Preseason Game 2: New Orleans Hornets at Charlotte Bobcats (in G'Boro) 10/8

[ziggy]

Thursday night we have our second preseason game against the universally despised ( at least here in the QC ) New Orleans Hornets. As always when you face the Hornets you have to deal with the games best point guard CP3.

I promise I won't bring up for the 10,000th time the fact that we could have turned #5 & #13 a few years back into CP3... I promise I won't

This game would be even more fun if we got to see Tyson Chandler and this dude go head to head, but unfortunately neither guy is going to suit up.
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/bobcatsplanet/277-emeka-okafor-hornets-jacket.jpg?t=1254958932

That image of Mek in a Hornets uniform is really disturbing isn't it?

So what do you guys think? Are we going to kick the collective asses of these George Shinn Hornets and send them home with a loss?

[Keetch]

I'm just looking for further development of the youngsters. I have fantasies of Ajinca and Henderson becoming above-the-rim beasts and DJ shooting smooth J's. Gerald dipping a shoulder into a defender driving to the rim and throwing the poor dude into the cheerleaders. Lucky bastard.

The new buff Nazr will lead them to the spoils.

In another thread Charles Barkley kept coming up in a conversation about Stevie Graham. Now I can't wait to see this guy!

Ha. Anyway, I'm going to the game, but at the moment have no idea where I'm sitting :P Will Call will let me know!

[teej]

I can't wait, if only because it's Bobcats basketball.

But beating the Hornets (whether it counts or not) is ALWAYS worth it.

[Fred Williamson]

what an ugly jacket...

[ammofan]

Im readddyyyyyyyyyyy

[polarcat]

i'm just excited that i can actually watch the game on tv this time!! plus, i think the young guys will have something positive to build off of after competing with cleveland in game 1. should be an exciting game regardless... go cats!

[ND22]

I hope the game is on TV, Fox Sports Network was showing an English Premier League sports show instead of the Cats-Cavs game.

I hope the rookies continue to improve, and a win would be great too if not just to boost a little bit of confidence.

[Jennings]

Yeah, my guide doesn't have the game on either. I really don't want to break something tonight if it not on..haha. The website has it on FSCR, is that Fox Sports Net??

[BigE]

I was going to go get tickets last night but I have been sick as a dog these past few days so I won't be able to make it which really sucks because I live so close to Greensboro. Oh well atleast the game is on TV tonight, if you have DishNetwork it's on channel 445 here at my house. To those of you going to the game tonight have a blast and make sure that Emeka (if he's there) knows that Bobcats fans are extremely happy to have Tyson Chandler. I'm gonna say Bobcats win 95-92.

[dav7z]

Hornets roster ,

http://www.nba.com/hornets/roster/

Im not even sure who starts . But even short handed i think we match up well . Im looking foward to seeing more of our young players UPS , Hendo , Lex,
Bobcats preseason win . Felton allways plays CP3 well . I think it goes back to ACC days

Matching up with Wright and West should be instresting?

A game UPS should start instead of Vald //??

[teej]

Their healthy lineup is CP3/MoPete/Peja/West/Mek

Vs. ATL they had CP3/MoPete/Wright/West/Sean Marks, so I'd assume that's what's on tonight.

[GeraldWalrus]

Myself and my buddy are going to this game tonight and we are courtside behind the basket! If anyone could record the game via a computer and upload the file I would GREATLY appreciate it. Please PM me if you are willing to do this or something. We are heading up now. GO BOBCATS!

[Bobcat4Ever]

I'm stuck at a college that has no tv's (The Citadel) so you will hear this alot from me this year.....any links to the game?

[Jennings]

I have directv, does anyone know if it's on anywhere??

[GoBobs]

I live out of the area and the local sports bar doesn't even have this game b/c it isn't on nba tv. The NBA SUCKS for not having better coverage of games!!! you should be able to buy league pass broadband and watch all the preseason games but you can't even buy it yet.

anybody have a link?

[Ghost Kat]

Lets Go Cats!!!!!!!!!!

