2023-24 NBA Thread

[PGsHeroes32]

He's already made a Conference Finals. I don't see them getting beyond that this year.

Forgot they did have one.

[PGsHeroes32]

Wolves should probably stop fouling.

Its the only thing giving the Suns any life in this game or game 2.

[MuggsyB]

Minnesota is making a big statement tonight.

[PGsHeroes32]

Minnesota is making a big statement tonight.

They are definitely the team best equipped to stop the inevitable Denver v Boston finals.

[PGsHeroes32]

This suns roster is just brutally constructed.

Booker and Beal also look legit bad most of the time

[MuggsyB]

They are definitely the team best equipped to stop the inevitable Denver v Boston finals.

I would agree. Their defense and rebounding could give both teams problems.  I don't see a lot of weaknesses on this team.  It's basically a experience question.  They're also very well coached and have a  number of guys that can beat you, not just Edwards. They're just really solid and well coached. 

[MuggsyB]

Edwards also gets fouled constantly. Tremendous blow by speed and athleticism. 

[withoutbias]

It's going to be HYSTERICAL when the TWolves and KAT get a title before Jimmy Butler. Especially when they do it without any injury help vaulting their run.

But at least Jimmy will sit on Twitter trolling while about games he's not even playing in.

[The Sultan]

This suns roster is just brutally constructed.

Booker and Beal also look legit bad most of the time

I never thought this "superteam" would work. Durant is showing his age and Beal has never quite been at that level. And the two of them, plus Booker, are all kinda the same player.

I think one of the things the NBA is showing the past few seasons is that well constructed team built from within, with a key addition here and there, are way better options than simply amassing stars and robbing you of depth in the process.

[tower912]

Use the portal sparingly?

[Uncle Rico]

It's going to be HYSTERICAL when the TWolves and KAT get a title before Jimmy Butler. Especially when they do it without any injury help vaulting their run.

But at least Jimmy will sit on Twitter trolling while about games he's not even playing in.

I'd be good with that

[MU82]

Beal was classic subtraction by addition.

A volume scorer who has rarely played in games that mattered and who has never lifted his team to anything joining an already underachieving team with two other guys who need the basketball.

[PGsHeroes32]

I never thought this "superteam" would work. Durant is showing his age and Beal has never quite been at that level. And the two of them, plus Booker, are all kinda the same player.

I think one of the things the NBA is showing the past few seasons is that well constructed team built from within, with a key addition here and there, are way better options than simply amassing stars and robbing you of depth in the process.

Agreed on both counts. You have to have stars but you have to do it as organically as possilbe to so you can have the right amount of depth.

Before this series everyone called the Suns a horrible match up for the wolves because of 3 regular season wins, with my very vague watching of the regular season I 100% boarded that train as well.

But watching this series the Wolves are a nightmare for this flawed Suns roster. As you said the big 3 are basically the same player. They love the mid range or getting to the hoop. The versatility/physicality of the wolves is making those shots 50 times more difficult.

Announcers kept saying during telecast how Vogel wanted to take 35+ 3s yesterday. The Suns only took 15 until the game became a 20 pt laugher late 3rd.

[MuggsyB]

I guess I missed it but Westbrook acted like a total assclown last night.  Totally inexcusable. 

[MUfan12]

Dame spotted in a boot at the Indy Jimmy Johns.

With two starts with Achilles, or Achilles adjacent injuries, the Bucks are done.

[PGsHeroes32]

I guess I missed it but Westbrook acted like a total assclown last night.  Totally inexcusable.

He outta be clubbed like a baby seal for his psychotic behavior

[lawdog77]

They are definitely the team best equipped to stop the inevitable Denver v Boston finals.

OKC on line 1

[MuggsyB]

He outta be clubbed like a baby seal for his psychotic behavior

Seals and baby seals have dealt with tremendous hardships.  Besmirching or mocking them for any reason is a condemnation of the human race. 

[WhiteTrash]

Seals and baby seals have dealt with tremendous hardships.  Besmirching or mocking them for any reason is a condemnation of the human race.

You truly haven't lived until you've medium rare baby seal with a nice chianti.  To Die For!

[rocket surgeon]

I guess I missed it but Westbrook acted like a total assclown last night.  Totally inexcusable.

he grabbed doncic' arm and spun him but doncic is a cry baby and I'd have to give him an A for his acting because he gave a Grammy or Emmy or whatever they call those "awards" today

[wadesworld]

he grabbed doncic' arm and spun him but doncic is a cry baby and I'd have to give him an A for his acting because he gave a Grammy or Emmy or whatever they call those "awards" today

Lol.

[Lennys Tap]

It's going to be HYSTERICAL when the TWolves and KAT get a title before Jimmy Butler. Especially when they do it without any injury help vaulting their run.

But at least Jimmy will sit on Twitter trolling while about games he's not even playing in.

JFB's story is an amazing one. From homelessness as a high schooler to a Hall of Fame career.

Your story is also amazing after a fashion. When it comes to obsession, jealousy and envy you too are a legit Hall of Famer.

[WarriorFan]

It's going to be HYSTERICAL when the TWolves and KAT get a title before Jimmy Butler. Especially when they do it without any injury help vaulting their run.

But at least Jimmy will sit on Twitter trolling while about games he's not even playing in.

Much respect for Edwards, but no team with Gobert can ever win a championship.  KAT almost in the same category.  Just doesn't know how to win. 

[MuggsyB]

Much respect for Edwards, but no team with Gobert can ever win a championship.  KAT almost in the same category.  Just doesn't know how to win.

I'm not sure that's accurate.  They're playing with a much better team than in past years.  They're also deeper than the other contenders. 

[MU82]

Historically, NBA teams have had to "wait their turn" to be legit title contenders. The Timberwolves' best players are young and untested in the playoffs, and they've never even experienced a playoff-series victory, let alone sniffed a conference final.

Compare that to a team like Denver and their stars Jokic and Murray - got to R2 in 2019; conf final in 2020; R2 in 2021; experienced a major (and motivating) step back in 2022; won the title in 2023. Minnesota (and OKC, for that matter) have nothing like that.

And that's the way it's largely played out in the NBA for decades. Heck, as good as they've been, Boston still hasn't been able to break through. Neither has Philly.

Obviously, that doesn't mean this can't be the year Minnesota wins it all, just that history suggests it won't be.