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

[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....

[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.