Wednesday 12/20 NBA Game Thread

Chuck Everett · Post #301 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:58 am

Kurtz wrote:Have the Clips tried Kawhi on Luka? Mann is getting bullied physically.

Luka only had two baskets in the 2nd half.

ejftw · Post #302 » by **ejftw** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:59 am

AussieCeltic wrote:
ejftw wrote:Amir Coffey is such a solid pros pro. I'd take him over a Kenrich Williams without hesitation

There is no joke about 300 players I’d take over Kenrich.. maybe more.

Just mentioned him because I see quite a lot of people talk about him being "the perfect role player," and when I compared Amir to him, was told Coffey isn't even close :nonono:

NBA4Lyfe · Post #303 » by **NBA4Lyfe** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:59 am

Luka Doncic will never peak higher than prime harden until he improves his shooting.. and his career on/off numbers are pretty average

Kurtz · Post #304 » by **Kurtz** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:00 am

Chuck Everett wrote:
Kurtz wrote:Have the Clips tried Kawhi on Luka? Mann is getting bullied physically.

Luka only had two baskets in the 2nd half.

Ah, ok. I just tuned in late and see Luka getting everything he wants inside (though missing his fts).

Kawhi is looking real spry. This version of Kawhi can take you pretty far.

mademan · Post #305 » by **mademan** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:00 am

NBA4Lyfe wrote:Luka Doncic will never peak higher than prime harden until he improves his shooting.. and his career on/off numbers are pretty average

tbf, Luka is playing with maybe 1 or 2 starter level players atm

EmpireFalls · Post #306 » by **EmpireFalls** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:00 am

Kawhi is ridiculous. Just 3 years ago he was viewed as arguably the best in the league. That guy is still in him.

Champ1on · Post #307 » by **Champ1on** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:01 am

Wow how Luka missed all those free throws in the last 3 min really hurt the team.

JustBuzzin · Post #308 » by **JustBuzzin** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:02 am

Kawhi is still a difference maker. Clippers probably win the West if Kawhi/PG can stay healthy all season.

NBA4Lyfe · Post #309 » by **NBA4Lyfe** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:03 am

mademan wrote:
NBA4Lyfe wrote:Luka Doncic will never peak higher than prime harden until he improves his shooting.. and his career on/off numbers are pretty average

tbf, Luka is playing with maybe 1 or 2 starter level players atm

Prime Harden impacts the game more in terms of wins and losses. For example the loss to denver the other night. I cant remmeber harden ever being blown out in a regular szn game like that. Too me harden just knew how to rack up wins more in the regular szn regardless of the talent around him

The High Cyde · Post #310 » by **The High Cyde** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:03 am

GG Dallas, playing Luka is never easy no matter who’s playing with him.

mademan · Post #311 » by **mademan** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:04 am

NBA4Lyfe wrote:
mademan wrote:
NBA4Lyfe wrote:Luka Doncic will never peak higher than prime harden until he improves his shooting.. and his career on/off numbers are pretty average

tbf, Luka is playing with maybe 1 or 2 starter level players atm

Prime Harden impacts the game more in terms of wins and losses. For example the loss to denver the other night. I cant remmeber harden ever being blown out in a regular szn game like that. Too me harden just knew how to rack up wins more in the regular szn regardless of the talent around him

Prime Harden is easily better than Luka in the RS. I dont think anybody would debate that. Luka's been special in the playoffs while Harden fell off year after year

Wooderson · Post #312 » by **Wooderson** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:05 am

bebopdeluxe wrote:
Wooderson wrote:
bebopdeluxe wrote:
Why the hell is Gobert even reaching in? Just go back on D, you IDIOT.

You're seriously asking why an offensive player reaches in for the ball when he and the defender are in equal positioning??

Like, you're questioning why a basketball player is playing basketball.

The Sixers HAD THE BALL. The teams were going the other way, but Gobert reaches in to try to disrupt the play and gets called for a SILLY foul.

