Author Topic: 2014-15 NBA thread v. 2015-16 thread now playing (Read 56733 times)

bosk1 · « **Reply #700 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:31:01 AM »

Well, I take all that back. The Rockets seemingly just do not have any quit in them. They are the embodiment of resilience.

That said, they gotta be thinking "What exactly do we have to do to win?" On one hand, having played the Warriors this well for 2 games, there may be a feeling of, "we are almost where we need to be. We could have won either one of those games. On our court, we will win those types of games." But on the other hand, they have to take 4 out of 5 against the Warriors. I would venture to say, that ain't happening.

lonestar · « **Reply #701 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:39:50 AM »

Agreed. The Rockets are hanging with them, but being down 2-0 is a pretty big hill to climb.

Nekov · « **Reply #702 on:** May 22, 2015, 01:21:22 PM »

Add to that the fact that they haven't been able to beat the warriors at all during the season and it's almost impossible for them to come back

KevShmev · « **Reply #703 on:** May 22, 2015, 03:22:11 PM »

While the Rockets are going to lose this series, I think we are seeing that this it not the mismatch that many of us thought it would be.

That aside, this Warriors team might be one of the best single season teams we've ever seen, and I think many are sleeping on them in that regard, probably because they aren't a franchise who normally wins a lot.

bosk1 · « **Reply #704 on:** May 22, 2015, 03:39:11 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on May 22, 2015, 03:22:11 PM

That aside, this Warriors team might be one of the best single season teams we've ever seen, and I think many are sleeping on them in that regard, probably because they aren't a franchise who normally wins a lot.

In general, that is a true statement. But I would not call them a "single season team" either. They have made the playoffs the last 3 seasons in a row (after, admittedly, a LONG dry spell). Despite going out in the first round last year, many were expecting them to advance farther. But what Jackson managed to build over the last two seasons, Kerr took to another level this season.

Syzzle · « **Reply #705 on:** May 22, 2015, 04:29:46 PM »

I hope the Warriors sweep the Rockets. I actually want to be able to watch the NBA Finals without having to see James Harden flopping all over the place.

KevShmev · « **Reply #706 on:** May 22, 2015, 05:00:20 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on May 22, 2015, 03:39:11 PM

Quote from: KevShmev on May 22, 2015, 03:22:11 PM
That aside, this Warriors team might be one of the best single season teams we've ever seen, and I think many are sleeping on them in that regard, probably because they aren't a franchise who normally wins a lot.

In general, that is a true statement. But I would not call them a "single season team" either. They have made the playoffs the last 3 seasons in a row (after, admittedly, a LONG dry spell). Despite going out in the first round last year, many were expecting them to advance farther. But what Jackson managed to build over the last two seasons, Kerr took to another level this season.

Okay, but I don't mean single season team in that regard. I mean looking at just the 2014-2015 Warriors on their own, without considering what they have done before then or what they might do after that.

bosk1 · « **Reply #707 on:** May 22, 2015, 05:31:22 PM »

Oh, okay. It seemed like you were saying they hadn't done anything before and wouldn't again after this year.

Syzzle · « **Reply #708 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:17:28 PM »

So if Cleveland ends up making the Finals against the Warriors LeBron will have made 5 straight NBA Finals, but he will still get crucified when they lose kind of sad really.

KevShmev · « **Reply #709 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:21:24 PM »

Quote from: Syzzle on May 22, 2015, 09:17:28 PM

So if Cleveland ends up making the Finals against the Warriors LeBron will have made 5 straight NBA Finals, but he will still get crucified when they lose kind of sad really.

Only by the brainless.

Quote from: bosk1 on May 22, 2015, 05:31:22 PM

Oh, okay. It seemed like you were saying they hadn't done anything before and wouldn't again after this year.

Not at all. This team is young and set to be great for a while. Steph Curry is already in the conversation for best pure shooter I have ever seen out of a volume shooter (along with Ray Allen, Larry Bird, Kevin Durant and Reggie Miller, among others).

Azyiu · « **Reply #710 on:** May 22, 2015, 11:20:38 PM »

I've been away for a few days... man, the Hawks have been very disappointing to say the least! I thought they would've put up a better fight than game 1 & 2... anyway, I think the Dubs are capable of beating the Cavs in the Finals. I just wish they finish off the Rockets quickly first.

Nekov · « **Reply #711 on:** May 23, 2015, 07:10:28 AM »

Quote from: Syzzle on May 22, 2015, 04:29:46 PM

I hope the Warriors sweep the Rockets. I actually want to be able to watch the NBA Finals without having to see James Harden flopping all over the place.

