2023-24 NBA Thread

[PGsHeroes32]

Bases chucked and no outs and the Cards don’t even try to bunt a run in. Serves them right to not put one run across the plate there.

I did casually notice that myself

But not sure it impacts the NBA playoffs too much

[Uncle Rico]

I did casually notice that myself

But not sure it impacts the NBA playoffs too much

Cavs are up 17 at Boston.  About 7:30 left.  Lotta ballgame but stealing a win in Boston would be great for the Cavs

[PGsHeroes32]

Cavs are up 17 at Boston.  About 7:30 left.  Lotta ballgame but stealing a win in Boston would be great for the Cavs

I think the title runs through the West

[wadesworld]

I did casually notice that myself

But not sure it impacts the NBA playoffs too much

Lol oops. Clearly wrong thread.

[Uncle Rico]

I think the title runs through the West

Probably.  It’s always good when the Celtics lose.  They’ll still win this series but I do like this Cavs team

[MuggsyB]

Probably.  It’s always good when the Celtics lose.  They’ll still win this series but I do like this Cavs team

Boston better hope Porzingas comes back. 

[MU82]

Reminded me of G2 of the Heat series.

[MuggsyB]

Reminded me of G2 of the Heat series.

Yes, but the difference is Mitchell can go bananas and take over games.  Tyler Herro is not D. Mitchell.  I still expect Boston to win but they need Porzingy. 

[MuggsyB]

Man I hope we see OKC/Minny in the WCF.  Two really exciting teams with tremendous overall speed. 

[MuggsyB]

SGA not getting enough help in the 2H tonight.  Rough gameS for Holmgren and Williams.  Chet needs to figure out how to play inside more. 

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

The Celtics don’t “need” Porzingas. Sure he would be helpful. But there is plenty of talent on the team.  I think they rely a little too much on the outside shot, and when it’s not falling it looks old a little ugly.

[MU82]

Yes, but the difference is Mitchell can go bananas and take over games.  Tyler Herro is not D. Mitchell.  I still expect Boston to win but they need Porzingy.

All I was saying is that the Cavs went nuts from 3 and the Celtics sucked from 3. Just as in G2 vs the Heat.

I didn't know you were such buddies with "Porzingy." Congrats!

[Uncle Rico]

Yes, but the difference is Mitchell can go bananas and take over games.  Tyler Herro is not D. Mitchell.  I still expect Boston to win but they need Porzingy.

Agree.  If the Heat were healthy, they probably give the Celtics more of a series.  Celtics are soft and the Heat will punch you in the face and grind you down.

Donovan is capable of winning a series.  Not sure they have enough to help for 7 games, though, against a good team. 

Doesn’t help Boston that Playoff Jrue is back,

[MuggsyB]

Agree.  If the Heat were healthy, they probably give the Celtics more of a series.  Celtics are soft and the Heat will punch you in the face and grind you down.

Donovan is capable of winning a series.  Not sure they have enough to help for 7 games, though, against a good team. 

Doesn’t help Boston that Playoff Jrue is back,

Holiday has been really bad although Pritchard has played well.  Minnesota looks like the most complete team right now, although a lot can change. But if they drop the hammer tonight?  They have to feel great about their chances.  These other teams seem much more 3-Ball dependent.

[wadesworld]

The C's only problem is Joe Mazzulla.

Derrick White is a very good defender and you can feel comfortable putting him on anyone's best perimeter player.  But Jrue Holiday is an all time great defender, on a completely different level than Derrick White.  Mazzulla tries to start White on the best perimeter player (Mitchell) and usually has Jrue on a bigger wing (Max Strus?  I mean come on).

I also think White and Holiday are used the opposite way of what they should on offense.  Jrue is a better distributor than White, while White is a better shooter.  Mazzulla puts Jrue in a corner and he's shot the corner 3 unbelievably well this year, but it's still not getting teams to stick to him to create space for Tatum/Brown to get to the rim.  Teams will continue to just leave Jrue open in the corner and make him beat them.

[MuggsyB]

Thibs looks very upset.  Perhaps he'll send the NBA a tape of the fouls missed on Brunson.