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Author Topic: NBA Thread 2019-20  (Read 220831 times)

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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1050 on: November 27, 2019, 03:14:02 PM »
As a fan of the NBA and college basketball they each have their strengths and weaknesses.  NBA players pace themselves in games, and at times that means a less vigorous attempt at defense.  When the time is right, they turn it on. 

Pippen called out Lebron’s lack of effort last year in a public way.  In the college game, that player would be yanked and benched.  In the pro game, it doesn’t happen.  This may be why some fans prefer one version over another.  The NBA is a players league.  College basketball is a coaches league. 
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« Reply #1051 on: November 27, 2019, 03:16:00 PM »
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on November 27, 2019, 11:04:52 AM
I’m trying to figure out if you are actually this dumb or just playing dumb. What players are allowed to do on defense has changed. This has been explained multiple times here.

But you’ll continue with the narrative come hell or high water because that’s what you do. It’s the only thing you do here. Antagonize.

So congrats on that.

What I can't understand is why you don't acknowledge that it is both, which I have done.  Yes, the rules have changed where you can no longer play defense like you used to....offense is emphasized.  BUT ALSO, the effort, etc are ALSO not there.  Why is this so hard for you to understand when actual players, coaches, GMs and fans own eyes are saying this?  Why do you dig in with your narrative, come high water...it's the only thing you do here.

So congrats on that.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1052 on: December 05, 2019, 05:31:02 PM »
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1053 on: December 05, 2019, 10:40:49 PM »
Quote from: StillAWarrior on December 05, 2019, 05:31:02 PM
This uncalled travel against James was fantastic.  Oops.

Yeah, saw that on ESPN. Incredible.

In the ref's defense ...

I have called games in which a kid double-dribbled right in front of me, but it happened fast and the first instinct is to not believe what happened was what really happened.

Then again, LeBron is not a kid, and the ref who was 15 feet away from him is theoretically one of the best in the world. I'm slightly lower than that level - ha!
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1054 on: December 06, 2019, 06:35:31 AM »
Quote from: MU82 on December 05, 2019, 10:40:49 PM
Yeah, saw that on ESPN. Incredible.

In the ref's defense ...

I have called games in which a kid double-dribbled right in front of me, but it happened fast and the first instinct is to not believe what happened was what really happened.

Then again, LeBron is not a kid, and the ref who was 15 feet away from him is theoretically one of the best in the world. I'm slightly lower than that level - ha!

This didn’t happen fast, at all.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1055 on: December 06, 2019, 08:40:57 AM »
Quote from: wadesworld on December 06, 2019, 06:35:31 AM
This didn’t happen fast, at all.

That too!

It was like a slo-mo double-dribble. Crazy.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1056 on: December 06, 2019, 08:52:22 AM »
The announcer also not noticing.  No defense of the ref...it was just ridiculous.

https://youtu.be/o6AcGoc1E4w

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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1057 on: December 06, 2019, 09:38:35 PM »
Kawhi should’ve load managed tonight. Sad.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1058 on: December 06, 2019, 10:07:35 PM »
Quote from: wadesworld on December 06, 2019, 09:38:35 PM
Kawhi should’ve load managed tonight. Sad.

Best way to load manage? Keep blowing teams out. Plus have a deep bench. GA has had a lot of low minute games this year.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1059 on: December 06, 2019, 10:14:49 PM »
40 point lead in 3 consecutive games.

Also, tied NBA record with 4 consecutive wins by 24 or more points.

Great time to be a sports fan in Wisconsin!
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1060 on: December 06, 2019, 11:30:58 PM »

Butler with his second triple double in the past few days.
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« Reply #1061 on: December 07, 2019, 12:05:22 PM »
Quote from: Jockey on December 06, 2019, 10:07:35 PM
Best way to load manage? Keep blowing teams out. Plus have a deep bench. GA has had a lot of low minute games this year.

We'll stated.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1062 on: December 07, 2019, 01:02:14 PM »
Quote from: Jockey on December 06, 2019, 10:07:35 PM
Best way to load manage? Keep blowing teams out. Plus have a deep bench. GA has had a lot of low minute games this year.

Last night's game smelled like championship basketball to me.  Every single man embracing his role at both ends of the floor. Doc waved the white flag 3 minutes into the 4th in a 'we're not worthy' gesture.  Simply outstanding.
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« Reply #1063 on: December 07, 2019, 02:38:48 PM »
Dey were gettin' ass whupped on both ends. MKE is bedder in all aspects of a basketball team. Butt, two bee totally objective, LA's on a road trip and da Deer were waitin' on 'em, hey?
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« Reply #1064 on: December 07, 2019, 02:45:32 PM »
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 07, 2019, 02:38:48 PM
Dey were gettin' ass whupped on both ends. MKE is bedder in all aspects of a basketball team. Butt, two bee totally objective, LA's on a road trip and da Deer were waitin' on 'em, hey?

Bucks are better right now regardless of where they were playing. But the two best players for the Clippers were on different teams last year and one just started playing within the last couple of weeks. They’ll be much better come May and June. Will they be better than the Bucks, Lakers, Nuggets, Celtics, etc.? We’ll see. I still think they have the best roster in the NBA. Definitely needs to come around though.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1065 on: December 07, 2019, 03:46:12 PM »
Have ya checked out the Bucks roster? Pretty damn good complementary playas. Loaded with good shootas and even sum of da honkies have hops, aina?
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« Reply #1066 on: December 07, 2019, 03:58:05 PM »
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 07, 2019, 03:46:12 PM
Have ya checked out the Bucks roster? Pretty damn good complementary playas. Loaded with good shootas and even sum of da honkies have hops, aina?

The Bucks roster is awesome but come playoff time it’s less about the 2nd man off the bench and more about the second star. Lakers and Clippers win that big over the Bucks.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1067 on: December 07, 2019, 04:08:41 PM »
Pretty much always dat wey, high school, college, or pro. Neither Leonard nor George did stink last nite. Giannis wuz the 1st and 2nd star. Eye'm knot a big fan of #22, hey?
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1068 on: December 07, 2019, 04:18:31 PM »
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 07, 2019, 02:38:48 PM
Dey were gettin' ass whupped on both ends. MKE is bedder in all aspects of a basketball team. Butt, two bee totally objective, LA's on a road trip and da Deer were waitin' on 'em, hey?

in all fairness doc, this was the 1st game of the road trip having had 2 days off between...unless they uber'd it, shoulda been plenty of time to get their blows, eyn'a?
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1069 on: December 07, 2019, 04:23:30 PM »
Watts da board's average time ta get one's blows, hey?
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1070 on: December 13, 2019, 09:07:10 PM »
Does any league hate its star player as much as the league officials hate Giannis?
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1071 on: December 13, 2019, 09:24:30 PM »
This Bulls team is so bad.
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Re: NBA Thread 2019-20
« Reply #1072 on: December 14, 2019, 06:39:18 AM »
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 13, 2019, 09:07:10 PM
Does any league hate its star player as much as the league officials hate Giannis?


Yeah I don't see it.
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« Reply #1073 on: December 14, 2019, 10:22:10 AM »
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on December 14, 2019, 06:39:18 AM

Yeah I don't see it.

Agreed. I think Giannis is very fairly treated by the refs. He spends a lot of time at the line. Giannis initiates contact on an awful lot of his drives and still gets foul calls.
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« Reply #1074 on: December 14, 2019, 04:10:44 PM »
After watching Tyler Herro last night, I realized why the Hausers didn't want to play with him. He is so much better than either. They want to be the stars of the team, which is why they couldn't deal with MH either.
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