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That’s rough man! Hope everyone’s feeling better!

Happy Ourer: “Happy Ourer here with Marshall Richards and Air Allnite as Linndale loses another one to the San Dominica Warriors, 103-90. It was not as close as the score implies.”

Marshall Richards: “They did not play Linndale basketball by any standard. They were out rebounded 59-46, they turned the ball over 14 times, and they did not share the basketball at all. It was a complete disaster of a performance.”

Air Allnite: “I have consistently said that Pio Reina is not the coach for this team. I have consistently said he doesn’t know how to run an offense or use his bigs. When you have Floyd Hearn and Ramon Sanz Garcaa on your front line and you can’t get them more than 11 shots total between the two of them, you deserve to get beat down and fired immediately.”

MR: “Not getting Hearn and Garcaa a minimum of 10 shot attempts each is just ridiculous. I understand adjusting to the hot hand, but that’s not what happened for the most part.”

HO: “It was disturbing that the bigs didn’t get much of an opportunity, but was that due to the Warrior defense or was that just being outcoached?”

AA: “Pio got out coached as usual. I’m not sure why you expect me to say otherwise!”

MR: “You actually ate crow last season, so I take your words with a grain of salt. Was it a bad performance? Yes. I’ve never seen a 3-2 defense just shut off the inside against Linndale like this. I’ve also never seen a 3-2 defense get cooked like this against Linndale. 16 of 33 from the three point line tells me Pio somewhat accomplished one of the things he was looking to, and that was getting guards to make shots. The starting back court was 12 of 23 from the outside. That might not sound like much overall, but from deep that was some hot shooting, and a huge step forward.”

AA: “Hearn and Sanz Garcaa had a total of 7 points between them. Sanz Garcaa has now gone 2 straight games without a double double.”

MR: “It was Hearn’s first of the season without one. What’s your point?”

AA: “My point is they aren’t using the bigs to the best of their abilities.”

HO: “Aren’t you the same guy who complained that the bigs didn’t produce a 20-point 10 rebound game last season? You've stated that both should be doing that regularly in the same game. When you have the weapons at the guard positions that Linndale does, having both with a 20-10 game in the same game isn’t going to be a thing on a regular basis."

AA: “Are you telling me Pio can’t find that balance? If you are killing it inside, the defense has to focus on the inside. That leaves the guards open on the outside to bomb away. When the inside game has been there, the outside game has not. Now that the outside game showed up, the inside game has gone away. That’s no accident.”

MR: “I’m sure starting Art Reese over Serkan Sokmen at small forward had no effect, Air. Sokmen had been a bit inconsistent, but he’s had 3 turnovers all season so far. Reese had 7 in this game alone. Reese is no threat offensively right now. You think getting Reese together and getting Sokmen back on track isn’t a thing?”

AA: “Lose a 4th game in a row and you’ll have all the time in the world to see Reynolds and Reese and Nguyen and McCain, and even Wilson because Linndale loses 4 straight the season is over. From then on you’re just fighting to avoid relegation.”

HO: “It’s too early to go that far, Air. Then there’s the fact that a Pio Reina coached team hasn’t lost 4 straight regular season games ever. I don’t know that Pio has been on a team that lost 4 straight.”

MR: “You bet against Pio and Linndale last season and lost big. You sure you want to do that again?”

AA: “Lose 4 in a row and the season is done. Lion Rebels are coming to town on Tuesday. Saturday you have 209’s Most Wanted coming to town. You could legitimately be 2-5 coming out of that. Tell me how you make the playoffs after that?”

HO: “We’ll be back with more after the commercial break!"

Last edited by Speedtraps at 6/4/2023 7:21:27 PM

Yeah, we're ok finally. My daughter had her semi-annual visit to the local hospital; this one was her shortest stay yet, so I was happy about that. She got pneumonia the same time I had a bout of bronchitis. Both of us recovered in time for my son's high school graduation yesterday. Getting back into the swing of things took a bit longer than expected, but we are back in the routine of things.

Semi-annual. Man I know you do it already but tell your daughter she's a brave one. i become a complete coward doing the annual doctor visit much less semi annual. Nah man, enjoy Liberation Day as my parents called it when we graduated high school and take your time with the recup. We'll be here when Pio and the rest of the Linndale staff get back from leave

I freely admit she is the toughest person I know, and have always said so. Here's a little story about her, but first keep in mind she does not like ANY medical device on her at all. Ever.

