NBA Thread 2020-21

[cheebs09]

C'mon wades. Conspiracy theories not only are beneath you, they are proven wrong so often. Or maybe the NFL actually wanted the Bills to make 4 straight Super Bowls!

Well, the NBA wanted the Sixers in the Finals in 2001.....

[Its DJOver]

Bucks peed themselves bye blowin' game 5. Durant can get points wit ease. Bucks game sucks ass and adios Bud. Nets win bye 20, hey?

Trolls gotta troll. Let me guess. Phi/Atl in 4 right?

[Its DJOver]

Gotta say, thought the 3 possessions at the end of the first half when Jrue was on Durant, and he literally got whatever he wanted would be the end of things, but credit to Bud, when PJ was in foul trouble/out, he put Khris on KD and he did an excellent job.  Almost makes up for the play drawn up at the end of regulation, WTF was that? Brook in the corner with no outlet??? 

[tower912]

Giannis: 50 minutes, 40 points, 13 rebs

Not an alpha player aiina?

Therrapee musta werked

[brewcity77]

Gotta say, thought the 3 possessions at the end of the first half when Jrue was on Durant, and he literally got whatever he wanted would be the end of things, but credit to Bud, when PJ was in foul trouble/out, he put Khris on KD and he did an excellent job.  Almost makes up for the play drawn up at the end of regulation, WTF was that? Brook in the corner with no outlet???

Lopez didn't seem to understand time and score. Even if you throw up a wild shot and catch rim, that's 1-2 seconds in the air, another second for the rebound, and Brooklyn has to go the length of the court in 3 seconds to get a look. Not impossible, but just throwing up a shot, which he had plenty of time to do, would've likely ended it. And who knows, maybe he would've made some wild chuck, like 2008.

[The Sultan]

Lopez didn't seem to understand time and score. Even if you throw up a wild shot and catch rim, that's 1-2 seconds in the air, another second for the rebound, and Brooklyn has to go the length of the court in 3 seconds to get a look. Not impossible, but just throwing up a shot, which he had plenty of time to do, would've likely ended it. And who knows, maybe he would've made some wild chuck, like 2008.

And that's seems to be what Middleton said to him immediately after.

BTW, on the subsequent Durant shot that tied the game, Jrue was coming over to double Durant, but he spun away from the double-team before he shot the ball.  So this idea that Bud called some terrible defensive play doesn't really hold up.  Durant is just one of the great shot makers of this era.

Link to the video:

https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/1406449820856815618?s=20

[MuggsyB]

I think the Bucks have to be feeling really good.  Holiday had a rough series but he was instrumental in the 4th last night.  I expect him to play much better in the next round.  Now, I'm not sure why the bench isn't playing but they have a great opportunity to win the whole thing.  Giannis having that kind of the game on the road bodies very well for Milwaukee.

[The Sultan]

One of the criticisms of Bud was that he uses too many bodies at times.  Well, now you can shorten the rotation to benefit from that rest.

[cheebs09]

One of the criticisms of Bud was that he uses too many bodies at times.  Well, now you can shorten the rotation to benefit from that rest.

Yea, he's definitely learned from the Toronto ECF. I don't know if it would have mattered because the wall seemed to stump Giannis that year, but Kawhi getting to go against our bench for 10 mins a game that year was suboptimal.

[MU82]

Gotta say, thought the 3 possessions at the end of the first half when Jrue was on Durant, and he literally got whatever he wanted would be the end of things, but credit to Bud, when PJ was in foul trouble/out, he put Khris on KD and he did an excellent job.  Almost makes up for the play drawn up at the end of regulation, WTF was that? Brook in the corner with no outlet???

Watching replays, it looks like Lopez was the third option on the play. The other 2 ended up getting covered. That happens all the time.

Not knowing the shot clock - even though it was accentuated during the timeout - was on Lopez.

