Nets v/s Bobcats

[dav7z]

Nets debth chart

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/depth-chart/NJ


Bobcats debth chart.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/depth-chart/CHA

We hold Yi and Lopez in check this should be a Bobcats game .
Charlotte--------- Nets
TC -------- Lopez
Diaw-------- Yi
Felton -------- Auston
Wallace -------- Lee
Bell -------- CDRoberts
---------------------------------
Graham--------- T Williams
DJ--------------------------S Williams
Henderson------------------- Boone
Nazz, ------------------- Simmons
Brown--------------------
If we can hold Lopez and Yi this should be a blow out. They have no back up at point at all. And no small foward averageing over 3 ppg. Felton should kill Auston , Wallace has no one who can match up with him.

It would be nice to see some Hendo v/s T Williams tonight.
Either way i think Bells back.

Game thoughts .
Cable Box 7.00.........FSCR

[GoBobs]

we could really use the win. I want to see more Hendo, Derrik Brown and Ajinca.

[BeebCats]

A recent Bonnell articles said he doesn't think Bell will be back for this game, based on the fact that we didn't practice yesterday.

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_nba/2009/11/sounds-like-bell-wont-play-monday.html

Even so, we should be fine. With Devin Harris injured, the only legitimate problem would be Lopez, and I don't feel he's up to taking over a game at this point in his career. Our defense should smother them, and hopefully TC shakes some more rust off and doesn't foul so much.

Even more hopeful, maybe we can get some more time for Brown, Ajinca, and Henderson.

We have to win these games that are winnable, so it's ok when we lose the ones that we're supposed to lose. The Nets are definitely a team we can win against (ESPECIALLY without Harris)


EDIT: Just saw this, looks like Raja will be back in the lineup tonight :)
http://www.bobcatsbreak.com/?p=768

[davcbow]

Its going to be a interesting game, we have to hit our shots and if Bell plays tonight I hope he does a hell of a lot better than he did in preseason. I know he will be OK on defense, he has to hit his shots...:cool:

[BRNC]

Someone posted the quote from Raja (preseason I think) and it really applies...we have to win the games we're expected to win....if that happens we have a legitimate shot at the playoffs...good teams have to win those games and until this team does that game after game no one in the league will consider us a "good" team...this is one of those games (like the Knicks game) we have to win period...

[ND22]

Someone posted the quote from Raja (preseason I think) and it really applies...we have to win the games we're expected to win....if that happens we have a legitimate shot at the playoffs...good teams have to win those games and until this team does that game after game no one in the league will consider us a "good" team...this is one of those games (like the Knicks game) we have to win period...

I was going to bring this up myself, there is no question we should win this, we won't be taken seriously, nor will we make the playoffs if we lose to teams like New Jersey.

[ohara831]

This would be a bit tougher if Harris were playing against us. But with him out, Lopez is the only real concern I have from a scoring point. We should handle this team tonight by at least +10. I dont even want to contemplate what thoughts will go through the minds of the faithful if we lose this one.

Like posted above, we have to win the games we should win, and pull a few upsets along the way, and we have a shot to make the playoffs.

[spectre]

With Raja back I'm feeling pretty good about this game.

Even more luck...there's already a link out there:

http://rwbsports.com/ch3.html

Hopefully it'll work.

[BobCatsFanInTx]

No offense but when did Vs become v/s. Is the Vs channel incorrect in using Vs? Should they be the v/s channel?

[teej]

I've seen v/s many times, tex.

To echo everyone, no way in hell we should lose to the Russian Mark Cuban.

If we don't see Lexy, UPS, and Gana by the third quarter I'll be disappointed.

[BigE]

I hope Raja isn't coming back too soon, it would suck if he re-injures his wrist and misses the enitre season.

[dav7z]

A game we should win , I don't expect Lexy to be active tonight. Either him or Diop. One of the two will set.


Looking at line ups . Those guys might trade with us nothing big but could help both clubs

Vlad , for S Williams and Hassell

We take on two expirings , Williams can board and score some . I think L Brown could make him productive , very productive, Brown is about the only coach who i think could . They get a s/f , Better than any s/f on thair roster whitch is sad.
We save six mil off our cap next season.

