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Huge difference on defense since Gorgui went out.

Bennett needs to stop with the long 2 point shots. Get inside! He can be very good - just quit taking long shots.

Carlos Danger wrote:Bennett needs to stop with the long 2 point shots. Get inside! He can be very good - just quit taking long shots.

Especially when his shot looks as poor as it does tonight. Really like him on D and the boards though.

Even with our injuries and playing on the road, this looks like a winnable game. Gotta play smart and hopefully clutch in 2nd half.

Carlos Danger wrote:Even with our injuries and playing on the road, this looks like a winnable game. Gotta play smart and hopefully clutch in 2nd half.

You're right, carlos. Problem is, AB is going to have to play some center if Gorgui can't go, and that's going to be tough against Gasol

longstrangetrip wrote:Huge difference on defense since Gorgui went out.

Totally agree with this so far. Pek is having trouble tonight and Gorgui looked great. Hopefully it's not broken. I liked our chances better when he was in there, but we'll have to do without tonight.

Horrible 3 to give up on a bad gamble by Ricky.

thedoper wrote:Horrible 3 to give up on a bad gamble by Ricky.

I actually didn't have a problem with that play. I like that Rubio plays hard and takes some chances. It didn't work out. But that's just how he plays. They made the shot - so tip your hat to the other team.

Zgoda tweeted Dieng was back on the bench, so hopefully he is available in the 2nd half.

6 down to a good team on their court is not too bad...especially with Gorgui going down. Wiggins looks frightened on offense, but he still was able to contribute on defense. Flip may go to Shabazz at SF more in the second half, He's one of our toughest players, and it's physical out there.