Preseason Game 7 Open Thread
Oct 23, 2009 2009-2010 Open Threads, 2009-2010 Preseason
Hey guys, here is your open thread for tonight’s game. A few things to watch for:
- CDR and his defense. I know I harp on this a lot, but this is what worries me about his move to SF. The Nets did a good job hiding him on the defensive end last game (putting him on Jarred Jeffries), but that isn’t going to work tonight. CDR is going to go up against a bigger Thaddus Young, so this is a true test for CDR.
- Three point shooting. I sure do sound like a broken record huh? The Sixers were the worst 3 point shooting team in the league last year, if they start hitting threes against us (they hit 1 last game), there are some serious problems.
- Can Yi stop Brand? Yi has been more aggressive and has been somewhat consistent this preseason. This is a big test for him, Brand is a great player out of the post, I don’t want to see Yi shy away from the physical play, I want him to get tough with Brand.
Preseason Game 6 Open Thread
Oct 21, 2009 2009-2010 Open Threads, 2009-2010 Preseason
Alright folks, here is your open thread for the night. Again, we apologize nobody was here to approve new comments, but one of us will be here tonight. A few things to look for:
- Defending the 3. This seems to be our biggest weakness on defense. Jared Jeffries…let me repeat that Jarred. Jeffries. is making threes on us. He hit 3 last year! As a team the Knicks are hitting 39% of their 3s (23-59) against us and 23% against other opponents (33-142)
- CDR at the 3. For the first time since the move to the 3, CDR will be playing against a quality 3 (Pierce sat out when we played the Cs and Harrington sat out last game against the Knicks). Will he be able to defend a guy who has 50 lbs on him? Will he be able to score on someone taller than him? Will the physical nature of the 3 spot effect CDR’s shooting late in games? All important questions.
- Can we continue to gel? I want to see how the team looks on offense. Are the passes crisp, smooth, and in the right spot?
- The rotation. With 2 games left, we should hopefully see the end of the Bobby Simmons at the 4 experiment and see a more regular rotation…hopefully…
Ok guys, have fun tonight, remember to keep it clean in the comments!
Preseason Game 6 Scouting Report
Oct 21, 2009 2009-2010 Preseason, Opponent Scouting Reports
Preseason Game 6 vs. New York (4-2)
Projected Starting Lineup
1. Chris Duhon: 6′1″ | 185 lbs | 36.8 MPG | 11.1 PPG | 7.2 APG | 42.1 FG% | 39.1 3% | 85.6 FT%
Pure point guard, looking to set up his teammates at all times. Can’t leave him open though, hits open shots. Streaky shooter…if he starts hitting, watch out.
2. F. Wilson Chandler – 6′8″ | 220 lbs. | 24.3 MPG | 13.3 PPG | 2.0 APG | 41.7 FG | 27.8 3 | 45.5 FT
He is a physical 2/3 hybrid who is a solid shooter but is more comfortable attacking the basket. You can beat him offensively with quickness.
3. Al Harrington: 6′9″ | 250 lbs | 35.0 MPG | 20.7 PPG | 6.3 RPG | 44.6 FG% | 36.2 3% | 80.4 FT%
A guard in a big man’s body. He can handle the ball, he is a good shooter, and he can run on the break. I would like to see CDR covering him, as I think his lankiness will disrupt him a bit.
4. F. Jarred Jeffries: 6′10″ | 240 lbs | 23.0 MPG | 5.3 PPG | 4.4 RPG | 43.2 FG | 24.2 3 | 58.6 FT
Big guy who feasts from the wing and the baseline at around 15/20 feet. Awful free throw shooter, and if he is attacking the lane, just foul him. Poor 3 point shooter very good 3 point shooter against the Nets.
