I turned the game off to play some 2K9 as the Cats. I felt better after a few fastbreaks with Wallace.
If the Playoffs started today....we'd be left out. And you know what? I've kind of come around that I really don't care one way or the other. If we make it GREAT; but if not, no big deal. If we make it we'll face the Cavs; and other than coming out for the LeBron show, it could be ugly. A quick series will be quickly forgotten anyway I'm afraid. Still, its progress.
But I think I'm seeing a team now that is struggling with EXHAUSTION. I don't really mean the kind that comes up because so-and-so played too many minutes Friday before the Saturday game; maybe its partly the kind that comes with playing 6 games in 9 days.....
Mostly I think its deeper than that. I think its both mental and physical. I think its playing and adjusting to LB ball, physical and in-the-paint, every game all year. It's adjusting to 24 different players on the roster. Its playing through pain and injuries. Its not having Sean May all year. Its Emeka alone under the glass unless Gerald comes "crashing" through to help. Its Felton under way-too-big a load until DJ gets his pro legs (next year?). It's an overall lack of high-quality depth.
That's why I didn't get the LEAST bit angry with the Indy game; not the least. If anything I just felt sorry that the guys had to deal with fricking Jarrett Jack going OFF on them. No way you anticipate that. Granger? Troy Murphy? Sure. I think they were likely prepared for those guys. But Jarrett Jack NBA Career Night?! Come on.
I think the road from here out is going to be a tough one; and no matter the final result I'm DAMN proud of this team; and the leagues best coaching staff.
Last edited by Keetch; 03-23-2009 at 04:44 PM.
Bobcats Redemption?
I turned the game off to play some 2K9 as the Cats. I felt better after a few fastbreaks with Wallace.
Well i think any true fan has a right to be upset, that just comes with the territory. It isn't the fact that people do not like the team, they just simply had higher expectations and knew it should have been a win. Me i was just like Damn, we got beat by Indy by 25pts. Sent a few emails , couple IM's to some other bobcat fans and thats about it. yeah it sucked we got smoked at home, no doubt. But Bulls are being played hard by the Wizards so that is a plus, if the bulls lose we are tied for 8th will win in the tie breaker. we have 8 of 12 on the road, just need to finish out over 500% and get the starters some rest. Go deeper in the bench and let the bench players contribute a little. Bench will be key in the playoffs.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/standings
Crap. Chicago won.
And they get the Pistons tomorrow night in Chicago. At this point in the season, I don't trust the Pistons to take care of the Bulls, but I sure hope they do. The Cats have a lost of work to do. Maybe we can pass the Pistons for the 8th spot!?Originally Posted by ohara831
I'm not saying your not allowed to be pissed...and I'm certainly not saying the team put forth a stellar performance but booing them at home after the tremendous run they have been on? You can choose to support the team however you see fit but I have to say that I completely disagree with booing of the team (especially in this situation). It just doesn't make sense to me.
Richard Hamilton, who was targeting a return from a groin injury for Tuesday's game at Chicago, is now doubtful to play in that game.
"With Rip it's a matter of feel," said coach Michael Curry. "It's not likely (Hamilton will play), but I don't want to rule him out. Sheed's out." And so is Allen Iverson. Hamilton, who has missed four straight, is a very risky play at this point, and would be limited to a maximum of three games this week if out on Tuesday. Mar. 23 - 2:04 pm et
Great!!! just our luck!
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NBA&hl=113286
I agree with you and i am one of the most critical fans out there. I would even go further as to say there were players who just were not trying and i don't buy the exhaustion crap either. It's the NBA they need to man up as professional athletes.
I would buy into exhausiton if we faded down the stretch of the game and were really trying but lost our legs and thus our FG% but the fact is the game was garbage from mid Q1 thru the finish. We did not even run plays, it was just garbage basketball
Having said all of that i did not boo the team once, nor would i. I think the team has given us more in the past 3-4 months than most anyone expected. When i first started going to the games i expected them to lose. Now i expect a win against any non top tier team and i still expect us to be competitive against the league's elite and give us a chance to win. I think that shows real progress
Well, the game is not over yet officially, but Detroit is getting whipped by Chicago. In moments Chicago will be 2 games ahead of Charlotte.
I have to say, it pains me to admit it, but my hat is off to Chicago. They have won the last 2 very important games. When the chips were down, they won when they needed. And Charlotte laid an egg vs Minny a few games ago and against the Pacers the last game. Chicago is earning the Playoff spot, while Charlotte is not. It hurts to say it, but it is the truth. Still, we got better this season, and I am proud of the Cats and their overall season and effort. Next season should bring us much better results.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/standings
Now we are officially 2 back.
Last edited by ohara831; 03-24-2009 at 10:45 PM.
well said, it was a good run but the Bulls are earning it
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