[dav7z]

I hope Raja isn't coming back too soon, it would suck if he re-injures his wrist and misses the enitre season.

This is one of those if its going to work things . It don't matter if its now or next week . Hes got to see how its going to work. Its no re-injury either he can play or he can't.

[davcbow]

This is one of those if its going to work things . It don't matter if its now or next week . Hes got to see how its going to work. Its no re-injury either he can play or he can't.

I just hope he hits his shots tonight. I feel all cozy inside when Rajz is hitting his shots...:biggrin:

[rsxnova]

I think Diop sits. It should only be a matter of time till he is traded.

[CTownSC]

I see Vegas has us as a 7 point favorite

[ohara831]

I see Vegas has us as a 7 point favorite

That's too funny. Before it was announced that Raja was starting, we were 8 pt favorites. Not sure why, but hopefully Raja uses that tidbit of info as motivation to get out and light up the Nets!

[dav7z]

Leaving for the game. Im not looking for many peeps thair tonight. Don,t feel much like going tonight my self. Feel bad , But i can't just not go. So i will be thair , saying not so nice things to the peeps in BLUE . And watching the Cats kick tail. . As we win our 2nd game of the season.

[CTownSC]

That's dedication right there. Driving all the way from Belmont to the game when you feel like duke.

Hope the Bcats win big for you.

[docend24]

link? 10 10 10

[spectre]

I forgot about Yi...loads of asian links.

We need us a Yi!

[docend24]

Oh I see, you changed time in US this weekend, didn't you?

[rsxnova]

I forgot about Yi...loads of asian links.

We need us a Yi!

Everyone else has a Yi, but we have Pierre

[spectre]

Everyone else has a Yi, but we have Pierre

We got a French link last season and it was a trip. Whenever the announcer said "Boris" it sounded like he was trying to seduce him.

I have a strong TVAnts link going but it's in Japanese. Let me know if you guys run across a good english version.

[Walt Cronkite]

Harris sitting pretty much makes this a must win game. Our division is tough, so we HAVE to beat the EC teams that we can when we have them outmatched.

[rsxnova]

Alston is more than capable

[Walt Cronkite]

Skip is capable. He plays defense well and can manage an offense. He's not more than capable though.

[docend24]

give me the japanese sounds like fun:)

[CatNation]

our offense is so bad.

fuck playing the right way. play the way that gets the god damn ball into the basket

[Walt Cronkite]

Play the way that is watchable

[davcbow]

Man I cant believe we have 5 TOs already....:cool:

[spectre]

http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=54717&part=sports

Doc, I'm using the tvants link with 855 kps

Lowest scoring game ever!

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

whoaa what is going on here..i dont understand whats wrong with our team..

[Walt Cronkite]

Not the way to make the best of a situation that is there for the taking, fellas.

[bonzibonzi]

Why Boris is not on the floor ?

[BIGCatBobcat]

if you have a regulation ball in good shape, bring it to the arena. We're having shooting practice tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday. Shoot til your fingers can't pop the ball anymore. It's the 3 point shoot out from about 30 spots on the court, I'm looking at you Vlad, Ray, Raja. Also, trying to be tricky with the passes is all well and good but get the ball within the vicinity, please? I'm baffled really.

[Bobcat Matt]

im really getting tired of ray turning the ball over non stop!!! sit his ass on the bench if he cant make one pass-----and vladimir, i swear...make a damn wide open shot...this team is pathetic on offense...

[Walt Cronkite]

Why Boris is not on the floor ?

2 fouls in 3 minutes. PF depth strikes again!

[bing!]

I'm crying on the inside... wait a sec, now I'm actually cryin'.

[spectre]

That one stretch where both sides were running back and forth and either missing the shot or turning it over was actually quite funny.

Which is sad.

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

this might be one of the worst starts to a game ever. reminds of that one time we were down by 30 pts to dallas at home after the first quarter

[rsxnova]

On pace for 25 points:facepalm:!

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

That one stretch where both sides were running back and forth and either missing the shot or turning it over was actually quite funny.

Which is sad.

yeah its like watching elementary kids trying to score in nba regulation baskets

[spectre]

yeah its like watching elementary kids trying to score in nba regulation baskets


LOL that's exactly what it's like!