[MuggsyB]

When the game is on the line the Bucks need to give Middleton the ball.  So before that in bounds play the Bucks made a terrible mistake. The guy is 6'8, a bona fide all-star, can create his own space, and is a very good shooter.  There is no reason known to man why Holiday should have been holding the ball and then going one on one.  Especially when he was like 5-21.  Middleton is the  best option in these situations and should get the rock.  The shot Middleton made in overtime is a shot he can get pretty consistently.

[MuggsyB]

The Chris Paul situation is pretty interesting.  Apparently he's vaccinated.  So, if that's the case, what's the protocol for his return?  I assume he's getting tested regularly.  Does this mean he's getting positive tests?  Delta variant? 

[cheebs09]

The Chris Paul situation is pretty interesting.  Apparently he's vaccinated.  So, if that's the case, what's the protocol for his return?  I assume he's getting tested regularly.  Does this mean he's getting positive tests?  Delta variant?

My only other thought is does he have myocarditis? Is the NBA testing and holding people out for that like the Big Ten was?

I would think he was having symptoms of Covid otherwise as someone vaccinated, he wouldn't need to be tested right? Or is NBA protocol different?

[MuggsyB]

My only other thought is does he have myocarditis? Is the NBA testing and holding people out for that like the Big Ten was?

I would think he was having symptoms of Covid otherwise as someone vaccinated, he wouldn't need to be tested right? Or is NBA protocol different?

I thought he was originally being held out because he broke their rules?  Maybe he does have symptoms, I dunno, but according to what I just heard on the radio he has been vaccinated. 

[tower912]

Feels like a State Farm commercial set up.

[PGsHeroes32]

Lopez didn't seem to understand time and score. Even if you throw up a wild shot and catch rim, that's 1-2 seconds in the air, another second for the rebound, and Brooklyn has to go the length of the court in 3 seconds to get a look. Not impossible, but just throwing up a shot, which he had plenty of time to do, would've likely ended it. And who knows, maybe he would've made some wild chuck, like 2008.

The Nets had a TO to advance the ball.

But yeah, if Lopez just chucks up the shot it wastes at least half the clock. Gives potential for a wild rebound etc..

And then ultimately gives the Nets less time to get their shot on the other end.

[Golden Avalanche]

Bucks peed themselves bye blowin' game 5. Durant can get points wit ease. Bucks game sucks ass and adios Bud. Nets win bye 20, hey?

You are impressively clueless.

[cheebs09]

Was it just me or did Giannis have more arc on his 3s and free throws in Game 7? That first 3 he made, it looked much higher than normal.

I agree with Barkley, he shouldn't be shooting them, but seemed like he made an adjustment on it

[MU82]

Was it just me or did Giannis have more arc on his 3s and free throws in Game 7? That first 3 he made, it looked much higher than normal.

I agree with Barkley, he shouldn't be shooting them, but seemed like he made an adjustment on it

I was thinking that on his FTs, and thought maybe I was seeing things. I didn't notice on his 3s.

[MuggsyB]

Was it just me or did Giannis have more arc on his 3s and free throws in Game 7? That first 3 he made, it looked much higher than normal.

I agree with Barkley, he shouldn't be shooting them, but seemed like he made an adjustment on it

You're correct Cheebs.  And he looked good with that J 16 feet and in.  That's a shot he can get at will and make consistently.  If he can get that on track, with the free throws, Marquette kids will be playing in the same arena as the best player in the NBA.

[BM1090]

Huge adjustment in the 2nd half was to put Giannis on Brown instead of Blake. Nets love to use Brown as a screen & roll guy. The adjusted eventually but there was a period of time where the Nets were using brown to screen, bringing Giannis into the play. He blew everything up.

[Herman Cain]

Big win for Jae and the Suns to open the series.

[The Sultan]

That was a fantastic basketball game.

[MU82]

I really like this Suns team. A lot of talented young players and a couple of key vets.

Jae was great today.

Hopefully Paul is back soon.

[GB Warrior]

I really like this Sins team. A lot of talented young players and a couple of key vets.

Jae was great today.

Hopefully Paul is back soon.

I know from experience that you Never Trust the Bucks, but if the Bucks don't pee themselves, the Suns are the one team that could give the Bucks a run