2021-2022 Post/In- Between Game Thread: Thoughts, Updates, Tidbits etc.

[kg01]

Can somebody explain the Hornets to me?  I'm told they're super talented and, of course, Ball >>>>>>>>>>>>> Trae in every way (or so I've been told).  Why dey suck?

[RedDawg#8]

12 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Can somebody explain the Hornets to me?  I'm told they're super talented and, of course, Ball >>>>>>>>>>>>> Trae in every way (or so I've been told).  Why dey suck?

Hornets are 26-22 with Gordon Hayward healthy, 4-10 without him (Really 4-11 as he was injured after only 6 minutes in his last game)

I'm thinking that's the main reason for their struggles. (They are actually 4-3 without Lamelo this season fyi)

Same thing with last season, they were 24-20 with Hayward, 9-19 without, but still 10-10 without Lamelo (5-9 without both)

So Hayward's presence has a much greater impact on their record for sure compared to Lamelo who is allegedly their "best" player.

So, just like with us, it's hard to overcome an injury to your 1st or 2nd best player.

[Diesel]

1 hour ago, RedDawg#8 said:

Hornets are 26-22 with Gordon Hayward healthy, 4-10 without him (Really 4-11 as he was injured after only 6 minutes in his last game)

I'm thinking that's the main reason for their struggles. (They are actually 4-3 without Lamelo this season fyi)

Same thing with last season, they were 24-20 with Hayward, 9-19 without, but still 10-10 without Lamelo (5-9 without both)

So Hayward's presence has a much greater impact on their record for sure compared to Lamelo who is allegedly their "best" player.

So, just like with us, it's hard to overcome an injury to your 1st or 2nd best player.

I would go with that and I would also say...

They are where they are because they have been the healthiest of the unhealthy East.

[terrell]

3 hours ago, Diesel said:

Actually, I think guys are making more mistakes than last year.  Hunter's defense wasn't this bad last year.   Dudes are just going directly into the lane on us.   Why because Kev can't hold his man.  Hunter can't hold his man.  Trae is not going to step into the lane too many more times... and it all pulls Clint out of position.  OO plays mostly on the second team.  He has a very good on ball defender in Delon... and Bogi plays like he gives a little bit of a damn... and this year Gallo has been playing like it's a contract year. 

 

I was screaming for Trae/Delon for a while.

Hes so much better perimeter defender than Kev.

You cant really play Delon, Clint, and Hunter together though..Talk about a stale offense.. lol 

 

[Spud2nique]

5 hours ago, Diesel said:

You're really good at that taking one part of a statement.... thing.

Well that’s what we were originally speaking about. May as well finish the thought before going a million different angles at it… right. 

[Gray Mule]

After seeing the ad with the WD40 spray can, I must ask, Have any of you on the Squawk tried this product and does it work?

[Spud2nique]

5 minutes ago, Gray Mule said:

After seeing the ad with the WD40 spray can, I must ask, Have any of you on the Squawk tried this product and does it work?

It’s the best. Worked so great I almost used it on my crackling bones . 

 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

 

[Gray Mule]

13 hours ago, Spud2nique said:

It’s the best. Worked so great I almost used it on my crackling bones . 

 

Spud:  Not the WD40, the gas saving gizmo that they are advertising.  I suppose no one has tried it.  If you have, please report.

[JayBirdHawk]

I hope this is the right decision for him barring no long term complications.

 

 

 

Un-freakin-believable. SMDH...This makes no sense particularly since the game is not even in Atlanta.

 

 

[Spud2nique]

6 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Un-freakin-believable. SMDH...This makes no sense particularly since the game is not even in Atlanta.

Agreed, it’s a big game but I’d definitely sit him tonight. We should bring him back against the Bulls on Thursday.

Odd decision, I mean unless he’s truly 100%. 
 

 

[AHF]

12 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Un-freakin-believable. SMDH...This makes no sense particularly since the game is not even in Atlanta.

 

 

Sucks for Hawks fans.  Also a backhanded slap at the Celtics broadcasters that TNT isn't threatened by them taking a big share of the viewership.

[hylndr11]

does this mean we cant see the game ?  or that it will be only on TNT

Edited March 1, 2022 by hylndr11

[JayBirdHawk]

Just now, hylndr11 said:

does this mean we cant see the game ? 

TNT will carry it.

[Spud2nique]

@benhillboy 

[kg01]

1 hour ago, Spud2nique said:

@benhillboy 

@benhillboy  gonna need to sleep with both eyes open 'round these parts.

And, no, no one's begrudging you for having an opinion.  Freedom of speech is a real thang.  But there're always consequences ...

[terrell]

An

@emoryhealthcare

injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Chicago:

Lou Williams (left hip discomfort): Probable

Trae Young (left ankle sprain): Questionable

John Collins (right foot strain): Doubtful

Onyeka Okongwu (NBA concussion protocol): Out

 

smh.......

Edited March 2, 2022 by terrell

[terrell]

3 minutes ago, terrell said:

 

And of course Lou Will will be back if Trae is out so Nate wont have to play Skylar or Rife..... lol

Edited March 2, 2022 by terrell

[JayBirdHawk]

If tonight isn't the night to play the rookies...then......?????