[teej]

Just got in, and I'm disgusted, but then DJ scores 4 pts.

the link on page 1 from spectre works...

[rsxnova]

At least DJ is giving a good effort.

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

when did DJ start doing the wallace mouth piece action?

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

i like radman's improvement..he is a lot more active this year..

[rsxnova]

i like radman's improvement..he is a lot more active this year..

Yea but it looks like he lost his swagger when he shoots 3's

[BIGCatBobcat]

LOL that's exactly what it's like!

never seen a team play from this far under the rim since hoosiers.

[Bobcat Matt]

i like radman's improvement..he is a lot more active this year..

improvement??? like worse shooting?? the guy cant hit a shot to save his life...not a jumper or a lay up...hes already missed 2 lay ups

[CatNation]

if this is how we are gonna play the 1st quarter, thank GOD i'm going out and will miss the 3rd quarter....

[davcbow]

At least DJ came in and can score...:cool:

[teej]

if this is how we are gonna play the 1st quarter, thank GOD i'm going out and will miss the 3rd quarter....

At least theyre this bad too, as in we can win by shooting under 20%...

They couldn't beat Davidson with this offense, but they can beat the Nets!

[CTownSC]

Has radman hit an outside jumper yet this year - my lord

[Walt Cronkite]

How many does the practice gym seat? Maybe we should play there. How are we so unfamiliar with our home rims??

[spectre]

Teej is it sharp (as in is it worth leaving this great picture but no sound sharp?)?

DJ comes in and saves the day! His outside shot isn't working either but at least his short game is.

[CatNation]

all you can do is lol

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

improvement??? like worse shooting?? the guy cant hit a shot to save his life...not a jumper or a lay up...hes already missed 2 lay ups

have you looked at wallace's FG percentage?

the entire team is shooting terribly.

radman is getting rebounds and hustling, give it some time for him to gel in. hes being asked to play a role he has not before.

[teej]

Teej is it sharp (as in is it worth leaving this great picture but no sound sharp?)?

DJ comes in and saves the day! His outside shot isn't working either but at least his short game is.

I don't know if you want it to be sharp right now. And it's sharp sometimes, others not so much. I think it's the YES networks cameras, not the stream.

And put in Lexy or TC, Nazzy is wayyyyy off tonight. And Radman is worse.

[Bobcat Matt]

guys --im sorry---but this team is about terrible...i have no answers for what were seeing..if we're playing any other team than NJ we'd be getting killed....the nets are a joke and we look even worse...every offensive possession is a disaster...all 6 field goals are layups...nothing outside of 5 feet will drop for any player on this team...and sometimes radman looks like he has never played before.

[CTownSC]

dare I even look at the box score - let me guess 22% FG

[davcbow]

Is this years team the worst scoring team ever?

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

i dont know what LB is doing to them, he must have psyched them out

[spectre]

Hah, did you guys get a look at LB after Vlad threw that cross court pass over the guys head?

[rsxnova]

I hope Brown has some kind of trade in mind.

[Bobcat Matt]

this is looking worse than the boston game...atleast then we could use the excuse of oh wait its the celtics..theyre good...nets are awful and we can't sniff a basket...really depressing

[davcbow]

i dont know what LB is doing to them, he must have psyched them out

Is he trying to get fired?

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

I hope Brown has some kind of trade in mind.

this is not about the players. these are all capable players , something is wrong..i think its mental right now

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

Is he trying to get fired?

haha, who knows, LB is a madman

[Jennings]

Anyone have another link? That last one didn't work. It said foxfire doesn't know how to open it.

[BETCATS]

Flip Murray needs to hurry up and come back. Once we have him ready, i want to see what we can do. Until then, we dont have a scorer until then.

Vlad Rad is really pissing me off. He slows down the offense a lot. Any time the ball goes near him, bad things happen tonight.

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

watching wallace play PF is painful, reminds me of the ham bisquit, can we try playing frenchie for a few mins?

[rsxnova]

I wish Hendo could get the same burn as Twill

[BETCATS]

watching wallace play PF is painful, reminds me of the ham bisquit, can we try playing frenchie for a few mins?
Only if we are really trying to show the outside world that we do not value winning. Alexis is not ready yet...

