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Re: 2017-18 NBA Season
« Reply #1500 on: February 25, 2018, 08:25:53 PM »

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Man, I think OKC could really give GS fits in the playoffs.

With Butler and Kawhi out, I think OKC gets to that 3 spot. GS better buckle down and get that first seed, because they could be in some real trouble if they have to see OKC in the second round and then Houston in the WCF without homecourt advantage.
I didn't see the game but what in a 32 point loss made you think OKC can hang with Golden State?

When OK3 goes 3-18 from deep and Paul George has the night he has, then OKC obviously gets blown out.

I still think GSW > OKC in a playoff series, but I wouldn't let last night's game be representative of the Thunder team. Westbrook had a bad night too.

But as we've seen, when the OK3 have solid nights, they can beat anybody, including the Warriors who they are 2-1 against in this season.

I do think Westbrook needs to tone it down at times. When OKC needed something while GSW started pulling away, all Westbrook did was jack up 40 footers, or drive into quadruple teams and then make a bad pass or try a horrid shot attempt. He's an electric player but can be really inefficient and inconsistent as well.
losing Roberson made the matchup no longer intriguing.

I'll say it certainly is a bummer. I'm surprised they didn't try to go hard after someone to possibly replace Roberson for the time being, but maybe they just didn't have the assets or cap situation to pull it off.
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Re: 2017-18 NBA Season
« Reply #1501 on: February 25, 2018, 10:00:35 PM »

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I'm sure Brett Brown is a fine coach, but he may be the last person to realize that Holmes is his best option next to Embiid.  Bless our friend Amir, though.
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Re: 2017-18 NBA Season
« Reply #1502 on: February 26, 2018, 09:31:41 PM »

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So glad we have Jaylen Brown.  That young man transforms into an animal on the fast break.
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Re: 2017-18 NBA Season
« Reply #1503 on: February 27, 2018, 09:05:22 PM »

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Man nets have a 100 on cavs with 9 minutes left. Cavs are down 1. They will probably still win game but bloom is definitely off the rose on their new role players. If they lose this watch out!

Re: 2017-18 NBA Season
« Reply #1504 on: February 27, 2018, 09:14:37 PM »

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Charlotte may be the most stuck team in the league. Outside of monk (who does not look good so far) they are playing all vets Howard, walker, batum, zeller. How do they become relevant?

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« Reply #1505 on: February 27, 2018, 09:24:14 PM »

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Charlotte may be the most stuck team in the league. Outside of monk (who does not look good so far) they are playing all vets Howard, walker, batum, zeller. How do they become relevant?

Don't forget, they also have Kaminsky.

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« Reply #1506 on: February 27, 2018, 09:24:56 PM »

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Win or lose, that Brooklyn dropped 120 points on Cleveland tells you all you need to know about how much the new guys are effecting the defense

Re: 2017-18 NBA Season
« Reply #1507 on: February 27, 2018, 09:25:51 PM »

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Charlotte may be the most stuck team in the league. Outside of monk (who does not look good so far) they are playing all vets Howard, walker, batum, zeller. How do they become relevant?

My man Guillermo is going to take them to the next level.
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« Reply #1508 on: February 27, 2018, 09:27:15 PM »

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Charlotte may be the most stuck team in the league. Outside of monk (who does not look good so far) they are playing all vets Howard, walker, batum, zeller. How do they become relevant?

Don't forget, they also have Kaminsky.

He has improved as little as any young player from entering the league

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« Reply #1509 on: February 27, 2018, 09:39:08 PM »

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The 76ers play hard.  Their recent games have had a playoff feel.  I get a lot of people don't like them here, but they are fun to watch.
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Re: 2017-18 NBA Season
« Reply #1510 on: February 27, 2018, 09:43:37 PM »

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Man nets have a 100 on cavs with 9 minutes left. Cavs are down 1. They will probably still win game but bloom is definitely off the rose on their new role players. If they lose this watch out!

the bloom will be back on soon enough, have you seen their remaining schedule? Absurdly easy. Wow. They could take a great majority of those games. I see one top opponent the rest of the way and that's Toronto twice. The only other games they may face some stiff comp is Mil, Den 2x, Philly 2x and Was. I'm not convinced any of those teams are much better than them, maybe Was who has won a lot without Wall but the Cavs have a cakewalk otherwise.   
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« Reply #1511 on: February 27, 2018, 09:43:38 PM »

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The 76ers play hard.  Their recent games have had a playoff feel.  I get a lot of people don't like them here, but they are fun to watch.

Yeah, Embiid has been killing it, and adding Belinelli and Ilyasova helps give them a vet presence and much needed shooting. With those two and Reddick, they can really spread the floor for Embiid and Simmons.

Saric is a very nice complement to Embiid and Simmons as well.

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« Reply #1512 on: February 27, 2018, 09:58:37 PM »

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The 76ers play hard.  Their recent games have had a playoff feel.  I get a lot of people don't like them here, but they are fun to watch.

Yeah, Embiid has been killing it, and adding Belinelli and Ilyasova helps give them a vet presence and much needed shooting. With those two and Reddick, they can really spread the floor for Embiid and Simmons.

Saric is a very nice complement to Embiid and Simmons as well.

Yep, I think they'll be a tough out.  Embiid is a competitive guy, seems to play every game with a purpose.
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« Reply #1513 on: February 27, 2018, 10:03:11 PM »

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The 76ers play hard.  Their recent games have had a playoff feel.  I get a lot of people don't like them here, but they are fun to watch.

Yeah, Embiid has been killing it, and adding Belinelli and Ilyasova helps give them a vet presence and much needed shooting. With those two and Reddick, they can really spread the floor for Embiid and Simmons.

Saric is a very nice complement to Embiid and Simmons as well.

Yep, I think they'll be a tough out.  Embiid is a competitive guy, seems to play every game with a purpose.

Did you guys just skip their game yesterday? They have some really fun players but they lead the league in turnovers and that is not a recipe for playoff success. I would much rather face them than a lot of these other teams in the playoffs m
Edit: as I was typing this they fouled Wade on a 3 point attempt to give him a chance to tie the game. They are incredibly young. Except for that one amazing thunder team with 3 future mvps, young teams struggle in the playoffs...

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« Reply #1514 on: February 27, 2018, 10:09:21 PM »

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The 76ers play hard.  Their recent games have had a playoff feel.  I get a lot of people don't like them here, but they are fun to watch.

Yeah, Embiid has been killing it, and adding Belinelli and Ilyasova helps give them a vet presence and much needed shooting. With those two and Reddick, they can really spread the floor for Embiid and Simmons.

Saric is a very nice complement to Embiid and Simmons as well.

Yep, I think they'll be a tough out.  Embiid is a competitive guy, seems to play every game with a purpose.

Did you guys just skip their game yesterday? They have some really fun players but they lead the league in turnovers and that is not a recipe for playoff success. I would much rather face them than a lot of these other teams in the playoffs m
Edit: as I was typing this they fouled Wade on a 3 point attempt to give him a chance to tie the game. They are incredibly young. Except for that one amazing thunder team with 3 future mvps, young teams struggle in the playoffs...

So yes. 24 turnovers and blow a 10 point 4th quarter lead. That's about as big an exhibit for a young team I could put together