2024-25 NBA Thread

[MuggsyB]

I'm not sure where he is all-time but he's the very definition of an empty calories player.  Maybe that's a tad harsh.  His talent is undeniable but unless he's a third banana, I never felt like he could carry a team as the primary or secondary option

I don't think it's harsh at all.  Remember, he's also the same guy who on numerous occasions, declared he was the best player in tbe league.  I think he actually stated "best player by far".  He also if I remember correctly said Giannis "could only dunk".  And no, he wasn't as good as Wade.  Especially in crunch-time or the playoffs.  It's also worth noting that he's always had a mediocre shooting percentage.  People can talk about efg all they want, but Harden bricking all over the place has happened consistently throughout his career.  He's consistently inconsistent and possibly a headcase under pressure. 

[WhiteTrash]

I'm not sure where he is all-time but he's the very definition of an empty calories player.  Maybe that's a tad harsh.  His talent is undeniable but unless he's a third banana, I never felt like he could carry a team as the primary or secondary option

He's a rich man's Zach Lavine, who should also be the third option on a good team.

[MuggsyB]

Is Garland hurt?

[MuggsyB]

Curry way off early. 

[MuggsyB]

Houston's youth is showing.

[Billy Hoyle]

Is Garland hurt?

Yes, it was his third game in a row missed with a big toe injury.

Very impressed by Indiana taking Cleveland's best shot in what was a raucous atmosphere and retaking the lead. This is going to be a fun series.

[MuggsyB]

Uhh....Houston we have a problem.  Curry with a Goose 🥚 and yet the Warriors up 10.  29 points in 21 mins (at home) isn't ideal. 

[MuggsyB]

Yes, it was his third game in a row missed with a big toe injury.

Very impressed by Indiana taking Cleveland's best shot in what was a raucous atmosphere and retaking the lead. This is going to be a fun series.

Indiana is really good offensively.  Lots of dudes that can get buckets.  And they move the rock. 

[MuggsyB]

Cheap shot by Draymond there.  Exceedingly dumb. 

[JWags85]

Steph has slowed but he still has it. They will obviously need a big game from him tonight.

Rockets are so much bigger and more athletic though. Will probably take some of those young guys not being up to the task for GS to pull it off. If they do, I think they'll beat Minnesota.

Like you said, we'll see.

I think the thing with Steph, as brilliant as he is, he's always been at his peak as a momentum player, IMO.  And that can be largely dependent on his teammates.  When the Warriors are playing well, everyone is making plays, then he goes supernova and hits big shot after big shot.  He can obviously generate completely self fueled runs, he did it the other night, but I think he can often start slow in big games if the Warriors come out slow.

[MuggsyB]

Not a lot of indications Heild would be on 🔥 🔥.  Wow. 

[forgetful]

The NBA has to get better control of how refs officiate Draymond. No other player would have gotten a T for that last play. It rewards players for flopping non-stop when Green is playing.

[Jay Bee]

Will be a wild series for my Wolves

[MuggsyB]

Can you call a challenge if you think someone traveled?  I love Curry but....wow. 

[LloydsLegs]

Just did a search on scoop to see whether MU was involved with Podziemski (not very, as it turned out).  Best part was looking at the takes when he entered the portal from Illinois.  Hat tip to a couple of you, especially Panda, for recognizing his talent early.  And boy a few scoopers with really bad takes.  😂

[MuggsyB]

Sengun is soft.  He has to get tougher.  Houston in dire straights now. 

[MuggsyB]

Curry slammed the door in the 4Q
 

[forgetful]

Sengun is soft.  He has to get tougher.  Houston in dire straights now. 

Curry grabbed a critical rebound over him. Definitely needs to get tougher. Can't let that happen.

[forgetful]

Curry slammed the door in the 4Q
 

If the Warriors could get consistent play from Hield they could go very deep.

[Jockey]

The NBA has to get better control of how refs officiate Draymond. No other player would have gotten a T for that last play. It rewards players for flopping non-stop when Green is playing.

You're right, but he brings it on himself. And I think a lot of it is with a purpose.

[MuggsyB]

If the Warriors could get consistent play from Hield they could go very deep.

Hield definitely went medieval.  I lost count of how many point blank shots Sengun butchered.  The guy has a ton of potential but does a lot of mickey mouse things out there.  Including wasteful dribbling.  He has to figure out how to just use his size and finish.  Jalen Green was also an abomination.  Amen Thonpson was extremely impressive. 

[MU82]

I guess the old Warriors don't have one foot in the grave yet, after all.

The Rockets and Pistons could meet in the Finals in a couple of years. Two very talented young teams that haven't quite paid their dues yet, as the NBA requires.

[MU82]

Were the Jazz worried that another team was gonna swoop in and steal their coach, so they better extend his contract through 2031? Really?

[MuggsyB]

Were the Jazz worried that another team was gonna swoop in and steal their coach, so they better extend his contract through 2031? Really?

Bizarre.

[MuggsyB]

The Knicks have a chance to steal this game.