Author Topic: 2014-15 NBA thread v. 2015-16 thread now playing (Read 56765 times)

Syzzle · « **Reply #560 on:** March 21, 2015, 06:47:23 AM »

If LeBron isn't the MVP then it has to go to Westbrook he's been playing beyond incredible

Azyiu · « **Reply #561 on:** March 21, 2015, 07:51:28 AM »

Quote from: Syzzle on March 21, 2015, 06:47:23 AM

If LeBron isn't the MVP then it has to go to Westbrook he's been playing beyond incredible

Curry? No?

Syzzle · « **Reply #562 on:** March 21, 2015, 10:12:13 AM »

I'd have Curry and Harden at 3 and 4 I think way too much credit is given to Curry, and not enough to how great of a team he has around him.

Azyiu · « **Reply #563 on:** March 21, 2015, 10:24:43 AM »

Quote from: Syzzle on March 21, 2015, 10:12:13 AM

I'd have Curry and Harden at 3 and 4 I think way too much credit is given to Curry, and not enough to how great of a team he has around him.

If based on your reason above, I don't think LBJ should get the MVP this year at all. For one thing, aside from a few great games he put up, his performances this year have been up and down and very un-LeBron-like to say the least.

On the other hand, let's say we discount Curry from the conversation here; and with D12 virtually missing half the season thus far, there is NO WAY Harden is placed behind Curry!! I am not a Harden fan, but the Rockets are nowhere near as talented as the Warriors; thus I think he has to be the top 1 or 2 guys for the MVP race this year!!

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #564 on:** March 21, 2015, 10:29:42 AM »

I personally think Stephen is the best player in the NBA Curryntly.

Nekov · « **Reply #565 on:** March 21, 2015, 01:14:54 PM »

Quote from: FlyingBIZKIT on March 21, 2015, 10:29:42 AM

I personally think Stephen is the best player in the NBA Curryntly.

I don't know if the best but he's sure as hell the most fun to watch, he's pure magic

Azyiu · « **Reply #566 on:** March 21, 2015, 10:16:40 PM »

Salute to Steve Nash for his GREAT career. So sad it didn't work out in LA, but I always enjoyed watching him play.

Azyiu · « **Reply #567 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:14:02 AM »

Man, "F" leukemia, and I wish Sager recovers sooner than later.

https://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12585171/craig-sager-tnt-leukemia-recurrence

KevShmev · « **Reply #568 on:** April 02, 2015, 05:16:57 PM »

Not that I would ever advocate cheap shots, especially hitting someone below the belt, but there will come a day when someone hits Chris Paul in the nuts, and I won't feel the least bit bad for him.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #569 on:** April 02, 2015, 06:42:17 PM »

He's become so unlikable since he went to the Clippers! Maybe I had never noticed how much of a flopper he was before, but it's so bothersome since he came to LA.

Azyiu · « **Reply #570 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:34:41 PM »

Yep, for one reason or another, he has become a cry baby since coming to the Clippers. So sad...

Azyiu · « **Reply #571 on:** April 08, 2015, 06:21:52 AM »

What the hell?! I wish Copland is ok, but what the hell were Antic and Sefolosha were thinking?

Quote

Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland was stabbed in the abdomen and his wife was slashed outside a New York nightclub early Wednesday, police sources told the New York Daily News.

They were in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital, sources told the newspaper. The Pacers are in town to play the Knicks on Wednesday night.

The incident stemmed from an argument at the club as Copeland and others, including the suspected attacker, were leaving. It was not clear if Copeland was involved in the argument. A second woman also was stabbed. The attacker, 22-year-old Shezoy Bleary, was arrested, and charges against him are pending.

Atlanta Hawks players Thabo Sefolosha and Pero Antic also were at the scene and arrested and charged after refusing to move when police tried to establish a crime scene, sources told the Daily News. The Hawks play the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

Copeland, a 6-foot-8 forward from New Jersey, played in 56 games with the Knicks during the 2012-2013 season, his rookie year. He signed with the Pacers in 2013 as a restricted free agent and is in the second year of a two-year deal.

https://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12643882/chris-copeland-indiana-pacers-stabbed-new-york

Nekov · « **Reply #572 on:** April 08, 2015, 06:26:40 AM »

WTF?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #573 on:** April 08, 2015, 07:27:41 AM »

Bot the Celtics have been pulling games out of their ass lately, clinging onto the 8th seed. Crazy week for them.

