LunaticWolf
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Can the C.J. Miles experiment please end?
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It's easy to say he blows after a few bad games, or say he's arrived after two good ones.
We need to look at a larger body of work to judge CJ. This season is going to be very telling for him.
So far he's been up and down. Some horrible games, followed by some really good ones. Two good games in a row
was a small step for Miles. Now let's see if he can get a third tonight.
We need to look at a larger body of work to judge CJ. This season is going to be very telling for him.
So far he's been up and down. Some horrible games, followed by some really good ones. Two good games in a row
was a small step for Miles. Now let's see if he can get a third tonight.
LifeOnaPlate
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IIRC CJ was pretty good in the Lakers series even though we got handled last post-season.
gregbroncs
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He was a key in the 1st round win as well. CJ has had a quite a few good games this year even while not exactly shooting well. The encouraging part for me is he seems to get that he can contribute even if he's not hitting his shots. That seemed to change near the end of last season and has carried over to this year.
CJ blocked Okafors stuff hard.
gregbroncs
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That play changed the momentum big time and essentially ended this game.
He also stripped West on a play soon after that would have been an easy dunk but the refs called a BS foul on Millsap on his second attempt when somehow West got the ball back. And the back to back assists to Jefferson and then DWill were huge as well. He could have shot on either of those plays and he made a smart pass instead.
Clown did Ok for the clown. 0 for 4 from 3 is not spectacular, but the good thing is he only shot 4 three pointers.
I think that lineup could beat the Kings in a scrimmage. Probably Charlotte and the Clipps too.
LunaticWolf
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Said I was going to the Lakers game dumbass.
gregbroncs
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Did you watch the game? That block and back to back assists were part of the 10-2 or something run that ended this game.
Also I never said he won the game I said that block changed the momentum and essentially ended the game. Reading is fundamental. Shooting is not the end all be all of basketball.
CJ was a major contributor and was again in for both Jazz runs in this game. He was in for the 2nd quarter run that gave them a 10 point cushion and was in and very instrumental in the 4th quarter run that put this game out of reach.
In the 2nd quarter it was nice to see the 2nd unit dominate the Hornets bench and they did it with CJ not needing to contribute points. He played good defense, like is his norm this year, and stayed within the offense while the rest of the subs took the Hornets apart.
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7StraightIsGreat
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CJ had yet another game where his +/- ratio was through the roof (+24). Granted, I don't think that stat is the be-all, end-all but I do think it has some validity. CJ's +/- for the year at this point is mind boggling. Last night his shot wasn't there, but he brought it on defense and I think he's quietly turning into a really good overall defender.
Say what you want about the kid, but he plays hard, loves playing for the Utah Jazz and right now when he's on the court, the Jazz almost always outscore their opponents.
But never mind all of that, let the irrational hate continue.
Say what you want about the kid, but he plays hard, loves playing for the Utah Jazz and right now when he's on the court, the Jazz almost always outscore their opponents.
But never mind all of that, let the irrational hate continue.
Stifle Tower
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CJ did not have a good game shooting. But what DID impress me (and remember I've been a CJ doubter from Day 1) is that Miles didn't let it affect his effort on the defensive end. He had that great block; he was hustling up and down the floor, and the entire second unit played very good defense, CJ included. Miles ain't gonna shoot 8-13 every night. Not even elite shooting guards are going to hit 60%! Miles was clearly off, but he only took half the shots he had in the previous 2 games. I'd have to rewatch the game to see if he passed up some open looks. But maybe he recognized he was not shooting well and limited his shooting.
Rambling endless non-sense from the biggest Clank the Clowner of all. On the unusual nights with the clown gets lucky and makes some shots, he's the greatest shooter of all time. Otherwise "one blocked shot "changed the momentum and essentially ended the game." If only you knew how ridiculous that is. No offense though Bonkers, you are a loyal supporter no matter what. Happy Thanksgiving.
gregbroncs
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Your the only person with the balls to say he did not play well. That's telling.
Your a hater and that I have a hard time respecting an opinion by a hater. You see only the bad things he does. I at least admit when he is shooting bad. You were in here hating even while he was carrying this team to a win.
gregbroncs
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He at least passed up the 2 on his assists. He very easily could have shot both of those but moved the ball to a more open shot. The one to Jefferson was very nice. The 2nd for DWill's 3 pointer he had a good look as well but passed it around the perimeter to Deron who was wide open.
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