[Jennings]

I found the game on Directv if anyone needs it. It's on channel 645. I can't wait!! I can actually see which player has the ball.

[Ampsportsduo]

Bobcats Live has a certain trainwreck quality about it that I can't turn away from.

[ALong13]

I have Fox Sports Carolina and the game was showing, I was ready to watch it...watched the pregame and everything and as soon as the game is suppose to start it says its blacked out in my area and goes to a black screen...wanna talked about pissed off?

so does anyone have a link to the game?

[GoBobs]

the whole idea of blackouts is bullshit!

[dnbman]

the whole idea of blackouts is bullshit!

Yeah, I don't understand it at all. I get replacing a horrible Detroit Lions game with something else on Sunday, but why black out games with no better competition?

[Bobcat4Ever]

Is there anywhere to at least listen to the game?

[Ampsportsduo]

Someone tell them to turn the brightness down, please.

[ALong13]

Obviously Radmanovic has started the game good 2-3 with 5 points...

[Ampsportsduo]

If this team wants to play a more uptempo style they are going to have to take better care of the ball.

[ALong13]

up 9-0 nice way to start....wish I could see or hear the game

[dnbman]

If this team wants to play a more uptempo style they are going to have to take better care of the ball.

I would gladly reply if I could just SEE THE F-ING GAME!!!!!

[rsxnova]

Radman tried to steal from CP3

[dnbman]

Transition seems to be effective. I've seen two defensive rebounds lead to free throws about 5 seconds later.

[rsxnova]

Radman still needs to learn D

[Ampsportsduo]

Gerald attacking the hoop and already has one very nice crossover/slam.

[rsxnova]

18 to 8 run :(

[Ampsportsduo]

This #3 guy for New Orleans seems to be fairly decent.

[BIGCatBobcat]

The refs are struggling a bit. I wouldnt say bad calls but pace of game and that sort of thing.

[rsxnova]

Diop had a nice assist to the felton dunk.

[rsxnova]

Hendo needs FT training.

[Ghost Kat]

Ajinca


:o

[ALong13]

for those who are watching the game, how's my boy Ajinca doing?

[dnbman]

Ajinca


:o

That's good, yes?

I see he has two blocks, but looks like he missed some layups.

[rsxnova]

for those who are watching the game, how's my boy Ajinca doing?

Lexi just made a great play around the basket.

[Ghost Kat]

Lex looks good so far, Not great but he looks like he's worth a NBA draft pick

[rsxnova]

Flip looks like an AI junior out there.

[ALong13]

Flip Murray 0-6....not doing so hot his first two game while trying to prove he needs minutes...

[dnbman]

Flip Murray 0-6....not doing so hot his first two game while trying to prove he needs minutes...

Yeah, but he's a shooter. He's going to be streaky. Henderson hasn't lit the world on fire with his shooting yet either.

Hopefully both guys dial it in sooner than later.

[Ampsportsduo]

Graham for 3, smooth!

[dnbman]

It's not too often you see a guy with 11 points on 1/3 fgs.

[rsxnova]

Flip is playing D and Grahm looks like a keeper.

[ALong13]

Graham for 3, smooth!

I like Graham and would really be shocked if he didn't make the team, I think he's a player that can play anywhere from the 2-4....Hope the kid sticks around and plays some this year...

[dnbman]

Flip is playing D and Grahm looks like a keeper.

So, is Jefferson on his way out, you think?

[ALong13]

Nice lead at halftime, I know it's again New Orlean's scrubs, but still....Wallace sounds like he was much better tonight, hopefully Ajinca can see the ball some more...

[rsxnova]

Im not sure. Ill let you know how Jefferson looks when he gets some mins.

[dnbman]

Nice lead at halftime, I know it's again New Orlean's scrubs, but still....Wallace sounds like he was much better tonight, hopefully Ajinca can see the ball some more...

We outplayed the starters too.

[Ghost Kat]

DJ can still shoot, UPS looks good.

[ALong13]

So, is Jefferson on his way out, you think?

