John Henson: 17 points, 25 rebounds, 7 blocks

[syfy9]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2013041019

Humanahumanahumana...He would look good wearing a different shade of green...

[CelticConcourse]

Against Vucevic (30/20/5) and Tobias Harris (30/19/5)

What a game for young bigs

[PhoSita]

Either there were a lot of young superstars in that game, or it was a game between two mediocre teams with a lot of young players and not many guys who can shoot all that well (i.e. lots of rebounds available).

I wouldn't take much from that game.

[moiso]

Against Vucevic (30/20/5) and Tobias Harris (30/19/5)

What a game for young bigs

It would have been crazy if Harris had another rebound.  I bet two 30/20's on the same team never happened in a game.

[syfy9]

Either there were a lot of young superstars in that game, or it was a game between two mediocre teams with a lot of young players and not many guys who can shoot all that well (i.e. lots of rebounds available).

I wouldn't take much from that game.

What? Just because other guys are missing doesn't mean that their performances were anything less than absolute amazing. Mediocre teams play each other often...how come some decent player wasn't able to put up these kinds of numbers?

John Henson was given a chance to contribute (41 minutes) because Larry Sanders got injured in the second quarter, by the way.

[PhoSita]

Either there were a lot of young superstars in that game, or it was a game between two mediocre teams with a lot of young players and not many guys who can shoot all that well (i.e. lots of rebounds available).

I wouldn't take much from that game.

What? Just because other guys are missing doesn't mean that their performances were anything less than absolute amazing. Mediocre teams play each other often...how come some decent player wasn't able to put up these kinds of numbers?

John Henson was given a chance to contribute (41 minutes) because Larry Sanders got injured in the second quarter, by the way.

I'm just saying you tend to see a lot of crazy big-numbers games from players you've never heard of when two mediocre teams play.  I'm sure Henson, Vucevic, and Harris played great.  But I wouldn't make much of it beyond that.

[syfy9]

Either there were a lot of young superstars in that game, or it was a game between two mediocre teams with a lot of young players and not many guys who can shoot all that well (i.e. lots of rebounds available).

I wouldn't take much from that game.

What? Just because other guys are missing doesn't mean that their performances were anything less than absolute amazing. Mediocre teams play each other often...how come some decent player wasn't able to put up these kinds of numbers?

John Henson was given a chance to contribute (41 minutes) because Larry Sanders got injured in the second quarter, by the way.

I'm just saying you tend to see a lot of crazy big-numbers games from players you've never heard of when two mediocre teams play.  I'm sure Henson, Vucevic, and Harris played great.  But I wouldn't make much of it beyond that.

I would.

Vucevic is probably renowned around the league and all fan bases as the next Kevin Love. Ask anybody on CelticsBlog about Vucevic and they will tell you that they would do almost anything to get him in green. Henson had some big games before, but Skiles is really spontaneous with his minute distribution. Henson really got a chance to shine because Larry got hurt.


But especially Harris, now that I look at the highlights. Get this - he hit a game-tying three with the foul. He's been playing very well since he was traded to Orlando. So underrated - he's going to be a stud. As part of the Magic, he is averaging 16.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1 spg, and 1.8 bpg. Imagine an athletic Sullinger that can shoot the 3, dribble, and play pretty dang good defense (game-defying deflection on the last play of regulation). I think he's going to be an all-star someday.

[Smartacus]

Either there were a lot of young superstars in that game, or it was a game between two mediocre teams with a lot of young players and not many guys who can shoot all that well (i.e. lots of rebounds available).

I wouldn't take much from that game.

What? Just because other guys are missing doesn't mean that their performances were anything less than absolute amazing. Mediocre teams play each other often...how come some decent player wasn't able to put up these kinds of numbers?

John Henson was given a chance to contribute (41 minutes) because Larry Sanders got injured in the second quarter, by the way.

