Wade for the Win
Wade breaks the hearts of Bobcats fans everywhere with a dribble drive and bank shot for the win. This was the Heats 3rd game in 4 days (2 of which were emotionally draining - Mavs & Celtics), so it was expected that there would be a bit of a let down. But even with that let down, they find a way and get the win. This is going to be a recurring theme for this team. They are loaded.
Norris Cole watch: 2/8 for 5 points and 1 assist off the bench
Ladies and Gentleman, Your 0-3 Boston Celtics
This one is a head-scratcher to me. I get they have played 3 road games in 4 days and that they are coming off an emotionally draining (let down) game vs. the Miami Heat, but this is the New Orleans Hornets. These are the games in a shortened season that you HAVE to win. The Celtics have been getting solid play from their bench in the absence of Pierce, but last night it was also their defense that let them down. They allowed the Hornets starters to shoot 53% from the field including a 21 point effort from Jarrett Jack who has a career 10 ppg average. I'm going to save any "The Celtics are in Trouble" posts for later due to Pierce not being in the lineup, but this is very troubling.
6 for the 6ers
The 76ers had 6 scorers in double figures as they bludgeoned the Phoenix Suns. The final score wasn't even indicative of the game, despite it being a 20 point win. The 76ers were all over Phoenix from the start. It took until 4 min remaining in the 3rd qtr for the Suns to even get 1 point in the 2nd half. Jrue Holiday went down with a knee injury late in the 4th (leading you to question Doug Collins having him in there) but should be fine. Markieff Morris looks like he's going to be starting for the Suns at C in the not too distant future. That kid is a player.
Notes:
- Kyrie Irving bounced back with a nice game for the Cavs in their 1st win of the year; 14 pts 7 asts, 4 rebs on 5-9 shooting.
- Detroit is a mess. I know I mentioned this before, but this team is all over the map. It was nice to see Ben Gordon show that he's still alive, though!
- Brandon Knight had a big game; 29 minutes played, shot 10-13 for 23 points, 6 assists, and only 2 turnovers.
- Why is Nick Young coming off the bench? Seriously, someone give me a good reason that Jordan Crawford should start over him?
- Atlanta may have found their PG of the future with Teague. He's looked just as good as he did in the playoffs last year.
- Pacers are now 2-0 and look impressive; just as I had predicted (had to)
- KD and Westbrook have issues.
- Memphis is the best 0-2 team in the league right now.
- Can Memphis play Oklahoma City every night?! Those two teams always put on a show when they play (think back to last years 7 game series that came down to the wire)
- Lob City was closed for the night
- New York Knicks cannot play defense, also Bibby looked AWFUL in his debut in a NYK uniform
- How happy are Nugget fans that they re-signed Nene?
- I refuse to watch the Jazz play from this point forward
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