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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2160 on: April 10, 2017, 10:43:13 PM »

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I think if Brad Stevens doesn't win Coach of the Year, that award needs to go to Coach Spoelstra. The guy did it all without a Big 3 season to try and propel his team for a late playoff-clinching push.

The thing with Spoelstra is he was also the coach when they started 11-30.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2161 on: April 12, 2017, 10:27:07 PM »

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In news regarding the pick we've mostly forgotten about, Minnesota finished tied with New York for the 6th worst record at 31-51.  So we'll get either 36 or 37, depending how the lottery shakes out (whichever of the two picks first in the lottery gets the lower of the second-rounders).  There's certainly a chance to get a decent prospect at that point in this draft, including a few intriguing internationals.

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« Reply #2162 on: April 12, 2017, 10:32:07 PM »

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In news regarding the pick we've mostly forgotten about, Minnesota finished tied with New York for the 6th worst record at 31-51.  So we'll get either 36 or 37, depending how the lottery shakes out (whichever of the two picks first in the lottery gets the lower of the second-rounders).  There's certainly a chance to get a decent prospect at that point in this draft, including a few intriguing internationals.

That pick will go the way of last year's early 2nd round pick (i.e. sold), or else be used on a draft and stash.
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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2163 on: April 12, 2017, 10:40:21 PM »

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In news regarding the pick we've mostly forgotten about, Minnesota finished tied with New York for the 6th worst record at 31-51.  So we'll get either 36 or 37, depending how the lottery shakes out (whichever of the two picks first in the lottery gets the lower of the second-rounders).  There's certainly a chance to get a decent prospect at that point in this draft, including a few intriguing internationals.

That pick will go the way of last year's early 2nd round pick (i.e. sold), or else be used on a draft and stash.

We'll see.  It's not impossible the Celtics will have some minimum cap hold charges as they clear off the books, leaving room to sign an early 2nd who will get the Demetrius Jackson role next year.  But it's a decent pick, regardless.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2164 on: April 12, 2017, 10:50:29 PM »

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I think if Brad Stevens doesn't win Coach of the Year, that award needs to go to Coach Spoelstra. The guy did it all without a Big 3 season to try and propel his team for a late playoff-clinching push.

The thing with Spoelstra is he was also the coach when they started 11-30.

Yeah, I mean, that has to count against him if the rest of the season counts for him. Also, they didn't make the playoffs in the end, tough to give COY to a coach who didn't make the playoffs.

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« Reply #2165 on: April 12, 2017, 10:58:28 PM »

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I think if Brad Stevens doesn't win Coach of the Year, that award needs to go to Coach Spoelstra. The guy did it all without a Big 3 season to try and propel his team for a late playoff-clinching push.

The thing with Spoelstra is he was also the coach when they started 11-30.

Yeah, I mean, that has to count against him if the rest of the season counts for him. Also, they didn't make the playoffs in the end, tough to give COY to a coach who didn't make the playoffs.

For comparison, Stevens finished 4th in 2014-2015, when we made the playoffs due to that completely unexpected late season run.

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« Reply #2166 on: April 13, 2017, 12:07:20 AM »

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41-41 and 9th place isn't an overperformance by Miami compared to preseason expectations. It's just that it was split into 11-30 and 30-11 halves that was remarkable.

Combined with not making the playoffs I don't think Spoelstra's a serious contender or should be. He'll get some votes but I think he'll be like 5th.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2167 on: April 17, 2017, 08:15:34 AM »

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On to the playoffs games.

First, the surprises. MIL beating TOR was a pleasure for a variety of reasons (Giannis being Greek is not the least of them.) Utah without Gobert beating LAC was a pleasant surprise too, I much prefer Utah's youth of the dullness that is LAC these days. I also had not realized what a hole LAC has at SF until I saw Luc Mbah a Moute got 35 mins.

Washington coming back after that first half against Hawks was also a mild surprise. Didn't watch the second half, ppl told me Wiz's recovery was mainly due to John Wall taking over, is that accurate?

I expected Cavs to win, and Indy did not convince it could make the surprise. They lacked the confidence throughout the game even when it got close. The leak in Twitter after the game (that PG believed he should have taken the last shot) confirmed my suspicion as to what is going on in the locker room.

Same with GSW and Portland: Portland had flashes of greatness but this should be an easy series for GSW. McGee is what I keep from that game.

Houston-OKC I did not watch at all, but it also went as expected. Westbrook's stat padding is getting exposed. I hope this series will put RW's triple double regular season avg where it belongs (=the list of the great PR stunts).

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« Reply #2168 on: April 19, 2017, 09:55:03 PM »

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Turn on OKC-Houston if you aren't watching already. Westbrook's in full Beast Mode - 36 and 1 board shy of a triple-double with 3 minutes left in the 3rd.

Harden's doing very little but that could change in a hurry for Houston.


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« Reply #2169 on: April 19, 2017, 11:20:10 PM »

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Turn on OKC-Houston if you aren't watching already. Westbrook's in full Beast Mode - 36 and 1 board shy of a triple-double with 3 minutes left in the 3rd.

Harden's doing very little but that could change in a hurry for Houston.


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Wesbrick choking in the 4th quarter once again. 4/18 in the 4th and 17/43 the whole game with 39% FG%. Completely inexcusable.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2170 on: April 19, 2017, 11:39:42 PM »

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That game was like a microcosm of Good Westbrook and Bad Westbrook, and to a lesser degree good and bad Harden. But deeper in the game it was more good Harden and bad Westbrook. He was brilliant most of the game but no excuse for the blatant ballhogging and forcing plays down the stretch.


Oops, forgot we have a playoff thread. Will repost.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2171 on: April 20, 2017, 12:14:43 AM »

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That game was like a microcosm of Good Westbrook and Bad Westbrook, and to a lesser degree good and bad Harden. But deeper in the game it was more good Harden and bad Westbrook. He was brilliant most of the game but no excuse for the blatant ballhogging and forcing plays down the stretch.


Oops, forgot we have a playoff thread. Will repost.

Westbrook and his team were doing great when he's not forcing things. Passing the ball to Gibson, Adams and Roberson were effective early on. But once he felt that he already secured enough assist, he started to chuck ill advised shots in the 4th.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2172 on: April 20, 2017, 12:37:43 AM »

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Hard to believe 43 shots is really the best thing for the team, but on the other hand, scoring wasn't their biggest problem, it was defending.  Couldn't stop the Rockets.
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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #2173 on: April 20, 2017, 12:41:57 AM »

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Hard to believe 43 shots is really the best thing for the team, but on the other hand, scoring wasn't their biggest problem, it was defending.  Couldn't stop the Rockets.

That's what happens when you are hunting for rebounds, instead of closing out 3 pointers.

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« Reply #2174 on: April 20, 2017, 01:16:14 AM »

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Warriors just destroyed the blazers

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