smackeddog wrote:

EnySpree wrote:He should have been fired 2 months ago.

If we were going to fire him, he should have been weeks ago. Whats the point in waiting until it's too late to make the playoffs? Thats why I think he's here all season long...

misterearl wrote:NY1NY2 - yawn

Try the scroll function.

Mike Woodson is far from perfect. There are no excuses being manufactured for him. The simple fact is that the most essential position on the court is manned-down by a player who is quite possibly he lowest ranked in the league, in terms of his ability to dominate any opponent.

You think Tyson Chandler was dominated by Hibbert in the playoffs due to Woodsons direction, or a mismatch in ability?

You wanna put someone on Damian Lillard tonight?

Who?

Shump.

misterearl wrote:Moonangie - Cool. you got it. Shump guards Lillard. Who is guarding Wesley Matthews?

"...watch out for Matthews in the corner on this and other actions. He’s third in the league on successful corner 3s this season and is hitting them at a 47.6 percent clip. Matthews has also become a wily, backdoor threat from that spot. With the Trail Blazers moving side to side so fluidly, help decisions become infinitely more difficult because, if you’re a defender, it’s hard to know if you’re leaving the weakside corner when the weak side keeps shifting.

Matthews can’t dominate every defender, but he has gotten pretty adept at sniffing out where he might have an edge. He loves to post smaller (Felton alert) defenders, and, against a defender who’s a pick magnet, Matthews will move to an open spot on the weak side. That’s the nice thing about Matthews -- he’s always been aware that caginess would have to be a strong attribute because there probably wasn't enough raw talent most nights."

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Murray, while not a play maker yet, should be getting minuted for his defense alone.

misterearl wrote:

MSG3 wrote:

misterearl wrote:Moonangie - Cool. you got it. Shump guards Lillard. Who is guarding Wesley Matthews?

"...watch out for Matthews in the corner on this and other actions. He’s third in the league on successful corner 3s this season and is hitting them at a 47.6 percent clip. Matthews has also become a wily, backdoor threat from that spot. With the Trail Blazers moving side to side so fluidly, help decisions become infinitely more difficult because, if you’re a defender, it’s hard to know if you’re leaving the weakside corner when the weak side keeps shifting.

Matthews can’t dominate every defender, but he has gotten pretty adept at sniffing out where he might have an edge. He loves to post smaller (Felton alert) defenders, and, against a defender who’s a pick magnet, Matthews will move to an open spot on the weak side. That’s the nice thing about Matthews -- he’s always been aware that caginess would have to be a strong attribute because there probably wasn't enough raw talent most nights."

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Murray, while not a play maker yet, should be getting minuted for his defense alone.

MSG3 - The Ansswer Man digs Murry as much as the average bear, but do you really want to entrust your offense to a player who does not respond well to defensive pressure?

Are we not New York, home of the elite point guard?

Portland spells trouble.

I agree with you, but the net affect of Feltons limited play making abilities this year with his lousy D vs. Murray's unpolished play making ability and capable D probably favors Murray taking minutes from Felton. Especially on nights we go against Lillard, Wall, etc.

MSG3 wrote:

misterearl wrote:Moonangie - Cool. you got it. Shump guards Lillard. Who is guarding Wesley Matthews?

"...watch out for Matthews in the corner on this and other actions. He’s third in the league on successful corner 3s this season and is hitting them at a 47.6 percent clip. Matthews has also become a wily, backdoor threat from that spot. With the Trail Blazers moving side to side so fluidly, help decisions become infinitely more difficult because, if you’re a defender, it’s hard to know if you’re leaving the weakside corner when the weak side keeps shifting.

Matthews can’t dominate every defender, but he has gotten pretty adept at sniffing out where he might have an edge. He loves to post smaller (Felton alert) defenders, and, against a defender who’s a pick magnet, Matthews will move to an open spot on the weak side. That’s the nice thing about Matthews -- he’s always been aware that caginess would have to be a strong attribute because there probably wasn't enough raw talent most nights."

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Murray, while not a play maker yet, should be getting minuted for his defense alone.

MSG3 wrote:

misterearl wrote:

MSG3 wrote:

misterearl wrote:Moonangie - Cool. you got it. Shump guards Lillard. Who is guarding Wesley Matthews?

"...watch out for Matthews in the corner on this and other actions. He’s third in the league on successful corner 3s this season and is hitting them at a 47.6 percent clip. Matthews has also become a wily, backdoor threat from that spot. With the Trail Blazers moving side to side so fluidly, help decisions become infinitely more difficult because, if you’re a defender, it’s hard to know if you’re leaving the weakside corner when the weak side keeps shifting.

Matthews can’t dominate every defender, but he has gotten pretty adept at sniffing out where he might have an edge. He loves to post smaller (Felton alert) defenders, and, against a defender who’s a pick magnet, Matthews will move to an open spot on the weak side. That’s the nice thing about Matthews -- he’s always been aware that caginess would have to be a strong attribute because there probably wasn't enough raw talent most nights."

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Murray, while not a play maker yet, should be getting minuted for his defense alone.

MSG3 - The Ansswer Man digs Murry as much as the average bear, but do you really want to entrust your offense to a player who does not respond well to defensive pressure?

Are we not New York, home of the elite point guard?

Portland spells trouble.

I agree with you, but the net affect of Feltons limited play making abilities this year with his lousy D vs. Murray's unpolished play making ability and capable D probably favors Murray taking minutes from Felton. Especially on nights we go against Lillard, Wall, etc.

MSG3 - you have a valid point. Especially if you value defense over offense. Murry being handed the keys could be helped by allowing THjr to handle the ball in the backcourt... next, Melo in emergencies.

Felton may be overwhelmed by what Portland can throw at him defensively.

Our offense has no rhythm, which makes our shot production a chore, rather than a joy to behold. Felton stops, makes passes while standing still, and the shot clock is already under ten.

Can we live with Murry's turnovers until he learns the league?

gunsnewing wrote:

EnySpree wrote:He should have been fired 2 months ago.

He should have been fired after getting embarrassed by Vogel in the Indiana series last year

Come on we didn't get embarrassed. They had the better team.

It might not be all his fault but he does deserve a lot of blame,

but in all honestly, he really is a horrible coach, makes horrible decisions, horrible lineups, and very stubborn

Thing is should we be focused on this year's "POSSIBLE" playoff run or the near future success of the team?
Because we have to make a decision before the deadline what we want to do

Is Melo Opting out?
Does he want to leave?
Is he only staying on a max contract?

Dolan and his "TEAM should have made a decision by now that he hired"

regardless, we should get rid of Felton and at least Chandler with Tyler here, I think we can make up for their minutes especially Chandlers with the way

Tyler and STAT have been playing and Melo at the 4 being his best spot