Azyiu · « **Reply #574 on:** April 08, 2015, 05:50:19 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on April 08, 2015, 07:27:41 AM

Bot the Celtics have been pulling games out of their ass lately, clinging onto the 8th seed. Crazy week for them.

They "look" good now, but I don't think they will get it. After tonight's game against the Pistons, they face playoffs teams their remaining 4 games; and the Cavs TWICE during that span. The Pacers will have a slightly easier schedule, but they still face the Thunder and Grizzlies at the end. I think the Heat will somehow get in with their relatively easiest schedule. Only facing the Bulls and Raptors, and then the Magic and 76ers.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #575 on:** April 08, 2015, 07:29:56 PM »

Even if they get in they won't go anywhere but it's a step in the right direction.

Nekov · « **Reply #576 on:** April 09, 2015, 04:31:01 AM »

So, when's the NBA finally going to change the way teams qualify to the playoffs? Right now both the Spurs and the Clippers have a better record than Portland but still Portland is better postioned because their the number 1 in their division and that is just ridiculous.
Also, how thought is the South West division? All 5 teams are making the playoffs!

Quote from: kingshmegland on April 08, 2015, 07:29:56 PM

Even if they get in they won't go anywhere but it's a step in the right direction.

Agreed. Making the playoffs with their current personnel sends an interesting message and might help them getting a good free agent in the off season.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #577 on:** April 09, 2015, 06:34:37 AM »

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Brad Stevens is a very good young coach and he's not afraid to make the tough decisions. A good basketball mind. Things are looking up.

bosk1 · « **Reply #578 on:** April 09, 2015, 12:17:33 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on April 09, 2015, 04:31:01 AM

So, when's the NBA finally going to change the way teams qualify to the playoffs? Right now both the Spurs and the Clippers have a better record than Portland but still Portland is better postioned because their the number 1 in their division and that is just ridiculous.

Why is that a problem? That's how it is in most sports: take care of your business in your own division, and you get a higher playoff position than other teams that might have a better record but did NOT win their divisions. I have no problem with that. It makes sense.

Nekov · « **Reply #579 on:** April 09, 2015, 04:33:26 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on April 09, 2015, 12:17:33 PM

Quote from: Nekov on April 09, 2015, 04:31:01 AM
So, when's the NBA finally going to change the way teams qualify to the playoffs? Right now both the Spurs and the Clippers have a better record than Portland but still Portland is better postioned because their the number 1 in their division and that is just ridiculous.

Why is that a problem? That's how it is in most sports: take care of your business in your own division, and you get a higher playoff position than other teams that might have a better record but did NOT win their divisions. I have no problem with that. It makes sense.

You do realize that this is not fair right? Both the Clippers and the Spurs are having a great season and are taking care of business. Portland is having a good season, not denying that, but they're being favored because the rest of the teams in that division suck.

bosk1 · « **Reply #580 on:** April 09, 2015, 04:51:09 PM »

Of course it's fair. Portland didn't somehow rig the system to make their division less competitive this year. That's just how it played out. But Portland still did the work and won their division. San Antonio and L.A. played well, but they did not win their divisions. That is not Portland's fault. Nothing unfair about it. If playoff seeding was done by raw win/loss record, what if Portland got edged out by both teams, but it was clear that both teams got a lot of wins they "did not deserve" because, as luck would have it, they beat good teams during times when those teams had a lot of guys out for injuries? Would that be unfair? No. There is no perfect system either way because there will always be circumstances you cannot anticipate. But again, division leaders are given the advantage in playoff seeding in a LOT of sports, not just the NBA, and there is nothing "unfair" about it.

Azyiu · « **Reply #581 on:** April 10, 2015, 08:44:27 AM »

Speaking of Portland, they are in serious trouble now. First they lost Matthews, and last night they lost Afflalo. Their post season maybe doomed before it begins.

