Tim (Exia) Ross
@exiaross.bsky.social
Posts about basketball, trading card games, political geography, and whatever show I'm watching this week.
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Tim (Exia) Ross
@exiaross.bsky.social
· Oct 22
appreciate all the new follows from #nbasky
there's a lot of hoops & stats talk here! I also talk about whatever else is on my mind which may not always be hoops.
got some written stuff about hoops & film study in the pipeline so I hope you'll read it in time, anything I publish will be pinned.
there's a lot of hoops & stats talk here! I also talk about whatever else is on my mind which may not always be hoops.
got some written stuff about hoops & film study in the pipeline so I hope you'll read it in time, anything I publish will be pinned.
GLP1s (ozempic, wegovy, zepbound) were discovered from studies into gila monster venom.
January 15, 2026 at 9:53 PM
GLP1s (ozempic, wegovy, zepbound) were discovered from studies into gila monster venom.
In the original Evelyn Normielib meme thing, which person most is analogous to the Baileys?
It might be time to apprehend The Baileys
January 15, 2026 at 7:56 PM
In the original Evelyn Normielib meme thing, which person most is analogous to the Baileys?
Part of the source of this is just possession math. Yves' effort as a rim protector & rebounder ensures more poss for the Pels, those poss tend to be higher leverage & more efficient looks. That plus being able to hang on the perimeter when he's out there adds to the lineup versatility, so more mins
Over the last 10 games, the Pelicans most impactful player has been Yves Missi.
+4.2 on court rating
+20.5 on/off net rating
Pelicans have been better on both ends when he's on the court.
+4.2 on court rating
+20.5 on/off net rating
Pelicans have been better on both ends when he's on the court.
January 15, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Part of the source of this is just possession math. Yves' effort as a rim protector & rebounder ensures more poss for the Pels, those poss tend to be higher leverage & more efficient looks. That plus being able to hang on the perimeter when he's out there adds to the lineup versatility, so more mins
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Over the last 10 games, the Pelicans most impactful player has been Yves Missi.
+4.2 on court rating
+20.5 on/off net rating
Pelicans have been better on both ends when he's on the court.
+4.2 on court rating
+20.5 on/off net rating
Pelicans have been better on both ends when he's on the court.
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Over the last 10 games, the Pelicans most impactful player has been Yves Missi.
+4.2 on court rating
+20.5 on/off net rating
Pelicans have been better on both ends when he's on the court.
+4.2 on court rating
+20.5 on/off net rating
Pelicans have been better on both ends when he's on the court.
I have a feeling imma be posting this a lot in the coming weeks. This message is for everyone:
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I have a feeling imma be posting this a lot in the coming weeks. This message is for everyone:
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timeline cleanser for everyone:
Remember to drink water & take care of yourself!
Remember to drink water & take care of yourself!
January 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM
timeline cleanser for everyone:
Remember to drink water & take care of yourself!
Remember to drink water & take care of yourself!
timeline cleanser for everyone:
Remember to drink water & take care of yourself!
Remember to drink water & take care of yourself!
January 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM
timeline cleanser for everyone:
Remember to drink water & take care of yourself!
Remember to drink water & take care of yourself!
Is it weird that I think those were Hawkins' best minutes in a while?
January 15, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Is it weird that I think those were Hawkins' best minutes in a while?
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All Star!
Trey Murphy in January:
34 PTS
31 PTS
21 PTS
35 PTS
42 PTS
27 PTS
Averaging 31.7 PPG.
Luka Doncic (33.0) is the only player averaging more so far this month.
34 PTS
31 PTS
21 PTS
35 PTS
42 PTS
27 PTS
Averaging 31.7 PPG.
Luka Doncic (33.0) is the only player averaging more so far this month.
January 15, 2026 at 3:38 AM
All Star!
The guard rotation of the Pels needs a desperate face lift. Fears did have some record scratch moments, but this is the result of him being the best guard option the team has for clutch moments at times.
Jeremiah Fears comes up with the offensive rebound, but he completely missed a wide open, sitting on 30 points, Trey Murphy towards the top of the key, instead electing to take the shot himself.
