piksi
Hall of Famer
The "5 game sequence" ended up 3-2 which is very surprising considering what went on in therms of injuries. It could have easyly bee 1-4. We have a very resiliant team that is always good for a surprise like one in Minnesota. The injuries are starting to get a little more concerning but then again we are Knigs and injuries are our "middlename"
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February looks brutal with lots of games away from ARCO. Considering that, the injuries and "back to backs" - this month could be very "telling" when it comes to this team. We will be OK. We will find the way to win most of the games. The health is the primary objective anyways. Knees, ankles, backs, and other body parts have to hold together in order to be succesful in the long run.
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Tonight's game is a PAYBACK. We got "murdered" in Seattle when we played them last time. Phisically and on the scoreboard. I am sure that our player did not forget that night and that they plan to respond accordingly. Additionally Sonics lost against Spors last night and did not have Ray Allen in the lineup. We need to stay close on the boards (-5 would be acceptable) and we have to cover the three - that should do it.
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Again - hard to tell who will play and who won't but in case that they all play:
CW - missing more games as the season progresses had to be expected. Fortson is waiting tonight, or Evans - either way it will get physical. Hopefully, with no serious consequences. Nobody can guard Webber on that team anyways - so maybe he could get closer to the basket and reduce the jump shots.
Pedja - had a week of "vacation" and it is about time to get back on the floor. Radmanovic is waiting - whatever that means. Will be fun (for me) to watch that one. Hopefully, his back allows him to be somewhat agressive.
Bibby -defending pick and roll tonight. Still remember him getting abused by Ridenour. Was not a pretty picture. Hopefully, he can put 2 halves like the 2nd half in Minnesota. What is wrong with his FT shooting anyways ?
Mobley - Hopefully, he can play a good first half for a change. Does not have to force too much if CW and Pedja can play
Miller - What else can we ask from this guy. He has been phenomenal for a while now. He just needs to keep it up.
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Bench was really solid over these last 5 games.
Darius - great job filling in for CW. Just needs to stay aggressive.
Martin - little innefective as of late. Not getting many minutes either
Tag - like to see him on Fortson a little bit.
Barnes - should be a reason that Pedja does not have to play 40+ minutes.
"Mateen section" -
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RA - did a great job dealing with all these injuries. Playing startes heavy minutes - does not have much choice at the moment - hopefully does not go south.
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Sonics are a very dangerous team if they shoot well. If Allen does not play - it will be easier.
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Go Bucks !
Go Grizzlies !
Go Blazers !
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February looks brutal with lots of games away from ARCO. Considering that, the injuries and "back to backs" - this month could be very "telling" when it comes to this team. We will be OK. We will find the way to win most of the games. The health is the primary objective anyways. Knees, ankles, backs, and other body parts have to hold together in order to be succesful in the long run.
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Tonight's game is a PAYBACK. We got "murdered" in Seattle when we played them last time. Phisically and on the scoreboard. I am sure that our player did not forget that night and that they plan to respond accordingly. Additionally Sonics lost against Spors last night and did not have Ray Allen in the lineup. We need to stay close on the boards (-5 would be acceptable) and we have to cover the three - that should do it.
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Again - hard to tell who will play and who won't but in case that they all play:
CW - missing more games as the season progresses had to be expected. Fortson is waiting tonight, or Evans - either way it will get physical. Hopefully, with no serious consequences. Nobody can guard Webber on that team anyways - so maybe he could get closer to the basket and reduce the jump shots.
Pedja - had a week of "vacation" and it is about time to get back on the floor. Radmanovic is waiting - whatever that means. Will be fun (for me) to watch that one. Hopefully, his back allows him to be somewhat agressive.
Bibby -defending pick and roll tonight. Still remember him getting abused by Ridenour. Was not a pretty picture. Hopefully, he can put 2 halves like the 2nd half in Minnesota. What is wrong with his FT shooting anyways ?
Mobley - Hopefully, he can play a good first half for a change. Does not have to force too much if CW and Pedja can play
Miller - What else can we ask from this guy. He has been phenomenal for a while now. He just needs to keep it up.
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Bench was really solid over these last 5 games.
Darius - great job filling in for CW. Just needs to stay aggressive.
Martin - little innefective as of late. Not getting many minutes either
Tag - like to see him on Fortson a little bit.
Barnes - should be a reason that Pedja does not have to play 40+ minutes.
"Mateen section" -
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RA - did a great job dealing with all these injuries. Playing startes heavy minutes - does not have much choice at the moment - hopefully does not go south.
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Sonics are a very dangerous team if they shoot well. If Allen does not play - it will be easier.
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Go Bucks !
Go Grizzlies !
Go Blazers !
My bad mazzystar! I will do that next time VF21!! Just thought that nobody found out yet..........
