Around the NBA, Season 2019-2020

vryadli · Post #41 » by **vryadli** » Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:49 pm

Crunch 99 wrote:
Some big movers elsewhere in the rankings were Spurs jumping from 15 to 9, Hawks climbing from 23 to 16, Warriors falling from 10 to 17 and Nets falling from 9 to 14.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27942435/nba-power-rankings-week-2-opening-week-thoughts-all-30-teams

Espn ranking always is a craziest: they put Timbers with 3-0 in West lower than Knicks with 1-2 in East! Last couple years I have impression that their major factor is some kind of public expectation which are corrected only very slowly by actual performance.

Post #42 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:58 pm

Crowder had a great buzzer beater 3 to win the game vs the Nets. Really happy for him, that was awesome.

Crunch 99 · Post #43 » by **Crunch 99** » Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:59 pm

vryadli wrote:
Crunch 99 wrote:
Some big movers elsewhere in the rankings were the Spurs jumping from 15 to 9, Hawks climbing from 23 to 16, Warriors falling from 10 to 17 and Nets dropping from 9 to 14.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27942435/nba-power-rankings-week-2-opening-week-thoughts-all-30-teams

Espn ranking always is a craziest: they put Timbers with 3-0 in West lower than Knicks with 1-2 in East! Last couple years I have impression that their major factor is some kind of public expectation which are corrected only very slowly by actual performance.

You must mean the Nets, not the Knicks, but yes, hope springs eternal for the New York teams from ESPN reporters, many of whom are located in NYC. Seems like they are always rumuoring all the great players to end up on NY teams. The Knicks completely struck out on obtaining star players this off season. The Nets got Irving plus the injured KD, but KD might not be the same player when he finally comes back next season.

vryadli · Post #44 » by **vryadli** » Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:04 am

Crunch 99 wrote:
You must mean the Nets, not the Knicks, but yes, hope springs eternal for the New York teams from ESPN reporters, many of whom are located in NYC. Seems like they are always rumuoring all the great players to end up on NY teams. The Knicks completely struck out on obtaining star players this off season. The Nets got Irving plus the injured KD, but KD might not be the same player when he finally comes back next season.

Yes, of course Nets.

And thee are eve crazier placements: f.e. 0-3 NOP are over 2-1 Suns! The standing supposed to rflect current performance... of course tough fight lost to best team can be counted as plus in power estimate, but here it is evidently not even close to ratio. I was laughing on their PR for last 2-3 year but this standing is new pinnacle of absurd.

Denizfeital · Post #45 » by **Denizfeital** » Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:11 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:Crowder had a great buzzer beater 3 to win the game vs the Nets. Really happy for him, that was awesome.

Exactly what I was going to talk about. I am really happy for him. I was kind of sad when he left the Jazz and I will always root for his success.

Regards,

MTJazzv3 · Post #46 » by **MTJazzv3** » Sun Nov 3, 2019 2:03 am

Just watched DEN v. ORL given I now live in CO and trying to see if I can bond with this team as my 3rd or 4th favorite. Their bench isn't sexy but much but like the Snyder, coach Malone is still messing around with rotations and they have interesting options. If Porter Jr. can be a contributor as it appears this team is scary. Grant was an underrated pick-up for them. Even an overweight Jokic isn't slowing these guys down much. DEN's potential and Jazz potential feel about the same right now - dog fight in the second round and who knows after that.

KqWIN · Post #47 » by **KqWIN** » Tue Nov 5, 2019 5:41 am

It’s disheartening to watch teams with a bunch of randos be able to competent offense. Meanwhile, the Jazz look like a bad high school team with one good player.

Paschal looks amazing btw. Definitely did not see this out of him.

tleikheen · Post #48 » by **tleikheen** » Tue Nov 5, 2019 8:02 am

Dallas is big and bigger and looks to make a huge jump in the Western CONf.,..... Jazz and Portland are looking like they can be disappointments ! Jazz thought by adding offensive players they were going to make a big splash ...but now they can't score inside and like usual one of the most unathletic teams in basketball ...a Snyder staple. Portland plays 2 man basketball and doesn't seem to be able to stop anyone from scoring.
Dallas got a triple threat stud and a player 7'3" slowly coming around and looks to be mucho dangerous to every team in basketball.

Is Phoenix taking a step up with the leadership of Rubio .

Post #49 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Tue Nov 5, 2019 11:08 am

Don't look now but the Suns are tied for 2nd place in the west with a 5-2 record. It won't last, but they deserve much respect. They could have been at 6-1 if not for their one point loss to the Jazz.

PharmD · Post #50 » by **PharmD** » Tue Nov 5, 2019 11:09 am

Inigo Montoya wrote:Don't look now but the Suns are tied for 2nd place in the west with a 5-2 record. It won't last, but they deserve much respect. They could have been at 6-1 if not for their one point loss to the Jazz.

Their other loss was by 1 point in overtime @ Denver

Post #51 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Tue Nov 5, 2019 11:13 am

PharmD wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:Don't look now but the Suns are tied for 2nd place in the west with a 5-2 record. It won't last, but they deserve much respect. They could have been at 6-1 if not for their one point loss to the Jazz.

Their other loss was by 1 point in overtime @ Denver

It's nice to see them play well and succeed after being bad for so long. Hopefully it will last. Rubio is playing well for them and it looks like he really helps them, along with the rest of the new additions.

sipclip · Post #52 » by **sipclip** » Tue Nov 5, 2019 3:27 pm

On a side note with all the Conley bad play we haven't talked about Favors who looks horrible. He was dinged up in camp but damn he isn't even playable right now.

stitches · Post #53 » by **stitches** » Tue Nov 5, 2019 4:13 pm

sipclip wrote:On a side note with all the Conley bad play we haven't talked about Favors who looks horrible. He was dinged up in camp but damn he isn't even playable right now.

He's been injured since camp. He played a couple of games to start the year but then missed 3 games. Seems like the knee thing is bugging him again.

Denizfeital · Post #54 » by **Denizfeital** » Sat Nov 9, 2019 5:04 pm

What about Denver's 21 points comeback against Philly?

I didn't watch it, but that must have been an amazing game for the Denver's side.

Regards,

red4hf · Post #55 » by **red4hf** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:43 am

Hayward out with a broken hand...... Just when he was starting to play like his old self...... I know people around here are not exactly fans of his, but he just can't catch a break...... I wish him a speedy recovery......

Post #56 » by **FJS** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:09 am

Sorry for him. It's easy to forgot him when we have this roster. He has played more or less like exum... still I wish him a speedy recovery and a good carreer, but not doing better than the jazz.

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Cappy_Smurf · Post #57 » by **Cappy_Smurf** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:51 am

Broken bone don't lie.

Post #58 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:56 am

red4hf wrote:Hayward out with a broken hand...... Just when he was starting to play like his old self...... I know people around here are not exactly fans of his, but he just can't catch a break...... I wish him a speedy recovery......

Breaks is the only thing he's catching...

Wolverine · Post #59 » by **Wolverine** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:38 am

Alec Burks playing the 4 for the warriors

stitches · Post #60 » by **stitches** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:43 pm

With all those leprechauns around him, one would think one of his wishes would be to stay healthy... oh well...