[Bobcat Matt]

Flip Murray needs to hurry up and come back. Once we have him ready, i want to see what we can do. Until then, we dont have a scorer until then.

Vlad Rad is really pissing me off. He slows down the offense a lot. Any time the ball goes near him, bad things happen tonight.

we're in a sad state of affairs if our scoring hopes rely on flip murray i realize this team wasnt a killer offensive team last year, but i thought we improved our line up? boris looks asleep out there--felts is turnover mcgee --chandler has been a bust (so far) rad man sucks---dj and gw are the only ones who even look competent

[Shrimpy_Jackson]

I just want to watch the damn thing! The misery! The misery! I crave it!

[spectre]

http://www.atdhe.net/10176/watch-new-jersey-nets-vs-charlotte-bobcats

that one is working.

I'm staying with the tvants link...it's not skipped at all.

and of course it wouldn't on this game.

[teej]

We're on pace to score fewer than the Boston game...this is aw-fucking-ful.

I don't understand how you lay an egg like this. I just don't get it!

[Bobcat Matt]

tyson must still be out of shape...he has had 3 or 4 dunks blocked now...when i used to see him play for NO he used to try and tear the rim down...im still waiting to see that intensity...watching lopez back him down, turn and hit a 10-12 foot fader makes me remember why we SHOULDVE drafted him. we have absolutely no low post scoring...thus we have to shoot j's all night, YET we have no one who can shoot J's...its going to be a long season i fear

[teej]

Raja for 333333. THANK GOD!!!!

[rsxnova]

At least we are hitting most of our FT's

[Bobcat Matt]

ray at the half--- 0-5 from the field ----4 TO---we're going nowhere w/ him as our floor leader...great guy, not a great player

[teej]

ray at the half--- 0-5 from the field ----4 TO---we're going nowhere w/ him as our floor leader...great guy, not a great player

He beat the Knicks, and DJ has been worse this year than Ray.

But yes, he has issues he needs to work on desperately. Judging by the score, Crash is the only guy who doesn't.

[Bobcat Matt]

he did beat the knicks but for every knicks game---there are 3 bos,njn,cle games....

[rsxnova]

Gerald is playing a good game so far.

[Bobcat Matt]

wow...where would we be without Gerald tonight?

[teej]

he did beat the knicks but for every knicks game---there are 3 bos,njn,cle games....

I think what Ray did vs. DJ in the Bos game has been well documented, so I'll just say don't use that as evidence, you'll look like a fool. And Cleveland was a wash. So tonight is his only "bad" game. And DJ hasn't been perfect either. Though so far he has been better.

Ok, we're down by 8 at the half, much better than it could've been. LB needs to fix whatever the hell is wrong with these jackasses, and Hendo needs more action in the 2nd half. Time to man up...

[WarioVsMooChicken]

As bad as we're playing, we're only down by 8 and they are getting into some foul trouble.

If we can keep up what we were doing at the end of the half, we'll be fine =)

[Walt Cronkite]

Safe to say yet that our offensive inability isn't from playing leet defensive teams?

We need to make this year's Richardson for Diaw/Bell trade.

[Bobcat Matt]

I think what Ray did vs. DJ in the Bos game has been well documented, so I'll just say don't use that as evidence, you'll look like a fool. And Cleveland was a wash. So tonight is his only "bad" game. And DJ hasn't been perfect either. Though so far he has been better.

Ok, we're down by 8 at the half, much better than it could've been. LB needs to fix whatever the hell is wrong with these jackasses, and Hendo needs more action in the 2nd half. Time to man up...

dude the guy had 8 turnovers against cle---why is it a wash? he now has more TO's than assists for the season---that's absolutely terrible, end of story. im not saying DJ has been lights out, but RAY has SUCKED, save for 1 game

[Toocool]

19% FG percentage :facepalm:

[davcbow]

AllI can say is I dont care what you did in the past I want to know what youre going to do for me today... So far Felts looks bad, forcing passes taking bad shots (it could be the mouth injury messing with him) DJ looks much better...:cool:

[docend24]

I just dicovered a beauty of Game Casts. Streams are for those without fear and feelings.

