2022-23 NBA Thread

[MuggsyB]

How concerning is this for the Heat?  I have a bad feeling.

[forgetful]

They might "need" to, but they aren't going to. June 1 is locked in as the start date.

I don't think it will matter if the "need" to or not. I have a feeling this Miami/Boston series will go to 7 games.

[MU82]

I don't think it will matter if the "need" to or not. I have a feeling this Miami/Boston series will go to 7 games.

Well, it definitely won't be a sweep. You might be right about it going 7. Or wrong. I'll let you know in a few days!

[wadesworld]

https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1659681980076654592?s=20

Unskilled trash basketball player.

Who I hope the Bucks take at 58. Or Jordan Miller.

[MuggsyB]

https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1659681980076654592?s=20

Unskilled trash basketball player.

Who I hope the Bucks take at 58. Or Jordan Miller.

Can he guard stretch 5's? 

[Herman Cain]

https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1659681980076654592?s=20

Unskilled trash basketball player.

Who I hope the Bucks take at 58. Or Jordan Miller.

Excellent Explosion and Agility. The shooting prowess was impressive and unexpected .

[MuggsyB]

Excellent Explosion and Agility. The shooting prowess was impressive and unexpected .

He's worth a flyer in the 2nd round.  Hard to evaluate his shooting in an open gym though. 

[Hards Alumni]

He's worth a flyer in the 2nd round.  Hard to evaluate his shooting in an open gym though.

Or just don't draft him and work out a 2 way.

[MuggsyB]

Vincent being out for G5 is a big loss for Miami. 

[Skatastrophy]

Vincent being out for G5 is a big loss for Miami. 

Yeah Herro (starting PG) and Vincent (backup PG) leaves a bit of a hole. Lowry is going to have to play more serious minutes.

[withoutbias]

Yeah Herro (starting PG) and Vincent (backup PG) leaves a bit of a hole. Lowry is going to have to play more serious minutes.

Well, losing Herro actually filled in a hole.

[Skatastrophy]

Well, losing Herro actually filled in a hole.

Losing Herro didn't make the rest of the team start actually making their threes. Vincent has stepped up, though. At the same time Strus has faded a bit.

[withoutbias]

Losing Herro didn't make the rest of the team start actually making their threes. Vincent has stepped up, though. At the same time Strus has faded a bit.

When the ball doesn't stop, shots become more open.  And players tend to knock down open shots at a higher clip.

[forgetful]

https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1659681980076654592?s=20

If that video is showing off his mobility, that's not a great sign.

But I'd definitely draft him in the 2nd round. He could be a good fit on a team like GSW who could use a big.

[The Sultan]

Starting to remind me of 2020 when Jimmy looked great...until he hit a wall.

[MuggsyB]

Uh-Oh.  Very important for Miami punch back. 

[MuggsyB]

Jimmy needs to wake up. 

[forgetful]

Starting to remind me of 2020 when Jimmy looked great...until he hit a wall.

Jimmy almost averaged a triple double in the finals in 2020. The Heat's problem in 2020 was Bam got injured.

Same problem for the most part right now. Injuries catching up with the Heat, and the Celtics are starting to hit some shots.

[The Sultan]

Jimmy almost averaged a triple double in the finals in 2020. The Heat's problem in 2020 was Bam got injured.

Same problem for the most part right now. Injuries catching up with the Heat, and the Celtics are starting to hit some shots.

Thank you. My memory is obviously flawed.

[MuggsyB]

Tatum has been the best player on the floor the last two games and yes, guys are making shots.  if they're going to get 45 pts from White and Smart it's really difficult to beat them.  The offensive rebounds, which led to many of these open threes is what killed Miami yesterday along with turnovers.  They need to flip those stats Saturday.   Then it's about whether Miami needs Jimmy to have a huge offensive game or can the Heat go lights out from distance like G3?  Boston's best is better than Miami's best.  Hopefully Miami puts it all together and Boston melts down. 

[Uncle Rico]

Tatum has been the best player on the floor the last two games and yes, guys are making shots.  if they're going to get 45 pts from White and Smart it's really difficult to beat them.  The offensive rebounds, which led to many of these open threes is what killed Miami yesterday along with turnovers.  They need to flip those stats Saturday.   Then it's about whether Miami needs Jimmy to have a huge offensive game or can the Heat go lights out from distance like G3?  Boston's best is better than Miami's best.  Hopefully Miami puts it all together and Boston melts down.

I'm pulling for Sam to stick it to scoop

[withoutbias]

Jimbo better get the job done.  He talks a lot of talk.  Would hate to see it come back to bite him.

He might want to get a ring before he starts talking the way he does.

[Skatastrophy]

Jimbo better get the job done.  He talks a lot of talk.  Would hate to see it come back to bite him.

He might want to get a ring before he starts talking the way he does.

In today's news: Dude without a ring says you need to have a ring before you talk.

[MuggsyB]

Jimmy is due to have a big game but it might not be enough.  Although, if I'm Boston I dunno why they wouldn't sag on him a bit.  Especially if a big switches on him.  He's not particularly comfortable shooting the triple and hasn't shot it well in this series.  Of course vs the Bucks he seemed to make everything. 

[MuggsyB]

Diaspointing start for Miami.  Boston is scoring too easily.