Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Adjusted after taking a look at the box. Kevin = up. Ron, Mo = down.
Perhaps a microcasm fo the coming season: the positives = the backcourt; the negatives = the frontcourt.
Artest ( C+ ) -- had more of an impact on defense early in this one, but the offense was a struggle again. Near the end of the third though he got on one of his hot streaks where he was hitting everything. I think overall, maybe another preseason B-
Thomas ( C ) -- had a brief bit of offensive aggression in the first, with mixed results, but otherwise another quiet outing.
Miller ( C- ) -- really didn't do much, other than begin the second half with a couple of sloppy passes for TOs. Wasn't victimized much directly on defense, but the help was back to nonexistent.
Martin ( A- ) -- Returned to his summer league stomping grounds, but got off to a slow/sluggish start and was unable to convert from inside or out in the first half. Came out much more focused in the third, and had a big quarter, largely just by getting out in the open court and running, running, running. Supplemented by drawing fouls. Think the big third quarter outweighs the first quarter struggles.
Bibby ( A- ) -- another very strong showing from Mike. This time the defense was not as eyeopening, but still solid. But offensively Mike not only lit it up again, but also worked well with Kevin in the 3rd quarter to get him going as well.
Taylor ( C- ) -- Mo came right into the game to make a positive impression, taking a charge on one side of the court, and hit his patented, and classic King-PF, little 17ft faceup jumper on the other end. In the second half, not nearly so good, as first the nightmare of Mo at center took place, and then he was ineffective to boot. Ronny Turiaf's eyes lit up as he just attacked the rim at will. Overall? Mayeb a C+. Maybe. Saw what he can do in the first half. Playing out of position in the second, largely got worked over by a 2nd round pick with a two piece sternum.
Reef ( C ) -- came in early, but had trouble getting into a rhythm. Was quiet again in the 4th, despite being the old salt on t he floor, but did hit an improtant momentum shifting shot to break an 11-0 Lakers run. Wasn't terrible, but didn't do much. Get the feeling that Reef is taking the vet approach to preseason -- i.e. ease on into it rather than really go full speed.
Salmons ( A- ) -- slouched around out there in the first half doing little, but when the game was on the line made a slough of nice plays to largely carry is to victory.
Garcia ( C- ) -- active in the second quarter, and got to the line repeatedly to give us a spark on both ends. But was still having a hard time hitting jumpers, and in the 4th quarter fell victim to all of his worst demons, playing out of control, missing shots, making dumb decisions. Sucha bad stint that it considerably outweighed his solid first half.
Price ( A- ) -- gave us a big offensive boost off the bench in the 2nd, and while he didn't do much on that end in the 4th, he made several good hustle plays to help us hold off a preseason rally by the Lakers. Made some mistakes along the way too, but that is kind of expected.
Douby ( B- ) -- airballed his first shot, but came back to hit a three near the end of the quarter, and made a couple of nice open court plays therafter -- a nice long pass on the break to hit Corliss in stride, and a steal in the backcourt. Not much in the second half.
Admundson ( INC ) -- only got one short stint in the second quarter, but impressed with some nice hustle plays on both ends.
Williams ( INC ) -- went up and blocked Andrew "we wouldn't trade him for Ron Artest" Bynum, but only got one short first half stint.
Woods ( INC ) -- had almost forgotten he played. Maybe not a good sign for him.
Corliss ( A- ) -- drew fouls and was very active in a first half stint. Making his argument, just not sure where he fits. Maybe in Cisco's spot after a bad showing tonight?
Muss -- well, our starters looked very sluggish to start, but the camp invites and benchers picked us up and gave us a healthy lead by half. defienitely nowhere near the showing form game 1. Bad start, late collapse, and bailed out by John Salmons of all people. But most of the backcourt guys played well, in spurts at least, and all of the kids looked good, with the exception fo Cisco who washed away a strong first half with a terrible out of control 4th that could not have done much for Muss's confidence in him.