[rsxnova]

Safe to say yet that our offensive inability isn't from playing leet defensive teams?

We need to make this year's Richardson for Diaw/Bell trade.

I wouldnt mind trading for J Rich

[Walt Cronkite]

I just dicovered a beauty of Game Casts. Streams are for those without fear and feelings.

Hall of Fame

[teej]

Safe to say yet that our offensive inability isn't from playing leet defensive teams?

We need to make this year's Richardson for Diaw/Bell trade.

Yes, it's safe. We've had wide open looks and good shots and they've missed. And that's by guys who made them last year, and their whole careers. Inexcusable. I'm beginning to believe last year's team was better, not because of the Ok50-TC swap, but because these guys have just lost their passion.

[teej]

I wouldnt mind trading for J Rich

:facepalm:

He's done. He was done before he got here, he just managed to get a few good games because he and Crash were the only scorers we had. And he and Crash don't work together.

We need someone though, Walt's right.

[davcbow]

We need some sort of trade. We need points......:cool:

[Walt Cronkite]

Yes, it's safe. We've had wide open looks and good shots and they've missed. And that's by guys who made them last year, and their whole careers. Inexcusable. I'm beginning to believe last year's team was better, not because of the Ok50-TC swap, but because these guys have just lost their passion.

Still, it's got to get better... is it possible that LB is too far out of touch from this generation of ballers? Maybe just this style of play? I could see this club doing well against the 90s Heat and Knicks.

[Bobcat Matt]

brandon roy, danny granger, and brook lopez would look great in bobcats blue/orange

[Toocool]

And to think we chose Ammo over Roy.

[millst2]

nasty as hell, the franchise will be leaving if they FO sont get their shit in order. Look at the seats, the damn lower bowl is empty. Couple that with a shitty TV deal and shoddy product on the floor..ouch

I love the Cats but I agree with teej, although it is early on in the season we do seem at this point in time to look worse offensively than last yr. I hope these players arent just showing up for the paycheck.

On another note we are only 8 down,, so 2 stops and a couple of threes and we are back in it, and the nets bigs are in foul trouble

[teej]

Still, it's got to get better... is it possible that LB is too far out of touch from this generation of ballers? Maybe just this style of play? I could see this club doing well against the 90s Heat and Knicks.

He did too well last year with these guys, and they haven't locked him out of the lockerroom like the Biscuit. If this team is anything, it's honest. Especially Ray, Crash, Nazzy, TC, and Vladi. I don't think so. But it's possible.

[Bobcat Matt]

raymond actually air balled a lay up

[Toocool]

Why would Felton take the hard fadeaway shot :facepalm:

[teej]

nasty as hell, the franchise will be leaving if they FO sont get their shit in order. Look at the seats, the damn lower bowl is empty. Couple that with a shitty TV deal and shoddy product on the floor..ouch

It would cost wayyyyyyy too much for them to leave. As in like a hundred million. It was written into the stadium deal.

[Bobcat Matt]

GD raymond is a joke...EVERY PASS is short, long, too hard--not in time...dribble off a foot, airball floater--airball layup...i hate to keep harping on it, but the guy is holding us back...

[teej]

TC Ripdown DUNK!

[Toocool]

Chandler with a beasty dunk. Thats the Chandler I'm hoping for consistently this season.

[teej]

Raymond bucketttt

[teej]

What a job by Crash on the rebound!

[Toocool]

Good job on Crash with the hustle rebound.

[Bobcat Matt]

boris with one of his classic pass up a layup for an outside pass...stolen

[millst2]

wallace by far the one out there giving 120%, whats up with diaws hands, he cant hold onto a ball tonight

[teej]

boris with one of his classic pass up a layup for an outside pass...stolen

Is there anyone on the team you like?

[rsxnova]

We hurt the Asian

[teej]

We hurt the Asian

Over/under on the number of links that cut off now?

[CTownSC]

And to think we chose Ammo over Roy.


Please dont remind us - it makes my blood boil

[rsxnova]

Over/under on the number of links that cut off now?

lol, Im gonna push

[teej]

Diawwwww. And we're within a possession!

[teej]

Boris playing center...

And we're within one...

[teej]

Diawwwwww

And we have the lead!!!

