1/11 - 1/24 Games Discussion Thread

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 1/11 - 1/24 Games Discussion Thread

Wins a win. 111-110, I’ll take it


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[jfsolo]

Re: 1/11 - 1/24 Games Discussion Thread

Think the one benefit to having Monk come off the bench would be to have a scorer on the bench. I know that’s Melo’s role, but they still need something on the perimeter.. and realistically he would make a great quick sub for Russ and just let Bron handle the ball. That could overlap some with a healthy Nunn.

I think I saw there best 5 man lineup this year (tiny sample given injuries) was Russ, Ellington, AB, Bron, AD.. in a way I think it makes sense as a specialist like Ellington should in theory be a better player when his role is reduced to only being a specialist and not having to help fill the void of injured stars. Same night even apply to guys like Ariza, AB, and Bazemore..

Nunn is the interesting piece. If he gets back to where he was I don’t think it would even be crazy to see him start. He played in multiple two-guard lineups with Miami, and if he can defend the other teams point guards at a decent level I think it could make sense to stick Russ on some slower shooting guards because she’s been getting toasted.

IMO the success of the Russ, Ellington, AB, Bron, AD definitely wouldn't hold up with more minutes together. Ellington and Russ together on defense, yikes, neither one of them can guard basically any shooting guard or small forward.

[DamnYanks2]

Re: 1/11 - 1/24 Games Discussion Thread

Might be a silver lining to Lonzo going down with the increased reps for Ayo.

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[King_B_Mack]

Re: 1/11 - 1/24 Games Discussion Thread

Might be a silver lining to Lonzo going down with the increased reps for Ayo.

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To be fair, Ayo wasn't really missing any reps whether Ball was in or not. He solidified his PT in the rotation when Coby was out and made himself even more of a priority when Caruso went out the first time.

[DamnYanks2]

Re: 1/11 - 1/24 Games Discussion Thread

To be fair, Ayo wasn't really missing any reps whether Ball was in or not. He solidified his PT in the rotation when Coby was out and made himself even more of a priority when Caruso went out the first time.

True but I think he has the potential to be a starting Pg sooner then later. Not saying this year. But i think we've seen Lonzo's peak or close to it.

I've lIked Ayo since college and I'm thrilled to see him translating quickly and getting minutes. Too many teams draft these 5 star hype machines and sometimes it's absolutely understandable. But I like an established player myself over a possible project.

Ayo fell way too low in the draft. He's such a good player. And we are seeing it.

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[ggsimmonds]

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True but I think he has the potential to be a starting Pg sooner then later. Not saying this year. But i think we've seen Lonzo's peak or close to it.

I've lIked Ayo since college and I'm thrilled to see him translating quickly and getting minutes. Too many teams draft these 5 star hype machines and sometimes it's absolutely understandable. But I like an established player myself over a possible project.

Ayo fell way too low in the draft. He's such a good player. And we are seeing it.

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I think he is in the best position possible. I don't see him as a long term starting point guard personally.

[King_B_Mack]

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Man wtf is going on? Did we really piss off the basketball gods this much by no longer being a dumpster fire of an organization? Does GarPax have some kind of voodoo curse on us now cause they finally got fired?

Derrick Jones Jr who is already still out from the bone bruise he suffered on Jan 12 against the Nets fractured his right index finger in practice and will be out 6-8 weeks. This is ****ing nuts right now


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[DamnYanks2]

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Man wtf is going on? Did we really piss off the basketball gods this much by no longer being a dumpster fire of an organization? Does GarPax have some kind of voodoo curse on us now cause they finally got fired?

Derrick Jones Jr who is already still out from the bone bruise he suffered on Jan 12 against the Nets fractured his right index finger in practice and will be out 6-8 weeks. This is ****ing nuts right now


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When it rains it pours.

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[ojandpizza]

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Yeah all the Chicago **** has me pissed off too. Probably my favorite team to watch this year outside of Memphis.