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Win, I guess.

Completely dominating offensive first half, atrocious fourth quarter, superior overtime.  Frankly, an embarrassing game.  The fact that we won is cool, sure, but the Knicks may be the worst team in the league and we let them score 41 points in the 4th.  Unacceptable. 

Perimeter defense was disgusting.  Gallinari was 8-16 on his own, and they hit 14 three's as a team.  Our guys weren't getting out there quickly enough or recovering well from double teams that didn't need to be made.  OT defense was alright, only giving up 5 points. 

Dalembert was a non-factor, fouling out after only 18 minutes. 

Really impressed with Louis Williams on the offensive end tonight.  27, 10, and 7 with great (not maintainable) percentages across the board.  We shot 61% from the field and 86% from the line as a team.  The offense was there, especially in the first half and overtime.  It's the defense that needs a ton of work.  And the rotations, as Holiday and Smith got DNPCDs. Kapono being in the game at a crucial point should be a felony.  He has no business out there when he has to play defense. 

Elton Brand was +35 when he was out there, Lou was +23.  The starters did their part, it's once Eddie goes to the bench that we have breakdowns.  Speights was 20 and 10 on a good shooting night.  Iguodala filled it up with 32 points and some tremendous jump shooting.  As John said, we love when he has games like this. 

Due to the tremendous Phils-related depression punching me in the face, this is all for the recap.  This game felt like a loss, but cheers for a win.  2-1, next game Tuesday against Boston.  We're a team with talented players, but not a good team.  Don't get it twisted.

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a win is a win

yeah, it was the lowly Knicks. but i so badly want to get to 50 wins and end up with home court for at least the first round of the playoffs.

this young team is starting to show some firepower. if Sam can assert himself with some interior defense and rebounding we’ll be tough. sadly, Sam will not consistently do this.

as far as perimeter defense… we’ve been pretty bad at that for at least the last 3 seasons… i thought it would improve without Miller, but LouWill isn’t very effective guarding the 3 pt line either. outside of changing the makeup of our bench, it looks like our perimeter D will cause us grief for the rest of the season.

as far as tonite goes: i would have felt miserable if we lost. thank goodness we woke up during the OT.

by honolulu on Nov 1, 2009 12:14 AM PDT reply actions  

560 wins? Are you nuts?

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Nov 1, 2009 10:30 AM PST up reply actions  

560 wins or 50 wins, you’re both nuts.

by YoSixers on Nov 1, 2009 10:48 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Perimeter defense has caused us grief for quite some time now. It`s at the point now where I don`t really expect them to be aggressive. At times when they are aggressive, they are overly aggressive and fall for the pump-fake from a more experienced player.
I`m all in favor of Ayers using a cattle-prod to effectively teach them consistent defense.

by jefu on Nov 1, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Can we just swap Sam and Mo already?

I know, Speights cant play defense, but if Sammys just gunna be in foul trouble all game every game, why bother?

by philiafan14364 on Nov 1, 2009 5:40 AM PDT reply actions  

Because as last night showed, if your defense is pathetic your offense can’t even help you beat the knicks in regulation

one of the worst teams in the leage

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Nov 1, 2009 10:30 AM PST up reply actions  

Well, thus far, we can answer one question: Speights will be the instant offense off the bench. I also encouraged w/ his rebounding.

by MojoPharoah on Nov 1, 2009 1:58 PM PST reply actions  

Except when he’s not like in game 2

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Nov 1, 2009 2:27 PM PST up reply actions  

"hey guys, what about me?"

-Jrue with a tear running down his cheek

by jefu on Nov 1, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

"Jrue, get back on the bench!"

-Eddie Jordan swatting him away with a broom.

by guitarmouse35 on Nov 1, 2009 9:19 PM PST up reply actions  

We have a better record than the Cavaliers

To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her

by XxBleedGreen5xX on Nov 1, 2009 4:01 PM PST reply actions  

that means a lot at this point

by jefu on Nov 1, 2009 4:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey – anyone heard from Jordan?

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Nov 1, 2009 4:58 PM PST reply actions  

last i heard he was goin to dallas for the cowboys game today

by Tanner Steidel on Nov 1, 2009 5:21 PM PST up reply actions  

I am alive

get back from Dallas tomoorow afternoon… excited for celtics game on Tuesday. I knew you missed John :)

by Jordan Sams on Nov 1, 2009 8:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Nope

You highlighted the main points – all that was required for a game like this.

Well done.

by guitarmouse35 on Nov 1, 2009 9:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Nope – mostly just worried about Jordan – I may have said some harsh things in the game thread concerning the fantasy b-ball league – they probably came off meaner than i meant them -

Ah – he went to a cowboys game – and they won – therefore i hope he got crabs from the sluts in dallas

:D

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Nov 2, 2009 8:29 AM PST up reply actions  

everybody knows dallas sluts have Chlamydia

by Michael Levin on Nov 2, 2009 8:45 AM PST up reply actions  

I’m pretty sure that dallas sluts are patient zero for most STD’s right?

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Nov 2, 2009 9:03 AM PST up reply actions  

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