2023-24 NBA Thread

[PGsHeroes32]

Bases chucked and no outs and the Cards don't even try to bunt a run in. Serves them right to not put one run across the plate there.

I did casually notice that myself

But not sure it impacts the NBA playoffs too much

[Uncle Rico]

I did casually notice that myself

But not sure it impacts the NBA playoffs too much

Cavs are up 17 at Boston.  About 7:30 left.  Lotta ballgame but stealing a win in Boston would be great for the Cavs

[PGsHeroes32]

Cavs are up 17 at Boston.  About 7:30 left.  Lotta ballgame but stealing a win in Boston would be great for the Cavs

I think the title runs through the West

[wadesworld]

I did casually notice that myself

But not sure it impacts the NBA playoffs too much

Lol oops. Clearly wrong thread.

[Uncle Rico]

I think the title runs through the West

Probably.  It's always good when the Celtics lose.  They'll still win this series but I do like this Cavs team

[MuggsyB]

Probably.  It's always good when the Celtics lose.  They'll still win this series but I do like this Cavs team

Boston better hope Porzingas comes back. 

[MU82]

Reminded me of G2 of the Heat series.

[MuggsyB]

Reminded me of G2 of the Heat series.

Yes, but the difference is Mitchell can go bananas and take over games.  Tyler Herro is not D. Mitchell.  I still expect Boston to win but they need Porzingy. 

[MuggsyB]

Man I hope we see OKC/Minny in the WCF.  Two really exciting teams with tremendous overall speed. 

[MuggsyB]

SGA not getting enough help in the 2H tonight.  Rough gameS for Holmgren and Williams.  Chet needs to figure out how to play inside more. 

[The Sultan]

The Celtics don't "need" Porzingas. Sure he would be helpful. But there is plenty of talent on the team.  I think they rely a little too much on the outside shot, and when it's not falling it looks old a little ugly.

[MU82]

Yes, but the difference is Mitchell can go bananas and take over games.  Tyler Herro is not D. Mitchell.  I still expect Boston to win but they need Porzingy.

All I was saying is that the Cavs went nuts from 3 and the Celtics sucked from 3. Just as in G2 vs the Heat.

I didn't know you were such buddies with "Porzingy." Congrats!

[Uncle Rico]

Yes, but the difference is Mitchell can go bananas and take over games.  Tyler Herro is not D. Mitchell.  I still expect Boston to win but they need Porzingy.

Agree.  If the Heat were healthy, they probably give the Celtics more of a series.  Celtics are soft and the Heat will punch you in the face and grind you down.

Donovan is capable of winning a series.  Not sure they have enough to help for 7 games, though, against a good team. 

Doesn't help Boston that Playoff Jrue is back,

[MuggsyB]

Agree.  If the Heat were healthy, they probably give the Celtics more of a series.  Celtics are soft and the Heat will punch you in the face and grind you down.

Donovan is capable of winning a series.  Not sure they have enough to help for 7 games, though, against a good team. 

Doesn't help Boston that Playoff Jrue is back,

Holiday has been really bad although Pritchard has played well.  Minnesota looks like the most complete team right now, although a lot can change. But if they drop the hammer tonight?  They have to feel great about their chances.  These other teams seem much more 3-Ball dependent.

[wadesworld]

The C's only problem is Joe Mazzulla.

Derrick White is a very good defender and you can feel comfortable putting him on anyone's best perimeter player.  But Jrue Holiday is an all time great defender, on a completely different level than Derrick White.  Mazzulla tries to start White on the best perimeter player (Mitchell) and usually has Jrue on a bigger wing (Max Strus?  I mean come on).

I also think White and Holiday are used the opposite way of what they should on offense.  Jrue is a better distributor than White, while White is a better shooter.  Mazzulla puts Jrue in a corner and he's shot the corner 3 unbelievably well this year, but it's still not getting teams to stick to him to create space for Tatum/Brown to get to the rim.  Teams will continue to just leave Jrue open in the corner and make him beat them.

[MuggsyB]

Thibs looks very upset.  Perhaps he'll send the NBA a tape of the fouls missed on Brunson. 

[MuggsyB]

Give Denver credit.   They're playing lights out tonight and taking care of the bal. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Wolves look fantastic tonight

[MuggsyB]

Disappointed with OKC.  That said P.J Washington is playing out of his mind. 

[rocket surgeon]

who does Atlanta take for #1 pick?

  I love that Alex sarr, but fellow Frenchman zach risacher 6'8" 19 year old looks tempting as well.
Rob dillingham and reed Shepard are only 6'3"   I'd rather have the taller sharp shooter of the 3, but ya can't pass up the big fella. 

[MuggsyB]

who does Atlanta take for #1 pick?

  I love that Alex sarr, but fellow Frenchman zach risacher 6'8" 19 year old looks tempting as well.
Rob dillingham and reed Shepard are only 6'3"   I'd rather have the taller sharp shooter of the 3, but ya can't pass up the big fella.

Trade it?  This is supposed to be an unusually weak draft 🚀.   

[MuggsyB]

The Wolves need to get it together.  What's up with biting on  every shot fake?

[MuggsyB]

Sweet Jesus.  Wrong line-up to start the 2Q. 

[tower912]

Bit of a momentum shift to end the half.

[Lennys Tap]

OMG. The end of the first half was UNREAL!