[rsxnova]

We have the lead!

[spectre]

DJ playing really well. I like that we're spreading the floor and iso'ing him.

[teej]

I think Ray just needs to sit down and rest. The Knicks + Cavs games must be catching up to him.

[Bobcat Matt]

Is there anyone on the team you like?

yes....dj, gerald, gerald, d brown, ajinca----i like all of them..but they irk me to no end sometimes...just frustrated man

[ohara831]

Great charge led by DJ. We held them to 7 pts for the 3rd qtr? Damn, they suck really bad!!!

[Toocool]

Good quarter.
20 - 7 in total.
I would like to see game time for the rookies and Lexy now. Without Yi and Lopez the Nets are really struggling.

[teej]

Good quarter.
20 - 7 in total.
I would like to see game time for the rookies and Lexy now. Without Yi and Lopez the Nets are really struggling.

Lopez played a solid bit of the third quarter.

It's Yi and Harris they miss.

We want Lexy!! And UPS is inactive.

[teej]

TC ALLEY!!! That was nice!

[Toocool]

Lopez played a solid bit of the third quarter.

It's Yi and Harris they miss.

We want Lexy!! And UPS is inactive.

Yeah but Lopez is on 4 fouls.
Whats up with UPS, injured?

[millst2]

Alley Oopppppp

[rsxnova]

Looks like we are learning how to use TC

[rsxnova]

Yeah but Lopez is on 4 fouls.
Whats up with UPS, injured?

We had to make room for Bell

[millst2]

24 to Nil run,, and a block by wallace

[teej]

Ray and DJ have come alive in the 2nd half. Figures with LB...

and nice block by GW leading to the Diaw lay-in.

[rsxnova]

This is how we should play.

[Toocool]

Great block, then great pass and shot by Felton and Diaw.

[ohara831]

24 - 0 run by Charlotte. Wonder if we have EVER had that kind of run before?

[teej]

24 - 0 run by Charlotte. Wonder if we have EVER had that kind of run before?

In practice, maybe.

But I don't think so. And this is coaching, too.

[rsxnova]

Losing TC is when NY came back

[rsxnova]

Wallace and DJ are co MVP's for the game

[Walt Cronkite]

Losing TC is when NY came back

Didn't want to jinx it, but no, it wasn't.

[Bobcat Matt]

GW is the man ---20 rebounds!!!!!!!!!!

[millst2]

Wallace is MVP 24 pts and 20 boards.. DJ wasnt bad with 21pts in 28 mins

[rsxnova]

Geralds first 20-20! I want to know what LB said to then at the half

[millst2]

well hell it was a blowout and a comeback,, but .500 is .500 I can deal with that as long as the pieces fall in place. We still need a go to scorer and a PF. But I know LB is working on his Mid Season strategy:)

[Walt Cronkite]

I want to know what LB said to then at the half

I imagine he was speechless. You know how that old guy gets.

[ohara831]

Great win. It is something good upon which LB can build!

[BETCATS]

well hell it was a blowout and a comeback,, but .500 is .500 I can deal with that as long as the pieces fall in place. We still need a go to scorer and a PF. But I know LB is working on his Mid Season strategy:)


co-sign. We are 2-2, undefeated at home, but still lacking in some catogories. When Flip comes back, we will see where we stand.

[teej]

Wow. LB must've tore them a new one at halftime. That was the best 2nd half turnaround I've ever seen them have. Crash gets the MVp, DJ gets the MIP, and Gana and Lexy get the DNP's.

But that still was too close for comfort. Gotta get better.

[Bobcat Matt]

and yes dj outplayed ray by a mile...he needs to start getting more minutes--asap...slowly integrate him as the starter

[WarioVsMooChicken]

An SF getting a 20-20? That's not something you see much.

[Toocool]

G. keeps up this level of play and we'll have our first all-star. Unless the voters are too stupid and all aim to grab other randoms who's stats are terrible.

[Walt Cronkite]

G. keeps up this level of play and we'll have our first all-star. Unless the voters are too stupid and all aim to grab other randoms who's stats are terrible.

Voters only determine the starters. A snub if he's deserving would be on the coaches.

