Official NBA General Discussion 2022-23 V5.0

MiamiSPX · Post #1861 » by **MiamiSPX** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:28 am

HumbleRen wrote:Pacers offence is insane, they run up and down like its a track field.

They're a really good match up for us though, they have no wings our size.

They are fun to watch but this won't translate well to the playoffs.

Giannis has taken more FTs this game than the entire Indy team. The NBA continues to be embarrassing when it comes to phantom star calls.

HumbleRen · Post #1862 » by **HumbleRen** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:38 am

MiamiSPX wrote:
HumbleRen wrote:Pacers offence is insane, they run up and down like its a track field.

They're a really good match up for us though, they have no wings our size.

They are fun to watch but this won't translate well to the playoffs.

Giannis has taken more FTs this game than the entire Indy team. The NBA continues to be embarrassing when it comes to phantom star calls.

Mauthrin with the big balls down the stretch in regards to guarding Giannis.

Good win by them and yeah, I think they're going to throw the kitchen sink to get Siakam or OG at the trade deadline, they desperately need a wing with size.

Pointgod · Post #1863 » by **Pointgod** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:01 am

HumbleRen wrote:Pacers offence is insane, they run up and down like its a track field.

They're a really good match up for us though, they have no wings our size.

Pacers are this year’s Kings which is ironic because of the trade and all. Hali averaging 23 and 11 while the next leading scorer is Myles Turner averaging 17 points.

ForeverTFC · Post #1864 » by **ForeverTFC** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:51 am

We complain about Devlin and Co a lot but man, listening to the Pacers color guy followed by the Magic play by play guy in one day makes you realize how good we have it

Los_29 · Post #1865 » by **Los_29** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:42 am

Celtics and Bucks are the two elite teams of the conference then the Sixers are looking really good. After that it’s extremely competitive. Pacers and Magic have taken some strides and should be in the mix for the play-in. We will have our hands full. Going to be fun.

SirKen · Post #1866 » by **SirKen** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:26 am

HumbleRen wrote:

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Nurse got them boys playing like 2019 Raptors

I still think Nurse dogged it here during Lowry's last year and onwards. I am also curious how long Sixers will be able to keep up that style of play. The fatigue wears down on you as time goes on.

That being said, Sixers are a dangerous team as long as Nurse is locked in and can keep them playing like this.

Brinbe · Post #1867 » by **Brinbe** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:07 am

Nick is an absolutely great coach but one pretty much suited for a veteran contending team (which is why the Bucks really messed up not hiring him and letting him get to Philly) but not at all a fit for a young developing team, which this team currently pretty much was post-Lowry. Masai eventually realised that and made the right call rolling with Darko.

Nothing about that discredits him at all, lots of coaches fall into different buckets.

Tripod · Post #1868 » by **Tripod** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:10 pm

Los_29 wrote:Celtics and Bucks are the two elite teams of the conference then the Sixers are looking really good. After that it’s extremely competitive. Pacers and Magic have taken some strides and should be in the mix for the play-in. We will have our hands full. Going to be fun.

Where it could get real interesting is Nick will be coaching to win every game and that could lead to them getting the 1 seed. Nick will see that as a way to likely pit Boston vs Bucks in the semi's to hopefully wear both teams down.

And Philly is poised to add to their lineup cone the deadline.

Pointgod · Post #1869 » by **Pointgod** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:26 pm

Gotta give Udoka credit. He’s got those young guys competing.

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Raps in 4 · Post #1870 » by **Raps in 4** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:39 pm

Lmao, Dame can't even play B2Bs anymore and some people here wanted us to trade Scottie for him.

MiamiSPX · Post #1871 » by **MiamiSPX** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:03 pm

Philly isn't doing anything that they haven't already done before. They are averaging 50 wins per season over the last 5 years and that's even including the 2 shortened seasons and NOT extrapolating numbers.

Embiid always breaks down by the playoffs, and let's also not forget that his FTA will go down. That is the nature of the playoffs being called differently. He has led the league, or been 2nd, in FTA the past 3 seasons and is currently 4th this season. His game is largely predicated on getting to the line (only Philly fans try to say different).

We all know the saying.....fool me once, shame no you....fool me twice (or in this case, 5 times).......

Raps in 4 · Post #1872 » by **Raps in 4** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:25 pm

Chokebiid will do his thing come the playoffs. I can't believe people keep falling for it.

Chandan · Post #1873 » by **Chandan** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:11 pm

Pointgod wrote:Gotta give Udoka credit. He’s got those young guys competing.

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Playing the kings twice, spurs, hornets and Lakers without AD can do wonders to small sample size.

HumbleRen · Post #1874 » by **HumbleRen** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:20 pm

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Kingsway_fan · Post #1875 » by **Kingsway_fan** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:42 pm

Chandan wrote:
Pointgod wrote:Gotta give Udoka credit. He’s got those young guys competing.

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Playing the kings twice, spurs, hornets and Lakers without AD can do wonders to small sample size.

Bingo.

Let's see by January....

Pointgod · Post #1876 » by **Pointgod** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:26 pm

Chandan wrote:
Pointgod wrote:Gotta give Udoka credit. He’s got those young guys competing.

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Playing the kings twice, spurs, hornets and Lakers without AD can do wonders to small sample size.

You can only play who is in front of you. Is there any doubt that they’d be much worse under Silas? And I agree it’s still early don’t expect them to be a playoff team but give credit where credit is due.

Chandan · Post #1877 » by **Chandan** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:22 pm

Pointgod wrote:
Chandan wrote:
Pointgod wrote:Gotta give Udoka credit. He’s got those young guys competing.

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Playing the kings twice, spurs, hornets and Lakers without AD can do wonders to small sample size.

You can only play who is in front of you. Is there any doubt that they’d be much worse under Silas? And I agree it’s still early don’t expect them to be a playoff team but give credit where credit is due.

At the same time it has to pointed out that one of those teams aren't like the other three and they don't belong there, they are there due to a weak schedule.

tdotrep2 · Post #1878 » by **tdotrep2** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:35 pm

Chandan wrote:
Pointgod wrote:Gotta give Udoka credit. He’s got those young guys competing.

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Playing the kings twice, spurs, hornets and Lakers without AD can do wonders to small sample size.

kings without fox

OakleyDokely · Post #1879 » by **OakleyDokely** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:39 pm

PHI offering OG a 2 year balloon deal would be a gift to the Raps. They'd easily beat that with term.

EH15 · Post #1880 » by **EH15** » Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:11 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:PHI offering OG a 2 year balloon deal would be a gift to the Raps. They'd easily beat that with term.

If they're willing to max OG at 42M, why wouldn't they go the full 4 years for a 26 year old prime OG?