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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 12h

Even once they get their guys back, that has to be part of the rotation. They have too much wing talent to always play two bigs. Coward also had a great night, albeit against a bottom five defensive center team in the NBA.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 12h

On a job so I can’t write about last night, but I’ll say the most positive thing about last night was Iisalo being “forced” to play Jaren as the lone big against a team who can actually hurt you on the glass, and realizing you can come out ahead.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 17h

Whoaaaaa

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · 17h

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, sources tell ESPN.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 17h

He was just saving it for the end.

Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

KANGZ are up 17 on PHX in the 2nd quarter. Go Kangzzzz!

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Not sure where this season goes. Assume Ja sits at least one of next two, but it’s nice to get a win with this shorthanded roster and Coward’s impressive debut.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Really gutsy win tonight.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Neither GG Jackson nor Jose Alvarado got in tonight’s game in which three players fouled out and over 20 guys played.

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Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · 1d

Ja Morant tweaked his ankle and has been fueled by absolute spite the rest of the way.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t believe Ja didn’t attack with a 5 v 4 while Zion was laying under the basket. Allowed NOP to double and he gives it up, gets it back, and hits a crazy casual bank shot from 10 feet. Call 12!!!!

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

And Ja twists his ankle? Geez.

Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

That was not a foul on Jaren, but also he doesn’t need to put his hands on Herb Jones. Gonna be tough to pull this one out.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Jaren with five fouls has a potentially game altering block that creates two KCP free throws on the other end. 4 point swing.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Ja’s gotta take us home with Jaren on five fouls. Man. This would be a tall order if we were playing most NbA teams.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

My god. It’s beautiful. (4-4 FTs too)

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Isalo rotates Jaren out for a short lived rest as the lead pushes up to 7 and Zion sits. Would really consider bringing in OMAX instead for just a minute.

Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Iisalo comes in with Coward and Jaren for Santi and Londale. Saved it.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah. We’re losing if this goes for much longer.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

I think Isalo needs to consider coming in with Coward for Spencer. Small/Spencer is too limited.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Morant 4-4 at the rim after getting there twice on a two for one to close the 3rd quarter. Like, please do that more!!

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Chase @deepfriedcouch.bsky.social · 1d

Remember Jaren wouldn’t have played any of these minutes under Jenkins

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, New Orleans Pelicans, for guarding Jaren Jackson Jr with Derrick Queen.

Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Coward’s plus minus creeping higher.

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Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

We’ve got one more game before Grizz opponents realize Javon Small will never shoot. Like. Never ever.

Matt Hrdlicka @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social · 1d

Since I posted he’s added another make at the rim and another make from 3.

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