NBA thread 2017-18 v. I dub thee champions

[Nekov]

Thanks Gortat for the added motivation, lol. 

Torture Ball they did... but they forgot how to beat us as a team!!

Scott Brooks is an awful coach, I don't know how he gets to coach such good teams. His offense is basically pick and roll or Iso plays which means if wall or beal are not having a good game you're done which is the same thing that happened when he was in OKC. I like this wizards team but they are in need of some good coaching if they want to make it far in the playoffs

[TAC]

Great road win by the Celts at Milwaukee. They ran a play near the end of the 4th quarter, and they shot to Kidd, and he had that "WTF did they just do" look on his face.

[T-ski]

Great road win by the Celts at Milwaukee. They ran a play near the end of the 4th quarter, and they shot to Kidd, and he had that "WTF did they just do" look on his face.

Kidd is a bad coach and many Milwaukee fans want him gone.

[TAC]

Great road win by the Celts at Milwaukee. They ran a play near the end of the 4th quarter, and they shot to Kidd, and he had that "WTF did they just do" look on his face.

Kidd is a bad coach and many Milwaukee fans want him gone.

What was funny was that they did a mike'd up in the huddle, and he says something like "If you guys got nothing, just dribble it out". I was thinking why put them in a position to have nothing. It sounded defeatist.
And yes, the Celts benefitted early from some calls. It's like when officiating can't get any worse, it does.

[Azyiu]

Wow! First the Cavs, now the Spurs?! The Magic is ready for the playoffs! Lol! 

[TAC]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/thunder-plane-damaged-during-flight-no-one-hurt/ar-AAuacIs?li=BBnb7Kz

 
Holy shit!

[Azyiu]

Another game, another L for my Lakers...

Our problem this year ain't Ball's poor shooting. Rather collectively we fail to execute transition D, and we can't defend pick and roll plays to save our lives. And for whatever weird reasons, we don't seem to box out very well either. Combining with all of that, we keep turning the ball over are what kill us thus far in this young season. Like tonight, the Jazz ain't even playing well at all, but we keep giving them second or even third possession each time down the court! Or, we would make a mini run and did good on D for a few possessions, and suddenly we stood around collectively for no good reasons.

I think Luke might seriously have to consider playing Lopez off the bench and start Bogut. Our offense seemed smoother and we rebounded better in the few minutes Bogut was on the floor in the 3rd qtr.

By the way, I am going to keep an eye on the Jazz' rookie Donavan Mitchell from now on. That dude is awesome in this game!

[TAC]

Azyiu, how is Kuzma doing? I don't think that guy missed a shot in summer league.

[Azyiu]

Azyiu, how is Kuzma doing? I don't think that guy missed a shot in summer league.

Kuzma has been great coming off the bench, and he has pretty good basketball IQ on the offensive end I'd like to see him against the basketball slightly more instead of jacking up jumpers. As a team we don't attack the hoop enough! Again, not sure if it is a team thing, I thought he could have been more assertive on D. Overall, I love this kid and I think he will have a long career in this league.

[TAC]

I think he was the steal of the draft.

[contest_sanity]

By the way, I am going to keep an eye on the Jazz' rookie Donavan Mitchell from now on. That dude is awesome in this game!

Already has a sure-fire "dunk of the year" entry:

https://streamable.com/3dld7

Alt angles: https://streamable.com/03gqz

JUST DAMN

[TAC]

https://www.facebook.com/notes/gordon-hayward/in-an-instant/729977353869385/

A really great read.

[TheOutlawXanadu]

The Cavaliers really stink but LeBron is awesome. A 57-point game during his age 33 season and 15 years in? What the hell? That just doesn't happen. I just wish he was on a better team, which is ironic because LeBron is at fault for a lot of their terrible roster decisions.

[Azyiu]

The Dubs were so cruel @ Denver tonight... after leading 36-23 after the 1st qtr, they actually "let" the Nuggets to make a 20+ to 3 run in the 2nd qtr, and let them have the lead for a while... and then they promptly went on to score 43pts in the 3rd qtr alone and erased all hopes for the Nuggets... damn! That's cruel basketball, lol!     

[Azyiu]

Eric Bledsoe to Milwaukee for center Greg Monroe and a first-round pick!!

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21326383/phoenix-suns-finalizing-deal-send-eric-bledsoe-milwaukee-bucks

On second thought, why would the Suns want another center who can't really shoot? They got some other deals in the work? Either that, or they just wanted to let his final year to run out, and rid themselves that $17M off of their book.

[Nekov]

Well, Bledsoe didn't want to be there anymore so getting rid of him and getting return is already a plus. They don't really need another big man but he can provide some scoring and as you said, he's next year is an option so they can just sit him and expect him not to opt in so they can save some cap space. I'm not sure how Bledsoe will do in the Bucks given he's a ball dominant player but mayber Kidd can find a way to put him in the rotation without hurting the team.

[Azyiu]

Ball becomes the youngest player to earn a triple-doubles in the NBA @ Bucks tonight...  , but we suck as a team!! Can someone make a gd FT? And stop f-ing turn the ball over or something? 

[King Postwhore]

13 in a row for the C's.  Very impressive.

[Nekov]

13 in a row for the C's.  Very impressive.

I'm amazed by this to be honest. I know Stevens is a good coach but losing Hayward and then go on this winning streak missing Horford and Irving for a couple of games and still be able to keep it going is just incredible. I think this is the year he gets COTY

[TheOutlawXanadu]

13 in a row for the C's.  Very impressive.

I'm amazed by this to be honest. I know Stevens is a good coach but losing Hayward and then go on this winning streak missing Horford and Irving for a couple of games and still be able to keep it going is just incredible. I think this is the year he gets COTY

He has to, at least if this continues. The Celtics are playing incredible defense, which has a lot to do with personnel, but a lot to do with coaching as well. Stevens has done a great job of setting up a Spurs-like culture that will probably continue pumping out 50-win seasons for the foreseeable future.

[TAC]

Big game tonight.

[KevShmev]

Go Warriors.

[Azyiu]

I wish the Celtics suck for eternity... just kidding, but as a life-long Lakers fan, y'all expect me to wish them well? Lol! 

[TAC]

Go Warriors.

Wow Kev! Is it a Boston thing with you?



Celts can't hit the ocean tonight.

[King Postwhore]

Go Warriors.

What do you know about basketball? LOL

[TAC]

How is St.Louis doing this year?

[KevShmev]

Wow Kev! Is it a Boston thing with you?

No, it's a "giving you guys" shit thing.

What do you know about basketball? LOL

I know that LeBron is the GOAT.

How is St.Louis doing this year?

0-0 against the Oilers in the 1st period.

[King Postwhore]

 

What a run by the C's right now.

[TAC]

They can't fucking shoot! Get Brown back in the game!

[King Postwhore]

Smart is a brick machine.

[TAC]

Even on layups!

[King Postwhore]

No shit!

[TAC]

Been a great game. Too many turnovers here at the end.

[King Postwhore]

Holy crap.  4 point lead with 6.7 seconds left!

[King Postwhore]

Great win by the C's!