[Eaglesfan27]

I had a long write-up that got lost to a computer malfunction. Ditto for the nice chart.

A brief summary:

Charlotte was tough early behind Kemba Walker off the bench, but we fed the ball into the post patiently and it got us some easy baskets. We were tied at 43 at halftime.

In the 2nd half, MCW took over the game, hitting some huge shots to build a 10 point lead which we had most of the half. We won 84-76.

MCW with 20 points, 7 assists, 3 steals, and he shot an efficient 7-14 and 6 of 7 from the line.

Ellis with 16 points on 7 of 14 shooting. Embiid with 12 points, 10 boards, and 2 blocks.

Noel with 2 points, 10 boards, and 2 blocks.

Augmon with 12 points, 4 boards, and 3 assists.

Theus led our bench with 6 points, 6 assists, and 2 boards.

Walker had 26 points for them off the bench. We held their starting guards to a combined 5 of 30 shooting as MCW did a great job.



1/13/16 -

We host the Raptors. We are favored but will we be tired from the game last night? This is a great chance for us to see DeRozan in person and see if he will fit our team next year...

We jump to a big lead behind hot shooting from Ellis.

We have a 60-40 lead and we never let them get close as we win 109-85.

Ellis got hurt in the game and left in the 3rd quarter. He finished with 25 points, 5 boards, and 5 assists. HE shot 7 of 10 and 8 of 10 from the line.

MCW with 18 points, 8 boards, 12 assists, and 2 steals. He shot 7 of 20.

Theus led our bench with 18 points and 5 boards. HE shot 9 of 13.

Augmon with 10 points, 10 boards, and 5 assists.

Rodgers with 10 points and 5 boards.

Maggette with 8 points and 3 boards.

Deng with 4 points and 4 boards.

Embiid was 1 of 7 and finished with 4 points, 6 boards, and 3 blocks.


Ellis hurt his ankle but can play through it. We'll cut back his minutes until it is healed.


1/15/16 -

We host the Mavericks who are 12-25 and struggling horribly with injuries. Dirk is their best player and he is a shadow of himself. Tyson Chandler at 75 overall is their 2nd best player in the starting lineup.


Augmon schools their starting SF as he beats him in every phase to lead us to an easy 120-85 win...

Augmon with 26 points, 6 boards, 3 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block. He shot 11 of 20 and 4 of 8 from the arc.

Theus added 18 points, 8 boards, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. He shot 7 of 14.

Ellis with 18 points, 4 boards, 4 assists as he shot 6 of 17.

Rodgers with 18 points, 14 boards, and 2 assists in just 24 minutes. Wow. He is pushing for starting playing time...

MCW with 11 points, 4 boards, 14 assists, and 4 steals. He shot 4 of 9.

Noel with 10 points, 8 boards, and 3 blocks. HE shot 5 of 8.

Embiid shot 2 of 6 and finished with 4 points, 11 boards, and 3 blocks.

Deng with 6 points and 5 boards.

Watson with 6 points and 3 assists.


We held Dirk to 6 of 16 shooting for 17 points and 7 boards.

Chandler was held to 2 of 8 for 6 points and 9 boards.



WE now have a 5 game win streak. We are 21-18 and fans are fully on board. We are sold out at home.

Our next game is traveling to play the Pacers on the 16th. Their starting 5:

PG Beverly (74), SG Stuckey (75), SF George (88), PF Asik (73) and C Hibbert (80)

SF Gerald Green (76) leads their bench. Rest of their contributors: C Mahinmi (75), SG Nick Johnson (73), SG C.J. Miles (71), SF Solomon Hill (69), SF Caron Butler (69)

PG George Hill is injured.


After the game, Deng comes into my office and tells me he wants more minutes on the floor.

Deng is not happy with my reply that he has to earn more minutes if he wants them. Later in the night, he complains to the media.