[BETCATS]

G. keeps up this level of play and we'll have our first all-star. Unless the voters are too stupid and all aim to grab other randoms who's stats are terrible.

Gerald wont be a starter, Lebron and Chris Bosh have the starting forward spots on lock. The coaches select the bench, and if Gerald keeps up this pace, i suspect they will choose him.

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

An SF getting a 20-20? That's not something you see much.

he was playing more like a PF..

[CatNation]

just got back. glad to see they got it together. i still won't be happy until we play FOUR SOLID QUARTERS of nba level basketball. I don't understand why thats so hard. Meks lookin good but they are losin to the knicks so who knows what that means.

ill be watching the griz game on LP tonight to see Iverson and what we should have had.

[BRNC]

A win (and a win is a win) but one of the ugliest games I've ever watched...

[teej]

he was playing more like a PF..

Yeah, Diaw either played SF or Center (:confused:) and Crash was the PF. It'll get him hurt soon...:rolleyes:

[BRNC]

...and the really scary thing is what will this team be if Crash does get hurt...:facepalm:

[teej]

...and the really scary thing is what will this team be if Crash does get hurt...:facepalm:

Losing to the Hornets...

[ebrown]

missed the game, but glad we got a win.

[TheBeagle]

just got back. glad to see they got it together. i still won't be happy until we play FOUR SOLID QUARTERS of nba level basketball. I don't understand why thats so hard. Meks lookin good but they are losin to the knicks so who knows what that means.

ill be watching the griz game on LP tonight to see Iverson and what we should have had. :::groan::: Life's too short, dude....Just let it.....let it....just let it go.

Yeah, though, crazy weird game. I was all set to leave at halftime and not come back to a game'til after Christmas (19% FGs; I mean, 8 of 42!?!?!?!), stuck around anyway, and saw the boys put together a massive run (thank you GW, DJ, and Boris), think it was 24-0 overall, and there you go, tied for the best record after 4 games in franchise history.

Another great job on the boards, some phenomenal defense (both on and off the ball), and the usual unforced TOs and poor shooting. The good thing, if the team can keep the first two up, eventually the latter two will come around. I'm not talking miracles, but I think with a full healthy cast, and a sense of familiarity, the offense won't look so inept and pre-shot clock as it has thus far.

Gerald still amazes me after all these years...he's just a machine that never stops giving it all he's got until he's on the sidelines and/or the buzzer sounds. Really, watching him play is the worth the price of admission, and I'm thrilled he's having such a successful start to the season in terms of stats.

Great to see DJ looking more like DJ tonight, especially from the foul line!

One disappointment is the lack of Derrick. To make room for Raja, it looks like he was inexplicably the odd man out. I didn't even see him on the bench, so he may have been moved to Portland, which I guess is better than riding pine, but still, to have him inactive over say, Vlad? I really don't get it...

Still, the team got a win it pretty much needed to have considering the circumstances even though shooting 32%....just a great grind out victory, no more, no less.

[BobCatsFanInTx]

A win is a win even if it was far from the teams best performance and it was against the Nets. I just can't wait till this team wins some games against much better competition. Lucky for the Bobcats their slow start was against a team that is a bottom of the barrel team.

[jam]

ugly win but still a win was'nt able to watch it but good thing they won,,2-2 is not bad considering they're bad offense and games aginst the 2 eastern onference powerhouse,maybe alittle more games and the offense will get better,go 'cats 3-2 after the atlanta game,i bet on that!

[dav7z]

Felton and DJ are both getting into our set way to slow . Holding the ball after they cross half court or making a very long pass. This is somthing Brown is doing . He knows what hes doing . But it sure looks bad now. Browns offence is all ways behind his defence any way . Clean a few more things up ,and we should look much better .
Give DJ props for knowing down shots with the clock on his back. Felton is thinking about the stiches . He would keep touching his lip looking for blood. One little distraction in this league is the differance from good and bad.
I Got upgraded to center court just five rows back . So that was nice.,
When our offence catches up we will be hard to beat.

I thought L Brown wanted to run this year . We have done any thing but run . Thoughts as to why??

[jdsingar]

Vlad has gotta go until he gets his shot back. That's all he's good for. Some of last seasons trades are looking a bit suspect now.