And here’s the thing - this is not Gobert’s first rodeo with Embiid. He should know better. He isn’t some stupid rookie getting caught with his hands in the cookie jar on Embiid’s “swim” move. BE SMART. Don’t give the refs the chance to blow the whistle.

This is brutal.

Dude it was a loose ball. Clear as day. We can all watch the replay, it was tipped in their direction.

https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&GameEventID=9&GameID=0022300367&Season=2023-24&flag=1&title=Gobert%20L.B.FOUL%20(P1.T1)%20(R.Mott)

Savage_Mode · Post #313 » by **Savage_Mode** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:07 am

First time seeing the King’s rookie Sasha Vezenkov. European MVP last year. Looks overmatched in the NBA. Terrible body on him.

scrabbarista · Post #314 » by **scrabbarista** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:08 am

GeorgeSears wrote:It's getting embarrassing.

Read on Twitter

That championship hangover is intense.

durden_tyler · Post #315 » by **durden_tyler** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:11 am

Is it possible that the Celtics collapse two times in the row in the 2nd half, on the road again?

Got Celtics +7.5 already and thinking of jumping at that Kings +3.5 halftime line

Lalouie · Post #316 » by **Lalouie** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:12 am

Charlesareed wrote:
Lalouie wrote:will lavine ever start for the bulls ever again???

so seriously i'd like to ask, since lavine's value is so bad it's yet to reach rock bottom......has there ever been a trade between an nba team and a euro team??

i'm not joking.

I don’t think he plays in a bulls uniform ever again
He’s getting traded to LAKERS or Kings

except the whole league sees what's going on. sac has a good thing going. they would be insane to look at lavine. lal might be hard up, but,,,,,,,,,,

at 28:49 https://dcs.megaphone.fm/ESP7916084807.mp3?key=0c3643d43a1c448993d02cf097da9ef2&request_event_id=276f7882-785f-4133-b33f-a2f9ba6ed26a

but you already know this

Kurtz · Post #317 » by **Kurtz** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:13 am

durden_tyler wrote:Is it possible that the Celtics collapse two times in the row in the 2nd half, on the road again?

Got Celtics +7.5 already and thinking of jumping at that Kings +3.5 halftime line

Celtics on a b2b after an OT game, should start to show wear in the 2nd half. Good bet imo.

AussieCeltic · Post #318 » by **AussieCeltic** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:14 am

NBA4Lyfe wrote:
mademan wrote:
NBA4Lyfe wrote:Luka Doncic will never peak higher than prime harden until he improves his shooting.. and his career on/off numbers are pretty average

tbf, Luka is playing with maybe 1 or 2 starter level players atm

Prime Harden impacts the game more in terms of wins and losses. For example the loss to denver the other night. I cant remmeber harden ever being blown out in a regular szn game like that. Too me harden just knew how to rack up wins more in the regular szn regardless of the talent around him

Let's have a look at prime Harden losses.

18 - 19 (averaged 36ppg) - Had losses of 28, 27, 20, 20, 19, 19
19 - 20 (averaged 34ppg) - Had losses of 38, 36, 29, 21, 20

But sure.. he never had losses like that. :noway:

AussieCeltic · Post #319 » by **AussieCeltic** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:15 am

durden_tyler wrote:Is it possible that the Celtics collapse two times in the row in the 2nd half, on the road again?

Got Celtics +7.5 already and thinking of jumping at that Kings +3.5 halftime line

Probably better to let the 7.5 ride. Otherwise you're hoping for an 11 point middle. Which isn't bad but the 7.5 looks good

GrandTheftRondo · Post #320 » by **GrandTheftRondo** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:16 am

eyeatoma wrote:
Wolfgang630 wrote:Embiid is one of the worst players to watch. The nba gifts him free throws. He’s more of a product

If you think Embiid is a product, what about Giannis. Giannis is far less talented offensively. Gets away with his many charges, and fouls. I'd say half the stars in the league are manufactured. Embiid is one of the most versatile offensively. He just sucks at doubles. Manufactured stars IMO, Jayson Tatum, Giannis, James Harden right now from this era.

On what planet is Jayson Tatum a manufacturer star?

LMFAO

Who wins?