2023-2024 Official Around the NBA Discussion Thread

Post #1841 » by **FFBlitzace** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:31 am

I would absolutely rather see the Heat and Pacers continue losing. I just want to secure a top 6 spot, getting picky about seeding isn't on my agenda. I just want an outright playoff berth. Chasing the Cavs will just lead to frustration whenever we remember the Strus miracle shot and Dean Wade takeover. We could conceivably chase the Knicks, but I'd rather just see the teams below us stay below us by losing.

Looks like the Cavs just lost without even attempting a game-tying shot throughout their final two possessions. First they just took a layup from Niang, and then didn't get a shot up after MIA's free throws. The closing minutes also saw a 4pt play from Rozier, and then an additional go-ahead three by Rozier. Horse crap, I say.

RookieStar · Post #1842 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:45 am

FFBlitzace wrote:I would absolutely rather see the Heat and Pacers continue losing. I just want to secure a top 6 spot, getting picky about seeding isn't on my agenda. I just want an outright playoff berth. Chasing the Cavs will just lead to frustration whenever we remember the Strus miracle shot and Dean Wade takeover. We could conceivably chase the Knicks, but I'd rather just see the teams below us stay below us by losing.

Looks like the Cavs just lost without even attempting a game-tying shot throughout their final two possessions. First they just took a layup from Niang, and then didn't get a shot up after MIA's free throws. The closing minutes also saw a 4pt play from Rozier, and then an additional go-ahead three by Rozier. Horse crap, I say.

I think its the same thinking with all of us. We want IND MIA PHI to continue losing... its only when they face each other that we are debating which is better for us.

pepe1991 · Post #1843 » by **pepe1991** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:45 am

Miami still has 3rd easiest schedule left.

pepe1991 · Post #1844 » by **pepe1991** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:27 pm

Listening to Europien nba podcast and guy who is brodcaster said " i would rather put head in a sewer than watch Wizards basketball".

Since Pelicans are next opponent they said:
- Mccullum, Zion, Ingram have negative net rating ( for ages)
- Zoin at C still has negative net rating
- Pelicans main problem is pairing guys in rotation
- they think ZIon does not fit Val nor McCullum
- Tre Murphey is leathal

Residual-Heat · Post #1845 » by **Residual-Heat** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:59 am

Gregg Popovich: "All of my best wines are older than Victor [Wembanyama]" funny quote from Pop :lol:

Im starting to see articles suggesting Victor should win DPOY and all NBA 3rd team. They need to calm down with all this hype with his 15 win team. His team is WORSE than they were last season. I definitely see the potential, but he's not that good yet.

thelead · Post #1846 » by **thelead** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:01 am

Hartenstein is really good. I hope we go after him this summer.

Post #1847 » by **eyriq** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:12 am

thelead wrote:Hartenstein is really good. I hope we go after him this summer.

Doesn't pass the eye test. System player

Post #1848 » by **SOUL** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:16 am

eyriq wrote:
thelead wrote:Hartenstein is really good. I hope we go after him this summer.
Doesn't pass the eye test. System player

He owns fraud Claxton!

Post #1849 » by **eyriq** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:31 am

SOUL wrote:
eyriq wrote:
thelead wrote:Hartenstein is really good. I hope we go after him this summer.
Doesn't pass the eye test. System player

He owns fraud Claxton!

This post doesn't pass the fact check.

Post #1850 » by **SOUL** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:34 am

eyriq wrote:
SOUL wrote:
eyriq wrote:Doesn't pass the eye test. System player

He owns fraud Claxton!
This post doesn't pass the fact check.

https://stathead.com/tiny/RhVt2

RookieStar · Post #1851 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:47 am

eyriq wrote:
thelead wrote:Hartenstein is really good. I hope we go after him this summer.
Doesn't pass the eye test. System player

He does actually.

The only big issues i have with him are :

1. He is as injury prone as WCJ. Meaning we will be happy he plays more than 60games per RS with us.

2. Wasnt there some murmurs the reason he wasnt on the German NT was because they didnt want his locker room shenanigans or something? Bad team8 and all?

thelead · Post #1852 » by **thelead** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:56 am

RookieStar wrote:
eyriq wrote:
thelead wrote:Hartenstein is really good. I hope we go after him this summer.
Doesn't pass the eye test. System player

He does actually.

The only big issues i have with him are :

1. He is as injury prone as WCJ. Meaning we will be happy he plays more than 60games per RS with us.

2. Wasnt there some murmurs the reason he wasnt on the German NT was because they didnt want his locker room shenanigans or something? Bad team8 and all?

This, I wasn't aware of. I'm sure Franz and Mo have all the intel we need on that front 8-)

Post #1853 » by **SOUL** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:57 am

I know Kleber didn't join because of Dennis saying something.

RookieStar · Post #1854 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:58 am

thelead wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
eyriq wrote:Doesn't pass the eye test. System player

He does actually.

The only big issues i have with him are :

1. He is as injury prone as WCJ. Meaning we will be happy he plays more than 60games per RS with us.

2. Wasnt there some murmurs the reason he wasnt on the German NT was because they didnt want his locker room shenanigans or something? Bad team8 and all?

This, I wasn't aware of. I'm sure Franz and Mo have all the intel we need on that front

As i observed in another thread, we seem to have a lot of German posters here. Can they give us a clue about this?

I first heard it during last summer during their historic world cup run and it was about Hart and why he wasnt on it.

Post #1855 » by **eyriq** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:58 am

SOUL wrote:
eyriq wrote:
SOUL wrote:
He owns fraud Claxton!
This post doesn't pass the fact check.

https://stathead.com/tiny/RhVt2

Not bad. Claxton still clears.

RookieStar · Post #1856 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:58 am

SOUL wrote:I know Kleber didn't join because of Dennis saying something.

About what? You cant leave us hanging lol

basketballRob · Post #1857 » by **basketballRob** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:59 am

NY and Denver in a close game

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RookieStar · Post #1858 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:00 am

BTW, knicks are battling DEN even though theybstill miss 3 starters. Its going down the wire.

Seem Burks isnt only a Magic killer after all

thelead · Post #1859 » by **thelead** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:02 am

Nets almost pulled out a win against the Bucks but then they remembered they were the Nets and lost

Post #1860 » by **SOUL** » Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:08 am

thelead wrote:Nets almost pulled out a win against the Bucks but then they remembered they were the Nets and lost

I'd rather Bucks win before the end of the season so they can rest. #2 is irrelevant to me tbh especially if it just ends up being the Heat or Sixers with Embiid.