5. David Lee: 6′9″ | 240 lbs | 34.9 MPG | 16.0 PPG | 11.7 RPG | 54.9 FG% | 0.00 3% | 75.5 FT%
Another offensive rebounding machine. Brook should be able to handle him though. Likes to live around the basket (which results in the ridiculously high FG%). Must be physical with him and push him away from the basket. On offense, we need to take advantage of his lack of size (for a center). Brook should be able to muscle in on him and get some easy baskets.
Projected Bench
G. Nate Robinson: 5′9″ | 180 lbs | 29.9 MPG | 17.2 PPG | 4.1 APG | 43.7 FG% | 32.5 3% | 84.1 FT
Crazy athletic. Shoot first mentality and also a streaky shooter. Taller guards must take advantage of him in the post. Must look out for him on the fast break…either in terms of attacking the basket or spotting up on the wing.
G/F. Danilo Gallinari: 6′10″ | 225 lbs | 14.7 MPG | 6.1 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 44.8 FG | 44.4 3 | 96.3 FT
Hurt a lot of last year. Has a feathery touch around the basket and is a fantastic shooter built in the Dirk mode. Not tough or exceptionally quick though. Can be pushed around when on offense and when on defense whoever he is guarding needs to go after him. Hard.
G/F. Larry Hughes: 6′5″ | 185 lbs | 27.5 MPG | 11.2 PPG | 2.6 RPG | 39.0 FG | 38.5 3 | 79.4 FT
Streaky shoot first guard. Doesn’t attack the basket, and he shoots in bunches whether he made the last 10 or missed the last 10. Terrific defender despite losing a step, great on and off the ball defending and gets a good number of steals.
G. Toney Douglas: 6′1″ | 200 lbs | Rookie: No professional Stats
Hybrid guard who can play both guard spots. Strong with the ball and can get into the lane. Streaky shooter and a bunch scorer. Willing to find his open teammates though.
F/C. Darko Milicic: 7′0″ | 275 lbs | 17.2 MPG | 5.5 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 45.4 FG | 0.00 3 | 58.8 FT
Another poor foul shooter. If he has a lane, might as well foul him. More of a shooting big man than a banging inside big man, and he is effective on the break.
Jordan Hill: 6′10″ | 235 lbs | Rookie: No professional Stats
Jordan Hill is an offensive rebounding machine. I would like to see the Nets zone rebound (box out areas rather than players) to deal with him and David Lee, because I think Hill will eat Yi alive. Guards really need to help and pinch on him when boxing out. Offensively he can he the 10 footer, but that seems to be the limit of his range. On defense he is tough inside, but slow, Yi can take advantage of him on the outside.
G. Gabe Pruitt: 6′4″ | 170 lbs | 7.4 MPG | 2.0 PPG | 0.8 APG | 32.1 FG | 28.3 3 | 78.3 FT
Last name close to mine so awesome. Other than that generic back-up PG.
G. Sun Yue: 6′9″ | 205 lbs | 2.8 MPG | 0.6 PPG | 0.2 APG | 27.3 FG | 0.00 3 | 0.00 FT
TALL generic PG…from China…
F/C. Chris Hunter: 6′11″ | 240 lbs | Rookie: No professional Stats
Coming from the NBDL
G. Ron Howard: 6′5″ | 200 lbs | Rookie: No professional Stats
Coming from the NBDL…not to be confused with Richie Cunningham
G. Joe Crawford: 6′5″ | 210 lbs | Rookie: No professional Stats
Coming from the NBDL…not to be confused with official Joey Crawford
Warren Carter: ?? | ?? | Rookie: No professional Stats
Doesn’t have a NBA player page. Not related to Vince Carter…I think…
Marcus Landry: 6′7″ | 230 lbs. | Rookie: No professional Stats
Undrafted Rookie. Brother plays in the NBA…Marcus plays exactly like him…except he wears Recspecs…
G. Cuttino Mobley -
Out
C. Eddy Curry -
Out, Fat Very Fat
Offensive Tendencies:
This team likes to run, and will try to out score you rather than stop you. A lot of ball-hog type players who shoot first…keep them from getting hot and we should be ok…
Defensive Tendencies:
They don’t have any good defenders besides Larry Hughes. Undersized pretty much everywhere, so we need to take advantage of the size.