Summer 2020. She's 4. She's on a ventilator. Been in PICU for 24 days, the last 3 on life support. My wife stayed at the hospital with her. I'm at home with our other 2 boys, and we are struggling to hold it together. We manage, but it was hard. My wife's parents come over and tell me to leave because I need a break. I go to see my daughter because outside of video calls from my wife, I haven't seen her and it's killing me. She's my baby girl. I get there, and it takes everything in me to not lose it. I'm shaking so bad, my wife thinks I'm stroking out. I see all these machines on my daughter and I know they're keeping her alive and I can't do a thing to help her. That definitely does something to you.

I make my way to her bed, and I'm stroking her hand. She grabs my index finger. She only does that to me. She'll hold her mother's hand, but for me it's always the index finger. Always. So I tell her the same thing I always tell her wgen she's in the hospital. "Little girl, whaddaya say we bust outta this joint and go get us some ice cream? Daddy's here and I came to bust you out!" She opens her eyes, starts coughing, and coughs out the breathing tube. We're at home eating ice cream 2 days later.

That's how tough she is.

Last edited by Speedtraps at 6/4/2023 7:38:43 PM

Thanks for sharing…you have an incredibly strong girl (I’m sure you’re boys and wife are top notch as well). Keep up the good work dad - you’re doing great!

Last edited by Baine at 6/5/2023 10:15:08 AM

Day 5 (Saturday 3 June 2023) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Linndale 90 - San Dominica Warriors 103
209’s MostWanted 75 - Lion Rebels 89
FR-S 109 - Philly Dribble 134
Las Vegas Silver Stars 75 - Carolina Rebels 111
LionPride 0 - BKDogs 50
Tasty Tardsicles 103 - Super Sonics 112
Żubr Białystok 116 - The Beer Bellys 102
Miami Cleo 63 - Mindless Zombies 🧟‍♀️ 88

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 134 : Philly Dribble
Rebounds : 61 : Philly Dribble
Assists : 37 : Carolina Rebels
Steals : 10 : Żubr Białystok
Block Shots : 8 : San Dominica Warriors, Lion Rebels

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 35 : C. Wui Kwong (Tasty Tardsicles)
Rebounds : 20 : D. Lin (Super Sonics)
Assists : 8 : M. Velasco (Philly Dribble), T. Hearn (Super Sonics)
Steals : 4 : J. Bégin (San Dominica Warriors), M. Grimm (Żubr Białystok)
Block Shots : 3 : F. Hearn (Linndale), T. Armstead (Lion Rebels), K. Brown (Lion Rebels)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : M. Velasco (Philly Dribble) (30 Points, 3 Rebounds, 8 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 38
Shooting Guard : R. Mathews (Super Sonics) (30 Points, 4 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 30
Small Forward : J. Glicas (Philly Dribble) (17 Points, 6 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots), M. Craig (Super Sonics) (20 Points, 6 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 23
Power Forward : T. Armstead (Lion Rebels) (16 Points, 19 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 0 Steals, 3 Block Shots), D. Lin (Super Sonics) (28 Points, 20 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36
Center : M. Grimm (Żubr Białystok) (17 Points, 12 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 4 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29

MVP of the evening
M. Velasco (Philly Dribble) (30 Points, 3 Rebounds, 8 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 38

The bad performance of the evening
A. Reese (Linndale) (2 Points, 0 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots)D. Santana (Miami Cleo) (2 Points, 1 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -8

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : A. Reese (Linndale) : 7 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : S. Bachelier (Tasty Tardsicles) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : S. Hollins (Lion Rebels), M. Grimm (Żubr Białystok) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : R. Guyton (Linndale) : 8 Three points

The best performer : T. Armstead (Lion Rebels) : Rating : 19.0

The worst performer : D. Faust (Philly Dribble) : Rating : 6.0

Happy Ourer: “Happy Ourer here on the Pio Reina Show with Pio Reina, and folks, I’m pretty sure you know that our coach is not in a pleasant mood. Thanks for taking time out for us this week, Coach. How about we just not talk about Saturday’s game and go straight to tonight’s game?”

