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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #350 on: October 31, 2018, 08:45:38 AM »
BG is playing insane so far this year. Nice to see. I like that combo of him and Drummond (who has really come into his own offensively). The talking heads on NBA radio don't think it is going to work, but I do. I think they play off each other nicely. That team needs to get rid of Reggie Jackson. Apparently the guy is a drama queen and head case that gives up? I have seen him play in the past, but not this year. If he's all pissy, get rid of him and start Ish Smith. He's a better point guard anyway.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #351 on: October 31, 2018, 08:27:18 PM »
If y'all are either BG fans or Pistons fans in general, I suggest y'all stop praising him or the team for now... right on cue once more, the Nets beat the Pistons tonight, lol.  :lol
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #352 on: November 01, 2018, 07:53:30 AM »
DERRICK. ROSE.

I never want to hear Minny fans, and media members bitch again about signing D.Rose last year, or re-upping this year on a vet's minimum. Dude plays his heart out every night, and finally got something huge. Really happy for him. Great win for Minnesota, and to watch that game, and watch with how much energy the team played -- it was great. KAT was no slouch either with 28/16, and Wigs popped for 19 in his first game back.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #353 on: November 02, 2018, 08:22:41 AM »
So, I was tempted to go to the Wolves-Warriors game tonight. But then it dawned on me -- top dollar to watch my team get slaughtered probably isn't a good investment of funds. I'll just watch it on TV and pray for a miracle. Go Wolves!
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #354 on: November 02, 2018, 09:29:26 AM »
looks like it'll take 24 threes to get past the Bucks this season.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #355 on: November 02, 2018, 09:31:44 AM »
So...you're saying the Warriors should have a win in the bag by halftime then?  :biggrin:
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #356 on: November 02, 2018, 09:32:15 AM »
DERRICK. ROSE.

I never want to hear Minny fans, and media members bitch again about signing D.Rose last year, or re-upping this year on a vet's minimum. Dude plays his heart out every night, and finally got something huge. Really happy for him. Great win for Minnesota, and to watch that game, and watch with how much energy the team played -- it was great. KAT was no slouch either with 28/16, and Wigs popped for 19 in his first game back.

I always liked D. Rose. He had a few rough years but he is still a pretty good player. I think the Knicks and the Cavs didn't utilize him properly (even though it seems he didn't put much effort either).
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #357 on: November 02, 2018, 09:56:53 AM »
Good win against an undefeated team in the Bucks last night for the C's.  Holy 3 pointers though.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #358 on: November 02, 2018, 10:23:00 AM »
So...you're saying the Warriors should have a win in the bag by halftime then?  :biggrin:

going to have to do better than their current 13 3's a game.  ;)
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #359 on: November 02, 2018, 10:43:01 AM »
So...you're saying the Warriors should have a win in the bag by halftime then?  :biggrin:

My guess is - Warriors 135   Wolves 112

And thats with the Warriors pulling the starters after the third quarter. I love my Wolves, and they always seem to play well against the Warriors, but with the Butler drama, and the Warriors playing at an incredibly high level this early in the season, I don't have a lot of faith in the Pack tonight.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #360 on: November 08, 2018, 09:05:38 AM »
Just wanted to extend the middle finger to the refs for handing Lebron a win last night.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #361 on: November 08, 2018, 10:42:15 PM »
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #362 on: November 09, 2018, 07:36:39 AM »
how about them Bucks Bosk?
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #363 on: November 09, 2018, 09:02:54 AM »
The obvious reply is something about Draymond not playing. Which is probably legitimate, he's a huge part of both their offense and defense.
I really like the Bucks though, and hope they make it out of the East.

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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #364 on: November 09, 2018, 09:25:54 AM »
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We picked up the Prince-inspired city edition jerseys for the Timberwolves. They look so bad ass.

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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #365 on: November 09, 2018, 09:26:54 AM »
What is "MPLS"?
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #366 on: November 09, 2018, 11:42:25 AM »
What is "MPLS"?