Keys To Victory:
Keep them from scoring over 100 points, if we can do that, they are so poor defensively we can outscore them. We need to keep them off the offensive glass and prevent their streaky shooters from getting hot. We also need to take advantage of their size and try to score inside.
More Trivia!
Oct 20, 2009 2009-2010 Preseason, Contests, Prudential Center
With another game at the Prudential Center coming up tomorrow, we have another 4 tickets to the game against the Knicks that we will be giving away today. Same rules apply as last time, the first person to e-mail us the correct answer over to contests@netsarescorching.com wins 2 tickets. To be fair, the two winners from last time won’t be eligible to win again this time. Later in the day we will be running another question. For now, here is question number 1:
What New Jersey Net replaced Karl Malone, on the 2003 American Olympic Qualifying Team?
Have at it guys, and from what last winners told us these are pretty good seats. So use that for some motivation.
Preseason Game 5 Open Thread
Oct 16, 2009 2009-2010 Open Threads, 2009-2010 Preseason
Alright guys, this was successful enough that we are going to run it again. Mark and I are going to both be at the game…together, so we are going to try and tweet from our phone…if we can figure it out.
http://www.twitter.com/NetsRScorching
Play nice guys…
Preseason Game 4 Open Thread
Oct 13, 2009 2009-2010 Open Threads, 2009-2010 Preseason
OK, we are going to try something new here. In our continuing efforts to build a community, Mark and I decided to experiment with an open thread here. Some of you may be familiar with the format, but pretty much I will make a post like this, and then you guys can talk about the game as it is happening in the comments. Commenting Constitution rules still apply, but I thought it would be fun if we can get some people to participate. If it goes well, we will keep doing this, if not, we will stop it, no harm…no foul…
I have class tonight, so I can’t watch, but Mark will be around to approve comments (new commenters need their first comment approved), so new commenters don’t be afraid to join in the fun…
Preseason Game 4 Scouting Report
Oct 13, 2009 2009-2010 Preseason, NJ Nets vs. Boston Celtics, Opponent Scouting Reports
Preseason Game 4 vs. Boston (2-1)
Projected Starting Lineup
1. Rajon Rondo | 6′1″ | 171 lbs. | 21.3 MPG | 7.0 PPG | 3.0 APG | 35% FG | 0.0% 3 | 70% FT
Not the best outside shooter, wants to use his speed to get in the lane. He can hit the floater and can finish in traffic. He also does a very good job of setting up his teammates once he gets into the lane. He is Solid defender who uses his length and speed well.
2. Ray Allen | 6′5″ | 205 lbs. | 22.0 MPG | 9.0 PPG | 2.7 APG | 44.4% FG | 25.0% 3| 76.9% FT
One of the league’s best shooters, and if starts hitting his range is 30 feet plus. Age has slowed him down a bit, so you want to close out hard on him, forcing him to put the ball on the floor. Average defender. Run him through a lot of screens in an attempt to tire him so he won’t be effective on the offensive end.
3. Paul Pierce | 6′7″ | 235 lbs. | 23.3 MPG | 14 PPG | 2.3 RPG | 46.7% FG | 33.3% 3 | 91.7% FT
Boston’s captain and best player. Can hit the three, but would much rather pump fake, take one dribble, and hit the pull up jumper. Not the fastest SF, so you want use your speed against him when on offense. Clutch. If the game is close, he is taking the shot.
4. Kevin Garnett | 6′11″ | 273 lbs. | 18.7 MPG | 9.3 PPG | 6.3 RPG | 54.5% FG | 0.0% 3 | 100% FT
Celtics emotional leader. DO NOT give him a reason to get fired up…because if he is, all bets are off. Great from 15 feet in with a terrific back to the basket game. Must attempt to be physical with him. On offense we need to try and stretch him out and lure him out of the lane so he can’t help on the drive.
