TrueMagicFan07

I have seen games where a tall defender (power forward or center) is assigned to guard a smaller point guard of the opposing team (away from the paint and the basket). It's done because players like Steph Curry are threats to making long distance and 3 pt. shots. It doesn't work with players like Ja Morant, Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell. They are quick, can play low to the ground, and are able to shift gears, leaving the defender in their dust. Because of Mitchell's quickness, and ability to shift gears quickly, going east to west, I don't think JI could effectively guard him, and we don't want JI twisting an ankle or injuring his knee, trying to keep up with Mitchell. Sure, if Mitchell is attempting a 3 point shot, it would work because JI might be able to block the shot. Now at center, Allen was eating WCJ's lunch. I think Goga should be guarding Allen. He is more mobile and a better rim protector. JI should be given the assignment to guard Mobley.

Thanks for your opinion, Time2GetSerious. But you just made my point. You did exactly what I suggested that any participant should do if they don't agree with someone else's comment or opinion. Respond with a comment. You just explained to me your point of view, and I respect your opinion. Giving someone a downvote is not the same thing. I don't want to take up this thread with this discussion, so we'll move on. Thank you for your opinion.

I believe you All Eyes about not giving me downvotes. My comment was not directed at you. I just wanted to put it out there because there are posters who are quick to pull the downvote trigger if thery disagree with your opinion. I know participation votes are there for posters to use, but I don't like them--specifically the downvote. Just speak up if you either agree or disagree. We are all entitled to our opinions. I know it's the internet, but we are all different and it should not make a person nervous or hestitant about posting. I also know there is nothing anybody can do about it. You post at your own risk.

Either way, we've got a problem, OnlyFranz. AB is a point guard who is a good defender, but point guards traditionally help with scoring and AB is not good at scoring. Look at other point guards around the league who are in the playoffs right now. They score more than a couple of points per game. On the other hand, Cole is not a good defender and is inconsistent offensively.

I agree with you, All Eyes. So, what I am about to say, if you disagree, just say why instead of giving me downvotes. This is not directed at you, All Eyes. I'm looking at the highlights of Fultz performance in 2022 - 2023 which was a season ago. In the 2022-2023 season, he was ready to go and playing loose after rehabing from injuries. I'm looking at the highlights then and the way Fultz is playing now. He did'nt start the 2023-2024 season because I think he had a relapse (injury wise) before the season started. So, AB, who was drafted began the 2023-2024 season as the starting point guard. Being a rookie you could tell that he wasn't nba ready to take over that role. So, as the season progressed, the coach allowed Franz and Banchero to be the primary ball handlers. Cole was the backup point guard playing with the secondary unit coming off the bench. More than halfway through the regular season, when Fultz was injury free, Mosley continued to let Franz and Paolo be the primary ball handlers. Fultz was not allowed to get his starting role back. If you look at the highlights from a year ago, and I know there are snipets, look at the spacing of the floor. When Fultz was crashing the board, you did not see Franz or Paolo clogging up the paint. Now, I don't think that Fulz has lost his confidence. it's because he knows that Franz and Paolo were allowed to be the primary ball handlers for the latter half of the regular season and the first 2 games of the playoffs. So, in Fultz mind, he was not a part of that game plan. He, along with other teammates, stood around and/or in the corner watching. I think it was/is a problem with the coaching and lack of game planning--just letting the team play loose (backyard). That's just my opinion. So, go ahead and give me downvotes if that's your pleasure.

Goga Bitadze making his presence felt on the offensive glass with the Magic Tribune News Service March 10, 2023 at 6:44 p.m. Categories:NBA, Sports

Our arena needs to be loud to kind of rattle the Cavs and at the same time pump up our team.

My suggestion was to start Goga at center to guard Allen, and have JI start at PF to guard Mobley.

Suggs has been a good defender in the regular season, but in the playoffs, he is trying too hard to live up to the hype. I believe that is affecting his ability to score on offense (in the playoffs). He made a lot of 3 pt. shots toward the end of the regular season. He is also arguing too much with the referees. That's my opinion. ***Okay, I'm waiting for the down votes. :)

And stop walking the ball up the court after a defensive rebound or even after throwing the ball in from out of bounds. Also, I hate it when our point guards roll the ball up the floor after taking it from out of bounds, then pick it up after crossing the half court line. I have seen point guards on other teams do that too. That gives the opponent time to set up on defense.

What in the world was someone thinking when they gave you a down vote, Jay. I'm going to steal a comic relief line from Fan For 2 long or Crazy Horse: (What were they drinking?) I gave you an up vote too. Jay, you said what I along with others have posted about.

Okay, that's fine. I just thought this format could follow the one that was used during the regular season. The topic was "2023-2024 General Game Thread" whereas, there was a continuation of game discussion from one game to another inside the one thread. But I will edit the game thread I just posted and make it game 2 as you requested.

ROUND 1 - GAME 2 When: Monday, April 22. 2024 @ 7:00 P.M. EST Where: Rocket Mortgate Field House, Cleveland, OH TV: Balley Sports Florida; ESPN; NBA TV

Round 1-2024 Playoffs Schedule VS Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. Orlando Magic (5) Game 1: Saturday at Cleveland, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN) Game 2: Monday at Cleveland, 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV) Game 3: Thursday April 25 at Orlando, 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV) Game 4: Saturday April 27 at Orlando, 1 p.m. ET (TNT) Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday April 30 at Cleveland Game 6 (if necessary): Friday May 3 at Orlando Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday May 5 at Cleveland

ROUND 1: GAME 2 2024 We Want you, Cleveland!_ Coach Jamahl Mosley  LET'S GO MAGIC!