frankw

This is the time of year we are usually supposed to be the most optimistic but you are dead on. We're going to need a very stout run game if we want a chance because there's no way Bryce is going to be airing it out much against those opponents. We're definitely going to lean heavily on our defense too. For clarity Bryce Young averages 180 passing YPG for his career and last season he averaged 188 passing YPG which was a career high (lol) If you want to compare here is the list of starting QB's passing YPG numbers. https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-qb-passing-yards-per-game-leaders-2025-to-2026 Bryce didn't even crack the top 25 with the rookie of the year.

There's already a dark cloud. If you peruse other fans comments pretty much anywhere regarding the Hornets you'll always eventually come across someone that points out the obvious that LaMelo Ball is an enabler of domestic violence and Miles Bridges is an abuser. If people are still watching after that then intentionally or unintentionally tripping a Heat player isn't going to move the needle any more or less.

More than likely it's going to end up a flagrant 1 and a fine. If the league deems it a flagrant 2 and suspends him well after the fact that sets a hell of a precedent and will undoubtedly put the league in a precarious position because you know damn well something else like this will happen in the playoffs. It's a physical game maybe less so than it used to be but still.

Largely seems like Hornets fans are the few saying LaMelo didn't do anything wrong. I don't personally think there was any malice on his part. But when you watch the clip you can see why someone without the attachment to the team would perceive it the way they do. But they also need the added context of the Heat flopping up and down the court throughout the first half.

Watching him throughout the game he just looked exhausted. He's had a hell of a rookie season and early on looked like a five year veteran at times. He's a premier young talent. And you know he was disappointed with himself. Every rookie hits this point eventually. He'll adjust. I expect him to bounce back against the Magic/Sixers on Friday.

I would be quite surprised if he got more than a fine. Flopping has long been out of hand in the NBA. There were definitely some Heat players doing extra selling fouls. LaMelo seems to be getting quite a bit of hate on social media for the Bam injury though. And it is fair to wonder how the next opponent might defend him going forward knowing what happened. I don't think we can just be homers and dismiss it entirely especially after all the complaints we've made about the Pistons in particular. I think this group better be prepared for a very physical game on Friday.

The NBA hates small market teams brother. I think LaMelo knows it and that's why he said fug it and pulled a Cobra Kai leg sweep on Bam.

That's the grit we needed

LaMelo got the final basket and a playoff win good for him. Good for Coby good for Miles good for Brandon. This is was a game where several key players willed us to victory despite virtually no cohesive gameplan.

Like I said. Lose this the way we have and as an organization serious about winning you have to get out there and assess any and all possible head coaching replacements.

Oh god there goes Herro. Hate that guy.

LaMelo with a clutch move in the paint nice.

lol Amazon Prime feed goes out completely WHAT A JOKE

Coby Miles and Brandon are the heroes tonight whatever happens.