5. Kendrick Perkins | 6′10″ | 280 lbs. | 19.3 MPG | 8.0 PPG | 5.7 RPG | 60% FG | 0% 3 | 54.5% FT
Must keep a body on him and keep him off of the offensive glass. His offensive game is limited to inside of 10 feet. On defense, he is a shot blocker. Pump fake him and get him into foul trouble…he tends to pick up a lot of fouls. Bench
F. Rasheed Wallace | 6′11″ | 230 lbs. | 20.7 MPG | 7.7 PPG | 6.3 RPG | 34.8 FG | 33.3 3 | 50 FT
Rasheed is probably one of the most talented players in the league, but he is way too passive at times. He can hit the 3 ball, can hit the midrange jumper, and can play with his back to the basket. Maybe the only flaw in his game is his handle. You must make him put the ball on the floor!
F. Glen Davis | 6′9″ | 289 lbs. | 21.0 MPG | 7.3 PPG | 5.3 RPG | 42.1% FG | 0% 3 | 66.7% FT
Likes to spot up on the wing and hit that little jumper when Rondo attacks and kicks to him. That and after a couple of shots, he likes to pump fake then drive off of it. On defense he is very physical, so don’t try to finesse him.
G. Eddie House | 6′1″ | 175 lbs. | 22.3 MPG | 9.0 PPG | 2.7 APG | 47.4% FG | 50% 3 | 100% FT
Shooter. That is it, close out hard on him, and he won’t even drive, he will just pass.
G./F. Tony Allen | 6′4″ | 213 lbs. | 8 MPG | 0.0 PPG | 1.0 APG | 0% FG | 0% 3 | 0% FT
A defensive specialist who can do some things offensively.
G. Marquis Daniels | 6′6″ | 200 lbs. | 18.7 MPG | 6.3 PPG | 2.0 APG | 41.2% | 0% 3 | 55.6% FT
Battling Eddie House for backup point minutes. Capable scorer, your generic backup PG.
G. J.R. Giddens | 6′5″ | 215 lbs. | 6.7 MPG | 1.0 PPG | 0.3 APG | 0% FG | 0% FT | 75% FT
Athletic wing.
G. Lester Hudson | 6′3″ | 190 lbs. | 14.7 MPG | 4.7 PPG | 0.7 APG | 27.3% FG | 40% 3 | 66.7% FT
Unsigned Draft Pick
G. Shelden Williams | 6′9″ | 250 lbs. | 9.7 MPG | 3 PPG | 3 RPG | 50% FG | 0% 3 | 55.6% FT
Undersized center in college trying to play forward.
F. Brian Scalabrine | 6′9″ | 235 lbs. | 14.3 MPG | 4.3 PPG | 1.0 RPG | 50% FG | 75% 3 | 50% FT
Generic white guy on the bench
G/F. Bill Walker | No preseason stats
Out.
Offensive Tendencies:
A lot of good options on offense, they have guys who can score from outside, score from inside.
Defensive Tendencies:
Besides Rondo, speed is an issue. Must use your quickness to get around the defenders.
Keys To Victory:
Hope that Boston’s best 6 players are having off nights offensively.
Preseason Game 3 Scouting Report
Oct 11, 2009 2009-2010 Preseason, NJ Nets vs. Boston Celtics, Opponent Scouting Reports
Preseason Game 3 @ Boston (1-1)
Projected Starting Lineup
1. Rajon Rondo | 6′1″ | 171 lbs. | 19.0 MPG | 6.5 PPG | 3.0 APG | 36.4% FG | 0.0% 3 | 62.5% FT
Not the best outside shooter, wants to use his speed to get in the lane. He can hit the floater and can finish in traffic. He also does a very good job of setting up his teammates once he gets into the lane. He is Solid defender who uses his length and speed well.