Minneapolis

p.s. On a related note, I went through my jersey collection today (which is a lot smaller these days) for the Wolves. Here's what I have:

1989 home replica (Champion) #19 Tony Campbell - unwearable, its a mens size Small...my daughter sports it once in awhile.
1997-1998 (I forget the year) away replicate (Champion) #24 Tom Gugliotta
2016 Adidas away replica #19 Tony Campbell (custom) -- tough to wear, because by mistake it was ordered with an extra two inches of lengh...remember, I'm a really short guy. ha ha ha ha.
2016 Adidas away replica #21 - Kevin Garnett
2016 Adidas away replica #8 - Zach Lavine
2016 Adidas away replica #22 - Andrew Wiggins
2017 - Nike swingman neon green #32 - Karl Anthony Towns
2018 - Nike swingman City Edition, Prince inspired  #32 - Karl Anthony Towns
2018 - Nike Hardwood Classic Edition #32 (Black with green trim) - Karl Anthony Towns

>>>I have two that I still want, but I don't think I'll be able to find in size Large (which is what I wear). I asked Santa though, so who knows what the jolly fat dude may find.

The 2017 City Edition (gray) Wolves jersey for #22 Andrew Wiggins
The  #21 Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves Mitchell & Ness 1995-96 Hardwood Classics Swingman Jersey – Blue

So, out of the nine I have, I generally can wear seven of them, and try to rotate them throughout the season. I tend to go to two Wolves games a year, and then wear the other jerseys on the days of big games (like last year in the playoffs I was a walking T'Wolves billboard).

And I have a Porzingis replica from my Knicks. I go to one Knicks game a year, and wear it then. Hoping, in time, there will be another jersey or two to add.

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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #367 on: November 09, 2018, 11:44:50 AM »
Thanks SMSR!
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #368 on: November 09, 2018, 11:54:33 AM »
Thanks SMSR!

You got it...err...TAC. Damn it.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #369 on: November 09, 2018, 12:28:19 PM »
how about them Bucks Bosk?

Good win for them.  They are legit.  :tup  I could say more, but I'll just leave it at that because I don't want to sound like I am in any way taking away from how good they look this year.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #370 on: November 09, 2018, 12:53:36 PM »
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"I feel like once I start learning the offence I could even give him a little break and let him get some easier shots even though he's playing well."

11-1, and he doesn't feel he knows the offense!
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #371 on: November 10, 2018, 10:58:32 AM »
Butler to philly
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #372 on: November 10, 2018, 11:01:42 AM »
Looks like the T-Wolves have had enough and decided to trade Butler to the 76ers for Saric and Covington. The T-Wolves had dragged this thing for way too long. While both Saric and Covington are solid players, they could have gotten much much better deal back in Oct
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #373 on: November 10, 2018, 01:05:39 PM »
Yes! Welcome to Philly. Please don't be a cancer

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« Reply #374 on: November 10, 2018, 02:38:27 PM »
just what Philly needed, another ball dominant player.

also, teams are just going to clog the lane cause Redick is the only other threat outside Butler to shoot from three.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #375 on: November 12, 2018, 04:33:07 AM »
Minnesota won this trade. Covington could allow Wiggins to be Wiggins, and Saric could be a great hi-lo partner to KAT.

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« Reply #376 on: November 12, 2018, 05:03:24 AM »
Minnesota won this trade. Covington could allow Wiggins to be Wiggins, and Saric could be a great hi-lo partner to KAT.

Agree with this 100%. Philly lost a great 3 point shooter in Covington and and real good stretch 4. And as T-Ski points out, Butler is a ball dominant player on a team that already has Simmons and Embid. And add to that the fact that he can walk out next year. I really liked Philly but I honestly feel the Process is dead.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #377 on: November 12, 2018, 07:22:09 PM »
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #378 on: November 13, 2018, 09:47:43 AM »
Woo hoo, Wolves 1-0 in the post-General Soreness era.  :lol

Being what I think is the forum's only T-Wolves fanatic, I have to say, anyone criticizing the trade from the here and now perspective is off base. Covington and Saric give the Wolves depth, 3-pt shooting, and defense (particularly Covington). The trade is a win in many ways. I was at Butler's last game with the Wolves on Friday. It was a loss, but they finally ran the offense through KAT from the very start, and KAT went 39 pts and 19 rebounds. They lost because when the Kings double-teamed him, and he kicked it out, no one on the Wolves (who were without WIggins and TEague) could make a shot. And Butler was not even trying to play.

