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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1980 on: March 29, 2017, 04:40:18 PM »

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https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/847129388231540736

So, Stephenson has now went full circle and is back on the Pacers lol

Larry has became so desperate at this point.

Is Lance playoff eligible?

I may be wrong, but I don't think so. He was on the Twolves after the deadline to cut players in time to be playoff eligible.

You're correct on that.  I assume that the final year of his deal will be non-guaranteed, which means he signed just in time to be grandfathered into the current CBA's calculation of non-guaranteed salaries for trades.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1981 on: March 30, 2017, 12:19:46 AM »

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Wow, the Warriors destroyed the Spurs in San Antonio without Kevin Durant.

Looks like they're poised to win it all this season.


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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1982 on: March 30, 2017, 12:22:06 AM »

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Are the Warriors the best team in the league without Durant?
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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1983 on: March 30, 2017, 01:04:11 AM »

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Are the Warriors the best team in the league without Durant?

Yep, as they were in the off-season before signing KD. 
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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1984 on: March 30, 2017, 01:11:09 AM »

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Are the Warriors the best team in the league without Durant?

Naw. With him I think they clearly are, especially with the Cavs playing terribly.

But they were being heavily exposed just a few weeks ago without Durant, even though they're playing better now. I still take San Antonio over a Durant-less Warriors team in a 7 game series, along with probably a HEALTHY Clippers squad and maybe even Houston, though I'm not as sure on Houston.

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« Reply #1985 on: March 30, 2017, 01:14:48 AM »

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Are the Warriors the best team in the league without Durant?

IDK...it looked pretty questionable there for a minute when Durant first went down.  But it seems they've got their sea legs back under them now and are playing a lot better.

One thing is for certain though, when Durant comes back, no one is beating them if he stays healthy.  It'd be a colossal upset if they didn't win the title.

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« Reply #1986 on: March 30, 2017, 02:01:23 AM »

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Are the Warriors the best team in the league without Durant?

IDK...it looked pretty questionable there for a minute when Durant first went down.  But it seems they've got their sea legs back under them now and are playing a lot better.

One thing is for certain though, when Durant comes back, no one is beating them if he stays healthy.  It'd be a colossal upset if they didn't win the title.

Back2back years of pure scrutiny, can you imagine that? 73-9 season and they blew an infamous 3-1 series lead. And then with a Big 4 of Curry/Klay/Durant/Green...my gawd how does one team not win with that death lineup.


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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1987 on: March 30, 2017, 07:32:59 PM »

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Can playoff Rondo show up along with Butler and help us out against the Cavs? Or do the Cavs start to right the ship.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1988 on: March 30, 2017, 07:44:01 PM »

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Can playoff Rondo show up along with Butler and help us out against the Cavs? Or do the Cavs start to right the ship.

A Bulls win would be huge for us, and not only for the Cavs loss. It would keep the Bulls hot on the trail for the 8th playoff spot and they play the Nets twice in the last 3 games of the season. Even with a loss, the Bulls schedule is pretty favorable after tonight's game.

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« Reply #1989 on: March 30, 2017, 07:47:48 PM »

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Can playoff Rondo show up along with Butler and help us out against the Cavs? Or do the Cavs start to right the ship.

A Bulls win would be huge for us, and not only for the Cavs loss. It would keep the Bulls hot on the trail for the 8th playoff spot and they play the Nets twice in the last 3 games of the season. Even with a loss, the Bulls schedule is pretty favorable after tonight's game.

if I am remembering right the Bulls beat the Cavs once this year already?

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1990 on: March 30, 2017, 07:50:45 PM »

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Can playoff Rondo show up along with Butler and help us out against the Cavs? Or do the Cavs start to right the ship.

A Bulls win would be huge for us, and not only for the Cavs loss. It would keep the Bulls hot on the trail for the 8th playoff spot and they play the Nets twice in the last 3 games of the season. Even with a loss, the Bulls schedule is pretty favorable after tonight's game.

if I am remembering right the Bulls beat the Cavs once this year already?
Bulls are 3-0 vs. Cleveland this season.
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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1991 on: March 30, 2017, 08:01:31 PM »

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Can playoff Rondo show up along with Butler and help us out against the Cavs? Or do the Cavs start to right the ship.

A Bulls win would be huge for us, and not only for the Cavs loss. It would keep the Bulls hot on the trail for the 8th playoff spot and they play the Nets twice in the last 3 games of the season. Even with a loss, the Bulls schedule is pretty favorable after tonight's game.

if I am remembering right the Bulls beat the Cavs once this year already?
Bulls are 3-0 vs. Cleveland this season.

Wade has seemed to have Lebron's number the last few years? I feel like Miami was beating them last year too....

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« Reply #1992 on: March 30, 2017, 08:20:24 PM »

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Marv's right.  Chicago almost look good without Wade, and Rondo playing his usual role.
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« Reply #1993 on: March 30, 2017, 08:30:06 PM »

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Rondo just made a nice globetrotters pass

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1994 on: March 30, 2017, 08:30:54 PM »

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Can playoff Rondo show up along with Butler and help us out against the Cavs? Or do the Cavs start to right the ship.

A Bulls win would be huge for us, and not only for the Cavs loss. It would keep the Bulls hot on the trail for the 8th playoff spot and they play the Nets twice in the last 3 games of the season. Even with a loss, the Bulls schedule is pretty favorable after tonight's game.

if I am remembering right the Bulls beat the Cavs once this year already?
Bulls are 3-0 vs. Cleveland this season.

Wade has seemed to have Lebron's number the last few years? I feel like Miami was beating them last year too....
Since Lebron left Miami, Wade is 7-2 against the Cavs(Im not sure if Lebron played in all those games).

In those games Wade has put up 21/4/4 on 50/46/69 shooting.

Although, this year Id give a lot more credit to Butler than Wade for Chicago's performances vs Cle.

Also theyve caught them at some good times injury wise.
 
Interestingly enough, the Heat still have Lebron's number, even without Wade. They are 2-0 vs Lebron this season and are 6-2 since James left.
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