2. Ray Allen | 6′5″ | 205 lbs. | 20.0 MPG | 10.5 PPG | 2.0 APG | 50.0% FG | 25.0% 3| 66.7% FT
One of the league’s best shooters, and if starts hitting his range is 30 feet plus. Age has slowed him down a bit, so you want to close out hard on him, forcing him to put the ball on the floor. Average defender. Run him through a lot of screens in an attempt to tire him so he won’t be effective on the offensive end.
3. Paul Pierce | 6′7″ | 235 lbs. | 20.0 MPG | 8.5 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 33.3% FG | 25.0% 3 | 100% FT
Boston’s captain and best player. Can hit the three, but would much rather pump fake, take one dribble, and hit the pull up jumper. Not the fastest SF, so you want use your speed against him when on offense. Clutch. If the game is close, he is taking the shot.
4. Kevin Garnett | 6′11″ | 273 lbs. | 17.5 MPG | 8.0 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 42.9% FG | 0.0% 3 | 100% FT
Celtics emotional leader. DO NOT give him a reason to get fired up…because if he is, all bets are off. Great from 15 feet in with a terrific back to the basket game. Must attempt to be physical with him. On offense we need to try and stretch him out and lure him out of the lane so he can’t help on the drive.
5. Kendrick Perkins | 6′10″ | 280 lbs. | 17 MPG | 8.5 PPG | 5 RPG | 66.7% FG | 0% 3 | 55.6% FT
Must keep a body on him and keep him off of the offensive glass. His offensive game is limited to inside of 10 feet. On defense, he is a shot blocker. Pump fake him and get him into foul trouble…he tends to pick up a lot of fouls.
Bench
F. Rasheed Wallace | 6′11″ | 230 lbs. | 19.5 MPG | 9.5 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 41.2 FG | 33.3 3 | 50 FT
Rasheed is probably one of the most talented players in the league, but he is way too passive at times. He can hit the 3 ball, can hit the midrange jumper, and can play with his back to the basket. Maybe the only flaw in his game is his handle. You must make him put the ball on the floor!
F. Glen Davis | 6′9″ | 289 lbs. | 20.0 MPG | 8.0 PPG | 6.0 RPG | 50.0% FG | 0% 3 | 80.0% FT
Likes to spot up on the wing and hit that little jumper when Rondo attacks and kicks to him. That and after a couple of shots, he likes to pump fake then drive off of it. On defense he is very physical, so don’t try to finesse him.
G. Eddie House | 6′1″ | 175 lbs. | 22 MPG | 7.0 PPG | 2.5 APG | 50% FG | 50% 3 | 100% FT
Shooter. That is it, close out hard on him, and he won’t even drive, he will just pass.
G./F. Tony Allen | 6′4″ | 213 lbs. | 8 MPG | 0.0 PPG | 1.0 APG | 0% FG | 0% 3 | 0% FT
A defensive specialist who can do some things offensively.
G. Marquis Daniels | 6′6″ | 200 lbs. | 18.5 MPG | 5 PPG | 2.5 APG | 33.3% | 0% 3 | 33.3% FT
Battling Eddie House for backup point minutes. Capable scorer, your generic backup PG.
G. J.R. Giddens | 6′5″ | 215 lbs. | 9.0 MPG | 1.5 PPG | 0.5 APG | 0% FG | 0% FT | 75% FT
Athletic wing.
G. Lester Hudson | 6′3″ | 190 lbs. | 15.5 MPG | 5.5 PPG | 1.0 APG | 33.3% FG | 50% 3 | 66.7% FT
Unsigned Draft Pick
G. Shelden Williams | 6′9″ | 250 lbs. | 12.5 MPG | 2 PPG | 3 RPG | 33.3% FG | 0% 3 | 33.3% FT
Undersized center in college trying to play forward.
F. Brian Scalabrine | 6′9″ | 235 lbs. | 18.0 MPG | 6.5 PPG | 1.5 RPG | 57.1% FG | 75% 3 | 50% FT
Generic white guy on the bench
G/F. Bill Walker | No preseason stats
Out.
