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re: Is Eric Gordon the worst "clutch" 4th quarter player in the league?
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:20 am to Epic Cajun
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:20 am to Epic Cajun
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It's not fun to go into the fourth quarter with a 12 point lead and know they're still gonna lose.
Why anyone expects to beat the Spurs at this point is beyond me.
Why anyone needs wins to have fun is also beyond me.
I know wins sell and are certainly nice, I just do not require them if I am getting something else out of the games.
I like watching the young guys get better (they are), AD fgure it out, and talking with my guests and season ticket neighbors (at home games).
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:24 am to 42
I wouldn't expect them to beat the Spurs, but it's disheartening when the team gets big leads in games and everyone expects them to blow it anyway.
I love watching AD, but as of now he's one of the only bright spots on the team (currently not injured). Losing is not fun.
I love watching AD, but as of now he's one of the only bright spots on the team (currently not injured). Losing is not fun.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:26 am to danman6336
I had the sound down when they showed Gordon riding the bike, and then he looked stiff as hell trying to play defense in the 4th. What did they say about him on the bike? Is this a new injury issue or does this happen all the time and is the reason we rarely get more than a few good spurts a game out of him?
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:48 am to 42
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Why anyone expects to beat the Spurs at this point is beyond me.
1. I don't care who we're playing, or how many injuries we've had, if we outplay a team for the first 3 quarters and go into the 4th with a 12 point lead, I expect us to be able to win. I just don't see how after watching that game you can just say, oh well, we shouldn't be beating the Spurs anyway so it doesn't matter.
2. Lets not act like the Spurs have been so great lately. They're 5-5 in their last 10 and were playing without Leonard and Giniobli. There is no reason to think that we couldn't have beaten them.
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Why anyone needs wins to have fun is also beyond me.
What? I don't understand how anyone can thinking consistently watching their team lose close games is fun, especially with the way we've been able to choke some away.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:58 am to Cap Crunch
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What? I don't understand how anyone can thinking consistently watching their team lose close games is fun, especially with the way we've been able to choke some away.
It's a running joke among my friends, "oh the pels are up by 10? They'll definitely blow this". It's really not funny, it's sad.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:03 am to Cap Crunch
As far as losing this one goes, that run at the end was Parker and Duncan. That's yhe game in a nutshell.
As far as appreciating losses, it depends. Wins are better, for sure, but if the team is on a good path, and I think they are, it helps me.
I had the same feeling about the Saints. I see the issues, my expectations were met, and I believe the team will get better.
As far as appreciating losses, it depends. Wins are better, for sure, but if the team is on a good path, and I think they are, it helps me.
I had the same feeling about the Saints. I see the issues, my expectations were met, and I believe the team will get better.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:13 am to 42
This team doesn't have guys that can take over a game late, yet.
AD has the skill set, but simply struggled last night. In the 4th Q, he couldn't buy a bucket. But, had some really good looks they just wouldn't go down.
Gordon made a few shots in the 4th to give us a chance, but like has been said the Spurs weren't going to let Gordon beat them.
There wasn't anyone else out there who could take over. Add to that Parker and Duncan did what GREAT players do.
AD has the skill set, but simply struggled last night. In the 4th Q, he couldn't buy a bucket. But, had some really good looks they just wouldn't go down.
Gordon made a few shots in the 4th to give us a chance, but like has been said the Spurs weren't going to let Gordon beat them.
There wasn't anyone else out there who could take over. Add to that Parker and Duncan did what GREAT players do.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:14 am to 42
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As far as appreciating losses, it depends. Wins are better, for sure, but if the team is on a good path, and I think they are, it helps me
So If I should just expect losses, why should I keep watching this year?
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:20 am to Cap Crunch
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So If I should just expect losses, why should I keep watching this year?
I don't know why you should. The one in three wins or so? Development? Not sure what you like.
I stated some of what I like about the team. Plus, if I am interested in something and care about, I want to know more. That's me. Maybe your free time is next to nothing and you need to make other choices. I did when my paw paw was sick, and there is nothing wrong with that. I missed a ton of games when my dog lost the ability to walk. Nothing wrong there.
I am just saying I can't put myself in a state of mind where I need wins and expect them at a high rate to boot. It is beyond me. I get that it happens, but I just do not feel it, nor can I wrap my head around it.
There is 1 title per year. Each fanbase yould expect an average of 1 title per 30 years. Even less when you look at the deoarture from an even table. It is by definition irrational. The passion is great and necessary. I do not, however, blame them for not winning when logically they should not be.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 5:43 pm to 42
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There is 1 title per year. Each fanbase yould expect an average of 1 title per 30 years. Even less when you look at the deoarture from an even table. It is by definition irrational. The passion is great and necessary. I do not, however, blame them for not winning when logically they should not be.
solid perspective
...being a fan isn't always rational for many, though, and that can be fun sometimes.
also, some would rather be angry in life than happy/content.
This post was edited on 2/4/14 at 5:45 pm
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