I'm just saying you tend to see a lot of crazy big-numbers games from players you've never heard of when two mediocre teams play.  I'm sure Henson, Vucevic, and Harris played great.  But I wouldn't make much of it beyond that.

This is a hardcore fan community I think it's pretty safe to say that most of us have heard of these players.

Vucevic will finish the season leading the NBA in 20/20 games with I believe 6 after tonight. This in a season where no one in the NBA is averaging 20/10.

Tobias Harris has had breakout potential written all over him after dominating summer league and turning out some monster games after being unexpectedly traded at the deadline.

John Henson was a first round pick this year and had a fine career at UNC. He's a dominant P/R defender thanks to his freakish length and mobility and has produced every time he's been given minutes.

I agree with syfy9 this was a phenomenal game for showcasing young big man talent. The only shame here is that my DPOY went down in the second. Get well soon Larry, the opposing offensive players just breathed a collective sigh of relief with this news that you wont be there to ruin their nights any more.

[NocturnalRebel]

Rebounding is a definite need on this team and bigs that can grab 20+ rebounds is great. But it seems like every time a player grabs 20+ rebounds, they get a thread here. That's a great game for John Henson and it's nice he can contribute like that in tha absence of Sanders but I want to see him produce those kind of numbers against teams that have actual size and players like D12, Noah, Bynum (yes I know he's not playing), Hibbert, Lopez, and Chandler before I fall in love with his stat line.

[Snakehead]

Against Vucevic (30/20/5) and Tobias Harris (30/19/5)

What a game for young bigs

haha wow.  Didn't hear that part.

[Cman]

Well clearly we should fire Ainge, since he missed on picking Henson and Vucevic.


(nevermind they were off the board before Cs picks)

[Fan from VT]

Considering the hoopla that a 29 year old journeyman putting up a 16/7 or a 9/13 gets around here, or the excitement over a 9 million dollar 26 year old scorer finally averaging over 17 ppg for a full month (8-8 record during that month) elicits, I can only imagine what a 22 year old rookie putting up the 17/25/7 at 22 years old would do to the forum.

[pearljammer10]

Either there were a lot of young superstars in that game, or it was a game between two mediocre teams with a lot of young players and not many guys who can shoot all that well (i.e. lots of rebounds available).

I wouldn't take much from that game.

What? Just because other guys are missing doesn't mean that their performances were anything less than absolute amazing. Mediocre teams play each other often...how come some decent player wasn't able to put up these kinds of numbers?

John Henson was given a chance to contribute (41 minutes) because Larry Sanders got injured in the second quarter, by the way.

I'm just saying you tend to see a lot of crazy big-numbers games from players you've never heard of when two mediocre teams play.  I'm sure Henson, Vucevic, and Harris played great.  But I wouldn't make much of it beyond that.

I see both sides of the argument here, but kind of agree with the two mediocre teams battling it out. Young guys getting an opportunity to play against other guys who really arent that great.

The shot attempts for the game were combined 210! And the bucks shot 38.6%....

All together there were 120 missed shot attempts! Meaning 120 rebound chances. (As well as 14 missed free throws dont know which provided rebounds and which didnt based on first or second shots. In a game with that many misses, some guys are going to be gobbling up a large amount of boards regardless of who they are.

[CelticConcourse]

I think any 20+ rebound game, against any opponent is decent, to say the least.

[nickagneta]

While I don't think these stats for Henson prove anything given the competition and the time of year(let's face it many players on non-contending teams mail it in this time of year), I do think that given Henson's past big games this year and his ability to do it somewhat consistently when given big minutes, shows what great potential he does have. Henson has played 8 games of 20 minutes or more and in 4 of those games he was spectacular. His per 36 numbers are also great for anyone, never mind a rookie.

I think Henson has a fairly bright future as a role playing power forward with starting potential. I see a heck of a rebounder and weak side shot blocker with some potential to possibly create a decent mid range game.