Vlad for Ammo and Shannon Brown? I understand getting something for Ammo, but Shannon Brown is doing well now. Instead, of paying Ammo we're now paying Vlad to be a scrub.

Diop is sitting on the bench. Oddly enough, that's the same thing Matt Carroll would have been doing.

Anyway, great defensive output by the cats! If they can get a bit more of a scoring punch they will be a tough team.

[ND22]

Hey Matt Carroll would be of more benefit to us than Diop, considering our offense is non-existent.

But a win is a win, although we will have to play significantly better if we are going to win any of the next 5 games.

[davcbow]

Felton and DJ are both getting into our set way to slow . Holding the ball after they cross half court or making a very long pass. This is somthing Brown is doing . He knows what hes doing . But it sure looks bad now. Browns offence is all ways behind his defence any way . Clean a few more things up ,and we should look much better .
Give DJ props for knowing down shots with the clock on his back. Felton is thinking about the stiches . He would keep touching his lip looking for blood. One little distraction in this league is the differance from good and bad.
I Got upgraded to center court just five rows back . So that was nice.,
When our offence catches up we will be hard to beat.

I thought L Brown wanted to run this year . We have done any thing but run . Thoughts as to why??

I noticed last night every time we tried to run the mistakes and turn overs started up...:cool:

[spectre]

Before I forget...did anyone see that drive DJ did (think the 4th quarter) where he went under the basket from the side, did a stutter step right underneath and then passed to I think Raja in the corner ahead where he took an uncontested 3 but missed?

That small stutter step pulled the defender off of Raja to give him that uncontested jumper.

I want to see more of that. It's one of the things that impressed me in those Texas games I saw (his intelligence and confidence in a crowd, making the right play to get his mate an easier shot) and if he could do that consistently then we'd be onto something.

[ohara831]

Before I forget...did anyone see that drive DJ did (think the 4th quarter) where he went under the basket from the side, did a stutter step right underneath and then passed to I think Raja in the corner ahead where he took an uncontested 3 but missed?

That small stutter step pulled the defender off of Raja to give him that uncontested jumper.

I want to see more of that. It's one of the things that impressed me in those Texas games I saw (his intelligence and confidence in a crowd, making the right play to get his mate an easier shot) and if he could do that consistently then we'd be onto something.

Your eye for the little things is very impressive. I agree that if DJ is to become the pass first PG that he was hyped to be, then he has to work at moves like that more often. Kid has tons of talent, but is just scratching the surface right now. LB has to bring it out in him or people will always be questioning the taking of DJ over Brook Lopez.

[davcbow]

Before I forget...did anyone see that drive DJ did (think the 4th quarter) where he went under the basket from the side, did a stutter step right underneath and then passed to I think Raja in the corner ahead where he took an uncontested 3 but missed?

That small stutter step pulled the defender off of Raja to give him that uncontested jumper.

I want to see more of that. It's one of the things that impressed me in those Texas games I saw (his intelligence and confidence in a crowd, making the right play to get his mate an easier shot) and if he could do that consistently then we'd be onto something.

That type stuff is why I think DJ will be better than Felts. Dj is learning the small things to complete his game and Felton is still turning the ball over a lot...:cool:

[spectre]

That type stuff is why I think DJ will be better than Felts. Dj is learning the small things to complete his game and Felton is still turning the ball over a lot...:cool:

Not exactly. After we drafted him I was lucky to catch a bunch of Texas games on TV (replay), and that was what was so impressive at the time. He was so confident moving amongst the bigs in the paint and would use those moves...stutter step, head/body fakes...and then move or pass to the left open spot. He's not done that since he's been here and that's why I've been so frustrated and disappointed in him.

Don't know if you remember but I hit on this near the end of last season. My thinking then and now is that he's being so conservative playing under Larry Brown. I think he's too worried about screwing up. He seldom makes a risky pass, but always the safe one...and that's why his assists are always so low.

I know he could do it in college and I think he can do it in the pros...and if he did we'd be hearing comparisons to CP3. He just has to start doing it.

[davcbow]

I agree and I think its coming.... I think LB is going to get fed up with Felton and his TO's and start playing DJ a lot more...:cool: