2022-23 NBA Thread

[Jockey]

Has anyone seen James Harden? If so, please ask him to report to the Wells Fargo Center for today's game. Thanks.

I saw him.

[MuggsyB]

The more games I've watched in the playoffs the more disappointing it is that the Bucks flamed out.  It seems like every team ileft is wildly inconsistent. 

[The Sultan]

Mazzulla, even with those gifts by the refs, might want to call a time-out instead of "trusting his players" as well?

Got two wide open shots. One missed. One was a fraction late.

That game was almost a typical Doc special. Players bailed him out thankfully.

[Jockey]

The more games I've watched I'm the playoffs the more disappointing it is that the Bucks flamed out.  It seems like every team ileft is wildly inconsistent.

The Bucks didn't flame out. They were out coached by a mile.

[The Sultan]

Or Doris Burke.  It's not necessary to give some analysis, and frankly repeat that analysis, every possession down the stretch.  You're on TV not radio for starters. 

I like Doris but yeah she was quite verbose today.

[MuggsyB]

The Bucks didn't flame out. They were out coached by a mile.

They were oucoached but beat themselves as well.

[wadesworld]

I only watched the last minute plus overtime, and had it muted. Was Deuce in the building for Doris to go hug and fawn over mid broadcast?

Her and Jones make up one of my least favorite broadcast teams in all of sports.

[MuggsyB]

Got two wide open shots. One missed. One was a fraction late.

That game was almost a typical Doc special. Players bailed him out thankfully.

I disagree about the shots they got.  Even if it's a wide open three why are you taking a three in a tie game and the last shot?  And they essentially did it twice cause they were down 1 before not getting the shot off in overtime. 

[MuggsyB]

I only watched the last minute plus overtime, and had it muted. Was Deuce in the building for Doris to go hug and fawn over mid broadcast?

Her and Jones make up one of my least favorite broadcast teams in all of sports.

I have always found Mark Jones insufferable.  As for Doris I used to like her but maybe I misjudged.  They were particularly abysmal this afternoon. 

[The Sultan]

I disagree about the shots they got.  Even if it's a wide open three why are you taking a three in a tie game and the last shot?  And they essentially did it twice cause they were down 1 before not getting the shot off in overtime. 

Why does it matter if it's a three? They were wide open. In the NBA that is a just fine for a last shot.

Better than allowing the defense to set up.

[MuggsyB]

Come to think of it I'm wondering why there aren't better tv analysts in genera?  The Breen/VG/Jackson trio is fine. Eagle, Anderson, Harlan, Dedes, and Pasch are very good play by play guys.  When you get to the analysts does anyone really stand out?  Hubie maybe although he's no spring chicken?  I kind of like Greg Anthony but in general I think it's a pretty mediocre roster. 

[tower912]

Budget cuts.   

You should apply, Muggsy.

[MuggsyB]

Why does it matter if it's a three? They were wide open. In the NBA that is a just fine for a last shot.

Better than allowing the defense to set up.

Presumably don't you want one of your two best players to take the final shot.?  Next, you have a better chance of getting an in close offensive rebound or fouled if you attack the rim.  Also, what is Smart's 3pt pecentage?

He's a career 32% 3pt shooter Fluffy but jumped it up to 33.6% this year.  Maybe he's open for a reason?

[The Sultan]

Presumably don't you want one of your two best players to take the final shot.?  Next, you have a better chance of getting an in close offensive rebound or fouled if you attack the rim.  Also, what is Smart's 3pt pecentage?

Around 33%.  But no idea what it is when wide open.

I just don't think you can assume you are going to get a better shot if you call timeout though.

[MuggsyB]

Around 33%.  But no idea what it is when wide open.

I just don't think you can assume you are going to get a better shot if you call timeout though.

I guess we just disagree.  I want Brown or Tatum taking that shot.

[The Sultan]

Tatum initiated the offense both times - and they doubled. Presumably they would do the same had they called timeout.

[MuggsyB]

Budget cuts.   

You should apply, Muggsy.

I'd be too biased. 

[MuggsyB]

Tatum initiated the offense both times - and they doubled. Presumably they would do the same had they called timeout.

Was Brogdon on the floor either possession? I can't remember.

[The Sultan]

Yes. Along with Brown, Tatum, Smart and Horford.

[MU82]

I saw him.

Yes, it was nice of him to show up. He seemed well rested.

[MU82]

The one time it's actually a charge and not some guy sliding over and flying it goes uncalled. Mainly because Maxey didn't embellish and fly 15 feet backwards, and instead tried to recover and contest. And of course Tatum flops to the ground lol.

The charge call on Embiid where Smart took it in the side and flopped is such a joke.

I really was surprised that Embiid charge didn't get overturned. Guess I shouldn't have been.

Tatum absolutely pushed off ... and it should have been called ... but stars like Jordan and Reggie Miller have gotten away with that forever. Doesn't make it right though.

[MuggsyB]

Apparently Devin Booker didn't get the memo that the mid-range game is dead.  He's been incredible.   

[MuggsyB]

High quality game in Phoenix. 

[MuggsyB]

Wow.  Incredible quarter.  It looks like a video game but honestly the defense from both teams hasn't been that bad. 

[Skatastrophy]

Jimmy with a comment on flushing

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