The recognition MUST improve.
The recognition MUST improve.
January 15, 2026 at 3:28 AM
The guard rotation of the Pels needs a desperate face lift. Fears did have some record scratch moments, but this is the result of him being the best guard option the team has for clutch moments at times.
Final statline for Trey Murphy III: 34p, 9r, 5a, 2s, 1b, 5 threes on 52.1% shooting.
This win was entirely on the shoulders of Trey Murphy. His consistency during this time of turbulence has really elevated an otherwise depleted/listless squad.
This win was entirely on the shoulders of Trey Murphy. His consistency during this time of turbulence has really elevated an otherwise depleted/listless squad.
January 15, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Final statline for Trey Murphy III: 34p, 9r, 5a, 2s, 1b, 5 threes on 52.1% shooting.
This win was entirely on the shoulders of Trey Murphy. His consistency during this time of turbulence has really elevated an otherwise depleted/listless squad.
This win was entirely on the shoulders of Trey Murphy. His consistency during this time of turbulence has really elevated an otherwise depleted/listless squad.
I'm so glad Trey gets the ability to close the game
January 15, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I'm so glad Trey gets the ability to close the game
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Saddiq Bey delivers a one in 10 shot (one in 20?), tying the game up on a three-pointer and then comes up with an offensive rebound and putback on a busted possession. Five-point spurt gives the Pelicans a 112-110 lead with 21.1 seconds remaining.
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Saddiq Bey delivers a one in 10 shot (one in 20?), tying the game up on a three-pointer and then comes up with an offensive rebound and putback on a busted possession. Five-point spurt gives the Pelicans a 112-110 lead with 21.1 seconds remaining.
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Saddiq Bey’s role on this team is to be the veteran who saves them from themselves 😆
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Saddiq Bey’s role on this team is to be the veteran who saves them from themselves 😆
Saddiq Bey effort making up for Fears attention lapses
Jeremiah Fears comes up with the offensive rebound, but he completely missed a wide open, sitting on 30 points, Trey Murphy towards the top of the key, instead electing to take the shot himself.
The recognition MUST improve.
The recognition MUST improve.
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Saddiq Bey effort making up for Fears attention lapses
Put it away, Trey.
January 15, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Put it away, Trey.
Trey can take over this game and put the Nets to sleep if he has the will.
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Trey can take over this game and put the Nets to sleep if he has the will.
Trey is flirting with that All-NBA level production rn
January 15, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Trey is flirting with that All-NBA level production rn
Hawk has been putting up good minutes & I don't know how to feel about it
January 15, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Hawk has been putting up good minutes & I don't know how to feel about it
Yves is playing very much reminiscent of Javale. I mean this as the highest of compliments.
Hard to overstate the improvement Yves Missi has shown over the past couple months
January 15, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Yves is playing very much reminiscent of Javale. I mean this as the highest of compliments.
The Nets are flush with bigs & Yves has been the best big on the floor all night.
Yves Missi replaces Derik Queen at center to start the second half. James Borrego has preached nothing will be handed to any players.
January 15, 2026 at 2:20 AM
The Nets are flush with bigs & Yves has been the best big on the floor all night.
Whenever Bryce does well I can't help but grin ear to ear
January 15, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Whenever Bryce does well I can't help but grin ear to ear
I really think Hawk's issue is his core. I think he's really athletic & springy but lacks some balance so his energy transfer isn't consistent. Which is why he overjumps or can't get his jumper to fall consistently.
January 15, 2026 at 1:45 AM
I really think Hawk's issue is his core. I think he's really athletic & springy but lacks some balance so his energy transfer isn't consistent. Which is why he overjumps or can't get his jumper to fall consistently.
More quick trigger 3s for Hawk. He reminds me of Tobias Harris where it seems you can't let him think hc if he thinks, he hesitates.
January 15, 2026 at 1:39 AM
More quick trigger 3s for Hawk. He reminds me of Tobias Harris where it seems you can't let him think hc if he thinks, he hesitates.