lead them as many as 17, you have no reasonable explanation for losing whatsoever.


Exactly! My thoughts too! This is repulsive to lose this game like we did!

[spectre]

I think I'll just vomit and go to bed. I have seen our season likely go to the dogs tonight. I feel sick.

Right there with ya. Losing this way is bad enough, but now we've lost Raja too.

GOD DAMMIT.

[Ghost Kat]

I think I'll just vomit and go to bed. I have seen our season likely go to the dogs tonight. I feel sick.


Feeling a lil light headed myself, But this room is also smokey so that might have something to do with it.

[teej]

they were 55% from three, had 30 fts and we had Raja get hurt

oh and Shannon forgot the score

unFUCKingbeleivable

[Slam]

F U C K M E S I D E W A Y S

Shannon proves once again he's a 60/40 basketball player.

Where are all the people who demanded we sign him long term after his one good game against the Lakers now?

[davcbow]

they were 55% from three, had 30 fts and we had Raja get hurt

oh and Shannon forgot the score

unFUCKingbeleivable

Yeah we needed a 3 not a friggen 2, sometimes I wonder just how smart these guys really are...:cool:

[Ghost Kat]

Where are all the people who demanded we sign him long term after his one good game against the Lakers now?

Not that i was one of those people, But he made a mistake. He's play'd fairly good lately and he is at the bottom of the bench.

[tamburello]

They scored 2 threes at the buzzers of 1st and 2nd quarters. It was a sign of loss of concentration to me. At the end of first half, I had a bad feeling about choking this game just like the way we did, because our players were already thinking that the game was over. I'm damn so sorry to be proved right.

We have no real go-to-guy, so we have no chance to come back after losing the momentum completely. We have to have a huge lead and protect it.

[davcbow]

F U C K M E S I D E W A Y S

Shannon proves once again he's a 60/40 basketball player.

Where are all the people who demanded we sign him long term after his one good game against the Lakers now?


I didnt demand he should be signed but I thought he should be considered. One bad play dont mean he sucks either... but its was a dumb play we needed a 3 and he goes for a 2....

[tamburello]

I didn't see the match, so I don't know what Shannon did. What I believe is, we had already lost this game at the end of the third quarter after blowing the double digit lead and trailing by 1 point. Believe me, it was so obvious at that time.

[davcbow]

I didn't see the match, so I don't know what Shannon did. What I believe is, we had already lost this game at the end of the third quarter after blowing the double digit lead and trailing by 1 point. Believe me, it was so obvious at that time.


I know how you felt I felt it too that we were slowly fizzling it away...:cool:

[Slam]

One bad play? Did you not see his inbound?

[davcbow]

One bad play? Did you not see his inbound?


Nope I didnt see it lost the feed and had to find the game on the radio, I didnt hear who threw the bad inbound.... I think we just need to play for next season now... 2 of our core side lined now just sucks the big one....:cool:

[ziggy]

Wow. That was unpleasant.
That was probably the worst final 1 minute of the game of the ILBIT era.

[Slam]

Nope I didnt see it lost the feed and had to find the game on the radio, I didnt hear who threw the bad inbound.... I think we just need to play for next season now... 2 of our core side lined now just sucks the big one....:cool:

Calmed down now. Sorry for the out burst.

Shannon inbounded at half court and threw the ball into our back court..........when no one was there which obviously resulted in a turn over.

It's not like it's his fault we lost at all, I mean, the kid only played a couple of mins. It's just that he made two really bone headed plays back to back when the game was on the line and we needed to be smart.

[BIGCatBobcat]

that's all i saw. I am at Mom and Pops again this weekend and I had it on but we were all in the kitchen then my bro in law says "Hey 97-100 with 35 seconds left!" So I went in and saw in full stunning HD how horrible Shannon Brown's 2 decisions were. It's not his fault we were relying on him for that. It's not who he is. But he's all we had. I don't know why LB just decides whoever is in for Crash is the inbounder. It's either Crash or his sub in bounding the ball. Shannon comes off the bench and if he's hot plays about 15 mins and contributes however, he is not the guy down the stretch. This is not a first is it?

[davcbow]

Thats mainly what discusts me with this team, is that when we just need 2's and have a good lead we throw 3's and miss or have the stupid turnovers, when we have a chance to tie the game or catch up the game we shoot 2's when we need 3's or more stupid turnovers....:cool:

[Slam]

Pissed Off!!

[BobcatsAllDay]

Attended this game tonight and I thought the 3rd qtr was horse shit. The refs put the gas on the whistle (some valid, others absurd...see Okafor's blocking call), I still don't know how we scored points in that qtr. Al Horford even scored a bucket for us in the 3rd if I'm not mistaken. The Shannon Brown inbounds pass....wtf, really give your teammates a chance to catch the ball dude. Not only did he throw it away, he threw it towards the other team's basket.

I'm done w/ Adam Morrison. Waiting on him to "get it" is like waiting on Boris to fly down the lane and attempt a thunderous dunk...not happening. Am I asking for too much if I expect Adam to shoot the ball if he has a second of daylight?

I have said it once and I will say it again, DJ and Ray are very good PG's but if they are not surrounded with at least one All-Star you will never see their full potential, never.

I hope the FO is really paying attention to what Crash brings to this team. I was not the biggest Crash supporter for the last couple of years, but looking at the last couple of games his absence is clear as day. You can't trade this guy unless it's for an All-Star and that will have to be a steal (Although I think it can be done if you package him and Felton...somebody has to bite on that, right?).

Raja's out now so the beat goes on with the Bobcats.

Marvin Williams busted our ass
Mike Bibby flops too much
I didn't really notice Joe Johnson didn't play until I got home (Utah minus Boozer, AK-47, Deron Williams = loss for the Bobcats)
Maurice Evans didn't score in the 2nd half (correct me if I'm wrong)

With everything going on w/ the Bobcats I still don't think we should have lost this game.

Lastly, Diop and Mek cannot be in the game at the same time....we must have one big in the game that can catch the ball.

Oh yeah one more thing....Sean May should have played tonight, seriously.

End of rant.

[davcbow]

Something I didnt even think about until just now, Juwan didnt play at all tonight, I guess he is hurt too?8)

[teej]

Al Horford even scored a bucket for us in the 3rd if I'm not mistaken.

Yes he did, that would have been funny if we had won...


The Shannon Brown inbounds pass....wtf, really give your teammates a chance to catch the ball dude. Not only did he throw it away, he threw it towards the other team's basket.

Shannon isn't too high on the IQ meter I'm pretty sure


I'm done w/ Adam Morrison. Waiting on him to "get it" is like waiting on Boris to fly down the lane and attempt a thunderous dunk...not happening. Am I asking for too much if I expect Adam to shoot the ball if he has a second of daylight?

Dude needs a psychologist for real...


I have said it once and I will say it again, DJ and Ray are very good PG's but if they are not surrounded with at least one All-Star you will never see their full potential, never.

I hope the FO is really paying attention to what Crash brings to this team. I was not the biggest Crash supporter for the last couple of years, but looking at the last couple of games his absence is clear as day. You can't trade this guy unless it's for an All-Star and that will have to be a steal (Although I think it can be done if you package him and Felton...somebody has to bite on that, right?).

Just trade the two hardest working players on the team, yea thats great

Wallace and Felton are integral for our success, we need at least one of them plus Raja and a vet like Juwan...I like this team sans AmMo, Lexy, and May


Raja's out now so the beat goes on with the Bobcats.

Marvin Williams busted our ass
Mike Bibby flops too much
I didn't really notice Joe Johnson didn't play until I got home (Utah minus Boozer, AK-47, Deron Williams = loss for the Bobcats)
Maurice Evans didn't score in the 2nd half (correct me if I'm wrong)

With everything going on w/ the Bobcats I still don't think we should have lost this game.

Beyone inexcusable, this was pathetic...just like Utah


Lastly, Diop and Mek cannot be in the game at the same time....we must have one big in the game that can catch the ball.

They were ok with a few offensive rebounds, that wasn't the problem. A lack of Gerald/Raja was


Oh yeah one more thing....Sean May should have played tonight, seriously.

End of rant.

Yeah but LB is a stickler...

[TattoodCatswife]

It sucks we totally lost this game. There was no reason too. It really blows that we get DJ back and now Raja is out. We can't catch a break!:mad:

[TattoodCats4life]

Wow. That was unpleasant.
That was probably the worst final 1 minute of the game of the ILBIT era.

Guess I'm glad the Tivo stopped recording too early...

Helluva night from Cartier though, led the bench and frankly from now on I say he starts over Adam. Still waiting to see him above the rim though...I know he can do it, I've seen him play in the DL, but I think he's trying a bit hard to be what larry wants...that should fade a bit with a fully paid contract to the end of the season, which barring any major trade coming down the pike, should be a sure thing just about.

[BobcatsAllDay]

Just trade the two hardest working players on the team, yea thats great

Wallace and Felton are integral for our success, we need at least one of them plus Raja and a vet like Juwan...I like this team sans AmMo, Lexy, and May

Hey, I hear you loud and clear but in order to get something you have to give. It has to be appealing to the other team involved. We need an offensive star if we want to sniff the playoffs. LB went to the finals with one of the best scorers in NBA history. LB won the finals with a starting 4 (everybody but Ben) who could score when called upon. We need fire power on the offensive end. I like the guys we have on the team but some trades don't feel good but we have to do something.

How about this for our luck. The Knicks just played the Lakers, Cavs, and Celtics and lost all 3. The Pacers need a star too but that's another story. The Bucks have lost Redd, Bogut, and now Ridnour. Toronto sucks for some reason and they have more trade rumors than the Bobcats on top of that CB4's free agency is making the news courtesy of Stephen A. Smith. The Nets can't separate from the crowd either. We could have made up so much ground (probably sitting in the 8th spot) if everyone was healthy. Just doesn't seem fair sometimes in Bobcat Land.

[davcbow]

Yep folks it sucks to be a Bobcats fan right now....:cool:

[G-Force for MVP]

wow that was an awful ending to the game

[teej]

Hey, I hear you loud and clear but in order to get something you have to give. It has to be appealing to the other team involved. We need an offensive star if we want to sniff the playoffs. LB went to the finals with one of the best scorers in NBA history. LB won the finals with a starting 4 (everybody but Ben) who could score when called upon. We need fire power on the offensive end. I like the guys we have on the team but some trades don't feel good but we have to do something.


Um, all 5 of our sarters can score when needed...dont tell me Ray, Raja, Gerald, Boris, or OK50 cant put of 15+ any given night

[BobcatsAllDay]

Um, all 5 of our sarters can score when needed...dont tell me Ray, Raja, Gerald, Boris, or OK50 cant put of 15+ any given night

Answer this question...8th seed versus Cavs, Boston, Magic or 4th seed with a chance to make something happen? I have to look at the big picture b/c of LB's history of burnin' the road up. I definitely think we are an 8th seed healthy. But what's the fun in getting your heads blown off in the 1st round. With that said, I would take it in a heartbeat.

I don't know what it is about this loss to the Hawks but I'm tired of not having a guy that puts fear in the opposing team and gets the occassional superstar call from the ref.

[teej]

I don't know what it is about this loss to the Hawks but I'm tired of not having a guy that puts fear in the opposing team and gets the occassional superstar call from the ref.

His name is Gerald Wallce, you may have heard of him.

[BobcatsAllDay]

His name is Gerald Wallce, you may have heard of him.

With all the punishment he takes, he doesn't get enough calls in my book. Nobody can control the respect our players receive from the refs or other teams but I don't think any team comes to Charlotte with the fear of facing anybody on our roster. Most nights we play extremely hard (I believe a carryover from the Bernie days w/ a mixture of LB's demanding style as well) and that gets thru a lot of games.

[teej]

Kobe, and most guards on the whole, fear Raja...any rookie big fears Mek...and any flimsy wing fears Crash...

[BobcatsAllDay]

Kobe, and most guards on the whole, fear Raja...any rookie big fears Mek...and any flimsy wing fears Crash...

I think we are well respected around some parts of the league but feared, nah. I will say some may fear Raja on the defensive end. (We are in need of a 20-25 pt/gm player)

[teej]

I can tell you I didn't (and don't) fear playing Tayshaun, Chauncey, Mehmet, Rip, Ben, or even Rasheed, I feared them as a unit...same with San Antonio, you dont fear Parker (except for your nuts), Ginobili, Duncan or the others, just as a whole. You don't fear Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, (you do fear KG) but you fear them as a whole. Get my drift? We're a few small steps away from being that whole like LB had in Detriot.

[dnbman]

With all the punishment he takes, he doesn't get enough calls in my book. Nobody can control the respect our players receive from the refs or other teams but I don't think any team comes to Charlotte with the fear of facing anybody on our roster. Most nights we play extremely hard (I believe a carryover from the Bernie days w/ a mixture of LB's demanding style as well) and that gets thru a lot of games.

Yeah, Wallace is a great player who has super star nights. However, he's not a guy who is going to get calls every night. And his shooting isn't good enough for him to make up for it if he's not getting the calls. Mind you, I LOVE the guy and think he's integral to our success. I just don't consider him a superstar.

[spectre]

I can tell you I didn't (and don't) fear playing Tayshaun, Chauncey, Mehmet, Rip, Ben, or even Rasheed, I feared them as a unit...same with San Antonio, you dont fear Parker (except for your nuts), Ginobili, Duncan or the others, just as a whole. You don't fear Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, (you do fear KG) but you fear them as a whole. Get my drift? We're a few small steps away from being that whole like LB had in Detriot.

Exactly. Well said.