Posted by djsunyc:
chicago folded down the stretch b/c they don't have a franchise player.
but that will be answered when they trade our #1 + deng + filler for pierce + lafrentz.
I disagree with this. If by franchise player you're talking about hitting shots down the stretch, I think Gordon can play that part. They lost because they were out-rebounded and didn't run the offense well down the stretch, which is slightly excusable for an inexperienced team. Hinrich left his feet on a pass and Nocioni lost his mind on a 3 pt attempt - that cost them the game. Their game is screen/roll for Gordon and Hinrich and the resulting 3-point shooting - if they stuck with that, the outcome might have been different.
I also think their defense is impeccable considering they have only a scrap heap of players to face Shaq. If they use their pick to nab Ty Thomas or Aldridge, they'd be better served than investing in Pierce. Deng should be very good as well.
Sh-t in the popcorn to go with sh-t on the court. Its a theme show like Medieval times.
4/22/2006 10:46 PM