SO GLAD it is over. And last night, more of the same -- offense through KAT, and this time, they won. This is going to be good for the Wolves. Sure, I don't like the fact that we traded Lavine and Lauri Markkenen (and didn't like that from the start) for Butler, but there's nothing that can be done with that. But from the perspective of what we have right now, that was a really good trade and gives Minnesota a lot of what it needs.

Last night's game against the Nets -- man, that Levert play...I saw it live, and man. Not good. I feel for that kid. I have been following him since last year when I saw him go off a little bit, and he's really, really good. He was the Nets' leading scorer this year and the future looked great for him. Such a shame. I hope he is back at some point next year from this injury, and picks back up where he left off. Man, what a tough situation.
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« Reply #379 on: November 13, 2018, 12:11:07 PM »
Update:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25266949/caris-levert-brooklyn-nets-suffers-dislocated-right-foot

Thank God there are no breaks, and the guy will return this season.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #380 on: November 13, 2018, 07:35:18 PM »
About the whole Draymond suspension. It is about time. I am sorry,  but that guy needs to realize he is a supporting piece to three future hall of famers. he is a star only because of those three and the successy they led the warriors to.

green is an important player, but seriously, he is  basically riding the coattails of 3 hofers, and a great offensive system. he needs to shut his mouth and know his role.
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« Reply #381 on: November 13, 2018, 07:40:39 PM »
The Warriors' infighting is music to my ears, and the rest of the Western conference, lol!  :lol
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #382 on: November 13, 2018, 08:25:50 PM »
The warriors fighting is nothing new. I get it that this time was worse than before, but all these will be forgotten in a few weeks.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #383 on: November 14, 2018, 07:19:32 AM »
About the whole Draymond suspension. It is about time. I am sorry,  but that guy needs to realize he is a supporting piece to three future hall of famers. he is a star only because of those three and the successy they led the warriors to.

green is an important player, but seriously, he is  basically riding the coattails of 3 hofers, and a great offensive system. he needs to shut his mouth and know his role.

Agree that Draymond needs to chill. Disagree that he is riding anyone's coattails. While he obviously benefits from being on such a great team, he would be an all-league defender anywhere. If memory serves, he actually has the best Plus/Minus (or Adjusted P/M) of any Warrior these past four years. It hurts me to say it because the guy is super annoying, but he is a damn fine player, IMO.
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Re: NBA thread 2018-2019 v. Playoff-bound Cavs 0-6 and fired their coach
« Reply #384 on: November 14, 2018, 08:03:12 AM »
He's a fine player, and a great defensive stopper. But he's only an All Star because of who he plays with. If the guy was the focal point of a team, and was double-teamed, he'd be crushed.

The more I watch the guy, the more he reminds me of Anthony Mason back in his prime with the Knicks. Donnie Nelson was coaching, and deployed him as a "point forward." Mason was an incredibly gifted passer, played great defense, and could orchestrate the team. He was Green, before Green was Green. Mason was a gifted role player, nothing more. And that is what Green is. He could never be the top dog on any team. And while I applaud him for playing with a chip on his shoulder (because he knows it, and he plays hard to prove he belongs), the fact of the matter is, Draymond Green is only successful because of the people around him. I think he's starter quality, but more of a "role player PLUS" in quality. Meanwhile, Durant, Steph, and Thompson are All Star, if not HOF talent...with or without Draymond Green.

Dude can be replaced by anyone else with the same skill set (take Sabonis off Indiana, for example), and the team wouldn't miss a beat. Draymond needs to shut up and ball, and realize he's fourth on the pecking order, and should act like it and support the other players who are more talented on the offensive end...and not bitch.
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