Don't worry, you'll be able to see Lebron doing it

Syzzle · « **Reply #712 on:** May 23, 2015, 07:39:37 AM »

Not nearly as much as James Harden though half of Harden's offense is flopping trying to get FT's

KevShmev · « **Reply #713 on:** May 23, 2015, 07:45:10 AM »

I hate flopping, but my theory has always been that players do it because the officials fall for it. If you watched Games 1 and 2, the refs were not falling for Harden's flops, which he quickly realized, and as a result, he did very little flopping the rest of both games. Imagine that. But when refs fall for it and blow the whistle every time, most players are gonna do it to get the cheap whistle and free throws. In other words, the refs are the bigger problem, not the players. It's like in football where defensive backs quickly figure out early in a game how much clutching and grabbing the refs will let them get away with that day, and then adjust accordingly.

KevShmev · « **Reply #714 on:** May 24, 2015, 09:44:26 PM »

Ridiculous performance by LBJ tonight.

Azyiu · « **Reply #715 on:** May 24, 2015, 10:55:35 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on May 24, 2015, 09:44:26 PM

Ridiculous performance by LBJ tonight.

Those were NBA 2K kind of stats and clutch plays right there.

We are likely going to get TWO sweeps in each Conference Finals. I just can't remember something like that in recent years. If the Dubs and Cavs both sweep their series, there will be 9 to 10 days without basketball?! Ouch!!

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #716 on:** May 25, 2015, 02:03:19 AM »

When the fuck did they start having a hard set date for the finals? I thought they used to just start it a few days after both teams were done in their respective CFs.

Syzzle · « **Reply #717 on:** May 25, 2015, 03:18:54 AM »

Hopefully the Finals are at least somewhat competitive and the Warriors don't just embarrass the Cavs.

Nekov · « **Reply #718 on:** May 25, 2015, 04:43:03 PM »

Quote from: Syzzle on May 25, 2015, 03:18:54 AM

Hopefully the Finals are at least somewhat competitive and the Warriors don't just embarrass the Cavs.

As much as I think the Dubs will get the title, Lebron won't allow the Cavs to be embarassed. They'll put up a fight

King Postwhore · « **Reply #719 on:** May 25, 2015, 04:57:55 PM »

If LeBron could just not talk, he would be beloved by all. Hockey play er s laugh their assessment off hearing him Talk about "gutting" it out.

lonestar · « **Reply #720 on:** May 25, 2015, 05:02:42 PM »

OK Dubs, let's wrap this shit up tonight!!! Next stop, the first finals in who the fuck knows how long, 40 years I think... (I'm sure Floyd will be along to answer that for me)

I've never been a huge NBA fan, but seeing what's been happening around the Bay Area this last few months has been very cool indeed. Plus feeling good for a few friends who are having a lifetime of fandom vindicated. Hoping they can finish this thing and bring home a title for them.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #721 on:** May 25, 2015, 07:40:34 PM »

Last appearance was a 4-0 sweep over the Washington Bullets in 1975.

lonestar · « **Reply #722 on:** May 25, 2015, 08:14:05 PM »

Gracias.

Azyiu · « **Reply #723 on:** May 25, 2015, 11:02:33 PM »

Why wasn't D12 ejected?

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #724 on:** May 25, 2015, 11:05:16 PM »

A rare case of preferential treatment for a big star in the NBA?

Dark Castle · « **Reply #725 on:** May 26, 2015, 03:44:47 AM »

James Harden

Syzzle · « **Reply #726 on:** May 26, 2015, 08:43:55 AM »

D12 should be suspended for at least game 5 if not the rest of the series.

KevShmev · « **Reply #727 on:** May 26, 2015, 04:45:10 PM »

KevShmev · « **Reply #728 on:** May 27, 2015, 05:07:46 PM »

I guess it's an indication of how much LBJ's greatness is taken for granted here now when he is barely being talked about during a playoff season where he has solidified his spot in the GOAT conversation. Simply unreal how good he is.

bosk1 · « **Reply #729 on:** May 27, 2015, 06:07:17 PM »

Yup. It's going to be a shame when the Warriors humble him next week.

Syzzle · « **Reply #730 on:** May 27, 2015, 08:08:30 PM »

LeBron is averaging 27.6 PPG,10.4 Rebounds, 8.3 Assists, 1.8 Steals and 1.3 blocks in what is supposedly a down year for him

lonestar · « **Reply #731 on:** May 27, 2015, 10:20:38 PM »

Dubs baby

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #732 on:** May 27, 2015, 10:32:57 PM »

Warriors all the way pls

Accelerando · « **Reply #733 on:** May 28, 2015, 01:55:42 PM »

Warriors in 6

KevShmev · « **Reply #734 on:** May 28, 2015, 03:42:40 PM »

The Cavs have the best player, but the Warriors have the better team, better coach, more depth and home court. Golden St. having a few games where they shoot poorly from outside is the only way I see the Cavs having a chance to win 4 out of 7.

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Author Topic: 2014-15 NBA thread v. 2015-16 thread now playing (Read 56733 times)