More on Holiday's horrific shooting in Charlotte
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More on Holiday's horrific shooting in Charlotte
John Mitchell, Inquirer Staff Writer
CHARLOTTE – Were the Charlotte Bobcats responsible for Jrue Holiday’s historically bad shooting performance? Or was it a case of Holiday being off.
Way off.
Holiday finished with just five points. His 2-for-24 shooting represented the fewest number of made field goals by a player attempting at least 24 shots in the last 25 years.
Despite Michael Jordan’s team being the worst in the league this season (18-57), they have been pretty decent at home lately (their 88-83 win over the Sixers not only ended the Sixers’ winning streak at three games; it was also their fifth victory in their last six games). And they were also smarting from giving up 131 points in their previous game, a loss to Milwaukee.
“We pressured up on him,” Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap said. “We wanted to make sure he didn’t beat us, especially at the end.”
The Bobcats big men played up in the pick-and-roll against Holiday, making his windows tighter. And Kemba Walker defended him well, especially in the fourth quarter when Holiday went 1 for 12 from the floor.
But Dunlap didn’t want to take all the credit.
“We got a little luck,” Dunlap said. “He missed some chips and some bunnies that he usually makes.”
Added Sixers Center Spencer Hawes: “He’s the head of our snake. He’s what propels us, not only scoring but making plays as well. So when he’s having a tough night it has a ripple-effect.”
Said Holiday: “I just think it's one of those nights. I do think that they played really good defense around the basket. But a lot of shots were in and out. I guess I just didn't get into a rhythm.”
He certainly picked the worst time of the fantasy basketball playoffs to put up some stinkers for me...single-handedly losing it for me.— Trocar- #1But Dunleavy didn’t want to take all the credit.
#2 His 2-for-24 shooting represented the fewest number of made field goals by a player attempting at least 24 shots in the last 25 games.????
Anyone explain the above?— HO HUM - 25 years— Steve Toll
- Who is Mike Dunlap?— Copper34
- Jrue, perhaps when it is obvious that you can't hit the side of a building you should stop shooting and start passing. They were determined to stop you, so that meant you had open teammates. Pass the ball, play defense, rebound, do whatever you can to help your team win, but stop shooting. Some of his shots were ridiculous, not in the flow of anything. He would simply pull up and shot a three without attempting to move the ball, no passes. Bad game Jrue and worse leadership...— Getinline
John Mitchell is in his second year covering the 76ers for the Inquirer after joining the paper in November 2011. He covered the Washington Wizards for the Washington Times from 1998 to 2008. He's also worked at the Philadelphia Tribune, the Wilmington News Journal, Courier-Post, Trenton Times and Elmira Star-Gazette.Born and raised in West Philadelphia - not too far from Will Smith - he graduated from Overbrook High School the same year the 76ers won their last championship. He's a proud graduate of Howard University and the proud father of two sons, Jared and Jordan.
ABOUT MARC NARDUCCI
Marc Narducci has served in a variety of roles with the Inquirer since beginning in 1983. He has covered the 76ers as a backup and a beat writer. In addition, Narducci has covered everything from the Super Bowl to the World Series and a lot in between. Narducci also has a true passion for South Jersey scholastic sports, which he has covered for many years.
