1/16/2023 Celtics @ Hornets Redux: Stuck inside of Charlotte with the Memphis Blues Again

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Following on ESPN Gamecast. This happened last year, too, so I'm not trying to get worried, but 0-3 for Tatum isn't good. It seems the left hand injury may be affecting his 3-point accuracy.

Also, it's amazing how small the margins are on a swish or clank. a quarter inch are the margins these guys are working in.
 

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C's are scoring pretty much at will, but they're getting no stops.
 

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Yes, which is always dangerous in the NBA, no matter the opponent.
In fairness, Brown is out, and that guy is intense. I would imagine everything feels different without him in.

That said, I agree.
 

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Tatum unstoppable!

+11pts up at the half. Could've been more but a serious performance in H2 should be all that's needed to finish this game with a W.
 

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Jalen McDaniels was a late-second round pick. Looks like a talented kid.
 

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Tatum with his second one handed behind the back the pass that leads to a basket.
 

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OMG that offensive board and immediate put back by Tatum.
 

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And Tatum with the almost casual looking left handed toss to assist the dunk when everyone thought he was driving for a shit… holy hell.

And now the three off the fake. Jesus.
 

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Aren't the Hornets the worst 3-point shooting team in the NBA?
 

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Tatum just loves shooting threes over guys even when they’re in tight coverage on him.
 

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Isnt that a common refrain these days (xyz team sucks at 3 pointers except when playing the celts). It is odd!
Maybe they need to?

Dunno. But you gave me an interesting thought.
 

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At least against mediocre teams, Brogdon can carry the second unit without a Jay.
 

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At least against mediocre teams, Brogdon can carry the second unit without a Jay.
Dunno if it translates to other sports, but it might, but many years ago, FootBallOutsiders ran some numbers and found that the best indication of a great team was not record against good teams—that’s often a crap shoot and depends on how the ball bounces—but taking care of business against lesser teams.

It’s given me a lot to think about ever since.
 

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I was hoping for some serious garbage time in this one. Not sure it's coming.
 

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Just a horrible ending to the third quarter. Hornets on a 10-0 run.
Mazzulla went with Tatum with the second unit, and the last three minutes of the third quarter was a disaster. The Hornets have had no answer for Brodgon when he orchestrated without Tatum
 

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Mazzulla went with Tatum with the second unit, and the last three minutes of the third quarter was a disaster. The Hornets have had no answer for Brodgon when he orchestrated without Tatum
Bench mob!!