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The Low · #31 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lapiston

Why, is Lindsay our back-up point?

Becaue his "negative" impact is just as overstated as Arroyo's "positive" impact.

TheeTFD · #32 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 03:38 PM

Emotions were flying high at that point, Saunders said. Sheed is going to be emotional and you never want to leave that type of situation up to the officials. We couldnt afford to have him thrown out of the game.

In keeping Wallace on the bench, Saunders chose to leave Nazr Mohammed and Jason Maxiell in the game. That proved to be the right move.
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What? What happened here?
As usual I'm confused...

roscoe36 · #33 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 03:41 PM

Sheed got mad that he wasn't getting any calls. On a couple shots he was being mugged.

He got a T, and then later got angry again but walked over to the bench rather than dump on the ref. He was trying to avoid getting the second T.

Dice picked up 2 quick Ts and was tossed. So rather than put Sheed back in, Flip S went with brahma and Naz-Mo.

TheeTFD · #34 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 04:02 PM

What physically happened you all could see, but the mind game and understanding of the players, something only sharp coaches in control of his impassioned players ... Zen like...

lapiston · #35 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 05:02 PM

Micro,

I agree that Maxiel is dunk happy and a simple put in is often better. I do think that he needs minutes if he is going to help us at all come playoff time. He can be a problem for the better teams who are geared to stop our main players.

Lee356 · #36 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by roscoe36

lee, I can only report what my lying eyes see. I'm hoping to get another chance at watching the game, Maxiell and Webber specifically this afternoon.

I'll credit Max with playing very strong in the second half, but his first half to my recollection was low energy and forgettable.

Because he improved his performance, I'd give Max a plus overall. But given the competition for minutes in our front court, he has to come out and impact the game immediately with physicality and force. Let's face it, the kid is far from a finesse player. His assets are power and force of will.

EDIT: Also, I am tired of seeing him miss dunks. He has to finish. It is unacceptable to blow dunks.

Its the old which come first, the chicken or the egg. If Maxiell hardly plays, he will not know his role, will not know what to do, so of course won't be seen giving off any energy. On the other hand, if he gets lots of playing time, he will know what to do, and be able to set off doing it with great energy. Energy with no purpose is just wasted motion. Flip Saunders has two choices. Don't develop the bench, or develop it. For him to look for energy from players who hardly play is a bit on the ridiculous side. Let JMAX play.

TaShawn · #37 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 05:34 PM

Dunk-happy sure beats Three-happy.

ahb · #38 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee356

If Maxiell hardly plays, he will not know his role

He seems to know his role quite well. So well, in fact, that he never hurts the team's performance by trying to do too much, to do things outside the definition of that role - like rebound. Or pay attention on defense. Or play under control.

Lee356 · #39 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ahb

He seems to know his role quite well. So well, in fact, that he never hurts the team's performance by trying to do too much, to do things outside the definition of that role - like rebound. Or pay attention on defense. Or play under control.

I will agree that he never hurts us by being out there. But I will strongly disagree he knows his role yet. He will get a lot better yet. As would Amir if we let him play.

roscoe36 · #40 (**permalink**) 02-04-2007, 08:21 AM

Better late than never.

Flip Saunders press conference and Chauncey Billups interview.

nJoy!

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