Pio Reina: “I can’t just let that game go without comment, Happy. It’s like we’re starting the season off like we did last year, and I don’t like that at all. We can’t seem to get it all clicking together. The offense is inconsistent. Either the bigs are balling, or the guards are. To be frank, the guards only showed up in one game as far as I’m concerned, and even that wasn’t up to standard. The bigs have carried us, nut Saturday was just disgusting. We cannot have another performance out of our bigs like that. We’re getting next to nothing from the bench. We need some young guys to step forward, but Art Reese has definitely played himself into the doghouse. So Rolland Reynolds is getting the chance for some minutes tonight in what would be normally Reese’s role. Serkan Sokmen returns to the starting lineup at small forward.”

HO: “What other changes have you in mind?”

PR: “Well, it’s Harrison Mann’s turn on the hot seat. He’s gonna start at power forward, but it’s not because the Floyd and Ramon aren’t producing. We’re moving Ramon to a bench role to see if we can jump start the second unit. Another change made in that vein is Trenton Tovar starting and Kyle Knowles coming off the bench. We’ve lost 3 in a row. Things need to be shaken up. We need to get Shooter going, and we know Kyle can get hot instantly off the bench. Kyle and Ramon on the second unit ought to provide some punch off the bench.”

HO: “Why Tovar and not Petriukstis starting?”

PR: “That’s a good question, Happy. Tovar needs to get going. He needs the run with the first unit. Petriukstis is gonna get his time at the point for now, but he’ll be getting some time with the starting unit soon. He seems to be a bit too willing to defer on offense and not assert himself. Defensively, he’ll take on anyone. We want him to bring that mentality he has on defense to his offense. Right now, his passiveness plays well when paired with another shooter, and he’s played well with Tovar. He gets to run with Knowles on the second unit tonight. That should be good for him.”

HO: “I imagine it’s been difficult to find time for them, but any idea when or if we’ll get to see Rich McCain, Christophe Nguyen, or Elijah Wilson? The young guys have some intriguing potential.”

PR: “We’ll have to pick our spots with all of them, but they have to put the work in to earn more chances. Nguyen is on track to become a solid backup point guard. He has a skillset and ceiling that works well with the shooters we’ve amassed in the back court, so it wouldn’t be far fetched to see him as an eventual starter. Wilson is intriguing; we don’t know his ceiling but have an idea about his floor. We know where we want him to be at the end of the season and are confident he will get there. McCain is likely going to get a lot more time in the near future because we’ve got to find out if he’s what we think he is or something else. The problem isn’t so much having to throw him in and letting him sink or swim, the problem is trying to find out where to put him without sinking our season. We will figure it out.”

HO: “What’s the game plan for the Lion Rebels, tonight?”

PR: “We’re not concerned so much with what to do against them, and I don’t mean any disrespect by that. They are a formidable team. My concern is that my team seems to have forgotten who we are and what we do. Tonight is about reminding this team about what Linndale basketball is all about. Once we get back to being who we are, the rest will take care of itself.”

HO: “More on The Pio Reina Show after a word from our sponsors.”

*inside the huddle after the 1st quarter*
Pio Reina: “What the h*** is wrong with you guys? Giving up 42 points in one quarter? And at home? Who are you guys and where the h*** is my basketball team? You won’t defend, you can’t rebound, you can’t shoot!!! Maybe I should just tell the GM to get rid of everybody and just develop the kids! If you play like you don’t want to be here, we’ll oblige you! I thought you were professional basketball players!”

*3:35 left in the second quarter, down 47-45*
Pio Reina: “Welcome back, team. Is this a visit or are you guys here to stay? Rolland, it looks like it’s you and Art at the three the rest of the way. McCain, kid be ready. Anything can happen. Let’s finish this quarter up strong. There’s still a lot of basketball left to play.”

*1:13 left in the second quarter, after Reynolds injury*
Pio Reina: “McCain, you ready? You better be. We just might need you to get through this game. We’ll see if Serk and Reynolds are gonna be ok, but you need to be ready. This game is gonna be a fist fight. Be ready for anything.”

*Halftime*
Pio Reina: “Harrison, too many turnovers, not enough rebounding. Rod, way to pick it up after that first quarter. Mantas, solid work off the bench. Keep it up. Kyle, ready for a big second half? We’re gonna need it. Floyd, we need more on the boards. Shooter, you gotta start making shots. Serkan and Rolland, are you guys ok? Don’t even think about being tough guys; I want to know how you’re feeling. I’ll get the medicals from our staff. Gentlemen, it’s nice to see you guys back. Was this a one off for the second quarter or are you guys ready to rock and roll? Don’t tell me. Show me. Reese, assume you’re starting at the small forward. McCain, you’re the backup. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready. Art, you’ve been here before. You can do this. McCain, all you need to do is play your game when you’re on the court. You don’t have to be a hero, and we don’t need you to be. Gentlemen, this game is ours for the taking. Play Linndale basketball and we win. Let’s go win this game.”

