Preseason games discussion thread 2019

LordCovington33 · Post #1641 » by **LordCovington33** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 5:06 am

GeorgeMarcus wrote:
LordCovington33 wrote:
GeorgeMarcus wrote:Robert Covington with 19 rebounds in 27 min lol wtf

Most ever by a 3D Small Forward in a game in October.

They should hang a banner in Minny

Need to confirm that it is true first ... 8-)

Richard4444 · Post #1642 » by **Richard4444** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 1:52 pm

LordCovington33 wrote:
GeorgeMarcus wrote:
LordCovington33 wrote:Most ever by a 3D Small Forward in a game in October.

They should hang a banner in Minny

Need to confirm that it is true first ...

He is playing as a Power Foward this year. But he is still small..

Richard4444 · Post #1643 » by **Richard4444** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 2:23 pm

Best teams so far: Bucks, Sixers, Rockets, Nuggets and Pacers.

Disappointing teams: Jazz, Hawks, Spurs, Blazers and Bulls.

Surprising teams: Heat and Pelicans

Not as bad as I thought: OKC, Wizards and Suns.

But it is only pre-season.

Buzzard · Post #1644 » by **Buzzard** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 4:06 pm

Richard4444 wrote:Best teams so far: Bucks, Sixers, Rockets, Nuggets and Pacers.

Disappointing teams: Jazz, Hawks, Spurs, Blazers and Bulls.

Surprising teams: Heat and Pelicans

Not as bad as I thought: OKC, Wizards and Suns.

But it is only pre-season.

I can tell you right now Hawks fans are tired of seeing Damian Jones and DeAndre Bembry play so much. At least trot out a hype lineup tonight of Trae, Reddish, Hunter, Collins, and Len/Bruno vs the Knicks.

If losing is the only option, do it at the Garden with style.

jason bourne · Post #1645 » by **jason bourne** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 5:48 pm

Richard4444 wrote:Best teams so far: Bucks, Sixers, Rockets, Nuggets and Pacers.

Disappointing teams: Jazz, Hawks, Spurs, Blazers and Bulls.

Surprising teams: Heat and Pelicans

Not as bad as I thought: OKC, Wizards and Suns.

But it is only pre-season.

Your last sentence means "Ignore what I just said."

However, we can compare how the teams are doing with their projections and we do see the "best teams so far" are forecast to do well.

Out of the "disappointing teams," only the Jazz, Spurs, and Blazers are projected to make the playoffs.

The Heat are suppose to make the playoffs, but not the Pels (which would be a surprise).

OKC, Wizards, and Suns are out of the running. Beal is ignoring his extension and Wizards continue to state they won't trade him (to the Heat?).

Catchall · Post #1646 » by **Catchall** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:12 pm

Richard4444 wrote:Best teams so far: Bucks, Sixers, Rockets, Nuggets and Pacers.

Disappointing teams: Jazz, Hawks, Spurs, Blazers and Bulls.

Surprising teams: Heat and Pelicans

Not as bad as I thought: OKC, Wizards and Suns.

But it is only pre-season.

Jazz have only been playing serious defense for about 8-10 minutes per game during pre-season. They're just going through the motions and treating these like scrimmages. That's why they're giving up 120 ppg. If that continues into the season, then we have a problem. They're also playing their G-league and two-way players during 4th quarters.

The only thing you can read into this is how individual players are looking and fitting in when they're on the floor. I'm assuming it's the same for most of the other teams as well.

basketballRob · Post #1647 » by **basketballRob** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:03 pm

Celtics preseason champion.

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Triples333 · Post #1648 » by **Triples333** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:42 pm

I've never seen a preseason setup like the Warriors/Lakers have this year. They're only playing each other (4 times) and one other team each (Warriors played Minny once and the Lakers played Brooklyn). Not sure why they did that but at least tonight AD and Lebron are playing. That said, Curry is out and every center on their team (4) is injured. Tough to get up for any of these games tonight.

SFour · Post #1649 » by **SFour** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 11:49 pm

Triples333 wrote:I've never seen a preseason setup like the Warriors/Lakers have this year. They're only playing each other (4 times) and one other team each (Warriors played Minny once and the Lakers played Brooklyn). Not sure why they did that but at least tonight AD and Lebron are playing. That said, Curry is out and every center on their team (4) is injured. Tough to get up for any of these games tonight.

I just realized this as well....NBA sure does love Lebron versus Warriors...I guess it's good ratings so they're milking it extra hard.

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #1650 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:11 am

The Hawks really like Reddish more than Huerter?

Also, looking at their lineup they are tailor made for KAT

Buzzard · Post #1651 » by **Buzzard** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:19 am

ok peeps, I got one of the starting lineups I have been waiting on all preseason:
Trae
Reddish
Hunter
Collins
Len
Now lets see if the Hawks can put together a complete game for a change.

Bornstellar · Post #1652 » by **Bornstellar** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:32 am

Murray, Walker, and Forbes looking great for SA

Ball4life32 · Post #1653 » by **Ball4life32** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:39 am

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:The Hawks really like Reddish more than Huerter?

Also, looking at their lineup they are tailor made for KAT

Huerter is out with minor knee injury.

Buzzard · Post #1654 » by **Buzzard** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:42 am

Hawks held the Knicks to 25 points in the first, not great but better defense than lately. Collins having a bad start but it looks like Reddish, Hunter, Parker and Trae are making up for him.

Maury2423 · Post #1655 » by **Maury2423** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:44 am

Buzzard wrote:Hawks held the Knicks to 25 points in the first, not great but better defense than lately. Collins having a bad start but it looks like Reddish, Hunter, Parker and Trae are making up for him.

The Knicks held the Knicks to 25pts in the 1st

Buzzard · Post #1656 » by **Buzzard** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:45 am

Ball4life32 wrote:
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:The Hawks really like Reddish more than Huerter?

Also, looking at their lineup they are tailor made for KAT

Huerter is out with injury.

That is the other lineup I have been waiting all preseason to see. Trae, Huerter, Hunter, Collins, and Len. Hope he is ready soon!

Buzzard · Post #1657 » by **Buzzard** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:47 am

Maury2423 wrote:
Buzzard wrote:Hawks held the Knicks to 25 points in the first, not great but better defense than lately. Collins having a bad start but it looks like Reddish, Hunter, Parker and Trae are making up for him.

The Knicks held the Knicks to 25pts in the 1st

Trae looks better on D tonight than he has since the 2nd pre season game and Reddish did a smack down on RJ to get the game started. Call it anyway you want; but this should be a good game even without Huerter.

Ice Trae · Post #1658 » by **Ice Trae** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:52 am

Looking at our center rotation makes me want to cry

Buzzard · Post #1659 » by **Buzzard** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:56 am

Ice Trae wrote:Looking at our center rotation makes me want to cry

It is rough no doubt. Len has to come through and then Bruno. Man I hope he develops quick!

Post #1660 » by **Marcus** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:58 am

Ice Trae wrote:Looking at our center rotation makes me want to cry

it's a safe place sir.....let it out.

How many times will the phrase "it's only preseason" be used in this thread on average?