2022-23 NBA Thread

[The Sultan]

  yes, but that's what the media does.  someone would have sought out who the hell is screaming like a banshee every time a toronto player is shooting throws and seemingly effectively given the dismal 18/36 ft %.   when the security issue came about, it became even more of an issue

  she was held out of friday nights game at miami-smart move.  demar, however said that he allowed her to be at toronto game as it held some significance given that is where demar got his nba start

i still hold that someone should have told her after the first few, chill and enjoy the game.  the world is filled with bad people, especially those who have a financial stake in the games.

  oh, and yes sully, i'm sure she will be fine, but...the world is filled with f'ed up people

No kidding. But she was doing nothing wrong. So why are you concerning yourself about the actions of a potential victim?

This is the equivalent of "if you don't want to be raped, don't dress slutty." 

[MuggsyB]

Who ya got in these series?  I'm not sure why everyone is assuming Golden St. and the Lakers are going to win their 1st rd.

[MU82]

Who ya got in these series?  I'm not sure why everyone is assuming Golden St. and the Lakers are going to win their 1st rd.

I just have a feeling the Kings are gonna beat the Warriors. Talk about a "nothing to lose" scenario -- is anybody outside of Sacramento picking the Kings?

Overall, I'm going with a repeat of the 2021 NBA Finals, with the Bucks again beating the Suns.

But as I think back on my NCAA tourney bracket, that probably means both will lose in the first round!

[MuggsyB]

I just have a feeling the Kings are gonna beat the Warriors. Talk about a "nothing to lose" scenario -- is anybody outside of Sacramento picking the Kings?

Overall, I'm going with a repeat of the 2021 NBA Finals, with the Bucks again beating the Suns.

But as I think back on my NCAA tourney bracket, that probably means both will lose in the first round!

If Phoenix doesn't at least make the Finals they're going to be kicking themselves for that Durant deal.  Bridges is no joke. 

I'm picking Sacramento aa well over Golden State.  I also think Memphis will beat the Lakers even with their injuries.  Let's all hope the Bucks get it together before facing Boston in the ECF. 

[MU82]

Let's all hope the Bucks get it together before facing Boston in the ECF.

I'm not a Bucks fan (or hater), but I picked them ... so I guess I hope they "get it together" before facing Philly in the ECF. 

[BM1090]

If Wiggins is anything close to himself, I don't think the Kings have much of a chance. If he's not they are definitely live. I know the Warriors were terrible on the road this year, I don't think they would have gotten by Phoenix, Denver or Memphis, but falling into the 6 spot was perfect for them.

I'd also go with Cleveland, Phoenix, Memphis, Denver, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Boston.

Milwaukee, Boston, and Memphis to the conference finals. For the last spot I think I'd take Denver. Phoenix obviously has a great top 3-4 guys but their lack of depth is concerning over a playoff series.

[MuggsyB]

Trey Young is an absolute disaster early in this game.  Pass the freaking basketball.

[MU82]

There will be several blowouts in this series, meaning decent court time for Hauser.

[rocket surgeon]

No kidding. But she was doing nothing wrong. So why are you concerning yourself about the actions of a potential victim?

This is the equivalent of "if you don't want to be raped, don't dress slutty."

  you should have quit while you were ahead before using one of the worst analogies possible, but quite revealing of your persona.  i never said she "did anything wrong" but could have been used as a teaching moment.  9 year olds could use a little more of that

[JWags85]

Pretty horrible playoffs so far if you enjoy any semblance of competent offense oriented basketball.  Play in games were brutal, Hawks were horrific, Nets played only 1 quarter, and the start of this Knicks Cavs game is eye bleeding

[rocket surgeon]

Pretty horrible playoffs so far if you enjoy any semblance of competent offense oriented basketball.  Play in games were brutal, Hawks were horrific, Nets played only 1 quarter, and the start of this Knicks Cavs game is eye bleeding

  right on wags-they are playing like it's another all star game with more physicality.   

[MuggsyB]

Pretty horrible playoffs so far if you enjoy any semblance of competent offense oriented basketball.  Play in games were brutal, Hawks were horrific, Nets played only 1 quarter, and the start of this Knicks Cavs game is eye bleeding

I haven't been impressed either.  How can they make tbe NBA game better?

[Jockey]

Pretty horrible playoffs so far if you enjoy any semblance of competent offense oriented basketball.  Play in games were brutal, Hawks were horrific, Nets played only 1 quarter, and the start of this Knicks Cavs game is eye bleeding

I only pay light attention to these quarterfinal games. Usually not very competitive. Boston finished 16 games ahead of the Hawks in the standings. Not exactly the recipe for a tight series.

Action will ramp up in the next round.

[MuggsyB]

Wiggins looks like he hasn't missed a beat at all.  Sacramento is a bit over hyped right now.  Sabonis needs to calm down. 

[MuggsyB]

Sabonis and Heurter have been a disaster tonight. 

[JWags85]

I haven't been impressed either.  How can they make tbe NBA game better?

I dont think it's a matter of making the game better. It's part what Jockey said about mismatches in the Quarters, and then also some coaching mentality.  I went to a pair of Knicks games at MSG this year and both times they scored 120+ and played fluid awesome offensive basketball.  But Thibs sees playoffs and needs to grind it out with defense.  So they play rock fight basketball like today.  Celtics can score 120 any given night but seem to want to defensively strangle inferior teams in the playoffs.

Also the Cavs stink, nobody outside of Mitchell wants to be a baller.  It's wild how much Garland regressed this year.

You could have given me 5 guess and I would have never predicted Trey f'ing Lyles would be keeping the Kings in it

[MuggsyB]

If Sabonis in particular gets his head out of his ass, Sac-town may pull this off.  Fox just needs to attack....they can't guard him. 

[wadesworld]

Night cap is great.

Refs also let the game be a lot more physical come Playoff time. There's an adjustment period for teams.

[MuggsyB]

That was a really bad challenge from Mike Brown.  Hopefully it doesn't bite them.

[The Sultan]

  you should have quit while you were ahead before using one of the worst analogies possible, but quite revealing of your persona.  i never said she "did anything wrong" but could have been used as a teaching moment.  9 year olds could use a little more of that

Teaching moment when she didn't do anything wrong?

You are so dim.

[MuggsyB]

Heck of a ballgame.  Curry just does things no one else can or will ever be able to do. 

[MuggsyB]

Definitely foul if you're Sacramento. 

[Uncle Rico]

Definitely foul if you're Sacramento.

Fire Steve Kerr

[MuggsyB]

Fox is a big problem for Golden State.   He can go downhill whenever he wants.  He also doesn't seem to get tired. 

[MU82]

Fun.

We had a family outing so the only hoops I watched was the last 4 minutes of this game. Kings showed some serious cajones.