GDT: Charlotte Hornets and other NBA talk

[AhosDatsyukian]

I'm liking our chances at making the real playoffs. Atlanta isn't very good and we've won the season series against them. Cavs are falling apart due to a ton of injuries. Nets have issues, they're definitely the favorite of the 4 play-in teams but still I think we're up there with them as the likely 2 to make it as 7 & 8 seeds. We've been playing really good ball lately against some good teams, and that's extremely encouraging without Hayward.

A winning season (just need to go 2-3 or better in the last 5) and playoff appearance would make this season a success if you ask me, big step in the right direction.

 

[HisIceness]

I haven't been paying attention lately but remembered the Hornets had an early afternoon game today in Philadelphia and decided to watch.

I think they forgot however.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

I haven't been paying attention lately but remembered the Hornets had an early afternoon game today in Philadelphia and decided to watch.

I think they forgot however.

The Hornets always get killed by the 76ers, it being an afternoon game just made it all the more likely.

 

[HisIceness]

Hornets give up 144 for the 2nd straight game

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

I've liked Borrego's development of our young players but holy crap man no defense should ever be this bad and I can't believe it's the roster. I think you gotta bring in a new HC who can actually coach defense...

 

[ahmedou]

PLAY-IN SZN!

 

[HisIceness]

They finish the regular season on a winning note this time but finish 10th again in the East for the 2nd straight season.

They draw Atlanta in Atlanta on Wednesday night in a do-or-die game. They got rocked in Indy last year.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

They finish the regular season on a winning note this time but finish 10th again in the East for the 2nd straight season.

They draw Atlanta in Atlanta on Wednesday night in a do-or-die game. They got rocked in Indy last year.

Stinks being 10th but this is still a step forward for this team. Over .500 for the first time since 2015. Team is still trending in the right direction.

 

[HisIceness]

God I love the shit-show the Lakers have become sans that title in the Bubble. Please let LeBron purchase this franchise from the Buss family in 3 years when he finally retires.

 

[Bunch of Jurcos]

I would really love to see how much the Hornets could improve with a coach who can get players to buy in on defense and better bigs. There is a good foundation in place. Just need to keep adding talent.

 

[Canes]

God I love the shit-show the Lakers have become sans that title in the Bubble. Please let LeBron purchase this franchise from the Buss family in 3 years when he finally retires.

LeBron going to have to sell out to China some more and give up more of his morals for the next 10-20 years before he can afford any NBA team, let alone the Lakers. Can see him becoming a minority owner and like team president though

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

I LOLed when the Lakers brought on Russ as I knew it was going to go well. It didn’t disappoint. Russ isn’t a team guy and is highly overrated.

 

[ahmedou]

Game day! Let's get ready to rumble! To be or not to be!

 

[Canes]

Let's go Hornets!! I am ready to be disappointed

 

[HisIceness]

Can't be any worse than last years 40-some point shallacking in Indy.

Well, it is the Hornets after all so, I suppose it could be.

 

[Canes]

Can't be any worse than last years 40-some point shallacking in Indy.

Well, it is the Hornets after all so, I suppose it could be.

Lol that one was definitely brutal.

As for this game, we started out well but Hawks are just killing us now

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Can't be any worse than last years 40-some point shallacking in Indy.

Well, it is the Hornets after all so, I suppose it could be.

Yep it can be worse and very well might be. Can’t see us winning this game unfortunately

 

[Canes]

This one has another makings of a blowout. Now I will readily admit I literally have no idea about basketball talent or strategy but I have to imagine we're not quite this bad.

Also, win or lose, throw these uniforms into the fire immediately after the game.

 

[HisIceness]

Let's just say I'm going to keep my TV on TNT for the Flyers/Rangers game for a while.

Maybe I'll change it back to this Hornets game later. Maybe.

 

[Canes]

Let's just say I'm going to keep my TV on TNT for the Flyers/Rangers game for a while.

Maybe I'll change it back to this Hornets game later. Maybe.

I thought about it but after the Flyers getting killed last night by the Caps, I figured they would put up a similar performance against the Rags

 

[HisIceness]

This one has another makings of a blowout. Now I will readily admit I literally have no idea about basketball talent or strategy but I have to imagine we're not quite this bad.

Also, win or lose, throw these uniforms into the fire immediately after the game.

I hate those damn things. But they aren't as bad as the "Buzz City" shit they used to wear (and perhaps still do though I haven't seen those this season or I wasn't paying attention).

 

[Canes]

I hate those damn things. But they aren't as bad as the "Buzz City" shit they used to wear (and perhaps still do though I haven't seen those this season or I wasn't paying attention).

The original jersey/color schemes were the best. Teal/Purple/White.

Now we get these horrible abominations. I get it. They want to sell jerseys and appeal to different tastes but not for me.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

LaMelo has a ways to go. Can’t do what he just did with 8 seconds on the clock, gotta run it down and take the last shot.

 

[Canes]

LaMelo has a ways to go. Can’t do what he just did with 8 seconds on the clock, gotta run it down and take the last shot.

He'll probably learn that when he goes to a serious team/market

Hornets are just content on selling his raw talent. Helping him make the next step? Nah, that's another teams project. Signed, Michael Jordan

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Borrego needs to be fired, unacceptable to get embarrassed like this in back to back years against shitty teams.