I honestly think Jefferson & Anderson will be gone come time for the season to start, that would put as at 14 players and give us opportunity to pick someone up who may fall off someone elses roster

[dnbman]

I honestly think Jefferson & Anderson will be gone come time for the season to start, that would put as at 14 players and give us opportunity to pick someone up who may fall off someone elses roster

I agree, hopefully a PF!

It's nice that we're starting to get to the point where our 14th and 15th guys matter.

[rsxnova]

I just have a strong feeling that we view Bell as expendable.

[ohara831]

Game is listed on my cable guide, but of course I am getting crap and not the game. Have to follow on Yahoo. Seems that the guys are having a very good effort, from both the starters and the bench. Overall, a good productive night so far.

[110oldeast]

I hope LB sticks to the uptempo game all year. We certainly are built for this type of game.

I like Brown and Graham as guys who can play multiple positions and eliminate the mismatches we used to have with those hybrid 3/4s that Atlanta and Philly have had.

Guard play was solid between starters and bench.

[Double_Trouble]

How does Bell fit in the picture? He hasn't done much this preseason. I like Bell, and think he can contribute, but he needs to produce.

[Jennings]

Pretty good start. DJ's looking good. I'm surprised that Henderson struggles so much from the line. Lexi looks night and day better from last year. He still has some work though. Flip can't hit a dam shot, other than that nasty 3. Ray looking good too. And I'm loving the unies. Just some thoughts I had on the first half.

[CatNation]

Bobcats game? psh I'm gettin Jim Courier vs some other guy in old man tennis. Hooray Charter

[ziggy]

Well, it doesn't look like DJ is going to miss from the FT line any time in 2009-2010 :biggrin:

[rsxnova]

DJ in for a semi hurt Felton

[Ampsportsduo]

I can't believe I'm about to type this...

Diop is a pretty adept passer for a guy with such a mediocre offensive game.

[rsxnova]

I can't believe I'm about to type this...

Diop is a pretty adept passer for a guy with such a mediocre offensive game.

2 Reb/2 Ast Maybe we can turn him into a double double threat.

[Ampsportsduo]

Time to take Gerald out. I'm past my pre-season wince quota. He's been the best Bobcat on the court tonight, but we need him healthy.

[ziggy]

Time to take Gerald out. I'm past my pre-season wince quota. He's been the best Bobcat on the court tonight, but we need him healthy.
Seconded....

[rsxnova]

Diop's FT's are turning into one motion instead of an awkward dip.

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

Diop's FT's are turning into one motion instead of an awkward dip.

theyre still ugly. as ugly as watching sir charles hit a golf ball

[110oldeast]

Replacement refs love to blow those whistles....

[Ampsportsduo]

Seriously, take Crash out. I feel like I'm watching a horror movie and a dumb chick won't turn around.

BTW Steve Martin - "We're collecting fouls like refrigerator art."

[Walt Cronkite]

Any links? Just getting in from basketball practice.

[rsxnova]

Replacement refs love to blow those whistles....

Makes them feel special. Does anyone know which game had 68 fouls?

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

woaah frenchie with the dunk!

[110oldeast]

At least the refs got quick schooling on giving Paul and ones when he pushes off. ;-)

[Ampsportsduo]

Why don't these replacement officials realize I have a UFL game to catch?

[rsxnova]

Jefferson in

[110oldeast]

Love LB but have no idea what the hell Gerald is doing in the game. Larry must not have read his injury history.

[Walt Cronkite]

I now see that it's actually televised. Owned by my expectations.

So, what did i miss?

[rsxnova]

Love LB but have no idea what the hell Gerald is doing in the game. Larry must not have read his injury history.

Wallace out Dontell gets a basket

[Ampsportsduo]

Regardless of the outcome, people should view this as a win. This final quarter is good for coaching etc. but the game has ended and we've entered scrimmage territory.

[GoBobs]

what with naz only 7 min?

[Walt Cronkite]

lol at foul on an alley oop attempt not yielding fts...

[ammofan]

We look pretty good........I am liking our team alot this year! I think DJ is a way better fit at pg than ray though, sorry

[rsxnova]

what with naz only 7 min?

