2013-2014 NBA Season

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Why was Lionel Hollins fired again? Not referencing last night's game, since Randolph only played like 8 minutes because of the birth of his son, but I don't think the metrics based strategy is going to work. Hollins was the perfect coach for that Memphis team. Game strategy shouldn't be coming from the suits upstairs.

The offense just isnt functioning. They made a comeback against Detroit the other night but the Pistons gave that one up more than Memphis won it. By the time I turned that game on last night they were down 25 and had like 58 points heading into the 4th quarter. Disappointing to say the least but there is too much talent there to falter too long.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The offense just isnt functioning. They made a comeback against Detroit the other night but the Pistons gave that one up more than Memphis won it. By the time I turned that game on last night they were down 25 and had like 58 points heading into the 4th quarter. Disappointing to say the least but there is too much talent there to falter too long.

I totally agree the talent is there, just seems like they should've kept Hollins...that team played hard for him and were coming off the best year in team history making it all the way to the conference finals. What was more impressive was Z-Bo coming back off the injury last year and coming off the bench without making a stink about it. Hollins was able to manage some pretty big egos in Memphis.

Because he wouldn't conform to the new metrics the front office was pushing as far as game strategy, they let him go and went with someone who would.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

I totally agree the talent is there, just seems like they should've kept Hollins...that team played hard for him and were coming off the best year in team history making it all the way to the conference finals. What was more impressive was Z-Bo coming back off the injury last year and coming off the bench without making a stink about it. Hollins was able to manage some pretty big egos in Memphis.

Because he wouldn't conform to the new metrics the front office was pushing as far as game strategy, they let him go and went with someone who would.

It doesn't seem to be a sound decision on the face of it.

The games I've watched this year they have played hard but look disjointed on offense.

[Cannon Shell]

Didnt take long for the league to figure out how to beat the 3 game juggernaut Sixers. They have given up 15 and 18 3 point baskets in their last two losses.

Phoenix is playing really hard too. They had a chance against SA last night but couldnt come up with a stop.

Orlando has a lot of pieces. They are a player or two from being good.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

It doesn't seem to be a sound decision on the face of it.

The games I've watched this year they have played hard but look disjointed on offense.

I think that comes from starting Allen and Prince together...teams are just packing the lane and crowding Gasol and Randolph and at the same time leaving Conley no room to get to the basket. I'm sure they'll eventually adjust but I still don't get the whole metrics thing.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

I think that comes from starting Allen and Prince together...teams are just packing the lane and crowding Gasol and Randolph and at the same time leaving Conley no room to get to the basket. I'm sure they'll eventually adjust but I still don't get the whole metrics thing.

They may be better letting Bayless play more with the 1st team. He is the one guy they have that can create his own shot and perhaps loosen up things. I know they like him to anchor the offense when Conley is resting but they need to spread things out.

[Cannon Shell]

http://stats.nba.com/playerTrackingS...&sortOrder=DES

This is really great

[Cannon Shell]

http://stats.nba.com/playerTrackingP...E*20**AST*GE*3


Like you need more proof on the greatness of Paul

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

http://stats.nba.com/playerTrackingS...&sortOrder=DES

This is really great

4 of the Blazers starters in the top 25 in Distance Traveled Per Game (miles). They sure aren't racking up those miles by getting back defensively.