2022-23 NBA Thread

[MuggsyB]

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.

I obviously wasn't the only one but I couldn't figure out why scouts liked Fultz or Lonzo Ball more than D.Fox.  Especially since Fox destroyed Lonzo head to head.  You can't teach speed.  You look at the Dubs' options and they have a real pickle.  Monk was also abusing them off the bounce as well. 

[Jockey]

I don't remember ever seeing a competitive playoff game (or any game) where there were no timeouts called by either coach in the last 5 1/2 minutes.

Except of course for the TO with 2.9 seconds left to move the ball to the front court for the final shot.

Both teams were playing so well that neither coach wanted to stop the action on the floor.

[MU82]

I don't remember ever seeing a competitive playoff game (or any game) where there were no timeouts called by either coach in the last 5 1/2 minutes.

Except of course for the TO with 2.9 seconds left to move the ball to the front court for the final shot.

Both teams were playing so well that neither coach wanted to stop the action on the floor.

Yeah, that's wild.

Not all that surprised that Kerr didn't call time because he's got a veteran team that's been in those situations a bazillion times. But Brown showed his young'uns a lot of trust ... and was rewarded for it. Fun finish.

[MuggsyB]

I think Sabonis is going to have to play better for Sacramento to get 4.  I know he has a thumb issue but he has to be able to convert from 2-5 feet.

[tower912]

MU fans have a recent lesson in how thumb issues can affect a.player.

[Uncle Rico]

I don't remember ever seeing a competitive playoff game (or any game) where there were no timeouts called by either coach in the last 5 1/2 minutes.

Except of course for the TO with 2.9 seconds left to move the ball to the front court for the final shot.

Both teams were playing so well that neither coach wanted to stop the action on the floor.

If any college basketball coaches watched that, their brains probably exploded

[MuggsyB]

MU fans have a recent lesson in how thumb issues can affect a.player.

The guy averaged 19 and 12 this year shooting .615 from the floor.  His stats for the last month have been fine.  I have no idea what he was doing yesterday vs a team he should have zero problems scoring against.   He was abysmal from point blank range and needs to settle down Tower. 

[Uncle Rico]

The guy averaged 19 and 12 this year shooting .615 from the floor.  His stats for the last month have been fine.  I have no idea what he was doing yesterday vs a team he should have zero problems scoring against.   He was abysmal from point blank range and needs to settle down Tower.

The Kings won't win a game in the series if he plays like that

[rocket surgeon]

bucks at full strength!  it'll be interesting to hear the "experts" tell us who's the best

[MuggsyB]

The Kings won't win a game in the series if he plays like that

He and Heurter have to play better if they're going to win the series imo.  I believe Sacramento's best is better than GS. 

[JWags85]

He and Heurter have to play better if they're going to win the series imo.  I believe Sacramento's best is better than GS.

Wut...

GS's best win a title last year and replaced Potter with DiVencenzo and Damion Lee with a much improved Kuminga.  They finished only 4 games back from the Kings despite missing one of their 3 best players for half the season.  There is a reason the Warriors are favored in the series, even down 1

[MuggsyB]

Wut...

GS's best win a title last year and replaced Potter with DiVencenzo and Damion Lee with a much improved Kuminga.  They finished only 4 games back from the Kings despite missing one of their 3 best players for half the season.  There is a reason the Warriors are favored in the series, even down 1

There's a reason the Warriors cannot win on the road.  We'll see what happens.  Three of Sacramento's starters were really bad yesterday. 

[forgetful]

There's a reason the Warriors cannot win on the road.  We'll see what happens.  Three of Sacramento's starters were really bad yesterday.

A big part of that was Wiggins being out. If he is back to even 75%, I think it is tough for Sacramento to win.

Wouldn't be shocked if last night is the Kings only win in the series, but I think the longer the series goes, the better for GSWs long term performance in the playoffs.

More games now, gets Wiggins closer to 100%.

[MU82]

I do like that, for one game anyway, Sacramento said to hell with the "inexperienced team can't beat battle-tested team" argument.

The team that executed best down the stretch was the one playing its first playoff game in 16 years, not the defending champs.

Not saying that'll continue ... but then again not saying it's impossible it could happen again.

[BM1090]

I have a 5-leg first round parlay with GS, Cleveland, Phoenix advancing and Boston and Philly -1.5 games. Cleveland was the only one I was worried about going in. That remains the case even with the Warriors loss last night.

GS could definitely lose the series. Sacramento is no pushover. But I'd expect GS to figure them out over 6-7 games.

[MuggsyB]

I missed it....did Davis get hurt again?

[lawdog77]

I missed it....did Davis get hurt again?

His arm fell off

[MuggsyB]

His arm fell off

That doesn't sound good. 

[wadesworld]

Did Pat Riley pay these refs off? My goodness.

[GB Warrior]

Tony "fanduel" Brothers special

[wadesworld]

Giannis injured because we've rewarded defenders for not playing defense but instead just sliding under guys going airborn. I hate the charge.

[tower912]

What had Giannis done on the previous possession?

[wadesworld]

What had Giannis done on the previous possession?

Took one in the chest and got called for a block. Which is hilarious because if the rolls were reversed we're going the other way no doubt about it.

It's garbage basketball. But at least it's not sliding under an airborne player.

[GB Warrior]

Assuming Giannis can get back, the trash basketball of Love and Lowry will be a good warmup for the Celtics

[Uncle Rico]

Assuming Giannis can get back, the trash basketball of Love and Lowry will be a good warmup for the Celtics

He's out for the game.  No bueno