2024-25 NBA Thread

[MU82]

Last night's game proved beyond all doubt that the Warriors are better than the Celtics, who have no shot to repeat as champions.

[WhiteTrash]

Last night's game proved beyond all doubt that the Warriors are better than the Celtics, who have no shot to repeat as champions.

I think the Celtics were officially eliminated last night.

[Pakuni]

Bronny to the G League.

[Uncle Rico]

Bronny to the G League.

Well, I'm sure there is something else people can be outraged about now

[The Sultan]

Bronny to the G League.

OK, your profile pic made me laugh.

[MuggsyB]

I think the Celtics were officially eliminated last night.

Brown didn't play. 

[Pakuni]

OK, your profile pic made me laugh.

I only wish I could make it smaller. Or involve a piano.

[Jockey]

I only wish I could make it smaller. Or involve a piano.

So you're Anglin' to be the Dukiet of poster?

Lofty aspirations.

[Pakuni]

So you're Anglin' to be the Dukiet of poster?

Lofty aspirations.

Coach Dukiet had a .613 career winning percentage and won two conference championships. How many conference titles has Canada won?

[Jockey]

Coach Dukiet had a .613 career winning percentage and won two conference championships. How many conference titles has Canada won?

You're killin' me, Smalls.

[PGsHeroes32]

I haven't watched them a single second but crazy the Cavs are 9-0 and based off the scores the offense seems to be a wagon.

Looked at their schedule coming up. If they win the home game vs the Warriors they may not lose for a while still. Soft schedule

[BM1090]

Brown didn't play. 

Melton was out for the Warriors.

[StillAWarrior]

I haven't watched them a single second but crazy the Cavs are 9-0 and based off the scores the offense seems to be a wagon.

Looked at their schedule coming up. If they win the home game vs the Warriors they may not lose for a while still. Soft schedule

I've watched most. They are a really fun team to watch and I think will be one of the top teams in the East all year. They're deep. They have a lot of guys who can score. Mobley is playing very well -- continues to get better and get a little stronger -- and he and Allen are pretty effective in the middle. Mitchell is outstanding. Garland is playing very well and hopefully won't have the health issues that he had last year. They are a solid, fun team.

Obviously it's a very good start against a relatively weak schedule so far. But, they are a good team. I expect them to finish near the top of the East. Tonight's game against Golden State will be a good test.

[PGsHeroes32]

I've watched most. They are a really fun team to watch and I think will be one of the top teams in the East all year. They're deep. They have a lot of guys who can score. Mobley is playing very well -- continues to get better and get a little stronger -- and he and Allen are pretty effective in the middle. Mitchell is outstanding. Garland is playing very well and hopefully won't have the health issues that he had last year. They are a solid, fun team.

Obviously it's a very good start against a relatively weak schedule so far. But, they are a good team. I expect them to finish near the top of the East. Tonight's game against Golden State will be a good test.

Yeah and with the Bucks and 76ers both in utter turmoil right now the east is pretty wide open for the Cavs as a top challenger to the Cs.

Goal should be to just secure that top 3(preferably 2 for the HC) and avoid Boston as long as possible.

I think Pacers were a bit of a fluke last year. And Knicks are struggling. Rest of east is pretty blah. So not sure Cavs even have to sweat falling lower than 2 or 3.

[WhiteTrash]

While being early in the year, it looks like the Bulls should be selling Lavine and Vuc and firmly end up with a top 10 pick. (maybe even without unloading players).

Pat Williams is a steal at $18M per year, last night has 30+ min and zero rebounds. Can't ask for more from a PF.

[MU82]

But what was his Blk%?

[PGsHeroes32]

Yeah, safe to say the Cavs are cooking

[MuggsyB]

I see the Bucks were shellacked.  Smh. 

[Uncle Rico]

https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/brian-windhorst-media-not-great-place.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

Interesting read

[WhiteTrash]

https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/brian-windhorst-media-not-great-place.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

Interesting read

I always felt that Windy had an unhealthy infatuation with LeBron. Turns out he was told to. Refreshing.

[MU82]

Out with injuries:

KD, Zion, Ja.

[MuggsyB]

RIP Brian "Wheels" Wheeler, the former radio voice of the Portland Trailblazers.  Superb play by play guy that will be sorely missed.

[MuggsyB]

The Bucks lost again.  I think they were up big in the 1H. 

[The Sultan]

Giannis had a huge game too. They're done. Fire sale time.

[MuggsyB]

Unless I'm missing something they're pretty much fked.  They don't have a lot tradeable pieces.