He got in early foul trouble.

[TOOT DADDY]

I see DJ has 3 steals for the second game in a row.

[Walt Cronkite]

Yea, DJ! You rule!!

[Walt Cronkite]

I really hope Mohammed will be able to keep this up once the season begins. He'd be a convenient answer to the question about what to do at the backup pf.

[Ampsportsduo]

These refs can die in a fire.

[polarcat]

srsly, the nba is going to be hard to watch this year with these refs! i like what i've seen so far especially out of graham and hendo. brown, naz and dj look top notch too. lexy looked solid early on too.

[Ampsportsduo]

Graham is making this team, book it.

[Walt Cronkite]

Has DJ seriously taken 16 fts by himself or is that a yahoo screw up?

[ALong13]

Has DJ seriously taken 16 fts by himself or is that a yahoo screw up?

No its right...he's actually 16-18

[Walt Cronkite]

Has he been relentlessly attacking the hoop or is it just a factor of the refs being replacement level jobbers?

[Ampsportsduo]

Little of both, every foul has been 2 shots for the majority of the game.

[Ampsportsduo]

Game Over

Hallelujah. Holy ****. Where's the Tylenol?

[ohara831]

Great game. Surprised how Nazr had 5 fouls in 7 minutes, but he finished the game strong and did not foul out. Interesting that LB wanted to see how DJ would handle the PG role in a tight game at the end. He did OK. But his assist #'s must increase.

[rsxnova]

Nice game by the cats. Add in Diaw/TC and we might have something.

[dnbman]

I think DJ is a way better fit at pg than ray though, sorry

You did watch that part where Felton was leading our team against the starters and 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 13 minutes, right? I know those free throws were mesmerizing.

Solid game all around. I feel like we have players beyond our first 6 now. We have a lot of different looks we can put on the court too, which is nice.

Feeling very positive right now.

[dnbman]

Nice game by the cats. Add in Diaw/TC and we might have something.

That's nuts. I just realized we didn't have Diaw either; I was just thinking about TC.

Feeling even better about the win!

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

Great game. Surprised how Nazr had 5 fouls in 7 minutes, but he finished the game strong and did not foul out. Interesting that LB wanted to see how DJ would handle the PG role in a tight game at the end. He did OK. But his assist #'s must increase.

DJ played more because RF hurt himself, LB just said it was RF ribs

RF was playing really well, I don't DJ is as good of a ball distributor

[etothet]

absolutely right. Ray Ray brought his A game. DJ also looked good. He will keep us strong coming off the bench.

[Chrystos]

Wow I'm really liking Graham so far.

[King Taharqa]

GO GO BOBCATS!!! Excellent work tonight with the win.

[dnbman]

Suffice to say that DJ is the guy you want in to ice the game in the final minute. Those fts were pretty Herculean.

[CatNation]

The Good: Felton, Ajinca, DJ
The Better: We won
The Best: I got banned from RealGM. I'm really going to miss all the Raptor homers and intelligent posters there. :liar:

[dnbman]

WTF!!!!


The Hornets blew a 21-point lead in the second half, but used a late 10-3 run to win an exhibition game for the first time under coach Larry Brown. They entered 0-9 in preseason games under the second-year coach.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=AjvxPk8yRcJFGWTBitNZ5wK8vLYF?gid=200910 0830

Nice work, AP!

[rsxnova]

^Nice. I didnt know LB deflected.

[TheBeagle]

Got lost watching the dreaded and loathed Cards choke up a certain win to the Dodgers (WA-HOOOO!!!!! :biggrin:) and didn't remember 'til that was over that the Cats were......on tee-vee?!?!?! This is the first ever televisied preseason game for us, right? At least, excluding C-SET. Very very cool!!!

Anyway, yeah, Chrissy took over in the 3rd and got it close, but overall, it appeared to me in watching the last quarter and a half, we're the much better team....and once again, that's with us missing 2/3 of our starting froncourt. It's really surprising to me just how much better depth we have by adding Henderson, UPS, Flip and Steve.

