CATCH AND GO

Russell Westbrook shot 0-11 last night (0-6 from 3) in a six point loss to the Clippers. They asked LeBron James after the game what advice would you give him; “flush it down the toilet and get ready for Sunday.” 
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CATCH AND GO

Russell Westbrook shot 0-11 last night (0-6 from 3) in a six point loss to the Clippers.

They asked LeBron James after the game what advice would you give him; “flush it down the toilet and get ready for Sunday.”

I would have said, “get your ass in the gym in the next two days and get up your shots.” Teammates have to hold each other accountable.

Lakers have dropped their first two games. I’m starting to worry about them. I had high hopes before the season and thought they could make a run if they stayed healthy but things are not off to a good start. They shot 9-45 from distance last night and on opening night 10-40. It’s early but they gotta get going.

Clippers have defeated the Lakers 8 straight times in the regular season.

76ers are 0-2 after losing to the Bucks at home. Some Philly fans were booing their squad. Joel Embiid struggled; 6-21 from the field.

Giannis is the best player in the league. 21 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. He had two incredible blocks at the rim saving a few points. That’s what separates the Greek Freak from the rest, his defense.

James Harden added 31 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. He’s an incredible talent. But he shot 1-7 from distance.

76ers shot 5 for 24 from downtown. I’m worried about the Sixers too. Similar to the Lakers situation. Loads of talent but can they play together and play the right way?

RJ Barrett was 3 for 18 including 0-6 from deep in the Knicks loss to the Grizzlies.

Knicks were 9-37 from Greenwich Village. They play the Pistons Friday night at the Garden. Should be an exciting one.

Jalen Duren with a double-double in the Pistons win over the Magic. 14 points, 11 rebounds. He’s the youngest player in Pistons history to record a double-double. 18 years, 335 days. Larry Brown was right about him.

Rookie Jaden Ivey had a nice game for the Pistons with 19 points. I love their backourt with him and Cade Cunningham. I can see Cunningham leading the league in assists this season, he dished out 10 against the Magic. Pistons are going to be fun to watch this season.

Pelicans beat the Nets 130-108. Brandon Ingram 28 points, Zion 25 and CJ McCollum had 21. Pelicans are tough. They dished out 31 assists committing just 12 turnovers.

Kevin Durant 32 points (11-21 FG) Kyrie Irving shot 6-19, including 0-6 from 3. Patty Mills 4-9 from 3. The Nets are another team that looks a little shaky. I’m not sure if you could win it all with Durant and Irving. Again, same boat as the Sixers and Lakers. Lots of talent but do they play winning basketball?

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Detroit Pistons assistant coach Bill Bayno. He had surgery for prostate cancer on Tuesday.

Have a positive day and always play the right way


-Steve Finamore

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