In praise of Rondo and Holiday

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  1. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Mavs would probably beat us too
     
    Chris Craig, Apr 18, 2018
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    No--we lost to them too just a couple weeks back.

    It was Thunder or bust.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 18, 2018
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    In praise of Roman Holiday...starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn.
     
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    If Pelicans beat us, do you guys think they have a chance against the Warriors?
     
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    Rondo was good in playoffs last year though.
     
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  6. PtldPlatypus

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    Depends on how long Curry's out, IMO
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 18, 2018
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    Hell no. Double or triple team the Warrior guards and Durant and Green murder them.
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    No
     
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    Why would the Pelicans double the Warriors guards?
     
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    That's where I disagree: I think they've shown that Boogie doesn't fit with them. Boogie was a monster without AD, and vice versa, but they weren't better with both. They really jelled when he went down and they traded for Mirotic. I think they might feel they HAVE to re-sign him, but you can bet there's a chunk of their front office who would be happy if they didn't.

    I think a sign-and-trade for someone would make a lot of sense, but who? Kevin Love? Kawhi Leonard?
     
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    He should just sit out the regular season.
     
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    Honestly? I think they would've beaten us too. Who expected them to kick Utah's ass in game 1?
     
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    Yeah, my comment was actually in jest. The way we were playing going into the playoffs--and have played these first two games--it doesn't appear that there was a good matchup.
     
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    Jrue is only about 27 and even Rondo is still not washed up at 32.

    I just heard a report that Jrue has had some problems with both the health of himself and his wife which are now cleared up. This might explain why he's suddenly doing better.

    They also have an NFL team, the Saints.
     
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    That's why BlazerBeav said the Pels are not even #2 in New Orleans. Saints. LSU Football. Then maybe the Pelicans.
     
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    Jrue has been playing at an all-defense level all season - he's locking up Dame.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Apr 18, 2018
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    Dame has gotten open shots and floaters that he's just not hitting. I don't think he's locking him up so much as Dame isn't hitting like he usually does. When Dame is on, it doesn't matter who is guarding him, he dominates. That is why he will be All NBA First Team. After all, where was Jrue's lockdown defense when Dame scored 41 points in our last game at Smoothie King Center?
     
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  19. Lanny

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    No, the Saints then LSU football then the Pelicans.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    That's because his shots are highly contested.
     
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