Hornets vs Timberwolves

[rippadonn]

This is a playoff team with Melo and DSJ back. This squad fights till the end. Guys we didn't even know we had are all of a sudden ballers.

Nick Richards and Mason Plumlee and Kai Jones...

Nobody expected us to all of a sudden have three good options at C with Mark Williams in waiting.

Kelly Oubre...

28pts. Miles Bridges who? Nobody knew. Tsunami Popping is becoming a star in this league, balling!

PJ Washington...

Strong! Pay that man. I was sure. He hit a slump. I wasn't so sure. Last couple games?! Pay that man. He's a leader.

Steve Clifford...

[frankw]

[rippadonn]

11 hours ago, frankw said:

You can live in a world of doom and failure or choose to see your strengths and build on them. I'm giving credit where credit is due. I actually watch the games. Truth is that if not for injuries, yes, this would be a playoff team. IF they get those guys back they can maybe salvage the season.

Frankw we know you love the powder but your buddy Malik is gone and this ain't the eighties...

[rippadonn]

The prep and in game coaching is miles ahead of Borrego.

Cliff is actually using the roster and elevating guys like PJ, Kai, DSJ. Not his fault guys aren't available.

Other than that, his staff, his game planning, in game coaching, is a breath of fresh air.

He's using Kai, Bouknight and allowing them to contribute late in games.

Better coached. Better center play by far. Cliff is making Nick Richards a true starting center. The team defense has stepped up twofold.

He's telling PJ they can't guard him and he's believing it. Oubre is having a career year.

This team looks good, to those who are watching. When Melo comes back along with DSJ, it's on.

[frankw]

5 hours ago, rippadonn said:

You can live in a world of doom and failure or choose to see your strengths and build on them. I'm giving credit where credit is due. I actually watch the games. Truth is that if not for injuries, yes, this would be a playoff team. IF they get those guys back they can maybe salvage the season.

Frankw we know you love the powder but your buddy Malik is gone and this ain't the eighties...

I think there is a path to long term success for this franchise I just don't know that it is going to happen with Jordan as the owner. Look I grew up everything MJ like many kids in the 90's but as an owner ooh wee mayne it has been a house of horrors. If we get the first pick I'll feel better but this is another wasted season and we can't have anymore blunders like Hayward from here on out or LaMelo will dip make no mistake.