2019 NBA Playoffs discussion/Around the NBA

[bwgood77]

The Kings are interesting. I decided to tune in here just to see how they battle Toronto. Now they have a better record than us, but 3 of their wins came against the Hawks, Magic and the dysfunctional Wizards. And the other three were not exactly world beaters, beating Miami, Memphis and the Thunder.

Of course they have played better but I don't know that they faced injuries to some of their best players (unless you consider Bogdan one of them). They also have a legit PG and a Bjelica at PF backed up by #2 pick Bagley.

Fox is the engine and huge reason for the turn around honestly. Most of those games are games we would have lost last season

Yeah, I wasn't really a Fox fan in the draft because of his lack of shooting, but he's turned that around and if it continues, he will be a stud. batsmasher (our other mod) will be happy....he was/is a big fan..drafted him in our dynasty league and I think even mentions him in his sig.

Glad to see you guys playing well. I was a fan of the team in the early 2000s with Webber and thought you got screwed in 2002, then were going to win it all in 2003 but Webber broke his leg in the playoffs, and then took the #1 seed Wolves to 7 in 2004...had you won that I think you beat the Lakers and Pistons....the only reason the Wolves lost was because Cassell got injured imo.

[batsmasher]

The Kings are interesting. I decided to tune in here just to see how they battle Toronto. Now they have a better record than us, but 3 of their wins came against the Hawks, Magic and the dysfunctional Wizards. And the other three were not exactly world beaters, beating Miami, Memphis and the Thunder.

Of course they have played better but I don't know that they faced injuries to some of their best players (unless you consider Bogdan one of them). They also have a legit PG and a Bjelica at PF backed up by #2 pick Bagley.

Fox is the engine and huge reason for the turn around honestly. Most of those games are games we would have lost last season

Yeah, I wasn't really a Fox fan in the draft because of his lack of shooting, but he's turned that around and if it continues, he will be a stud. batsmasher (our other mod) will be happy....he was/is a big fan..drafted him in our dynasty league and I think even mentions him in his sig.

Definitely still in the "is" camp on this one. He's a realllllllllllllly hard player not to like.

[itlnsunsfan]

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For those that dont think NBA players need motivation.

[bwgood77]

I always say "I am not sure Portland will make the playoffs...they might be a fringe playoff team, but they shock me every year being way better than I expect." And again, they are playing way better than I expected. Also, Lopez killed the Nuggets tonight. Nuggets played well and shot over 47% from 3 but Lopez his 8 3s and their team shot 50% from 3.

[gaspar]

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I always say "I am not sure Portland will make the playoffs...they might be a fringe playoff team, but they shock me every year being way better than I expect." And again, they are playing way better than I expected. Also, Lopez killed the Nuggets tonight. Nuggets played well and shot over 47% from 3 but Lopez his 8 3s and their team shot 50% from 3.

The Bucks are my pick to make the Finals from the East and it’s not particularly close imo.

If Giannis can at least develop an average mid range jumper (not even 3) then I think they can actually upset the Warriors in the Finals.

[bwgood77]

I always say "I am not sure Portland will make the playoffs...they might be a fringe playoff team, but they shock me every year being way better than I expect." And again, they are playing way better than I expected. Also, Lopez killed the Nuggets tonight. Nuggets played well and shot over 47% from 3 but Lopez his 8 3s and their team shot 50% from 3.

The Bucks are my pick to make the Finals from the East and it’s not particularly close imo.

If Giannis can at least develop an average mid range jumper (not even 3) then I think they can actually upset the Warriors in the Finals.

Have they played the Raptors yet? I did notice the Bucks have by far the best SRS on b-ref (listed with standings) and have played the toughest schedule in the NBA so far (we are 2nd).

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I always say "I am not sure Portland will make the playoffs...they might be a fringe playoff team, but they shock me every year being way better than I expect." And again, they are playing way better than I expected. Also, Lopez killed the Nuggets tonight. Nuggets played well and shot over 47% from 3 but Lopez his 8 3s and their team shot 50% from 3.

The Bucks are my pick to make the Finals from the East and it’s not particularly close imo.

If Giannis can at least develop an average mid range jumper (not even 3) then I think they can actually upset the Warriors in the Finals.

Have they played the Raptors yet? I did notice the Bucks have by far the best SRS on b-ref (listed with standings) and have played the toughest schedule in the NBA so far (we are 2nd).

No i don’t think they have played the Raptors yet. But I like the Bucks roster more than the Raptors. Kawhi is probably a better playoff performer than Giannis because Kawhi can shoot but I like Giannis’ supporting cast more than Kawhi’s.

[bwgood77]

The Bucks are my pick to make the Finals from the East and it’s not particularly close imo.

If Giannis can at least develop an average mid range jumper (not even 3) then I think they can actually upset the Warriors in the Finals.

Have they played the Raptors yet? I did notice the Bucks have by far the best SRS on b-ref (listed with standings) and have played the toughest schedule in the NBA so far (we are 2nd).

No i don’t think they have played the Raptors yet. But I like the Bucks roster more than the Raptors. Kawhi is probably a better playoff performer than Giannis because Kawhi can shoot but I like Giannis’ supporting cast more than Kawhi’s.

I like Lowry a lot more than Bledsoe, but do like Middleton a lot and Brogdon quite a bit. Raptors are deep though...and have great D. It will be interesting, but I think with the Raps and Kawhi's playoff experience, they would have the edge, but it might depend on HCA...and of course, health.

[bwgood77]

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[TheFire]

The Kings have been one of the league's best stories this year.

[bwgood77]

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[jeff2020]

I watched Rockets @ Nuggets last night and Houston looks like a totally different team without Melo.

[bwgood77]

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[RunDogGun]

I was looking at G League players and thoughts about nabbing a guy who may or may not get playing time on their current team. First I looked at assists, to see if we can find someone who can help us in that department. I came across Daniel Hamilton, who was with OKC last year after a trade from the Nuggets, and signed with ATL this year. He is a shooting guard, but averages between 7-9 assists per game looking at stats from last year and this year. He is 6'7" and in 45 games last season in the G, he averaged, 16 pts,7.8 asts,9 rbds per game, and 1.16 stls. He did average almost 5 turnovers a game, but so far this season he has cut that in half, while maintaining similar stats. We have a position open after losing Chandler, and I'm sure it would not cost much to get him. Have him play with NAZ, and monitor his progress. Give him pg responsibilities, and see if he can guard fast pgs.

[darealjuice]

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Monte Morris getting the start over Jamal Murray, very interesting

[bwgood77]

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Monte Morris getting the start over Jamal Murray, very interesting

Wow, very strange. But Murray is a good 6th man type.

[lilfishi22]

That's strange....I guess they want an actual PG in there. Murray is more of a SG

[LukasBMW]

Houston destroys GSW! Wow!

Melo is a cancer! We should try to obtain a 1st rounder from wherever he goes.

[bwgood77]

JJJ with a good game...27, 6 reb, 4 stls, 2 blks.