Major kudos to DJ for having to carry the load with Raymond's injury....and doing so impeccably. Also, Steve is the man and really is reminiscent of George Lynch in all ways...this dude looks to be a keeper. Also, great job at the line from UPS.

Preseason wins and losses mean little to nothing to me, but it's good to finally get one after last year's 0-for.

[spectre]

Time to take Gerald out. I'm past my pre-season wince quota. He's been the best Bobcat on the court tonight, but we need him healthy.

No kidding. LB kept leaving him in there and I just knew it was going to cost us.

That was a good game! Right out of the gate we looked the better team. The starters all played under control and strong defense. Felton guarded Paul well, and instead of letting the pick work out the big would rush up on him and doubleteam him.

Felton played a very strong game. Took only one shot I thought was questionable, made nice pick/roll passes and even got a dunk off a nice tap by Gana.

And get this...Vlad played some very good D on West! At one point I think West somewhat lost his cool Vlad was sticking with him so well!

I think DJ looks a lot better this year than he ever did last season. He plays good D, he's talking on offense and he's moving a lot without the ball. He still looks primarily to score, and matching him with Flip in the 2nd unit ought to get us some points out of that group.

Flip seems to look for his own shot a lot. On one set he brought up the ball and DJ played off guard...ball never left Flip's hand til it went toward the basket. Can't see LB liking that for long.

Little disappointed in Henderson. Always looked to shoot even if it wasn't there. I actually think UPS looks a little more NBA ready than Hendo does.

This is going to be one fun season if we stay healthy.

[teej]

Had to miss the game, but sounds like a good one. Anyone know the extent of Ray's injury? And why Anderson didn't play (other than it was close)?

From what I've read, DJ and Ray combined to beast CP3, the refs are going to make D-Wade, LeBron, and CP3 look a lot more human, Lexy is a lot better, Flip needs to find his stroke, Kat and co. are going to be all over Ray because DJ is a lot better, and LB tried to kill Crash. Did I miss anything?

[spectre]

He looked fine on the bench. He was grimacing a little bit right before he went out, but he was getting up welcoming the players when they'd come off the court for a timeout.

And it'd be a hard sell to say that DJ outplayed Felton as he was about as good as it gets. The dude was halfway to a triple double while shooting a great % in a little over 13 minutes.

DJ did play very well though.

And if y'all plan on keeping this DJ vs. Felton thing going in EVERY FRIGGING GAME THREAD I'm going to start bailing. I don't want to pick sides...I want to pull for and like both of them.

[davcbow]

I watched the game and I thought everyone played well.... Whats the story with the refs, I havent heard much about that at all.... Great game guys.... :cool:

[Keetch]

I know I'm raining on the parade a little. I'm sorry! but...

Except for small bursts of energy I thought it was a pretty sloppy game; not unexpected so early, especially with the new refs. For the most part both teams (but moreso the Hornets), were hacking everyone (in the head, on the arm, in the gut) that got into the paint. It was a little painful to watch after while. I really think the players were just messing with/testing the refs. It got so brutal that players on both teams were on edge during much of the game.

LB seemed pretty animated. Watched him get into numerous players during timeouts. Lexi's getting lots of attention from the coaches for sure.

Felton had a good game going and then left after getting banged up (go figure). Pace slowed some when DJ came in. He's a good PG, but a better shooter than defender/distributor. Agreed, he's vital at crunch time.

Radman started well but then just got lost. Really, the guys a step slow; his footwork just isn't there. One rebound. He's a big strong guy, but a plodder.

I don't understand all the love for Stephen Graham. Yes, he belongs in the NBA; barely. I think he probably had a career game tonight, and that's not saying all that much. He's undersized and not skilled at anything enough to be special. A tough grinder though.

Lexi looks stronger from the waist up, but the legs are still thin. He's definitely developing some inside moves; which is likely the most exciting thing going on with the Cats. How many of us look forward to seeing him play more than anyone else right now? But those legs! Man, he's one knee bump away from trouble. Don't get too hooked on Lexi.