Perhaps a microcasm fo the coming season: the positives = the backcourt; the negatives = the frontcourt.
Artest ( C+ ) -- had more of an impact on defense early in this one, but the offense was a struggle again. Near the end of the third though he got on one of his hot streaks where he was hitting everything. I think overall, maybe another preseason B-
Thomas ( C ) -- had a brief bit of offensive aggression in the first, with mixed results, but otherwise another quiet outing.
Miller ( C- ) -- really didn't do much, other than begin the second half with a couple of sloppy passes for TOs. Wasn't victimized much directly on defense, but the help was back to nonexistent.
Martin ( A- ) -- Returned to his summer league stomping grounds, but got off to a slow/sluggish start and was unable to convert from inside or out in the first half. Came out much more focused in the third, and had a big quarter, largely just by getting out in the open court and running, running, running. Supplemented by drawing fouls. Think the big third quarter outweighs the first quarter struggles.
Bibby ( A- ) -- another very strong showing from Mike. This time the defense was not as eyeopening, but still solid. But offensively Mike not only lit it up again, but also worked well with Kevin in the 3rd quarter to get him going as well.
Taylor ( C- ) -- Mo came right into the game to make a positive impression, taking a charge on one side of the court, and hit his patented, and classic King-PF, little 17ft faceup jumper on the other end. In the second half, not nearly so good, as first the nightmare of Mo at center took place, and then he was ineffective to boot. Ronny Turiaf's eyes lit up as he just attacked the rim at will. Overall? Mayeb a C+. Maybe. Saw what he can do in the first half. Playing out of position in the second, largely got worked over by a 2nd round pick with a two piece sternum.
Reef ( C ) -- came in early, but had trouble getting into a rhythm. Was quiet again in the 4th, despite being the old salt on t he floor, but did hit an improtant momentum shifting shot to break an 11-0 Lakers run. Wasn't terrible, but didn't do much. Get the feeling that Reef is taking the vet approach to preseason -- i.e. ease on into it rather than really go full speed.
Salmons ( A- ) -- slouched around out there in the first half doing little, but when the game was on the line made a slough of nice plays to largely carry is to victory.
Garcia ( C- ) -- active in the second quarter, and got to the line repeatedly to give us a spark on both ends. But was still having a hard time hitting jumpers, and in the 4th quarter fell victim to all of his worst demons, playing out of control, missing shots, making dumb decisions. Sucha bad stint that it considerably outweighed his solid first half.
Price ( A- ) -- gave us a big offensive boost off the bench in the 2nd, and while he didn't do much on that end in the 4th, he made several good hustle plays to help us hold off a preseason rally by the Lakers. Made some mistakes along the way too, but that is kind of expected.
Douby ( B- ) -- airballed his first shot, but came back to hit a three near the end of the quarter, and made a couple of nice open court plays therafter -- a nice long pass on the break to hit Corliss in stride, and a steal in the backcourt. Not much in the second half.
Admundson ( INC ) -- only got one short stint in the second quarter, but impressed with some nice hustle plays on both ends.
Williams ( INC ) -- went up and blocked Andrew "we wouldn't trade him for Ron Artest" Bynum, but only got one short first half stint.
Woods ( INC ) -- had almost forgotten he played. Maybe not a good sign for him.
Corliss ( A- ) -- drew fouls and was very active in a first half stint. Making his argument, just not sure where he fits. Maybe in Cisco's spot after a bad showing tonight?
Muss -- well, our starters looked very sluggish to start, but the camp invites and benchers picked us up and gave us a healthy lead by half. defienitely nowhere near the showing form game 1. Bad start, late collapse, and bailed out by John Salmons of all people. But most of the backcourt guys played well, in spurts at least, and all of the kids looked good, with the exception fo Cisco who washed away a strong first half with a terrible out of control 4th that could not have done much for Muss's confidence in him.
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