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[PGT] Pels Lose in ATL 124-121.



[ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401468289)

by SLS-NolaDom

41 Comments

  1. Ciccone7

    We need to learn how to close games better. We were up a possession with the ball under 25 seconds. You cant blow games like that. Energy to start the game was lacking. My biggest gripe is not going to Zion at the end there but I dont hate the BI play. Oh well into Indy

  2. Sslagathor

    Against the Jazz we potentially had the final posession but CJ threw it away. Against the Lakers we miss a needed FT and play shit defense on the final play. Today we had the ball up 2 in the final 40 seconds and dribbled the clock out to a bad posession (with 2 Timeouts). Team could easily be 8-1 but we’ve shot ourselves in the foot each time, whether or not we fix this will shape our season. All these games we made comebacks and we need to start finishing the job.

  3. Pinky1337

    Griff needs to take Tae away from Willie man

  4. TurboS54

    Lots we can criticize but Larry blowing a wide open fast break lay-up was absolutely demoralizing. That was game right there, imo

  5. SdotPaul504

    I can’t think of any phase of the game where Graham need to be getting minutes but it damn sure ain’t the closing mins of the 2nd & 4th qtr. Give Dyson his mins Willie & quit playing bruh.

  6. SpaceAfricanJesus

    I’ll admit I didn’t pay full attention cause of the LSU game but some thoughts:

    Pretty ugly game overall, props to the Pels from coming back down 13 with about 3:30 left but couldn’t close it out. Looked like a young team playing a 2nd night of a back to back.

    BI had a really rough shooting night. Also no FT attempts with 23 shots

    Zion had a monster 4th, but his defensive lapses and 6 turnovers contributed to the deficit.

    CJ had a nice shooting night but too much tunnel vision and his defense was also a problem.

    TM3 only had 3 shots and missed them, but still would like to see more shots from him.

    Too many for me to count missed layups and free throws.

    23 assists in 53 minutes seems a bit low too.

    Onto the Pacers.

  7. Simple_Danny

    That was rough. Back to backs are always hard. Nance gotta feel bad for missing that cake layup. I will defend that last shot in regulation. BI nails that 8/10 times.

  8. crazypelsfan

    I think most problems will be sorted out with more games played. Our starters have barely played together as a unit so far. Also Zion has to give more effort on defense, he gave up about 4 or 5 straight line drives tonight.

  9. Biggum225

    Goofy ass game. Goofy ass coaching decisions. On to the next.

  10. legend023

    – Zion’s best game this year for sure

    – Capela dominated us, nance was rough in OT

    – that last play should’ve went to Zion or CJ

    I’m fine with this loss considering it’s a good team on the road on a back to back but we could’ve won this one.

  11. Agreeable-Fig-1132

    Dyson is Herb-tier on defense. I’m gonna lose faith in Willie if he’s not in the rotation very soon.

  12. InternationalTea3417

    Nance didn’t have a good game on either side of the ball, so I was surprised he played in crunch time and all of OT

    I have a feeling Jonas will be traded by the deadline

  13. shahsnow

    All I know is we aren’t starting 0-13, if Willie could figure it out then why wouldn’t he be able to now? We can’t be that impatient when we were literally one of the worst teams the majority of last season.

    All of these errors can be fixed. We looked super gassed early and you could see it affecting our defense and turnovers.

    The biggest reason we lost was our lack of bench. We have become so used to them contributing every night but outside of Jose and a few great plays by Larry they were overall very quiet.

  14. Professional-Tip-585

    If Zion isn’t hurt, Willie is a moron for pulling him at the end when he was the reason we were in OT

  15. ZenzeroGrande

    Once again bad first half and just weird decision making in late game situations. Love BI but he was off tonight so I would have loved to see the ball in Zions hands going to the rim at the end of regulation or even CJ was playing well. Overall our losses besides phoenix have all been very winnable and self inflicted more than anything which is encouraging.