Mohammed is slow. Sorry!

Derrick Brown has some skills and some athleticism; but I didn't notice anything otherwise special there. Needs XP.

Okay sorry for the negatives; but on the positive side....the regulars; Crash, Felton, DJ and even Diop played well in "sloppy conditions". Hey we didn't really have a PF. Bell was off, seemed out of sync; but not worried, he just needs some PT. Hendo was missing everything he shot, but you can see the skills. I don't think he'll be a star; but definitely solid in the near future.

I was really struck this game what is meant by "lacking a go-too scorer". It started to bother me. All this time, and the Bobcats just don't have anyone to just take over. This game was just waiting for that, and nobody showed. Who could?

Chris Paul sure could. If he'd stayed in the game, we'd have been toast; Felton or not...

It's early preseason, but we need TC and Boris back!

[110oldeast]

I doubt we would have been in trouble if Felton didn't get hurt Keetch. Not in this game.

Paul had 9 pts and New Orleans was down about 20 before Felton went out with the injury early in the 2nd half. He had moments, but we were dictating. When Felton went out, Paul instantly went into kill/attack mode and scored 15 taking our lead down to 3 as our offense stagnated outside of fts on loose balls and some drives.

People often get upset with Felton, but he understands when the offense continues to have empty possessions that he has to make something happen and then get the team back into the flow. In this game, we definitely needed to find a way to stop the bleeding when N.O.'s starters were out there, but we had difficulty doing that. That said, with Diaw in the game, the pick and pop is the go to play in tough situations.

I will say that without EITHER of our frontcourt starters playing I was impressed. I also really hope LB keeps running with this team. We are built to do it with fast pgs and athletic guys on the wing.

[Keetch]

110Oldeast...you may be right on that; BIG PROPS to Raymond; he did have it going.

[Walt Cronkite]

I like your style Keetch.

[GeraldWalrus]

My buddy and I went to the game tonight, had courtside seats right behind the goal where the Bobcats bench was on. Amazing time. It was like being a at a basketball stripclub, because the Ladycats were RIGHT in front of us dancing for a good portion. haha. Anyways, Stephen Graham, Ajinca, and Brown looked solid tonight, especially Graham. The Lexi alley was sick. And Gerald owning Sean Marks made my night. I kept yelling at Marks how he sucks and belongs in the D Leauge. I got a headnod from Gerald when I shouted his name. He started lookin around, I pointed at him, and he smiled and nodded. Also, doesn't that Owens dude on the Hornets look like a woman? I came up with that conclusion and the Ladycats started cracking up over it. Dude looks like a lady!

Anyways, I'm going to put some pics up tommorow when my buddy brings his cam over. The worst part of the evening was the fact that there were so many pro Hornets people there. I thought it would just be CP3, but people were cheering Mo Pete for christs sake. Idiots.

A few more thoughts:
Those refs were bad. Real bad. Too many calls, too many missed calls. Rey wasn't hurt too bad, just banged up ribs. And LB isn't trying to kill Wallace. Wallace kept bitching at LB that he wanted to stay in longer.

GO CATS.

[SWedd523]

My buddy and I went to the game tonight, had courtside seats right behind the goal where the Bobcats bench was on. Amazing time. It was like being a at a basketball stripclub, because the Ladycats were RIGHT in front of us dancing for a good portion. haha. Anyways, Stephen Graham, Ajinca, and Brown looked solid tonight, especially Graham. The Lexi alley was sick. And Gerald owning Sean Marks made my night. I kept yelling at Marks how he sucks and belongs in the D Leauge. I got a headnod from Gerald when I shouted his name. He started lookin around, I pointed at him, and he smiled and nodded. Also, doesn't that Owens dude on the Hornets look like a woman? I came up with that conclusion and the Ladycats started cracking up over it. Dude looks like a lady!

Anyways, I'm going to put some pics up tommorow when my buddy brings his cam over. The worst part of the evening was the fact that there were so many pro Hornets people there. I thought it would just be CP3, but people were cheering Mo Pete for christs sake. Idiots.

