2023-24 NBA Season Discussion

parsnips33 · Post #2081 » by **parsnips33** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:25 pm

Have a feeling Mavs-Clips is gonna be one for the ages

Post #2082 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:29 pm

parsnips33 wrote:Have a feeling Mavs-Clips is gonna be one for the ages

First two were pretty pretty pretty good. But Kawhi Kawhi'd and the wrong team won. :wink:

Fundamentals21 · Post #2083 » by **Fundamentals21** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:21 pm

Agreed... Luka and Kawhi in a throwdown. This one's going to be really, really, good with some sick Kyrie action.

Dr Positivity · Post #2084 » by **Dr Positivity** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:59 pm

Interesting last few days of East playoff race, the drop from 6 to 7 is brutal having to play Jimmy GOAT, and then if you lose Celtics in Round 1. And frankly these teams like Magic and Pacers could plausibly take an L to play in vets Bulls and Hawks. The chance of Orlando falling is pretty real since they play Philadelphia.

GSP · Post #2085 » by **GSP** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:29 am

Bruh **** the Pg ranking talk Brunson might be the best player in the East.................

ardee · Post #2086 » by **ardee** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:43 am

As it stands I am expecting a Nuggets-Celtics or Mavs-Celtics Finals.

Either one IMO parallels 2016 Cavs-Warriors, and would be historically great series.

Statlanta · Post #2087 » by **Statlanta** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:38 am

Out of any of the possible combinations of playoff matchups I want to see Warriors vs. Nuggets. The entire counterargument of Jokic's rise to power is that he did not have to face an elite PG last year to counteract his poor/mediocre defense and his elite offense. Facing the last two PGs to eliminate Jokic would add legitimacy to his run that none of the field could.

JLei · Post #2088 » by **JLei** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:29 pm

GSP wrote:Bruh **** the Pg ranking talk Brunson might be the best player in the East.................

He's playing basically like a prime Kyrie Irving. Very similar shot diet and efficiency.

Impressive to watch for sure.

parsnips33 · Post #2089 » by **parsnips33** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:53 pm

ardee wrote:As it stands I am expecting a Nuggets-Celtics or Mavs-Celtics Finals.

Either one IMO parallels 2016 Cavs-Warriors, and would be historically great series.

How do you figure?

jalengreen · Post #2090 » by **jalengreen** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:33 am

Dont even know what to say about Wemby at this point man

The Master · Post #2091 » by **The Master** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:47 am

jalengreen wrote:Dont even know what to say about Wemby at this point man

Not necessarily his strongest performance besides 3rd Q outburst IMHO, but in general, yeah, I thought his 'realistic' upside is top2 defender ever and KD on offense: but now I come to the conclusion that he may be a superior offensive player to Durant one day.

Read on Twitter

His stroke, movement and fundamentals are just ridiculous for a 20yo big even ignoring the defensive part of his repertoire. Casually shooting 30 footers in transition, what a time to be alive (as a basketball fan).

Peregrine01 · Post #2092 » by **Peregrine01** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:53 am

I must say. These last few games where every team is fighting for seeding and to get out of the play in has been ENTERTAINING.

eminence · Post #2093 » by **eminence** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:57 am

What a choke by Sacramento.

Special_Puppy · Post #2094 » by **Special_Puppy** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:00 am

Statlanta wrote:Out of any of the possible combinations of playoff matchups I want to see Warriors vs. Nuggets. The entire counterargument of Jokic's rise to power is that he did not have to face an elite PG last year to counteract his poor/mediocre defense and his elite offense. Facing the last two PGs to eliminate Jokic would add legitimacy to his run that none of the field could.

I don’t think it will help Jokic at all. Everyone thinks this Warriors team is cooked. Honestly think the Celtics are the only particular opponent that Jokic’s legacy would get a big boost out of beating as they are the only team people think are better than the Nuggets (not saying that those people are right)

Special_Puppy · Post #2095 » by **Special_Puppy** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:01 am

The Master wrote:
jalengreen wrote:Dont even know what to say about Wemby at this point man

Not necessarily his strongest performance besides 3rd Q outburst IMHO, but in general, yeah, I thought his 'realistic' upside is top2 defender ever and KD on offense: but now I come to the conclusion that he may be a superior offensive player to Durant one day.

Read on Twitter

His stroke, movement and fundamentals are just ridiculous for a 20yo big even ignoring the defensive part of his repertoire. Casually shooting 30 footers in transition, what a time to be alive (as a basketball fan).

He’s a ~33% three point shooter right now, but I can easily see that climb to 36%

MyTake_1 · Post #2096 » by **MyTake_1** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:24 pm

Statlanta wrote:Out of any of the possible combinations of playoff matchups I want to see Warriors vs. Nuggets. The entire counterargument of Jokic's rise to power is that he did not have to face an elite PG last year to counteract his poor/mediocre defense and his elite offense. Facing the last two PGs to eliminate Jokic would add legitimacy to his run that none of the field could.

Denver has absolutely owned Warriors last few seasons, Nuggets are the worst possible matchup for Warriors.

Post #2097 » by **trex_8063** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:10 pm

Peregrine01 wrote:I must say. These last few games where every team is fighting for seeding and to get out of the play in has been ENTERTAINING.

No doubt. Top of the West is so tight.

My man Rudy just had a monster in a tight win to keep Minny in the hunt for #1: game-high 25 pts (10/10 from the field), game-high 19 rebs, game-high 5 blocks (and only 1 turnover).

eminence · Post #2098 » by **eminence** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:04 am

Grizz should protest the game just to screw with LA.

Colbinii · Post #2099 » by **Colbinii** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:46 pm

eminence wrote:Grizz should protest the game just to screw with LA.

What are your thoughts on Minnesota vs Phoenix series?

eminence · Post #2100 » by **eminence** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:06 pm

Colbinii wrote:
eminence wrote:Grizz should protest the game just to screw with LA.

What are your thoughts on Minnesota vs Phoenix series?

Not thrilled as someone cheering for Minnesota. Phoenix is one of the best midrange shooting teams ever and defends Ant well, it'll be a very tough series for the Wolves.