Offensive Tendencies:
A lot of good options on offense, they have guys who can score from outside, score from inside.
Defensive Tendencies:
Besides Rondo, speed is an issue. Must use your quickness to get around the defenders.
Keys To Victory:
Hope that Boston’s best 6 players are having off nights offensively.
Preseason Game 2 Scouting Report
Oct 9, 2009 2009-2010 Preseason, NJ Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Opponent Scouting Reports
Preseason Game 2 @ Philadelphia (2-0)
Projected Starting Lineup
1. Louis Williams | 6′1″ | 175 lbs. | 23.5 MPG | 12.5 PPG | 2.0 APG | 67% FT | 40% 3 | 100% FT
Not a pure PG, but somewhat effective when he is running the point. Learning the position this year. Looks to outquick defenders to get into the lane. Solid albeit streaky shooter. Must be physical with him.
2. Andre Iguodala | 6′6″ | 207 lbs. | 25 MPG | 12.0 PPG | 6.0 APG | 58.3 FG | 42.9 3 | 87.5 FT
Eddie Jordan’s two guard set will allow him to bring the ball up every once in a while, along with Lou Williams. The 6.0 assists per game average this preseason shows he may be embracing that. Super athletic, great finisher when he gets inside the paint. Streaky shooter, if he starts hitting, we need to watch out. Solid defender, gambles a bit…might be susceptible to back-door cuts.
3. Thaddeus Young | 6′8″ | 220 lbs. | 27.5 MPG | 8.5 PPG | 0.00 RPG | 43.8 FG | 33.3% 3 | 100 FT
His size at the 3 spot allows him to be a tough physical banger inside. Good shooter when given time, but if you contest, he is wildly inconsistent. Not the best ballhandler on the team, so you want to close hard on him to make him put it on the floor! Defensively, need to use speed to get by him, probably won’t be able to out-muscle him.
4. Elton Brand | 6′9″ | 254 lbs. | 22 MPG | 8.5 PPG | 5.5 RPG | 46.2 FG | 0.00 3 | 83.3 FT
A PF that likes to bang inside. Must be physical with him and can’t let him catch it deep in the post. Face up game is solid too, and he can hit from 10-15 feet. Good passer, so you must be careful where you bring the double from. Tough rebounder, must box him out!
5. Samuel Dalembert | 6′11″ | 250 lbs. | 21.5 MPG | 10.0 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 53.3 FG | 0.0 3 | 66.7 FT
Not really an offensive threat from outside of 10 feet. Struggles to hit from inside 10 feet as well. Slow feet. Can be taken advantage of in the pick and roll set. Great timing and shot blocking ability though, must pump fake him! Terrific defensive rebounder.
Bench
G. Willie Green | 6′3″ | 200 lbs. | 12 MPG | 5.5 PPG | 2.5 APG | 44.4% FG | 50.o% FG | 50.0% FT
Not a true point either, but the truest point on the Sixers. If they struggle getting into the offense, Green will come in off the bench to try and settle things. Hard worker on defense, but he lacks the quicks to stay in front of his man from time to time.
G/F. Jason Kapono | 6′7″ | 215 lbs. | 12.0 MPG | 7.0 PPG | 3.0 APG | 50% FG | 40% 3 | 100% FT
One of the league’s best 3 point shooters. Has 30-foot range. Need to stick with him and can’t help off of him. Doesn’t do much besides shoot, so close hard and make him put it on the floor.
G. Jrue Holiday | 6′3″ | 180 lbs. | Rookie: No professional stats
Wildcard. Athletic and quick, but is an inconsistent shooter and he sometimes is a little loose with the basketball.
F/C. Marreese Speights | 6′10″ | 245 lbs. | 22.5 MPG | 9 PPG | 9 RPG | 31.6 FG | 0.00 3 | 85.7 FT
We should all be familiar with this guy from summer league. Possesses a great athletic ability for his size, and when he is hitting his shot he is tough to stop. Needs to take a lot of shots to put up his numbers. Good shot blocker, you can pump fake him though. He has shown to be foul-prone.
