I know ABM kind of addressed this in his thread about dipping south, but I think it deserves a new thread. How many more games where they don't seem to stick to what works, or half-ass it, before the team realizes it's not so much a "we have tons of injuries" problem as much of a "our coach isn't really that good" problem? remember when Miller first was put into the lineup and they actually somewhat ran? The story was that Nate let Andre run the team as he wanted to. Now it seems like they go through stages where Andre (or Rudy) is allowed to be more free, followed by 40 minutes of Nate-ball. I just don't get how they don't see the writing on the wall. We've been hearing how Nate wants to run for 4+ years now, and when they finally do get a PG who is somewhat fast break minded, they rarely take advantage of it. Oh well, at least New Jersey won't get it's 10th victory against the Blazers.
Nate should have been fired right after the game last night! His assistant is more than capable for now. When you blow a 25 point lead and get crushed by the Celtics in the same week with the amount of talent we have on this team you're done! We are in a playoff push, and we scored how many points in the 4th minus free throws? Goodness!!!! Enough is enough! Nate had one good year in Seattle, that's it, move on! Monty till we can get Pop!
When Roy is out, the other players are energized to have great games. We win many upsets. When Roy plays, he holds the ball while slowly deciding what to do. Everyone stands around and watches. McMillan let the team play a little faster while Roy was out. But, the Snail has to play his way back into health now. I guess what I'm saying is that for the rest of the season, our opinion of McMillan will be inversely proportional to Roy's presence.
I believe this is true. I got nothing against Roy, but running isn't his game. I wouldn't care if he allowed the rest of the team to run, but I noticed in the 4th quarter he was calling for th ball and slowed it up every time he got it. Didn't look to pass and run but started the slow deliberate dribble up court. Blazer fans live and die with Brandon's style of play . . . which isn't such a bad thing given he is a top caliber player in the NBA.