Doctor: “Coach, Serk is ok to play. The trainer is getting him ready to go. Reynolds is out.”

Reina: “Reese, McCain, stay ready.”

*1:37 left in the third quarter*
Pio Reina: “Come on, guys. Finish up strong. We win this game in the fourth quarter. Just stay the course, and play the way we play. Serk, you good?”

Serkan Sokmen: “If the training staff can keep me taped up, I’ll keep going. You’re gonna have to rip the ball out of my hands and wheel me off the court, Coach.”

Pio Reina: “We don’t need you to be a hero. We need you to be available. Be smart. Team, you guys ready to send the crowd home happy?”

team in unison: “WE GOT THIS!”

*7:55 in the 4th quarter*
Pio Reina: “Serk and Rod are gonna need a bit more support on offense.”

*6:43 in the 4th quarter*
Pio Reina: “Then again, maybe not, but I’d feel better if someone stepped up.”

*4:00 left in regulation*
Pio Reina: “Ten points isn’t enough. Defense, keep it up. That’s what I like to see. Will someone give Rod and Serk a hand on offense? Let’s finish this game strong!”

*1:10 left in regulation*
Pio Reina: “Don’t let him shoot the three!!!! NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!”

*31 seconds left*
Pio Reina: “Be smart fellas. We got this. Just be smart.”

---Game over---
Pio Reina: “Way to come back after that first quarter, guys. Good job!”

I wasn't expecting to win, but 42 points in the first and then lose?! Sheeeeeeet.

Day 6 (Tuesday 6 June 2023) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)
I told you LionPride was going to sneak in a win!

Night results
San Dominica Warriors 89 - 209’s MostWanted 91
Lion Rebels 98 - Linndale 110
Philly Dribble 108 - Las Vegas Silver Stars 76
Carolina Rebels 117 - FR-S 73
BKDogs 64 - Tasty Tardsicles 102
Super Sonics 75 - LionPride 83
The Beer Bellys 88 - Miami Cleo 76
Mindless Zombies 🧟‍♀️ 100 - Żubr Białystok 92

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 117 : Carolina Rebels
Rebounds : 64 : Carolina Rebels
Assists : 28 : Carolina Rebels
Steals : 10 : Carolina Rebels, Tasty Tardsicles
Block Shots : 13 : LionPride

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 34 : R. Guyton (Linndale)
Rebounds : 25 : K. Nádas (209’s MostWanted)
Assists : 10 : M. Stott (Lion Rebels), M. Velasco (Philly Dribble)
Steals : 4 : B. George (Carolina Rebels)
Block Shots : 4 : D. Ray (Super Sonics), E. Magajna (Mindless Zombies 🧟‍♀️)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : R. Guyton (Linndale) (34 Points, 6 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 37
Shooting Guard : M. Stott (Lion Rebels) (19 Points, 7 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 22
Small Forward : T. Freeman (Mindless Zombies 🧟‍♀️) (31 Points, 4 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 33
Power Forward : C. Holley (LionPride) (32 Points, 11 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 42
Center : D. Allen (Carolina Rebels) (10 Points, 16 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 28

MVP of the evening
C. Holley (LionPride) (32 Points, 11 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 42

The bad performance of the evening
S. Huerta (Lion Rebels) (0 Points, 0 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -8

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : H. Mann (Linndale), G. Luongo (LionPride), M. Davies (Super Sonics) : 5 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : R. Singh (Lion Rebels), H. Espinosa (Carolina Rebels), L. Martín González (Super Sonics) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : K. Brown (Lion Rebels), R. Souza (Super Sonics), D. Ray (Super Sonics), S. Hatch (Żubr Białystok) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : G. Azheli (209’s MostWanted), R. Guyton (Linndale), S. Sökmen (Linndale) : 6 Three points

The best performer : C. Holley (LionPride) : Rating : 18.5

The worst performer : M. Marquez (FR-S), A. Blackmon (LionPride), L. Martín González (Super Sonics) : Rating : 5.5