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lpgrl26 · #21 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:02 PM

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Dice's defense has regressed

And i agree the defense in general is not good at all. We couldn't stop Hedo Turkoglu.

On a side note, the Bulls got blown out by Memphis. It's comical how they own us, and then go out and do that,

Delfino Delivers · #22 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by max

Orlando executed well down the streatch. In spite of 2 air balls. They got to the line, made all their free throws and did a good job limiting the Pistons to 1 shot.

And 1 shot is what won this one.

All the starters played well, not great but good. Some porous defense there on Turkoglu from Prince in the 4th.

Beyond Maxiel we only got 4 points off the bench in a combined 38 mins. Thats not getting the job done. Is Stucky capable of making a jump shot? I know he must have hit some in College.

14 of those 38 minutes were given to players that are not scorers. 12 of those 38 were to Arvis; nuff said.

AJ was the only DNP for us tonite. I would be frustrated if I were him. We got 2 points and 1 board from Fabio and Primo tonite.

I gotta believe that AJ could give us more then that if he was given those 8 minutes.

Mrcina · #23 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:08 PM

Primoz and Amir should together play 15-20 min each game (one or another, depening on opponent).
More Afflalo.
Jarvis should put on clothes (whole defense falls apart, when he is in + terrible shooting) and Herrmann should get a chance finally.

alexa032 · #24 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Delfino Delivers

14 of those 38 minutes were given to players that are not scorers. 12 of those 38 were to Arvis; nuff said.

AJ was the only DNP for us tonite. I would be frustrated if I were him. We got 2 points and 1 board from Fabio and Primo tonite.

I gotta believe that AJ could give us more then that if he was given those 8 minutes.

It is darn frustrating. I wanna be patient, and I wanna believe people when they say AJ will get his chance...but seeing scrubs like that on the floor getting meaningful PT while Amir racks up DNP's is discouraging.

Delfino Delivers · #25 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:12 PM

We are working way to hard to get buckets with the talent we are supposed to have.

lpgrl26 · #26 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Delfino Delivers

We are working way to hard to get buckets with the talent we are supposed to have.

It's a symptom of Flip's offense. This is what happens when all you do is shoot jumpshots.

And i hate hearing that "We're a jump-shooting" team especially from the players. I distinctly remember us having an inside game that was 10x better than the one we have now w/ almost the same personnel.

professor · #27 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:16 PM

i didn't really see most of the first half, did see most of the second. can't really disagree with anything posted thus far. but i was pleased to see that cb (and i think a couple of other starters) didn't come back in until around 6 left in the 4th. when he came in he looked more energetic than usual, and he did put some energy into that last 3. and stuckey looked to me more confident toward the end of his last shift, maybe cause he got a little bit longer run than usual.

buddahfan · #28 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by raxrets

it wasn't as ugly as chi game but but def was horrible: Orl had pick'n'roll all day.

Chicago stinks unless they play us. Got blown out tonight by Darko and Co.

raxrets · #29 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Delfino Delivers

We are working way to hard to get buckets with the talent we are supposed to have.

Yes, orl got its baskets far more easely and they didn't had second-chance points( 4 or so). Dice needs some rest but nobody is capable to replace him(AJ is not C!). Only trade may help.

buddahfan · #30 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Delfino Delivers

14 of those 38 minutes were given to players that are not scorers. 12 of those 38 were to Arvis; nuff said.

AJ was the only DNP for us tonite. I would be frustrated if I were him. We got 2 points and 1 board from Fabio and Primo tonite.

I gotta believe that AJ could give us more then that if he was given those 8 minutes.

AJ needs to be traded.

We have ruined his career for long enough. If he been drafted by a running team he would a big time starter by now.

Joe D. messed up in drafting him. It is like putting a square peg in a round hole.

AJ is not a half court player. His shines in a running game. GS, Phoenix and even the Lakers would love him.