Game 52: Oklahoma City Thunder (31-20) vs Detroit Pistons (19-34) 7 PM CST

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Fri Feb 7, 2020 9:24 pm

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Thunder Up · Post #2 » by **Thunder Up** » Fri Feb 7, 2020 11:58 pm

Another must win gimme game for this little stretch before the break

Post #3 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 2:05 am

Billy all but abandoned the three pg lineup in this first half up.
Ferguson is completely useless.

spearsy23 · Post #4 » by **spearsy23** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 2:42 am

Our three point shots have been ugly the last two Games

Post #5 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 3:34 am

Despite winning the last three against Phoenix, Cleveland and Detroit, we’ve played really average. That won’t fly on Sunday against Boston.

Thunder Up · Post #6 » by **Thunder Up** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 3:41 am

ThunderBolt wrote:Despite winning the last three against Phoenix, Cleveland and Detroit, we’ve played really average. That won’t fly on Sunday against Boston.

you are absolutely correct, however as opposed to the last few years I will take the victory while playing poor rather than dropping a game vs a terrible team

spearsy23 · Post #7 » by **spearsy23** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 3:47 am

I'm becoming concerned we might actually lose our pick

Post #8 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 3:59 am

Thunder Up wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:Despite winning the last three against Phoenix, Cleveland and Detroit, we’ve played really average. That won’t fly on Sunday against Boston.

you are absolutely correct, however as opposed to the last few years I will take the victory while playing poor rather than dropping a game vs a terrible team

True. I wasn’t every concerned they would lose.

Post #9 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 4:00 am

spearsy23 wrote:I'm becoming concerned we might actually lose our pick

We need luka’s ankles to get healthy.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #10 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 4:32 am

spearsy23 wrote:I'm becoming concerned we might actually lose our pick

Isn't that what you would expect from Presti? Put protections on a pick then make sure you are good enough to hit the protections while likely losing in the first round.

Thunder Up · Post #11 » by **Thunder Up** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 4:55 am

did y’all see that Adams pnr defense with Maker in the first half? holy **** he is bad right now

Post #12 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 10:15 am

When is the last time you felt that Adams really shut down his man? I realize he’s a better team defender than one on one. If he’s assigned to a big that can hit threes, that guy basically gets open looks the entire game.

Post #13 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 11:44 am

In 14 minutes Ferguson was 0-3 with 1 point and 5 fouls. I don't really think there is much better option since Diallo, Nader and Burton haven't done much else.

Galloisdaman · Post #14 » by **Galloisdaman** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 1:33 pm

spearsy23 wrote:I'm becoming concerned we might actually lose our pick

What are the specifics of that pick?

Kizz Fastfists · Post #15 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 1:54 pm

Galloisdaman wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:I'm becoming concerned we might actually lose our pick

What are the specifics of that pick?

Top 20 protected. If the pick is top 20 then Philly gets a pair of 2nd round picks instead.

Galloisdaman · Post #16 » by **Galloisdaman** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 2:58 pm

Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Galloisdaman wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:I'm becoming concerned we might actually lose our pick

What are the specifics of that pick?

Top 20 protected. If the pick is top 20 then Philly gets a pair of 2nd round picks instead.

If it was 21-25 I could see wanting to keep it but at 26-30 its value may not be greater than 2 second round picks depending on situation. Some teams do not want to add another guaranteed contract especially if they have many picks that low. The Spurs tried to trade away theirs often. Not that I think it will be 26-30. Just speaking in general.

spearsy23 · Post #17 » by **spearsy23** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 3:18 pm

Galloisdaman wrote:
Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Galloisdaman wrote:
What are the specifics of that pick?

Top 20 protected. If the pick is top 20 then Philly gets a pair of 2nd round picks instead.

If it was 21-25 I could see wanting to keep it but at 26-30 its value may not be greater than 2 second round picks depending on situation. Some teams do not want to add another guaranteed contract especially if they have many picks that low. The Spurs tried to trade away theirs often. Not that I think it will be 26-30. Just speaking in general.

People say this all the time but it's never true. You can buy early seconds.

Galloisdaman · Post #18 » by **Galloisdaman** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 4:17 pm

spearsy23 wrote:
Galloisdaman wrote:
Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Top 20 protected. If the pick is top 20 then Philly gets a pair of 2nd round picks instead.

If it was 21-25 I could see wanting to keep it but at 26-30 its value may not be greater than 2 second round picks depending on situation. Some teams do not want to add another guaranteed contract especially if they have many picks that low. The Spurs tried to trade away theirs often. Not that I think it will be 26-30. Just speaking in general.

People say this all the time but it's never true. You can buy early seconds.

Teams have also sold late firsts. Some teams like the Spurs prefered not to have the guaranteed contract added by a player they did not feel would be a significant upgrade over a 2nd round pick.

Old Man Game · Post #19 » by **Old Man Game** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 4:18 pm

Team has looked a bit sluggish ever since Lu Dort stopped having out of body experiences.

Galloisdaman · Post #20 » by **Galloisdaman** » Sat Feb 8, 2020 4:27 pm

Old Man Game wrote:Team has looked a bit sluggish ever since Lu Dort stopped having out of body experiences.

This team really has 5 guys that produce almost every night so having a 6th or even a 7th is a huge addition.