A few more thoughts:
Those refs were bad. Real bad. Too many calls, too many missed calls. Rey wasn't hurt too bad, just banged up ribs. And LB isn't trying to kill Wallace. Wallace kept bitching at LB that he wanted to stay in longer.

GO CATS.

I expect lots of ladycats pics




you lucky bastard

[etothet]

He looked fine on the bench. He was grimacing a little bit right before he went out, but he was getting up welcoming the players when they'd come off the court for a timeout.

And it'd be a hard sell to say that DJ outplayed Felton as he was about as good as it gets. The dude was halfway to a triple double while shooting a great % in a little over 13 minutes.

DJ did play very well though.

And if y'all plan on keeping this DJ vs. Felton thing going in EVERY FRIGGING GAME THREAD I'm going to start bailing. I don't want to pick sides...I want to pull for and like both of them.




Great post ! We need to support both Ray and DJ. They are both assets.

[spectre]

Great post ! We need to support both Ray and DJ. They are both assets.

It's like people have totally forgotten about the Boykins/McInnis "experiments". Quality depth at PG is a luxury...and we have it for less than 10 million bucks. Lots of teams would love to have that.

I thought it was kind of funny that LB quips about it being a 4 hour game when you could tell that he used the refs calling every foul as part of his strategy. There's a good reason Crash didn't take any outside shots and why DJ would throw it at the rim every time a guy made contact with him.

It would never have occurred to the Idiot to ever take advantage of that.

[spectre]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091009/capt.d3a97804fdd046ec85dbd9e60289830c.hornets_bobc ats_basketball_nclh103.jpg

Stellar defense!

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091009/capt.6415ac72769e4a67bdcc2ff1c0278d9d.hornets_bobc ats_basketball_nclh101.jpg

Posterized!

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091009/capt.fe2f47096c6c4acf8c5bb41d9a6670d6.hornets_bobc ats_basketball_nclh104.jpg

Haha dude...do you really think your old ass can beat ME to the ball?

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091009/capt.0588a6a61803453faa1ab5cc1f6a304f.hornets_bobc ats_basketball_nclh105.jpg

Always in high gear.

[dav7z]

It's like people have totally forgotten about the Boykins/McInnis "experiments". Quality depth at PG is a luxury...and we have it for less than 10 million bucks. Lots of teams would love to have that.

I thought it was kind of funny that LB quips about it being a 4 hour game when you could tell that he used the refs calling every foul as part of his strategy. There's a good reason Crash didn't take any outside shots and why DJ would throw it at the rim every time a guy made contact with him.

It would never have occurred to the Idiot to ever take advantage of that.

Agreeded and this year we showing debth at the two in Murry and Hendo . Three UPS who is fiting in fine thair. Four Lex has looked ready for rotation., Five Nazzs inproved play.
Nazz has added 15 to 20 pounds of mussle with out gaining weight.

[teej]

And if y'all plan on keeping this DJ vs. Felton thing going in EVERY FRIGGING GAME THREAD I'm going to start bailing. I don't want to pick sides...I want to pull for and like both of them.

Sorry. IDK if I wrote it the wrong way or you're taking it the wrong way. But here's what I INTENDED: The Felton haters are going to be all over Ray, for every little mistake, because DJ has improved greatly. Since DJ has improved, the pro-Felton people will have a harder time defending Ray. Remember, I'm on the side that thinks Ray shoud start. I was just saying the Ray haters have a lot more ammo now.

Also, note that I prefaced everything by saying I didn't watch the game.

[TarHeelMan]

I was at the game last night; spent the second quarter and the first part of the third in line for a hotdog for my son... They were NOT prepared for that last night. What struck me was it seems that DJ has really been hitting the weights; his arms looked a lot bigger. Ajinca looked a lot more aggressive, too, but it got him into trouble on occasion.