Syzzle · « **Reply #582 on:** April 10, 2015, 01:17:40 PM »

No talk of Curry beating his own record playing almost 6 less minutes per game than the season he set it in.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #583 on:** April 10, 2015, 01:21:30 PM »

As a Hawks/Blazers fan, I can say that Portland is fucked.

Azyiu · « **Reply #584 on:** April 10, 2015, 10:12:20 PM »

The Spurs!! Wow!! With the win over the Rockets, they jumped from the 6th seed to the 3rd!! This is how tight the west is.

Nekov · « **Reply #585 on:** April 11, 2015, 03:49:17 AM »

Quote from: Azyiu on April 10, 2015, 10:12:20 PM

The Spurs!! Wow!! With the win over the Rockets, they jumped from the 6th seed to the 3rd!! This is how tight the west is.

They're in playoff mode right now, there's no stopping them.

Quote from: Syzzle on April 10, 2015, 01:17:40 PM

No talk of Curry beating his own record playing almost 6 less minutes per game than the season he set it in.

I knew he broke the record but I didn't know he was playing less minutes, that's unbelievable

Azyiu · « **Reply #586 on:** April 11, 2015, 06:25:17 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on April 11, 2015, 03:49:17 AM

They're in playoff mode right now, there's no stopping them.

Like I said weeks ago, the Spurs are the only team I think can beat the Warriors in the playoffs with ease. They have size, low post games, great passing, great outside shooting and great coaching etc.; and these are exactly the elements needed to beat the Warriors. No disrespecting the Dubs, but the Spurs are the defending champs after all; they must beat the Spurs in the playoffs to truly tell the world they are legit. This spring will be fun!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #587 on:** April 11, 2015, 08:04:52 AM »

C's are looking like they will make the playoffs. Nice.

Azyiu · « **Reply #588 on:** April 11, 2015, 08:06:53 PM »

About to watch the Grizzlies @ Clippers. Should be a great one, as both teams NEED to win to secure their spots. If the Grizzlies win, they can secure their #2 seed, and if the Clippers win, they move up to #2 while the Spurs would fall back to #5.

Azyiu · « **Reply #589 on:** April 11, 2015, 10:46:04 PM »

Without Tony Allen on D, and Gasol got hurt in the 1st qtr, the Grizzlies just fell apart toward the end.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #590 on:** April 12, 2015, 01:52:15 PM »

For the love of God, please do not let the Blazers play the Spurs

Nekov · « **Reply #591 on:** April 13, 2015, 04:29:45 AM »

Quote from: FlyingBIZKIT on April 12, 2015, 01:52:15 PM

For the love of God, please do not let the Blazers play the Spurs

As Azyiu said before, Portland's in trouble. Whether it's the Spurs, the Rockets, the Grizzlies or the Clippers, they'll probably go out in 4 or 5 games during the 1st round.

Azyiu · « **Reply #592 on:** April 13, 2015, 07:21:51 AM »

The Spurs have "quietly" won 11 games in a row, and they are now the #2 seeded team out west... when right around the ASG, they were only 4-5 games above .500...

Before their current surge, I was high on the Grizzlies; but now? Just watch out for the Spurs!!

Accelerando · « **Reply #593 on:** April 13, 2015, 04:38:56 PM »

San Antonio are playing just like they did last season when they won their championship. Duncan is playing out of his mind right now!!! I was scared early this season when it seemed like we just couldn't gel, but we got our rhythm back and we have the momentum to attempt a repeat!!!

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #594 on:** April 13, 2015, 06:32:33 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on April 13, 2015, 04:29:45 AM

Quote from: FlyingBIZKIT on April 12, 2015, 01:52:15 PM
For the love of God, please do not let the Blazers play the Spurs

As Azyiu said before, Portland's in trouble. Whether it's the Spurs, the Rockets, the Grizzlies or the Clippers, they'll probably go out in 4 or 5 games during the 1st round.

Yes. WAY too many injuries. Losing Wes was huge

News: DreamTheaterForums is a place for people who just don't have the time for music anymore.

Author Topic: 2014-15 NBA thread v. 2015-16 thread now playing (Read 56765 times)