F. Jason Smith | 7′0″ | 240 lbs. | 20 MPG | 3.5 PPG | 4.5 RPG | 25% FG | 20% 3 | 0% FT
Missed all of last year with a knee injury. Can play either the PF or C spot. Has a nice back to the basket game and a nice touch on his mid-range shot.
G. Royal Ivey | 6′4″ | 215 lbs. | 16.0 MPG | 4.5 PPG | 2.0 APG | 28.6 FG% | 0.0 3% | 83.3 FT
Defensive specialist with no real offensive game to speak of. Quick and athletic. Very aggressive and can be caught on back-door cuts. Tendency to foul a ton.
G. Sean Singletary | 6′0″ | 185 lbs. | 10.0 MPG | 0.0 PPG | 0.0 APG | 0.0 FG% | 0.0 3% | 0.0 FT%
Solid from 3 point range. Does nothing else too special.
G. Dionte Christmas | 6′5″ | 205 lbs. | 9.0 MPG | 3.0 PPG | 1.0 APG | 0.0 FG% | 0.0 3% | 75 FT%
Terrific 3 point shooter who when gets hot can’t miss.
C. Primoz Brezec | 7′1″ | 255 lbs. | 8.0 MPG | 2.0 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 33.3 FG | 0.0 3 | 0.0 FT
Played in the Italian league last year. Nice touch for a big man. Slow and weak on the defensive end.
F. Brandon Bowman | 6′9″ | 225 | 17.0 MPG | 9.0 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 66.7 FG | 0.0 3 | 50.0 FT
D-League call up who is playing well. Maybe well enough to make the roster…
G/F. Rodney Carney | 6′7″ | 205 lbs. | No Preseason Stats
Out.
G. Stromile Swift | 6′10″ | 220 lbs. | No Preseason Stats
Out.
Offensive Tendencies:
One of the worst three point shooting teams last year. Kapono helps, but he is the only 3 point shooting threat. Must keep their 3 front-court off the glass on both sides of the court. Must keep AI from getting hot. Eddie Jordan will be implementing a Princeton-style offense this year. Expect a whole lot of movement.
Defensive Tendencies:
A lot of aggressive athletic players who like to take chances. Need to pump fake on both passes and shots. Backdoor cuts can work against these guys too.
Keys To Victory:
Get Brook touches inside. He can out muscle Dalembert and negate his athleticism. Keep AI from getting hot. Rebound! Don’t let Elton Brand get position inside. Close out on Kapono, make him put the ball on the floor.
Pregame Bullets: What To Keep In Mind When Watching Today
Oct 4, 2009 2009-2010 Preseason, Pre-Game Bullets
- Who Cares Really? First and foremost, this is a preseason game and the finally score doesn’t really matter. What matters though is how we get to the final score. At the end of the game, there will be garbage time that effects the score, don’t let that effect your mindset.
- We Gellin? Unlike last year when there was little turnover, there is a ton of turnover this year, and the preseason games are where teams start to gel. With the whole team coming to camp early this shouldn’t be a big problem, but it is something to look out for.
- Will CDR Step Up? CDR fans have been clamoring for more playing time and a starting spot saying that it shouldn’t be handed to Courtney Lee. If CDR plays well here when C.Lee is sitting out, that just may happen.
- Terrence Williams Shot - I couldn’t go a post without talking about T-Will. How is his shot looking, we know he has been working on it a ton. I am not talking about shooting percentage, what I am looking for is to see if he shoots confidently, with proper form, and seeing if he takes off and lands in the same spot.
- The Muscle Devil - A lot has been made of Yi’s newfound muscle. How is that going to translate on the court at the PF spot. Will he be attacking the basket more? Getting more defensive rebounds? Watching him play today can be an indication of what he is trying to do this year.
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