They need to play a couple games at the RBC Center in Raleigh; it could only help since we barely get to see any games out here on TV

[BigE]

Great game last night, it was nice to see Larry Brown get his first preseason win as Bobcats coach. The Hornets are a very good team so it's not like we beat some scrub team like the Clippers. Again it was impressive to watch us play that well without Tyson Chandler or Borris Diaw on the court but the big downside of this game was clearly the replacement ref's. I don't know how many fouls were called last night but it was way too many, they need to let these guys play without stopping the game every 15 seconds. :mad:

[spectre]

Sorry. IDK if I wrote it the wrong way or you're taking it the wrong way. But here's what I INTENDED: The Felton haters are going to be all over Ray, for every little mistake, because DJ has improved greatly. Since DJ has improved, the pro-Felton people will have a harder time defending Ray. Remember, I'm on the side that thinks Ray shoud start. I was just saying the Ray haters have a lot more ammo now.

Also, note that I prefaced everything by saying I didn't watch the game.

Apologies teej...I did know what you meant and my post was probably a holdover from the last game thread. I'd just came in from the game and saw that and it all kind of clicked.

I hope like hell both of them have a tremendous season and everyone can appreciate having 2 very good PGs on the team.

On a side note...anyone notice the blond kid who gave out the game ball to the refs? Did anyone see him on TV?

That was MY boy! :biggrin:

[Keetch]

I saw you and your son sitting there Spectre. We were on the other side of the court, up from the baseline. I walked a lap around the concourse at halftime; but it was so crowded I couldn't spot you anywhere's.

I didn't catch the game ball thing; but that must have been WAY-cool. How'd you get such a cute kid? Your wife must be VERY pretty! :D j/k! I'm sure he's a perfect blend of wonderfulness....and a Bobcat fan to boot!

[etothet]

Sorry. IDK if I wrote it the wrong way or you're taking it the wrong way. But here's what I INTENDED: The Felton haters are going to be all over Ray, for every little mistake, because DJ has improved greatly. Since DJ has improved, the pro-Felton people will have a harder time defending Ray. Remember, I'm on the side that thinks Ray shoud start. I was just saying the Ray haters have a lot more ammo now.

Also, note that I prefaced everything by saying I didn't watch the game.


I am glad to see the improvement in DJ's game, but I saw that Ray looked stronger also and had a great game going before he got hurt. 13 minutes with 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 8 points, no turnovers, 2 steals and shot 67% from the field. I don't think there is a need to defend Felton. His game will speak for itself. Defending, distributing, rebounding and playing his heart out. Just needs to continue with the shot selection we saw Thursday and make good decisions and he will be fine. DJ needs to watch the turnovers and keep doing what he is doing. I am simply saying that we should not underestimate the improvement of Raymond but appreciate their differences.

[spectre]

^ Well said. If one style isn't working we hit 'em with the other. Opposing PGs are going to catch hell dealing with our two headed monster.

[dav7z]

^ Well said. If one style isn't working we hit 'em with the other. Opposing PGs are going to catch hell dealing with our two headed monster.



Truth be told im kinda sick of the DJ v/s Felton thing. I like both players .
I don't care who starts ,ill leave that up two Larry Brown . Im just happy to get 48 solid mins out of our point position.
I hope we can soon start the UPS v/s Wallace and the Hendo v/s Murry v/s Bell
It would be nice to be that solid in five positions.

[BigE]

Truth be told im kinda sick of the DJ v/s Felton thing. I like both players .
I don't care who starts ,ill leave that up two Larry Brown . Im just happy to get 48 solid mins out of our point position.
I hope we can soon start the UPS v/s Wallace and the Hendo v/s Murry v/s Bell
It would be nice to be that solid in five positions.

I couldn't agree more, there are a lot of teams that struggle when their starting PG comes out of the game but the Bobcats aren't one of them.

[davcbow]

Truth be told im kinda sick of the DJ v/s Felton thing. I like both players .
I don't care who starts ,ill leave that up two Larry Brown . Im just happy to get 48 solid mins out of our point position.
I hope we can soon start the UPS v/s Wallace and the Hendo v/s Murry v/s Bell
It would be nice to be that solid in five positions.

Well said dav7z...:cool: