Missed the game last night but a win in LA is always sweet.

canadiaggie said:

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lil99chris said:

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....check out around 22 seconds. I believe Rondo did spit on Paul.

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I can't really tell. Rondo was moving his head side to side a lot, but CP3 wipes his face around that time so...

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If you read CP3's lips around the 40 second mark, he's telling Rondo that he "better not ever spit at me again" (or something close to that).

Some think that the spit may have actually come from Mello inadvertently.

You can see Rondo's chin shift up in a spitting motion while CP3's head is turned to the left. Happens in the first 5 seconds.

The jokes been made enough already, but I can't get over how this is just like that Seinfeld episode.

https://www.totalprosports.com/2018/10/21/new-video-proves-rondo-did-indeed-spit-on-chris-paul-before-altercation-video/

I just hope CP is able to appeal any suspension and push it back until after tonight. Going to need him when we fight the Clippers.

Wow that's pretty conclusive.

Hickory High said:

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The jokes been made enough already, but I can't get over how this is just like that Seinfeld episode.

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That's one magic loogie

Apparently Rondo's girlfriend went after Paul's wife in the stands who was sitting with Lebron's wife.

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/how-chris-pauls-wife-rajon-rondos-girlfriend-reportedly-became-involved-fight

CP3 out 2 games

CP3 suspended for 2, Rondo for 3 and Ingram for 4.

No big deal, CP want going to play in every game this season anyways.

Dan Scott said:

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CP3 out 2 games

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Worth it. Regular season barey matters. He got to punk Rondo and Landon one decent shot.

https://goo.gl/images/aekQ7b

Looks like the Rockets have a new sideline reporter.

Is Bill Warel (spelling) not doing games anymore?

Don't think he has done road games for a few years now. At least last year don't remember him going on the road

I only need about two more games before I'm on the "Carmelo is a bum" train, but I'm over halfway there

Our defense continues to be severely lacking

Is #55 really our best backup big man? He's awful.

Ryan34 said:

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Is #55 really our best backup big man? He's awful.

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I like his potential, but he's clearly not there yet. We're spoiled with Clint.

I sure hope we figure out defense with the new group of guys.

We can't stop anybody

So when is it time to push the panic button? Once Paul comes and and we are still giving up 120 a game?

Ags #1 said:

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So when is it time to push the panic button? Once Paul comes and and we are still giving up 120 a game?

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I'd say we're about 2-3 games away from saying it's okay to be VERY concerned.

What's concerning is that so far our new players suck

Dan Scott said:

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What's concerning is that so far our new players suck

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More than that, there's no intensity on defense or rebounding.

I'm about one game away from being ready to panic.

Got outscored by our bench

This team very clearly does not look like last year's team. I didn't want to believe that losing coach Bzdelik would hurt us as much as it has, but it clearly is.

If we look like this next game, then I hope Morey switches to survival mode and looks for some deals to make. Also, Melo needs to go.

Hickory High said:

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This team very clearly does not look like last year's team. I didn't want to believe that losing coach Bzdelik would hurt us as much as it has, but it clearly is.

If we look like this next game, then I hope Morey switches to survival mode and looks for some deals to make. Also, Melo needs to go.

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It's accountability. One of the reasons I love guys like CP3, PJ Tucker, Ariza and Coach Jeff is that they are detailed oriented on defense and hold everyone accountable for their poor or lackadaisical play. Guys like James Ennis, MCW, and Gary Clark are not going to yell at James Harden. That is not to say they aren't useable players, they just can't lead. Also, Melo obviously isn't a good enough defender to speak up either.

In any organization you need people who hold themselves and others accountable. We went from 4 to 2.

I think the answer could be Jimmy Butler, but you can't give up Tucker. The accountability number needs to go up.

If I were permitted to dream though, I'd like to see if we could pry Marc Gasol away from the grizzlies.