Page 1 of 1
What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:34 am
by 6ers83
Go ahead and delete if not allowed it’s probably more of a general board topic but I just wanted the input of 76 fans.
Charlotte up on Dallas by 30 points tonight and there been a number of games decided by 35 points and more even 50! what’s with all the blowouts so far this year it seems really weird. I can understand if it was the Minnesota Timberwolves playing at the LA Lakers with fans in the stands but basically it’s a neutral court every game.
What are the thoughts of some of you guys?
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:30 am
by Black Mage
Lack of a preseason. Guys aren't in great shape (Luka) or new components haven't gelled yet. Plus defenses clearly seem to be behind the ball right now.
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:14 am
by Skates
Lack of a real offseason, no summer league, minimal pre-season, no fans, strange scheduling, and just 2020 in general.
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:20 am
by 76ciology
Offense getting too overpowered with teams not being in condition.
I hope we can face the Nets or the Hawks, instead of these lottery teams so we can see it first hand.
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:05 am
by M2J
I say fans. When players get down, they aren't getting as juiced or embarrassed to try to claw back
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:50 pm
by phillynative
Skates wrote:Lack of a real offseason, no summer league, minimal pre-season, no fans, strange scheduling, and just 2020 in general.
About Sums it up
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:10 pm
by youngcrev
Blowouts have been on the rise in general due to increased 3 point attempts league wide and the variability that comes along with that, as well as increased scoring in general (winning 120 to 100 is naturally a more common result than 100 to 80).
And then add in all the other weirdness (no fans, short off-season for some teams, extremely long for others, lack of practice/training camp, ect)
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:56 pm
by agiaco
M2J wrote:I say fans. When players get down, they aren't getting as juiced or embarrassed to try to claw back
I think this is definitely an aspect. The stadium is pretty much empty. There's not as much hype and ways to feed off that energy for momentum.
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Sat Jan 2, 2021 7:07 pm
by spikeslovechild
3PT shooting is feast or famine.
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Sat Jan 2, 2021 9:03 pm
by Sixerscan
Everything people have said, also the schedule is more compressed so teams are more inclined to wave the white flag earlier than normal. For example Nash took the Nets starters out with 3 minutes left down "only" 14.
Re: What’s with all the blowouts this year so far?
Posted: Sun Jan 3, 2021 8:32 am
by 76ciology
Sixerscan wrote:Everything people have said, also the schedule is more compressed so teams are more inclined to wave the white flag earlier than normal. For example Nash took the Nets starters out with 3 minutes left down "only" 14.
Hmm..very good point. I didnt realize this until you said it.