  16. volzovio

    Why do they not review that shit? swear to god we always have those reviewed when its the opposition

  17. ENProcess

    The rotations need to be sorted ASAP because there are some lineups that just don’t work

  18. SpaceAfricanJesus

    Also, when did the stream switch from the Hawks to AD and Joel? I missed that 🙁

  19. FlyingSMonster

    It’s unbelievable we have lost 3 fucking times in OT already this year. That kind of loss has to have a crushing impact on the team. Need to learn how to win close games like this or we’re going no where in the playoffs (if we make it, knock on wood)

  20. RosselWestbrook

    GGs Pels y’all got some dogs…. Rooting for the fellow bird bros to win in the west

  21. kingralek

    How does Zion have 4 assists and CJ has zero?

  22. buddha6521256

    Even if it wasn’t out of bounds, devonte should be replaced by Dyson after today

  23. Razor-Ramon-Sessions

    Sloppy ass game that we had no business being in but we were, but we can’t close cuz we make dumb decisions.

    Infuriating is the only word I can think of.

    Willie needs to give Zion the ball and run some PnR. What he’s doing right now makes absolutely no fucking sense.

    Also makes no fucking sense to play devontae over Dyson. Dyson’s defense is more impactful than devontae’s theoretical shot making.

    How do we not get Zion the ball for that last shot. Dude was feeling it. Willie just needs to be better straight up.

  24. jacobythefirst

    Another OT lose. Not good we need to close these betters.

    Their guards were too good offensively for our rotations at times and we were just missing shots we should have hit in the first half.

  25. Prestigious-Cover-4

    I think I know what the problem is and why we can’t close games. Other than we should have played Dyson way earlier to guard Murray (and not played DG at ALL because he is inconsistent and can’t play D). For the love of God. Please stop play Devote G. i get it. Give Z shooters to kick to. Sounds like a good idea but DG doesn’t execute.

    Anyways.. yea we can’t close because….

    Its got to be the coach with these crazy lineups and play calls. ZION IS KILLING ALL NIGHT AND YOU DONT GO TO HIM TO CLOSE BEFORE OVERTIME?!

    I see Willie playing Naji less (9-12 min will do thanks, now go sit on the bench) but man we’ve got to clean up these rotations.

  26. Not_on_Herb

    What costs us is running down the clock when up 2 and not getting a good shot off. Why do we need Herb and Nance doing handoffs and wasting time. Just get the ball in one of the stars hands ffs Willie

  27. At least I didn’t stay up until midnight on a week night to watch an OT loss…

  28. Lyte_Work

    I had no doubt they were going to lose in overtime. Damn shame Larry missed that open layup, he killed any momentum the Pels had.

  29. BatmanHive

    This is a loss you can learn from. They need to figure out their Interior/PNR defense. Also to play with urgency from the start. This team definitely needs to trade for some defensive minded guys. I am not sure how long Larry Nance can play these big mins at the 5. Hayes/Willy should be gone for a defensive big immediately.

  30. Mysterious_Film720

    FUCK YOU NBA. FUCK YOU SCOTT FOSTER. GO SUCK TRAE YOUNG DICK. YOU’RE A JOKE OF A REF. ZION WILL NEVER GET APPROPRIATE CALLS. FUCK YOU NBRA!

  31. gonshairlinee

    Can someone explain by Tae keeps getting minutes? Does he have Willie’s nudes or something?

  32. ChickenWarm

    We forget how to play until late 4th, come back, then immediately forget how to play again as soon as ot starts.

  33. Prestigious-Cover-4

    Some people said Willie has to play DG to be able to trade him.. but OMFG we won’t win a game with his ass playing.

  34. Kindly_Boysenberry_7

    I love Willie. That said: What in the everloving FUCK were those rotations?

    If you are going to shove Zion in the middle down everyone’s throat – you need 3-4 shooters/passers on the wing. Right?

    Why isn’t Trey playing more?

    Why doesn’t CJ ever pass?

    Why aren’t we giving Dyson more minutes earlier when we need defense?

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